Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & a Link Party
Well, here we are again. Another Thursday night going into Friday. Another party to show off the most awesome furniture in the blog world. You are all so resourceful, creative and inspiring. Can’t wait to see all of the links. Here...Another French Chair
I can’t help myself. I spent years searching for a French chair and now they seem to find me. A sweet local reader, Allie, sent me a picture of four chairs to see if I wanted them. They were gorgeous antique wood-framed French...an update and dealing with chippy veneer
Thanks so much to everyone for suggesting I do something special with the WWI mail pouch I found at a yard sale last weekend. I called the National WWI Museum to see if they would be interested and they’re going to get back to me. My mom then sent...Milk Paint vs. Chalk Paint
I get a lot of e-mail from people wanting to know which paint they should use for their project…Milk Paint or Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint. So, for the benefit of everyone, here’s my opinion… First, let’s look at examples of Annie...Hello!
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. READ MORE to learn more about me, my blog and my business…
- progress on the garage-side garden
Last year, I focused most of my gardening on the backyard, specifically the area surrounding the pool. We were in the process of having the pool restored and I wanted… Read more: progress on the garage-side garden - the war on bishop’s weed
So, last year I shared a post about lovely surprises I was finding in our yard as bulbs peeked up in the Spring, perennials woke up, and bushes leafed out… Read more: the war on bishop’s weed - spring 2024 projects
After being sick for a few days, it always takes a little while to assess how you’re feeling in the morning. Am I still sick? Have I finally turned the… Read more: spring 2024 projects - front garden plans | 1970 home renovation
When we tell people that we moved to Maryland from Minnesota, the first thing they mention is the winters. “Oh, I bet you’ll enjoy these winters a lot more!” Well,… Read more: front garden plans | 1970 home renovation
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