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A Visit to Magnolia Market & Silos in Waco, Texas & Our Facebook Live Videos

6/8/2018

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I never really thought I'd have the opportunity to visit the Fixer Upper empire in Waco Texas that is Magnolia Markets. But...it happened. In 40+ degree heat and 100% humidity with shoulder-to-shoulder crowds!

For a complete tour jump over to our Facebook Page and look for the TWO Facebook Live videos where I walk through the masses to give you a firsthand look.

It's inspiring to see how Chip and Joanna Gaines have created such opportunities in this inland Texas town — and the spilling over of growth and revitalization is visible as you drive the neighborhood.

Let's start outside.

The gardens are gorgeous with greenery and ample seating everywhere. There are porch swings and vegetable gardens, vertical green walls and a grassed play area for the little ones. Picnic seating was under cover with water misters to fight the heat. And there were food trucks and stands to grab a meal, a drink or a snack.

​And of course...those gorgeous rusty silos.
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Lets go inside the gorgeous Magnolia Market — the building itself is lovely and all the goodies inside made it worth the wall-to-wall people. 
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I might've grabbed a few goodies here and there, here's a photo of my "Magnolia haul" which I was going to fit in my suitcase at all costs!

I also grabbed a little pressie for the lucky winners of the door prize and online giveaway at our upcoming Drop In Day we have scheduled at For The Love Creations on Wednesday, 5 September 2018 from 10am-1pm — Watch for the Facebook Live event during this time!
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The line for the Magnolia Bakery went on and on and so we took a pass but here are some parting shots. What a great day — but the best part might've been taking a cold shower and hanging out in an air conditioned hotel room afterward! ;D
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Visiting the Magnolia Market and Silos really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I am so happy to be able to share with y'all (see what I did there?) Hope you enjoyed it!

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Fusion Fresco

A$24.00 - A$76.00
An all natural, chemical-free, VOC-free texturising paste that when added to paint, creates a lovely cracked, aged, weathered appearance!

Get a gorgeous salty, seas-wept, crackled finish.

Available in two sizes:

Small 75g,  $24
Makes about 2.4 litres of Chalky Flat Finish or 700ml of the sea swept or crackled look. 
                                                     

Large Fresco 400g, $76
Makes about 3.8 litres of the sea swept or crackled look and
 about 11.8L of the chalky flat finish 




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High Gloss Wood Ceilings Transformed into Aged, Faded Beauty with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint

3/5/2018

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Oh yes... these high-gloss ceilings were one of the first things I knew needed "fixing" when moving in to my new office. The stark, shiny white glare was an assault on my eyes.

The raked timber needed some love and kind attention.

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint.

​STAT.
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Before: Stark, high-gloss raked ceilings sprayed in enamel paint
It's important to point something out about MMS Milk Paint. Imagine if I wanted to change the look of the ceiling and didn't know about Milk Paint? Imagine the sanding, the stripping...all that would have to happen to repaint them or create another look. I shudder. ​

Thank the heavens for our all natural, VOC-free, 5-ingredients only Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint! We were able to live in the space we were painting without awful smells or chemicals — and the house remained mess-free because we didn't have to sand!

We started with Farmhouse White and Bonding Agent. A 1-quart package was mixed with roughly the same amount of water for a 1:1 ratio before adding roughly 2/3 of a 250ml bottle of Bonding Agent.
 
I confess, with the ladder work and awkward neck angle this ceiling required,  my husband did at least 80 of the painting and you know what? First-time Milk Painter and now...avid MMS Milk Paint fan!

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint

A$12.00 - A$75.00

One of the most beautiful paints you'll ever use. All-natural, non-toxic Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint sticks to any porous surface without primer, sanding or prep. It will not chip or peel as it binds with the substrate. The only paint that creates the authentic "chippy" look.


Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint can be used with Bonding Agent to adhere to even more surfaces including varnished and pre-painted surfaces, metal, plastic & glass without prep. It can range from a solid colour to a stain — depending on how much water is added.



