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Kim from Painted Poppy Studio appropriately named this dresser the “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” dresser. How cool is that octopus?!
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Kim from Painted Poppy Studio appropriately named this dresser the “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” dresser. How cool is that octopus?!
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Marian Parsons
Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer
I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.
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If you missed the first installment about my trip to Russia, you can find it HERE. Our first flight was from Orlando, Florida, to Miami.

Remember the portrait I found at the Lucketts Spring Market earlier this year? The one I saw a couple of years ago at the fall market, thought about, wished I had bought it, and then came face to face with it again? The woman in the blue dress with the
The weather has turned hot again, which is expected since we’re halfway through July and in the thick of summer. Hot, humid weather means I skip my morning walk, don’t stay on top of the weeds in the garden beds quite as well, and generally stay inside except in the
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Wow – thanks for the feature! That chair and slip is still one of my favorites 🙂
Thanks for hosting another great week of inspiration.
Thank you Marian for Furniture Favorites today. My furniture was a mix of paint and rearranging. Love the features (always).
The only drawback to the card catalog is that now Paul expects ALL finds to be insanely cheap (and possibly for me to be more organized.)
THANKS for sharing me!!
I’ve been following your blog for years. Every Friday I look forward to your Furniture Feature Link-up.
Can you tell me where I can find the rules for linking up?
Thanks in advance!
Margie
Hi Marian, at the risk of sounding like an idiot–where exactly do I put the permalink in order to participate in the furniture friday feature.