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Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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  1. Oh, so fun! I call a mix like that ” serendipitous style “. It opens up to using wonderful finds without heavily restrictive color scheme/pattern rules. Love, love, love the freshness.

  2. I love the frilly ruffled curtain! We have a shower curtain like that in blue tones. Was it
    hand made or bought? I’d love the source if bought please 🙂

  3. You never cease to amaze me … sheer genius, that’s what you are! Love those adorable kitchen curtains!

    Diane

  4. Marian,
    I noticed you made a pennant for VMI. Love it, and the idea to make more. My husband graduated from VMI in 1972. When did your Dad graduate? Please let me know they might know each other. They could be what they would call each other “Brother Rats”. I understand that to mean they were in school and in a class year close to each other.
    Thank you

    1. Hey Ms. Logan. I graduated in 1970. I had lots of friends in 72 including Skip Wegner and Rich Condit who were in my wedding! Let him know I was in 70 and see if he remembers me or Kim, my running girl for 4 years at VMI and now my wife of 43 years. Best, Warren Wagner, ’70

  5. You sure are busy. I tend to think what you are doing is possibly making you smile. So, it is a good busy. I like the curtain, along with the cute desk and chair.

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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