A lot of people have supported and encouraged me in my business, but I never would’ve taken the plunge without my mom.
My husband always helps me with woodworking projects, moving furniture, running errands, proof reading articles, brainstorming, watching the kids, and setting goals. My Dad encourages me, was one of my investors and sat with me in the rain at last years May fair. My aunt has given me free furniture. My brother hosts my website and helped me develop my name.
But it was my mom who said, “Do it.”
She took me shopping for the equipment I needed to get started. She took me from shop to shop to find a place to sell my work. She bought me Quickbooks and training with an accountant. She reads every single blog post and calls every day to see if I have any new opportunities or sponsors. She reads most of your comments and some of your blogs. She even checks out my Alexa ranking daily.
I get my drive and work ethic from her…as well as my slightly compulsive nature.
I love you, Mom. Thanks so much for everything you have done for me.
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Happy Mother's Day to you Ms.Mustard Seed!
What a blessing you're momma is!
Pat
That pic of you and your mom looks like something out of the Sound of Music! 🙂 Happy Mother's Day!
Oh I love this! Happy Mother's day!
Terry
Awww I am so blessed to have you for my daughter. You are beautiful not only on the outside but also on the inside. I KNEW you could do it. It is so fun to have a first row seat on this journey. You have met so many awesome people and touched hearts and lives. You are a great Mom and wife. I have LOVED being part of this. You are having a blast and I am having a blast watching you. Can't wait to see you and the family next week. Anyone coming to Luckett's I will be the one beaming ear to ear wearing proudly my MMS's Mom apron (Thanks Leslie). Her Dad will be there too and hopefully we won't get rained on. MMS's Mom
Happy Mothers Day to you and your mom!
That is so awesome Marion! Enjoy the day….My Mom is my biggest fan too, she encourages me everyday, we are very lucky indeed.
What a beautiful tribute to your mom. I imagine she is quite proud of you for mutual reasons of love and sensitivity.
Absolutely adore the french grain sack chairs! Can't even describe how much! Happy Mother's Day and happy selling at the Fair!
this is very sweet! it's great to have a mom who says go for it and then helps you every step of the way! happy mother's day to you and your amazing mom! susan
Happy Mothers Day. You and your Mom inspire many people. Have a blessed day.
What a great tribute to your mama on Mothers Day! Sounds like she's a supportive, loving woman. You are blessed!! (Im blessed too :)) Just want to say Happy Mothers Day to you, and me, and to all the moms out there who sacrifice so much for their families!! Thanks for the post, well said!
That's an awesome picture!!! Mom's are the best. Enjoy your day.
Nancy
What a great tribute to your mom. Take it from me (mom to a grown woman) you couldn't give her anything better for Mother's Day. Hope you & your mom have a wonderful day. Jan
Happy Mother's Day to you Marion and to your wonderful mother too!
MJ
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*** What you wrote is so sweet! What a lovely way to thank the special women in your life!
I LOVE that ADORABLE pic of you and your Mom in your dirndls… the background looks like Garmisch Partenkirschen (or thereabouts!)…is it??? We lived in Europe off n' on for 18 years and practically LIVED in Garmisch/Bavaria ANYTIME we could get away… for skiing, golf, hiking, etc!!! Sooooo WONDERFUL!!!
Happpy Mom's Dsy!!!
Linda in AZ *
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I love the apron, I'm sure your mom will too. Happy Mother's Day Miss Mustard Seed.
AMAZING mom you have!!!
Happy Mother's Day to you too!
i like your mom 🙂
Awww, I love that! Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day to you and your Mom too. Thank you for this post – and I read your Mom's comments too. Love.
– Joy
To Linda in AZ – yes that is Garmisch – we did live there for 2 years – and it was beautiful – we actually were in Germany 4 more years after that in Stuttgart – so Marian is practically German. Her brother was born in Germany. 🙂 Loved Garmisch. MMS's Mom
What would we do without our Mother's! Your's sounds wonderful!!
Happy Mothers Day!
Kristin
Happy Mother's Day to you and your sweet mama!
Happy Mother's Day Marian & to your mom. Thanks Miss Mustard Seed's Mom for encouraging your daughter in her dream & for inspiring others with theirs.
Such a sweet post!! I am so glad your momma gets a cute apron — she'll be tickled pink, I bet!!
Happy Mother's Day Marian!! I hope your kids are extra sweet today:) Happy Mother's Day to you too Kim! I'll be stopping by at Lucketts! Can't wait!
Awww, what a sweet post … Happy Mother's Day to you, Marian, and Happy Mother's Day to MMS's Mom! She sure raised an awesomely talented daughter who also is a very fine person!
Best,
Kimberly
What a great post!! My mom just bought her first item from me…and she's listened to endless chatter from me over the past year about all my goofy ideas. Mom support is the best!!
Happy Mother's Day!
What a special story you have to tell! I've always enjoyed your blog, having been reading since I first discovered decorating blogs. 🙂
why in the world would I spell yours like that! good grief! ( :
There is nothing more rewarding than for your mother to see you succeed..Of course ya know she knew it first..Happy Mother's Day..
