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Marian Parsons
Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer
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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When Julia (my English friend and host when visiting the UK) and I discussed what we should do with our time in the Cotswolds, we
Welcome to the first of several Move Slow & Make Things giveaways! To celebrate the book and introduce the themes explored in these pages, we’re going to give away products and gift cards that highlight small creative businesses and showcase analog tools and materials that perfectly complement living a delightfully
I take a hybrid approach when it comes to running my life and organizing my thoughts. I like paper, pencils, and pens for writing down ideas, planning, and managing my day. While old-fashioned notebooks are my preference for most things, I rely heavily on a digital calendar and reminder alarms
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Beautiful and unique. Love the wire basket and the earthy colors.
gorgeous…can't wait to see it all!
Aaah. You like to tease us, don't you? Can't wait to see the final results.
Lookin' FANTASTIC! 🙂
Ahhh…to be on a farm right now! Can't wait to see more.
oOH….The preview alone is just gorgeous:)
I'm thinking your home must look pretty bare… It was funny seeing your vintage things piled in plastic clothes baskets in your last post — quite the juxtaposition. 🙂
precious!
love love love! my friend is having a barn wedding in October. i'll have to send her these pictures for inspiration. it's right up her alley.
Makes me want to marry Mr. Frugal all over again. Thanks for sharing!
~Melissa
Wow, looks like it was lovely. I love the pics I am seeing so far. can't wait for you to share more. I also love that clay tag on that fruit basket.
Ooooh look at that care! Love it! It's all very gorgeous. Love your dress too! It actually looks vintage!
it must be my night to misspell everything ! I meant to say look at that CAR ! lol
we will just say I meant to say look at that care, all the care you took it doing everything.
please take me with you to the spa 😉
proof again, there is no stopping your ability to mustardseed-ize everything. it looks like a spectacular event.
thank you for the eye candy and inspiration.
wendy
Wow, you really made that couples day the best ever! Can't wait to see more!
Lovin' the tag on the basket! -BIG WINK! 😉
Ha, when I saw the J & L I thought of Lenore from Lather Write Repeat, I bet she did too, lol! It looks beautiful and I look forward to seeing more!
xx Karen
Wow!! Love all of the vignettes!! Gorgeous and I too be the bride was over the moon with all that you did for the wedding!!
Hugs
SueAnn
I love your use of letters. That gold ampersand (&) is just gorgeous. Those small attentions to detail really add that extra touch.
Oh my. . . beautiful. Can't wait to see the rest!
This is gorgeous! Genuine job so far! 🙂 Can't wait to see the rest of it
omg! You are ,literally, super woman! You are my "success idol!" I dream of one day being as well rounded and successful as you. Btw- I bought Cottages and Bungalows ,yesterday, and loved your [how to remove rust] spot in the mag. 🙂
While I have been in France you have been one busy lady. I love it all. Best wishes to the happy couple.
AHHHHHH I am loving it!!!
I can't wait to see more!
More more more!!! beautiful pics!!! Can't wait to see more!
oh my gosh!!!! Marian!! They are lovely! Im forwarding this to my photographer friend who has a sister how is getting married this fall and is also doing a rustic-glam wedding. These are great pics! lovely inspiration! cant wait to see more!!
I talked about this wedding style project on my blog today! Posted a pic and a link to your page. It's divine. Love it.
If you want to see it, go to:
http://thehomelessfinch.blogspot.com/2011/05/blurry-eyes-and-little-memorial-day.html
Have a great day! Lesley
What a beautiful job! I love details at weddings like that!
Marian, I love it! Can't wait to see more pics, especially love the hay bail seating and the pop of the green apples!
FAB FAB FAB!!
O how wonderful..I grew up in Warrenton & appreciate seeing a tiny piece of it! esp Your piece. 🙂
LOOOOVE the car!
so beautiful! i didn't know that you did wedding designing also!
I have to say this is the wedding of my dreams…it wasn't the one I got 🙂 That one was beautiful too but if all the decisions were up to me I woudl have loved something like this!!
I can't wait to see more!
GORGEOUS! the bride from the wedding I shot yesterday would have LOVED this one!!