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Welcome to the Miss Mustard Seed’s blog, where creativity, vintage charm, and farmhouse elegance come to life. Explore inspiring DIY projects, furniture makeovers, and curated vintage finds that infuse warmth and personality into your home. Discover budget-friendly ideas, painting techniques, and creative inspiration that will elevate your living spaces with love and creativity. Welcome to a haven of creative possibilities where you can create a home that tells your unique story.
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four things | six
My four things this week - admiring the patterns in the world, one of the greatest stories of adventure and survival ever, a quote from the 1500s that inspires me even my safe, suburban life, and a...
dining room landscape mural | diving in
I had the palette selected for the dining room mural. I've painted murals before including a landscape mural in my previous dining room. I had inspiration pictures, sketches, and a vision. Now...
Hilton Head Island | French Bakery & Fish Haul Beach
We spent last week at Hilton Head Island to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Our anniversary is actually in March, but we were already at the Isle of Palms with extended family, so we went to...
paintable outlet covers
Every house we've ever lived in has had almost outlets and switches. Every single one. I keep thinking I might get away from them at some point, but I haven't managed that seemingly impossible...
four things | five
Since I was traveling this week, my four things list is a little different. I think that's what I like about sharing some favorites in this format. Each week will be different depending on the...
Artist Reference Photos | Portraits & People
We have been adding a bunch of new photos to the Artist Reference Photos site each week, including some lovely new still-life vignettes and landscapes with barns, cows, and sheep. I've always...
Celebrating 3 Years
Feels Like Home
Miss Mustard Seed’s YouTube
This channel shows a progression of my business from my early years of painting and refinishing furniture and dealing antiques to my current passions of art, painting, and design. I just love all things creative and I love encouraging and inspiring other to discover and use their creative gifts.
Free Art Classes
While most of the world was under stay-at-home orders in the Spring of 2020, I connected with my online community by offering live art classes every Friday for a few weeks. It was such a pick-me-up for me each week! I received wonderful feedback from the class participants who joined me live or have taken the classes since, so I decided to put them into an online course format and offer them for free. Sign up and learn to paint with oils in nine classes that cover everything from making a color chart to painting a grazing cow…
Recipes, projects, and decorating ideas for Fall
Celebrate the season’s arrival with our curated collection of fall decor and inspiration. Discover simple ways to infuse your home with the warmth and charm of autumn, from cozy accents to earthy color palettes. Make your space feel inviting as the season changes.
Marian’s Home Tours
Maryland Home
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Marian shares her journey of transforming her new 1970s Maryland home into a modern marvel. Discover inspiring renovations that marry vintage elegance with contemporary flair. Explore her latest blog posts, featuring DIY projects, interior design ideas, and budget-friendly tips that breathe new life into this charming abode. Delight in the art of renovation and witness the magic of infusing every corner with personality and timeless allure. Join Marian on this exciting chapter of her Maryland home transformation and uncover a treasure trove of creativity and inspiration.
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All Things Home
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dining room landscape mural | diving in
I had the palette selected for the dining room mural. I've painted murals before including a landscape mural in my previous dining room. I had inspiration pictures, sketches, and a vision. Now that the ceiling has a fresh coat, and the wainscoting is installed,...
Artistic Endeavors
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Artist Reference Photos | Portraits & People
We have been adding a bunch of new photos to the Artist Reference Photos site each week, including some lovely new still-life vignettes and landscapes with barns, cows, and sheep. I've always collected photos for myself, but it's been fun to be more intentional about...
Creative Business
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Lucketts Spring Market 2023
I feel like I'm going home in a way! The Lucketts Spring Market was a big event in my business for almost a decade and it's so fun to be back. I'm just going as a shopper on VIP day, which is a lot less work than being a vendor! In case you have never heard of...
Furniture Makeovers
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Giving an antique whirligig a makeover
A few months ago, I decided to check out an antique store I hadn't been to in a while - the Fayetteville Antique Mall in Fayetteville, PA. I used to go there regularly when we lived in PA, but I noticed more vendors were leaving over and the quality of the...
Slice of Life
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four things | six
My four things this week - admiring the patterns in the world, one of the greatest stories of adventure and survival ever, a quote from the 1500s that inspires me even my safe, suburban life, and a gift we're giving to our future selves... what I'm reading A few weeks...
Tutorials
I love learning and sharing what I’ve learned with others. Since 2009, I’ve been writing and filming tutorials on everything from furniture refinishing and slipcovers to woodworking and crochet. What would you like to learn to do today?
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