  • Available in 1 Litre or Sample Sachets, some 2 Litre available
  • Super fast recoat time
  • Easy water clean-up
  • 25 gorgeous colours 
  • Simply Wax, Hemp Oil or Tough Coat to seal
  • Easy to distress or create "aged" look
  • Non-toxic, environmentally-friendly
  • Easy colour mixing for custom colours
  • Mixes with water
  • Mix only what you need, no waste


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Miss Mustard Seed's Bonding Agent

A$26.00 - A$36.00

Milk Paint Bonding Agent allows Milk Paint to adhere to metal, glass and painted, varnished or lacquered surfaces.


Stir well and mix one part of Bonding Agent to equal amount mixed Milk Paint. For maximum adhesion, mix Bonding Agent with all coats of paint. 


May also be used as a primer for water-based paints. Apply a think layer of Bonding Agent with a brush or roller. Allow to dry 2 hours before painting.  


This product contains no solvents or VOCs and is almost odourless. 


This is the exact same product as Fusion's Ultra Grip with different branding. You can use them interchangeably.



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I've been using MMSMP for years and what I love most about it, is that sometimes it will behave in a way entirely unexpected.  But I knew that whatever it did would be beautiful and I could work with it. I think this only comes with experience with the paint itself, you develop a confidence in the paint, you learn to trust it  as well as your ability to be flexible. 

I mixed the paint in a paint bucket with a stick blender allowing ample time to rest, before mixing again. I used a larger faux natural bristle brush and got to painting. Right away, I loved the change. The stark, shiny finish disappeared...
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Work-in-Progress: The high gloss (top of photo) and Farmhouse White transforming the painted timber to a more subtle finish
Although I love this softened, more subtle look, I wanted a bit more personality in the finish so I experimented with other neutrals including Linen, Mora, Ironstone, Grain Sack, Layla's Mint, Schloss  — I left no MMSMP stone unturned!

During this experimental/deciding phase my lovely Farmhouse White yellowed terribly...It was quite a shock (sorry, no photo!) A great example of the unexpected! I couldn't be completely surprised though as the paint we went over looks like it may be an oil-based enamel that was sprayed straight onto very orange timber. So, we have the leeching into my lovely Farmhouse White.

After much deliberation and debate, the husband and I settled on Marzipan because it worked well with the yellowing. In fact, it was warm and welcoming and layers beautifully over the now-yellowed Farmhouse White! Marzipan would still look amazing if the ceiling continued yellowing (which it has, but only slightly).

The first coat of Farmhouse White was painted on with a brush to create texture and dimension. The second coat using Marzipan with Bonding Agent we used a microfiber roller and brush to get variation to the finish. I wanted it to look like old fading paper. I think we might've nailed it?

Don't you just love the painting journey? Never knowing where it will take you. The unexpected twists and turns are always my favorite part with the end result being even better than I'd imagined!

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***Just an aside. I can't be sure how much paint the ceiling used because we've moved on to the rest of the ceilings in the house. All I know is I was shocked with how little paint was needed! Love MMSMP!


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Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Newest Colour Aviary Meets Vintage Office Chair for a Little Boho Flair

26/4/2018

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Is it blue? Is it grey?
I love when a colour is just sophisticated enough
that you can't describe it easily.

No matter how you see it, it's gorgeous!
​Say hello to Miss Mustard Seed's latest colour, Aviary:



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Here is Aviary painted on the background,
​against the other exquisite blues in the MMSMP range: 
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DIY Closet Hack with Fusion Metallic Paint in Bronze & a Patterned Paint Roller

19/4/2018

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This is my sad and tired built-in wardrobe. On a whim I decided to give it a glamorous makeover using what I had on hand.

The paint was in good enough shape, certainly not worth repainting, but it was just so blah...
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I'm a firm believer that Fusion Metallic Paint makes everything better.

