The measurements were taken for our new counters last week and they are currently being fabricated. I am just about bursting to see them installed. I know it's going to make a big difference in...
new kitchen sink
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counter selection | compromising nothing & gaining everything
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by HanStone Quartz. All words and opinions expressed in this post are, as always, honest and my own. As I've shared before, replacing the countertops was on our...
Butler’s Pantry Plans
Before I share about the butler's pantry, I wanted to give everyone a head's up that my latest round of paintings are for sale and the auctions end today. You can view and bid on the paintings...
through the lens of a camera…
I did a proper photo shoot in my kitchen last week and there was something therapeutic about it. It was my first "real photoshoot" where I styled everything (removed the unsightly stuff like the...
hang your head in shame, faucet
The kitchen has come a long way since we moved in and, while it looks like a big overhaul, it's really just involved paint, changing out the lights over the island, and hanging the pot rack. The...
open kitchen shelving
This week, I have felt even more motivated than usual to knock things off of my to-do list. I was slowed down a little over the past couple of months with the holidays, an injured shoulder, and a...
the slow evolution
I'm sure you would agree that our society as a whole suffers from "instant-itis". We want it all now, fast, and simple. And the expectation for a room makeover has been altered ever since Trading...
kitchen layers & textures
Since we've been talking a lot about the kitchen and adjoining eating area, I thought I would share a bit more about the direction I'm heading. Right now, it's all a little one-note, but that's...
Living Room & Kitchen Fabrics
I will say, I am very optimistic when it comes to my to-do list! I already have a bolt of fabric hanging out in the master bedroom, ready to be made into curtains and pillows, as well as a French...
the “factory table” update
Since I've had a few people ask, I thought I would give an update on the "factory table" I purchased off of craigslist and stripped down several weeks ago. Well, I had plans to paint and finish it...
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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…
