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I’m Marian, aka Miss Mustard Seed, a wife, mother, paint enthusiast, lover of all things home and an entrepreneur, author, artist, designer, freelance writer & photographer.
Original Art Sale
The original next art sale will go live on Monday, April 15th at 12:00 (noon) EST. The paintings will show up on this page under their designated categories (landscape, still life, etc.) when the sale goes live.
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why you should have a pair of gardening overalls
I've been working in the yard and garden beds most days over the past two or three weeks. It's that time of year when the longer days and not-too-hot spring weather draws me outside and I get excited about cleaning things up, weeding, and working on more landscaping projects. We bought a house...
the Sherwin Williams color match to my kitchen cabinets
One of my most frequently asked questions over the past year is, "What color are your kitchen cabinets?" Since I paint everything, I think people assume I selected the color and painted the cabinets myself. This is actually the first time I didn't paint my own kitchen cabinets! I ordered them...
1970 home renovation | the beginnings of the boys’ bathroom reno
Warning, this is not a pretty post, but this is the reality of buying a 50+-year-old home that was mostly in original condition. While none of the rooms in this house were ugly (I think the previous owners had wonderful taste), there comes a time when the fads of the day are dated, and the wear...
original art sale preview | April 15, 2024
I can't believe the last time I had an original art sale was last August! The months just fly by and the collection of recent works has just been hanging out in my studio. I kept thinking I would wait to have a sale until I completed more paintings to add, but once I gathered all of the...
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1970 Home Renovation
1970s Kitchen Renovation
Follow the 1970 kitchen renovation step-by-step from planning to construction to completion.
My MD Home Tour
Follow our 1970 Better Homes & Gardens home renovation. From someone's dream home to our home 50 years later...
All About The Renovation
It's a long, messy, noisy process full of trial and error, but it's worth the results. Follow along as we update this 50-year-old house so it feels like home...
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Decorating, projects + recipes for Spring
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My YouTube
Video tutorials, book reviews, oil painting tutorials, and furniture refinishing projects are all included in the Miss Mustard Seed YouTube library...
Home Tours
I've blogged through three homes over almost 15 years. See the results and tour the spaces...
Commissioned Paintings
Let's collaborate to select the perfect photo of your beloved pet to inspire an original oil painting, ensuring we capture their unique personality and essence.
Tutorials
Step-by-step instructions along with some video tutorials on a variety of creative projects including furniture refinishing, upholstery, sewing, DIY, home projects, and, or course, painting.
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Marian’s original artwork made available as customizable prints, notecards, papers, and home accessories.
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Let’s work together to share your products or services with my blog readers and social media following. I have successfully partnered with many brands since 2009 in an authentic way that engages my audience and brings results for my clients. Past partnerships have included Walmart, eBay, Delta Faucets, Arhaus, Brooklinen, Wayfair, and more.