When I first started my business, I would paint a piece, pull out my camera and snap a picture of it...just right where it was. Usually the lighting was poor, so I used a flash. I would...
the art of styling
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one of the secrets to great photography
The clock ticked past 9:00 tonight and I still had no idea what I was going to post about. It was one of those days when I work on things that are very uninteresting. I primed the...
watermarks & actions
Last week I posted about my camera and lenses and this is the follow-up post about watermarks and actions that I promised. Let me preface this by saying I am not a PSE (Photoshop Elements)...
pumpkins
...because sometimes it's fun to just take some pictures.
my camera & lenses
I get a lot of questions about what camera and lenses I use as well as how I process my pictures. I received a bunch last week, so I thought it was time to share it all in a post. Well,...
blogging & photography
If you take a poll of new DIY bloggers asking what's on their Christmas list, probably over half would say a nice digital SLR. It doesn't take long for a blogger to realize the importance of...
New Lenses
My new lenses finally arrived late Wednesday evening. It was after 7:00 pm and I was the last stop on the UPS route. I practically hugged the delivery guy. "I've been waiting...
Generosity & A New Pic Trick
There are some cool perks to having a blog. There are really, really sweet ladies out there who send me things they think I might like or be able to use. I've already shared the...
Answers to Questions – Cameras, Prices & Blogs
I've received a few questions in response to Tuesday's post and I thought I would share the answers with everyone. This post is very wordy and long, but I truly hope this helps those who have...
Workshop Series – Tips From a Professional Photographer
Welcome to the workshop series brought to you by Mustard Seed Creations and Funky Junky Interiors! Before we get started, make sure you check out my 1000 Follower Giveaway as well as...
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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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Do you remember the gardening notebook I put together in the spring? You can read about it HERE if you missed it. I thought it would be fun to keep… Read more: preserving cuttings in my gardening notebook - classy rain gauge
Well, it happened and, perhaps, was inevitable. I bought a rain gauge. I was already gardening, birdwatching, seeing a cardiologist, and telling stories of the good old days, so I… Read more: classy rain gauge - antique iron plant stand
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Do you know what I’ve been thinking lately? I need more hobbies. I mean, a girl needs a few tasks to keep her busy. Of course, I’m being facetious since… Read more: marian tries | weaving garden cloches
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