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This year has been one of amazing growth in my life. I am equally thankful for both the blessings and the trials that have been a part of it. I hope you and your family have a special day, filled with gratitude, joy and love.
And one person has one more thing to be thankful for…
Charlotte (aka “scrapbooky”) has won a Silhouette Cameo. Woohoo!
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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I had an original art sale yesterday, so I spent the bulk of the day babysitting the sale (answering questions, managing presales, etc.) and packing
I typically post my previews a few days ahead of an original art sale, but May has been so busy that this sale snuck up on me! The next original art sale is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm Eastern (New York) or noon for presale subscribers. If
Before I share my Lucketts recap, I wanted to let you know my next original art sale is Wednesday, May 20, 20206, at 1:00 pm Eastern. For those interested in early access at noon, you can sign up HERE. On Thursday night, we packed our van with oil painting supplies,
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Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
Je vous souhaite une très joyeuse Thanksgiving…
Gros bisous
Happy Thanksgiving Marian!! Thank you for blessing us all this past year with your talents!
Just wanted to drop you a note. Today, I am thankful for so many things. But I am SPECIFICALLY thankful of that day last spring when I entered into a Google search and found the world of blogging through YOUR blog, Miss Mustard Seed. Before that moment, I had no idea that this world existed. My life has been forever changed because of you and I want to say THANK YOU. After reading a tutorial that the Google search engine brought me to, I took a moment to look around your blog. I clicked on a few of the advertisements of other blogs on your page, not really knowing they were call “Buttons” or anything. I started reading a few blogs and started to think that I would love to do such a thing. I contacted you directly through email. I don’t expect you to remember our exchange…but you were gracious, helpful and encouraging. You gave me what I needed to dive right in and I haven’t stopped ever since. Your help has opened a whole new world to me and at my age and place that I stand currently has given me a world of purpose. For that, I am very very grateful. So, Miss Marian….the Mustard Seed lady, I am sending you wishes for the best Thanksgiving ever, and even better Christmas and New Year. You’re the best! You rocked my world. Hugs, Lesley
I have to say the same. The world of blogging – all the wonderful creative ideas and the support given from one to another is great. Thank you, Marian, for the enthusiasm you give to others.
Well, I bet Charlotte is THANKFUL today! ;} Huge congrats to her! And I hope you have a wonderful and very blessed Thanksgiving Day!
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Yes, I am truly grateful and thankful! I was so excited, I ran around screaming, “I won, I won!” My kids thought I had lost my mind and my husband just kept on grinning. He said it was wonderful seeing me get so excited. It’s been an awesome day!
Happy Thanksgiving, dear friend. I hope you’re enjoying a day filled with family, laughter and lots of homemade goodies!
Congrats to Charlotte for being so fortunate to win the Cameo!
Hope you and your family are having a wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoy!
Congrats to Charlotte..
A tad late, but happy thanksgiving! xo
You are a very talented and creative person, thank you for sharing your journey. Your are an inspiration to so many, and I am very happy your dreams are coming true.
I too had a wonderful Thanksgiving…glad you did too!!
Hugs
SueAnn