Janet
Girl, the Ball Jar I won from you is hot on the auction block! I just got a 100.00 bid! 100% for tornado relief!
perhaps MMS mom can write a guest post one day. . .wait, I think I remember she was. . .I must have missed it. . .perhaps another??
So sweet! The pic. of you two is beyond priceless! Happy Mother's Day to you both!
I don't know who is luckier! Both the same.
Happy Mothers Day!
What a sweet post. What a sweet reward for your mom to see your passion for what you are doing at her encouraging and earned rewards by following that passion. Happy Mothers Day to you and your mother! Love, Me
How lovely that your mother is such a motivating force.
That apron is precious…{I hope when I start my business my mom will do the same}
Hope you had a wonderful day!
Your mom is beautiful!
XO,
Anne
Happy Mother's Day to you and your mom! When is the Luckett's fair this year? I grew up close to there and am traveling back to VA next month to spend some time with family. I'd LOVE it if my trip coordinated with the fair! I always have such luck finding incredible "finds" at Luckett's. 🙂
Geez, Marian, you and your mom are making me tear up! I don't know who's made me cry more, your post or your mom's comment of being your mom. Happy Mother's day to you and your beautiful mother. What a great inspiration for all of us mom's out there to have the relationship you to have, simply amazing.
Your mom sounds awesome!
What a charming post! I love hearing about the family members who have cheered you on – especially your mom! Wish I lived closer (I'm in California), I'd love to come see you and your mother at the Luckett's Fair.
Barbara
What an incredible women you have as a role model. The support and love of family is all the difference in the world. Have a wonderful Monday and good luck at Lucketts!
Hi Marian,
It is so important to have support from your family. I hope you and your mother had a lovely day. Have a great week as you prepare for the upcoming fair. I can't wait to see the pictures of your booth.
All the Best! Christine
Marian! I loved this post…You are so lucky to have such a great Mama! 🙂 She is what my Gramma is to me…:) Your mother, your cheer leader, your teacher, your counselor and your secret keeper…oh and side kick! 😉
To Marian's Mama…You have done a wonderful job! Marian seems to have it all around…talent, goals, beauty, happiness, family, faith… but most of all she is role model for so many aspiring business women, mothers and homemakers…She encourages them to take the leap of faith…and to go further than they thought they could…That in itself is such a gift to so many!
Xo Meme
Soooo sweet! Hope you and your mom had a wonderful Mother's Day.
xoxo,
Jami
What an adorable photo of you and your Mom!! I hope it's framed in your office/workspace…nobody but nobody loves you like your mother!
slightly compulsive? 😉
Happy Mothers Day to you Marion! and a VERY happy mothers day to your wonderful mom!!
Thank you MMSM, for cultivating such creativity in your daughter and supporting her while she inspires us!
Your Mom sounds like an angel. And, that picture of you two is so cute! Thanks for remembering those of us who have lost our Moms. I think of her everyday and all her terrific talents. She was doing faux painting and slipcovering WAY before it was cool! I try to tap into her spirit when I take on projects. My memories of her do help to make the loss a little easier. Maureen in NJ
your mom raised a KEEPER. your gratitude just radiated from this post. happy mother's day to both of you stunning women.
michele
Awwww! That picture of the two of you is too darling! LOVE! Happy Mother's Day to you too, Marian. Thanks for being furniture "mom" to all of us!
So sweet! Your mom sounds amazing!
She left me a comment on my blog once. She signed it Miss Mustard Seed's Mom! I thought it was so cute! 🙂
Hope you had a great Mother's Day!
Thank you, Marian, for thinking of those who have lost their Mother. It is such a bitter sweet day. Thankful for the love only a Mother can give and yet not able to give her a hug and saying thank you. Please give your Mom a hug from all of us who can't. Keep up your wonderful work and blog.
How lucky you are to have such a sweet and supportive mom. I hope my kids will write something so sweet about me someday!
Marian,
Glad I could make your special mom a special apron. Sorry I didn't notice until today (may daughter informed me)…I'm at Disney World with the other daughter and son-in-law.
Isn't it GREAT to have a supportive mom. My mom has been the biggest fan in my life, and can give honest criticism, too, when I brace myself and ask for it…but ALWAYS with kindness. I honestly don't know where I'd be without her. Of course, I haven't had my big break like you have, but, I don't know that I'm ready for that yet. Yeah, see. She overdosed me on confidence as well. 🙂 Honestly, though, if it never does come, I'm happy with my life as it is. 🙂
No heavy prep work I am already in love with chalk paint! I would love, love, love to try out Old White and Louis Blue.
Thanks,
Shaena
I love the chalk paint. All of your pieces look beautiful. I would like to try the graphite and old white.
Thank you!
Lovely post! I feel the same about my Mom. I bet this made your Mom a little weepy. I'm sorry I just read this post now and didn't see her at the market.
I hope I can be that kind of mother for my children. thanks for sharing.
You are so blessed to have someone who is so supportive in a kick ass get going way. That person is your Mother is a double blessing. Thanks for this business series – it is enolightening