Remember the workbench I revamped for Lucketts? I loved how it turned out and have since been on the lookout for humble handmade workbenches that others might overlook. When I was shopping last...
Workbench Revamp
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cottages & bungalows photo shoot
Last fall, I received an e-mail I wasn't expecting. I had worked with Cottages & Bungalows for years as a contributor to their DIY essentials column, but when the editor asked me to work for...
BHG Kitchen Photo Shoot
Two whole years ago, a stylist and photographer came to my home to photograph my kitchen for the Better Homes & Gardens special interest publication "Kitchen + Bath Makeovers." I was beginning...
how to custom mat a photo | video tutorial
I've shared before that I grew up an Army brat. Some kids really hate the instability of moving around, but I thrived on change and, despite crying when they were ripping up flower beds to work on...
styling the jelly cupboard
I've been under the weather for the past few days. I'm getting better, but hanging out in bed doesn't make for very fun blog posts. I checked out my draft folder to look for posts I started, but...
the first workshop
We opened the doors for our very first workshop in the Mustard Seed Studio on Friday. It was so much fun getting ready for it and a great incentive to get things in the studio finished. My goal for...
getting ready for company
I've lately turned my attention to getting the studio spruced up and ready to host our first workshops. I've loved the space from the moment I first set foot in the door, but it's really starting...
more furniture to paint…
I have had a tough time getting back in my groove since the Christmas holiday. It's mostly because of this... No, not an amazing old mill. The snow! The boys keep having two hour delays and full...
photo styling gone wrong
I love looking at catalogs and magazines where the styling is creative and artfully done. Of course, one I enjoy most is Anthropologie. Their presentation is amazing and always so inspiring. When...
ramblings, workshops & open by chance
As we work in the studio, Kriste & I talk a lot about decorating. We chat endlessly about styles, trends, what's inspiring us now, blogs we like, what we think is being overdone, etc. Having...
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I’m Marian, aka Miss Mustard Seed, a wife, mother, paint enthusiast, lover of all things home and an entrepreneur, author, artist, designer, freelance writer & photographer. READ MORE to learn more about me, my blog and my business…
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When I decided to make custom lattice for our DIY A/C surround, I measured and counted out how many 1 x 2s I thought we would need for the project. … Read more: painted garden obelisk - power washing the front walk
We have done so much work on the front of our house over the last couple of years. After all of the painting, planting, and updates, there was one glaring… Read more: power washing the front walk - DIY Custom A/C Screen
After having the lumber on our garage floor to season for a few months, we are finally building the DIY custom A/C surround. I am joking about letting the wood… Read more: DIY Custom A/C Screen - opening the pool & back patio
Yesterday was the kind of day that I love. The weather was just to my liking: overcast, dry, breezy, and warm enough to work outside, but not too hot. And… Read more: opening the pool & back patio
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