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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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Oh my word, it is hot as the blazes this week. I often joke that I was made for Norway. (Although I have never been

There are times when I have fleeting thoughts of quitting the online space. I think about how much time is sucked into the rabbit hole of Instagram or YouTube when I could be doing something more meaningful and productive… But then I think about the beautiful people I’ve met, dear

One of the little tidbits I jotted down in my phone and then in my commonplace notebook (a place where I collect quotes, lyrics, words, poems, thoughts, and such) recently was this: “A clean barn has no oxen.” I am going to confess that, as a pastor’s wife, I didn’t
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Merry Christmas to you and your family. Cheers to the New Year.
Toni
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.Thank you for your lovely blogposts.
Merry Christmas Marian,
I wish you and your family the best in this new year. I know you have many ventures that are coming your way- so well deserved.
Keep blogging and inspiring little struggling business ladies like myself.
thanks for always caring,
tammy
Merry Christmas, Marian! You have done so many fun things this year. Looking forward to another fun year in blogland.
Merry Christmas, Marian! God Bless you!
: )
Julie M.
You are amazing. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas from TN to your house!!! I've certainly enjoyed seeing what you create!!!
Adorable post, Marian! It brought a smile to my face this evening! 🙂 Just wanted you to know that I'm so glad I met you in blogland this year and am looking forward to getting to know you better in the coming year. You creativity inspires me so much! Christmas blessings to you and yours!
xoxo laurie
Hope you are having a Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Looking forward to a brand new year and seeing you again in January!
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Merry Christmas, Marian! May 2011 bring you much happiness and success!
~ Karen
http://lifeinthe209.blogspot.com
Merry Christmas Marian! Much love to you – and I've been enjoying your gorgeous decorations!!
I am totally amazed with your creativity and energy…keep up the good work. Merry Christmas. ^_^
Merry Christmas to you too and Happy New Year
Hugs
SueAnn