milk paint 101 | first coat & the ugly stage
Sorry that it’s been over a month since I last posted in the milk paint 101 series! I like blog series, because they help me focus my writing efforts, but I am still Marian and I still get distracted. So, let’s continue. But first, here are links to the first three parts of this series, in case […]
Vintage Whites Market Recap
When much of a business is done online and from home, it’s easy to be a hermit. I’m a bit of a homebody and, while I’m an outgoing person, I just like staying home. I like being in my studio, creating. But, there are some opportunities that are worth the “disruption”. When I was invited […]
Farmhouse White is HERE
I am so pumped today to announce that Farmhouse White, the color I’ve been in love with for months, is finally available!! My retailers are able to order the paint today and it will be hitting stores as soon as they receive their orders. This is not a required color for our retailers to carry, […]
decorating dilemma | Susan’s awkward fireplace
Before I get into today’s post, I wanted to apologize to those who still want to buy hemp sheets, but they are sold out. I was floored with how quickly my largest order ever was exhausted! We do have some more from that shipment to list, but the weight is a bit different. I will […]
Reliving my Andrea McArdle Moment
If you read my bio or have been hanging around my blog for a while, you know that I have a degree in musical theatre. I’ve shared before about my dream to be on Broadway and how I’ve kept my dance shoes, scripts and music repertoire binder long after they’ve been useful to me in […]
textile sale & how to make a slipcover | part 5
As I’ve shared, I’ve been in a major cleaning and purging mood. It’s been happening at home and at the studio. The more I get rid of, the better it feels and I want to get rid of more, so I’m running with it. Before we took a break for Christmas, Kriste and I cleaned […]
dear reader | to one who feels lost in the crowd
Before I get into my “dear reader” letter, I wanted to share a video series I am a part of. It’s called “Finding the Quiet“, offered by my friend and amazing artist and designer, Jeanne Oliver. She’s rounded up some very inspiring creatives to share their experiences on listening to what God has to say […]
Best of 2015
2015 was a pretty full year for me and my business and I thought it would be fun to look back over a few of the highlights. I started off by committing to the Whole 30 eating challenge and I stuck to it! It resulted in a 7.5 lb weight loss, clearer skin and a healthier attitude […]