Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint and Decorative Finishes

by Michele | Apr 25, 2014 | Other

It was destined for the dumpster. The picture doesn’t do it justice. This was in bad shape! The top has a major crack in it. Veneer was peeling off, paint was horribly chipped and more than one of the drawers were completely broken.  Dad stopped by and rebuilt...

Antique Buffet and Miss Mustard Seed’s Linen and Curio

by Michele | Feb 6, 2014 | Other, Tips & Tricks, Tutorials

I’ve been stuck at home today taking care of my very sick child. Between the tears and cuddling, I don’t really know what to do with myself. It’s not very often that I just get to be at home.  I am in the process of building a new website that will...

Becoming an Entrepreneur

by Michele | Jan 23, 2014 | Other

On Friday morning I am speaking to three different groups of Jr. High School students for their Career Day.    Rather than talking about the shop, I am going to share about what it means to become an entrepreneur and how you can turn your passions into your business....

The Foothills Burning

by Michele | Jan 16, 2014 | Other

I’ve never written about my “old life” on my blog. After all, this has been a decorating and refinishing site. It never seemed relevant to reference my previous work experience or talk about what I used to do. But, today is just the day to share...

California Cold

by Michele | Dec 6, 2013 | Other

I have been running around this week like a chicken with its head cut off. Tomorrow, I leave for a 12-day trip to Europe. I’m leaving my family home so have spent the week coordinating kids schedules, shop schedules, making sure I have enough inventory ordered,...

Rustic and Vintage Christmas Decorations

by Michele | Dec 3, 2013 | Other

I don’t know about you, but having Thanksgiving fall so late in the month really threw off my Christmas decorating at home. In fact, my girls are wondering why the Elf on the Shelf hasn’t been to the house yet and I’ve had to explain that there...