When I came back from my little vacation and did my first post, I told you a few things I had been up to. One of the items on the list was creating a guest room from my old studio. My sweet sister was coming for a visit and I was determined that she would not have to sleep on the trundle bed in my daughter's room. I wanted her to have a … [Read more...]
Kitchen Table Makeover with Fusion Mineral Paint
September 2, 2014 By 22 Comments
I mentioned previously that I would be soon carrying a new line of paint called Fusion Mineral Paint. You can read more about it HERE. They have a full line of products that I cannot wait to try! Gilding Paste, Tinting Kits, Sand Stone finish, Pearl Embossing Paste, Tough Coat (a clear, water based topcoat!) and so much more! I can't wait to get … [Read more...]
One Big Happy Family
August 28, 2014 By 6 Comments
That title is something I often need to chant to myself....only I add, "remember, we are......" in front! One event that happened while I was "gone", is this...... Can you guess? Maybe Black and white will help clarify it..... Yes.....another grandchild will be here before long! That makes seven!! I love a big family … [Read more...]
Milk Paint: Beachy Nautical Chest
August 26, 2014 By 5 Comments
Sharing another piece of furniture I finished during my extended vacation! I had this chest on chest in my laundry room for months....doing absolutely nothing...just sitting there. I mean, it was piled with stuff but the drawers were empty and I banged my shin on it frequently. I decided it was time for this thing to go! It was in … [Read more...]
Milk Paint: Dandelion Chest
August 22, 2014 By 6 Comments
I promised I would catch you up so I'll start back in the Spring with this antique chest I transformed using Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint. I used Mustard Seed Yellow and added some Ironstone to make it a bit softer. I used Ironstone to hand paint the dandelion design....no stencil...just free hand! It started out looking … [Read more...]
New Book From Miss Mustard Seed
August 18, 2014 By 21 Comments
I hope you have a seat belt on your chair! It's been awhile....hasn't it? I've missed you.....hopefully you missed me just a little too! I will explain shortly, but first, the purpose of this particular post.....at this particular time. Miss Mustard Seed has a new Look Book!! Isn't she just the cutest … [Read more...]
Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint Classes
December 13, 2013 By 13 Comments
Yay!!! Thanks to the magical workings of Janel Hutton (the absolute GREATEST blog tweaker in history) I am now up and running for online Milk Paint 101 class registrations!!! If you are local and interested in attending a class, just scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll see "Upcoming Events" in the sidebar! Just click on the class … [Read more...]
Making a Decoupage Christmas Deer
December 6, 2013 By 13 Comments
I promised I'd show you more about making this pretty deer I did for the vintage show last Friday (here) I started with a gold painted paper mache deer from AC Moore. I sprayed it with white primer to cover the gold. Then, using this roll of printed tissue from Tim Holtz ( I LOVE all his stuff), I just began gluing on torn pieces using … [Read more...]
I'm Lorraine. I have a love for home & design and I enjoy sharing that passion with others. I'm so glad you're here to join me.
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