Video Slipcover Tutorial Series Part 3 & Wing Chair Reveal
Welcome to part three of the video slipcover tutorial series. First, I’m going to share the “after” picture of the wing chair I used as my example in the video. Didn’t it turn out great? It’s currently for sale at the Old Lucketts Store. I forgot to get a picture of the row of ribbon […]
Abodent & a Winner
One fun thing about blogging is getting to introduce others to products and companies I really like. I was recently contacted by UK based Abodent about sponsoring my blog. (Do you think it was because of the Union Jack dresser?) Well, I loved their stuff so much, I asked for some of their products instead of a monetary sponsorship […]
Video Slipcover Tutorial Series Part 2 – Cutting Fabric
Welcome to part two of the slipcover video tutorial series! If you missed part one, how to make custom piping, make sure you go back and watch it first. In part two, I share some tricks on cutting the drop cloth and show where to position piping on the chair. Enjoy! Here is a full […]
I find beauty in the broken
I have an aversion to fine, “mint condition” antiques. If something looks that good after 100 years, it couldn’t have been used that much. I don’t need something in my house that needs to be roped off. I find beauty in a brush with missing bristles and book pages that are frayed and worn. I […]
Winterberry Cottage Giveaway!
I am so pleased to introduce one of my newer sponsors to you, AmyLynn of Winterberry Cottage. She creates beautiful art with vintage graphics and antique book pages to sell in her Etsy shop. I love how her pieces are graphic, but still have a vintage feel. AmyLynn is generously offering a giveaway of four free […]
Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & A Link Party
I’m serious when I say that the furniture pieces linked up to this party keep getting better and better. It’s tough to pick favorites. It’s sort of like picking the best M and M in the bag. Is there really a bad one? This week, I have kitchens on the brain (I can’t wait to makeover […]
Miss Mustard Seed Makeover
If you’re an avid, or even a casual reader of my blog, you know that I love a good makeover. Well, a pretty obvious one just happened. My blog, Miss Mustard Seed, has a new look. Before I talk about the makeover, I need to share how I got here. My wonderful friend, former youth […]
A Veruca Salt Moment
You know the moment. “I want it now.” This moment has to do with my True Value bathroom makeover. (If you weren’t aware, I won a $2500 gift card for the DIY disaster in my 1940’s bathroom. You can check out my entry video if you missed it the first time.) I’ll get to my Veruca […]