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Before & After: “Mix Tape”

When I first learned that Darling Magazine wanted to do an article on me and my furniture, I was [of course] elated . . . but the pressure of this fun reality quickly sat in and my mind was soon reeling with a ton of artistic ideas that went in about fifty...

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My Office

For the second time in almost a year [exactly] I am revealing to you a room I decorated in our home; only this time it is not our master bedroom but my office – a.k.a. Lucky Little Mustardseed headquarters! This is the place where I do most of my business-related work...

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Shoulda Put A [Band] On It

Since I am an upholstery artist, I am sure you have already come to the conclusion that I love to repurpose things [chairs, couches, you name it] AND if you've had a chance to read my article in the latest issue of Darling Magazine, you also know that D.I.Y. is in my...

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Before & After: “Life Is A Gamble”

SO . . . yesterday [EEK!] the first-ever PR piece for my little upholstery business was sent out via snail mail. That's right, folks = my #functionalart is in the latest issue of Darling Magazine! Can I get a hell yes? To say I'm elated would be the biggest...

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Our Elopement Pictures

When I opened my email last Saturday, I could hardly believe my eyes = our elopement pictures were already ready?! Say WHAT??? Originally when we hired Max & Friends to shoot our surprise nuptials, the contract stated it would be a good 3-6 months before we had...

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“P” Is For Mrs.

One month ago [today] me and D got hitched. Glasses: Dolce & Gabbana / "Mrs." Necklace: Kate Spade New York / Blouse: Victoria's Secret Sweatshirt: Kate Spade Saturday / Jeans: Citizens of Humanity / Shoes: Vans And ever since then, I've been grinning ear-to-ear....

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Triple Times The Fun

Three years. (Jimmy Buffet Pre-Concert Pool Party - Circa October 2013) "WOW!" That's what my brain is thinking. We've been #meandD that LONG already? While in my heart, "us" runs much deeper than what time can represent. That's how it should be, though, right?! Like...

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Bye-Bye, 3391 Madison!

Today is MOVING DAY! Yep, #meandD are leaving the Carlsbad Village to go and test drive the Fallbrook area before we buy . . . or BUILD our forever home. I usually get all nostalgic anytime I abandon a residence where I've spent some time. However, THAT IS NOT THE...

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A Living Room Modani-Style

A few weeks ago, I was asked by Modani to create a living room that reflects my style 🙂 AND you know how this Lucky Little Mustardseed loves to decorate a room! Thus, I [of course] jumped at the opportunity. Here's what I came up with: Overall, it was a pretty easy...

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