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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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Calvin had an appointment last Tuesday, and I debated whether I should go with him. If you can believe it, my youngest son turned 18

One of my favorite decorating books for over twenty years is New Country Style by Country Home. I remember pouring over one particular room again and again that showed how dramatically a room’s look can change by swapping out slipcovers. The room was completely transformed, and I always wanted to replicate

Most of the time, when I’m working on a project that requires something of me physically, but allows my mind to wander – gardening, painting, cleaning, drawing, walking – I put on music or listen to a podcast or audiobook. But sometimes, I give my mind quiet to see what
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Lady, you are biz-zy! It’s fun to see you do some things in different colors, like pink. 🙂
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.
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 🙂
Love that little red border curtain!
…And the boy’s room looks great, too.
The pink ruffles add an element of fun to that bedroom!
Each one – so fun to take in all the details! I love the kitchen curtain. Makes me feel like I’m stepping back in time.
looks like lots of cute tutes coming our way. 🙂
Wonderful!
You never cease to amaze me … sheer genius, that’s what you are! Love those adorable kitchen curtains!
Diane
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
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
Great turquoise desk. Looks marvelous paired with that chair.
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.
Love them all. Those curtains are just cute as a bug! Your talent has not end!