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chalkboard armoire & princess dresser

by Marian Parsons | Oct 10, 2011 | Before and Afters, Furniture Makeovers, Hand Painted Furniture

Another day of making ornaments has come and gone. My entire house is dusted in glitter and littered with shreds of paper. Sigh. So, since I’m stuck in monotony at the moment, I thought I would share two other new pieces of furniture I...

The General

by Marian Parsons | Oct 8, 2011 | Before and Afters, buying & selling antiques, Furniture Makeovers, Hand Painted Furniture, Running a Business

As some of you may know, I’m good friends with Barb Blair from Knack Studios. She called me up one day out of the blue (creeper) and I felt an immediate connection with her. Barb has since been one of my go-to girls to call when I need to chat, vent,...

the french armoire – before & after

by Marian Parsons | Sep 21, 2011 | Before and Afters, Furniture Makeovers, Hand Painted Furniture

Some of you have been waiting a long time for this one. Trust me when I say that I have, too. Back in March or maybe April, I was browsing Craig’s List. I looked all over my area and didn’t find one thing that was of interest to me. Hating to...

a poor paint job

by Marian Parsons | Sep 17, 2011 | Before and Afters, Furniture Makeovers, Hand Painted Furniture

I used to shudder at pieces of furniture that were poorly painted. Drips, major brush marks, streaks and chips. I felt like my paint job would only be as good as the previous paint job and I needed to sand it baby bottom smooth to make it right. ...

I want a nest

by Marian Parsons | Sep 13, 2011 | My House

Do you remember a few months ago when I declared my desire for a cow? A cow painting, that is? Well, now I want a nest. I know…never satisfied, right? A few months ago, I purchased a new camera and have been hanging onto my old one. ...