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Thanksgiving & Sneak Peaks

I am currently in Raleigh, North Carolina with family for the holidays. Although I am a homebody, it is always relaxing for me to get away. My home is my work, plus I work out of my home, so I really have to get away to “get away.” I must admit, though, it was hard to leave all of my projects and not be home for the day after Thanksgiving to put up the decorations and tree, but I really did need the rest.

Today I got a long hot shower, made my great-grandmother Rosa’s Congealed Fruit Salad, played with my boys, and took a leisurely trip with my hubby to B&N; Books. This is quite a change of pace from diapers, breakfast, get ready, get to school, grocery store, paint, pick up son, fix lunch, bottles, naps, more diapers, squeeze in a little more painting, bills, clean, laundry, pick up toys…oh, you get the idea. And I fit blogging in there somewhere. My mom keeps telling me I need to do a post on how I manage my time. Maybe I will…

I also gathered “spikey balls” to dry out and use to fill hurricanes and surround candles. Aren’t these cool? So, tomorrow we have the traditional Thanksgiving day, but it’s very low key.

I’m sure most of you are taking a rest from the blog world, but I wanted to show a peak of some things that are waiting for me when I get home. Does anyone remember these brass butterflies. They are now a creamy white and waiting for the next step. Better already, don’t you think?

They are sitting on Lou Lou’s tray that is also ready for the next step. I love the blue/gray color she chose. It’s a Sherwin Williams color called Languid Blue. Great color. This will be in the mail to you, soon!

I’ve sprayed this ornate thrift store frame and some peg board to use in my office. I can’t wait to finish this project.

And I painted the drawers and hardware for my Craig’s List dresser. It’s almost done and I should be moving my clothes into it in a couple of weeks.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and remember – no Furniture Feature Friday this week, but we can all come back together next Friday.

Miss Mustard Seed

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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16 Responses

  1. I love the photo of the "spikey ball" – very peaceful. How do you manage your time? I am pretty organized and manage my time well – but you run circles around me. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. I will miss you but look forward to seeing you soon. Love, Mom

  2. I am looking forward to seeing your completed projects… they all look great so far! Great idea with the gum balls… I've never though of using them in a glass bowl, but I'm sure they would look lovely! Happy thanksgiving… Dee Dee

  3. Hi, Mizz Mustard Seed…hope you are as full as I am right now. I couldn't eat another bite…well…maybe just a tiny piece of Pumpkin Cheesecake ! :O)

    I looked for an email for you but couldn't see one. I have no idea what's up with my email…You are the second person to say it didn't go thru. My box isn't full…beats me…I'll check it, tho.

    Here's my link..
    http://sweetnothingsbj.blogspot.com/2009/09/look-alikes.html

    I can't wait to see your pretty candlesticks. I keep looking for some more for my daughter…haven't found any yet. When I tried to give her mine, she wouldn't take them….:(….I'll keep looking.
    hugs, bj

  4. Glad to hear you are vising here in my state. I live not far from Raleigh. We call those sticky balls, gum balls. I saw a wreath made out of them in a magazine recently. It was sprayed white and was very pretty. Safe travels home. Love & blessings from NC!

  5. I would love to read a post about how you manage your time. So great that your mom is supportive! I'm glad you survived Black Friday, we go every year (posted breifly about it on Friday). Your work is beautiful!!!

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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