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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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A couple of years ago, I signed up for a trial to use an AI photo generator. I was curious to see what kind of

As I shared last week, my plan for the Lucketts Fall Market was to shop Friday morning and then man my space in the afternoon. As soon as the gates opened and people wanted to purchase prints and paintings, I knew that plan was folly. I know, as a shopper,

As I’ve shared my pet portraits over the years, the question I’ve been asked most is, “When are you going to teach an online class on pet portraiture?” I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but I wanted to refine my process and get even more hours at 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.