I hope everyone has a wonderful July 4th!!
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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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I need to preface this post by saying that I have always been a picky eater. I wasn’t a picky eater in that I wouldn’t try new things or that I didn’t like vegetables. I actually loved a lot of vegetables that most kids won’t touch. I could eat
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I LOVE!! That's beautiful! Simply put and wonderfully display patriotism!! Happy 4th!! =) Have a great day!!
xo Lynda
Beautiful job! Simple and elegant with a profound message for us today.
Our Founding Fathers had it right.
Happy 4th!
I love your vignette! Amen to Thomas Jefferson's quote! Thank you for reminding us of it! Happy Fourth!
Happy 4th of July! Have a safe and fun holiday.
Awesome quote! God, please send us a "Jefferson" for our times!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!
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thank you and to you and yours too.
wendy
Have a beautiful, happy 4th!
Karen
One of my favorite quotes. Looks great on the awesome black board you created.
Happy Independence Day!
Deborah
Too cute!!!
Happy 4th to you as well!
Love the vignette…love the quote. Both are simple and beautiful!
I want to take this day of being grateful for our freedom to also tell you how grateful I am for finding your blog.
I have been following for a couple months and cannot get enough of your wonderful creativity. It has inspired me to purchase an A. Sloan book am pondering a chaulk paint purchase.
I have enjoyed your tutorials. (You have a great, calming speaking voice.)
I am so thrilled for you and your success.
Best wishes always and hugs from Indiana
Hello Marian,
So excited for you!!!! I know you will be so very successful and continue to grow.
I just opened my very first shop in The Fox Den also…come take a peak when you get a moment (no, that's not a joke ;-> )
Enjoy your Florida time.
Janet xox
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
I love that Thomas Jefferson quote. It is simply timeless, of course.
Have a Happy 4th of July!
Best,
Kimberly
I really LOVE that chalk board! Guess I'll be looking for a fabulous frame to create one of my own!
Happy Independence Day! Dixie
What a great quote! Your 4th of July decor is great too!
So true, so very true.
I love that quote, thanks for reminding us.
Kathy
Thank you. You too! Love the chippy pitcher holding the flags and the quote.
Such a "timely" quote!!! Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday!!!
Happy 4th of July, Marian! I hope you and your family have a beautiful day!
Happy 4th! Enjoy the beautiful day, Kellie xx
Thomas Jefferson was awesome. He is one of my heroes. Did you know that he had a dumb waiter installed in his bedroom that went down to the beer cellar? That man was a genius.