And Bronze? Bronze is an discovered gem of a colour. It doesn't get heaps of attention, but really delivers impact.

​Metallic paint goes a long way, I started this project with half a pot — and ended this project with half a pot! 

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Creating Custom Tinted Furniture Wax, a Laminate Bedside - and Painting Myself Happy with Old World Clay & Chalk Paint

14/2/2018

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We all know I love a good roadside rescue. My husband picked this up for me on his way home about a month ago...sweet, right?

I had had one of "those days" (weeks, months, years...) you know the kind...everything piles on and you feel a bit down.

​In my book, there are few things as therapeutic as picking up a paint brush.
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Before: A slightly damaged laminate bedside

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Painting a Cane Lounge Chair with Fusion Mineral Paint

28/11/2017

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I obviously get some sort of perverse pleasure from painting wicker and cane by hand or I wouldn't keep doing it . . . 
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Vintage wicker basinet painted in Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
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Antique wicker chairs updated with MMS Milk Paint in the colour Ironstone

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Piano Bench Makeover with Old World Clay & Chalk Paint & Stencils

29/10/2017

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It was a "Paint Therapy Day" where I
needed a bit of creative fun to clear my head.

And what better than this picture-perfect
sad little roadside rescue bench
​(that I'd spotted earlier at a garage sale for $10)
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The fabric top was still in good shape, it just needed a scrub up.
I used vinegar with clove oil to combat any mildew.

The underside had a quick coat to tidy it up in  
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint in the 
oh-so-pretty shade of Ocean Pearl, 
a soft grey-white with a hint of lavender.
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Painted Kitchen Inspiration — Fusion Mineral Paint, Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint & Old World Clay & Chalk Paint

10/10/2017

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"Can I paint my kitchen with your paint?"

It's a question we're asked all the time.
And pretty much every time, the answer is YES! You can!

This isn't a room you can cut corners in, 
prep is vital (grease removal, a light sand in most cases)
and you've got to be honest with yourself about
​your expectations and commitment...


But other than that, here are some of our clients' fabulous results:

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Tracy's Kitchen Reno in Fusion Mineral Paint, Champlain

Tracy prepped the cupboards by giving them a good sanding. She hand-painted two coats by in the gorgeous neutral Champlain which used 1 pot of paint plus another 1/4 pot. Not bad! She sealed with Fusion's Tough Coat Sealer for extra protection. 

When asked if she would do anything different, Tracy said: 
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"I don't think I would change anything with the way I did it, it was my first time painting something so big and I was really happy with how it came out.  I was actually amazed at how easy it was. They have really held up well, they haven't marked at all."
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Wood TV Trays Become TRES-Chic & Warehouse-worthy with Fusion Mineral Paint & a Raised Stencil

6/9/2017

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I've been on the hunt for a set of these babies for awhile. 
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I had to drive 35 minutes and pay $25 but...worth it!
This is one of those can't-wait-projects that magically jumps to the front of the painting line because you're just dying to get started. Do you know the kind?

I knew Fusion Mineral Paint would rock the mid-century industrial warehouse look that I wanted—is this even possible with dowdy timber TV trays?



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The Complete Guide to Getting Smells Out of Furniture — 7 Easy Methods

28/8/2017

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There are many theories on removing odours and smells from antique and vintage furniture.

I've come across pieces with nests and smells that would curl your toes, but I've never met a piece that wasn't salvageable.

Here are a few favorites techniques that I’ve always found to be effective, and best of all, most are inexpensive supplies you probably have on hand:

1. White Vinegar

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Spray it or brush it on. Once dry follow up with another spray or wipe down with vinegar-water-essential oil dampened rag (peppermint, tea tree, lavender, patchouli all work great and also work to keep creepy-crawlies away).

If you’d prefer not to spray directly onto surface, set cups of vinegar or sponges wet with vinegar (on plastic plates) inside and tightly close drawers or doors.

Some even seal the entire piece in plastic like giant rubbish bags to prevent any "escaping" smells.
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