I've been needing to write this post for a while now, but the words were just never there. I have felt stuck with my blog for a few weeks, though, and I knew I would feel stuck until I made myself...
things have changed…
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the business brain & the human heart
Before I get into the thick of it, I have to say that you all overwhelm me so often! The first installment of the Lucketts Leftover Sale went live today and pieces were selling before I could even...
CEO lessons & january goals
Sunday night, I was conflicted. We had just flown in from our trip to the Vintage Whites Market. I had been "working" all weekend and I really wanted (and needed) to just spend Monday at...
dear reader | what are you afraid of?
When I posted my first "dear reader" post, I asked for suggestions of what you, my readers, would like me to write specifically to you. I received this suggestion from Krista and I really loved it,...
business, blogging & balance
In a recent comment, Cami made a request. "I for one, would love to hear you talk about balancing a blogging career with kids and family. I'm just getting mine rolling and I feel so overwhelmed at...
thank you for your honesty
On the way down to Atlanta and back last week, Kriste and I listened to the first two audio books in the Divergent series. I've become a real fan of listening to "books on tape", as I call them...
what do blog readers want?
...or, more specifically, what do you want from this blog? From me? "Stop reading minds and start asking questions." These words were up on one of the slides that Jon Acuff, the keynote speaker at...
life updates
I suppose I'm not providing an update on everything, but just a lot of things that have been going on over the past year that I'm often asked about. I don't want to throw something out there in a...
getting off the merry-go-round
In my business I've had to make some tough decisions. The hardest thing for me is to say no and to set limits. I want to fly as high as my wings can carry me and I don't want to be limited by...
When do you sleep?
I am often asked how I get so much done, when do I sleep and is my energy for sale on Etsy, so I thought it was due time that I share how I do what I do. Here are the top ten keys to my...
Hello!
I’m Marian, aka Miss Mustard Seed, a wife, mother, paint enthusiast, lover of all things home and an entrepreneur, author, artist, designer, freelance writer & photographer. READ MORE to learn more about me, my blog and my business…
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