If you follow my blog on a regular basis, or even if you stop in occasionally, you will have most likely picked up on the fact that I adore Miss Mustard Seed.
Marian Parsons is not only a talented and savvy entrepreneur, she’s a really nice person who genuinely cares about others. I “met” Marian last fall when my Etsy shop was very new. Her business adventures had just started to multiply and she blogged about out-sourcing things to make her life less busy. So I jumped up and down, got up my nerve, and sent an email asking her to take a look at my pillow covers and table runners.
She told me she was more than willing to take a look at my things and to send her my best stuff. So that’s what I did. I may have gone a bit overboard but I only had one chance to make that “first good impression.” I guess she liked what she saw because we’ve been working together ever since.
Here is the pillow cover she liked well enough to feature in her new book, Inspired You. When my copy arrived last week I couldn’t get that box open fast enough! It’s a lovely book perfect for gift giving. I started turning the pages and there on the Acknowledgements page was my name.
The moment I saw it I almost cried. To be listed in the same sentence with other talented artisans was humbling and thrilling at the same time. Her book includes tutorials, advice and endless inspiration. I’ve been through it twice and plan to spend many happy hours looking through it more closely. You really should order it…it’s available on Kindle too.
You won’t be disappointed. Promise.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope your week is going smooth and steady!
I’m so excited for you. What a wonderful honor. You are so talented, it was just a given she would say yes to you beautiful things. Way to go girl, I am so proud of you….
I’m so happy for you, Ann! You took a leap and it tuned out wonderful! I have to look for this book. I’m not too much of a DIY person but I love Marian’s blog. Celebrate!
XO,
Jane
Congratulations! How exciting!
I agree, it is a wonderful book and so happy your work is featured. Your work has class and beauty.
Ann you do such beautiful work, I am so happy you were featured in her book!! I can’t wait to pick up a copy!
I’m ticked for you! That’s a beautiful pillow cover!!!
That is awesome!! So glad your work was featured and to see your name in there has to be a wonderful feeling. Congrats and I must go get that book.
That is so wonderful, Ann! How special to see your name and amazing work there… I am so happy for you. I ordered her book last week and I’m so anxious for it to arrive!
Congratulations, Ann. You deserve to be named along with those other artists because you are an artist in your own right. Your items are lovely and very well made.————Shannon
I am looking forward to reading that book. Congrats on having one of your beautiful pillow featured in it Ann!
How exciting, Ann! Congrats to you! You & your beautiful work deserve it!
Congratulations on your feature in the book!
Congratulations on the mention in her book! You deserve it. I’ve seen, firsthand, the quality work you do at my sister’s house. She has several of your pillows and towels and they are gorgeous! She is very proud of them and with her endorsement (because I know she is picky) and Marianne’s you should have a booming business. Anyone looking for custom made linens should definitely give you a try! I want to order MMS’s book. It looks like it’s good and very affordable. I plan to order it soon.
Hi Ann, I have to echo what others have said about your name in Miss Mustard Seed’s book – you deserve it! I have her book too and it is absolutely wonderful. Lots of pictures not included in her blog and some great tutorials. The photographs are lovely. You both have great style!
Oh Ann…that is so wonderful…I never knew that story!!…all of your items are wonderful…I know, as I adore the pillow I ordered from you…which was my first purchase and will surely not be the last as it is so beautiful…I would love to order her book…is it available on Amazon? and I love the pillow she showcased…are you still making these?….love it!!
Oh – congratulations Ann! Such a well deserving honor for you. I knew that you were supplying Marion pillows, but never knew the whole story. Seems like I might remember a post from you a good while back about being nervous to send her your things, but I could be totally wrong about that. ;o) Anyway – congratulations again. I’m very happy for you!
Oh, Ann! That is incredible! I’m so happy for you, my friend!!! You totally deserve it… :)
Ann, I’m so happy for you! Can you hear me squealing all the way from South Carolina? I MUST get her book, too. Last summer at Haven I was standing beside Marian. I was in such awe that I couldn’t even introduce myself so I just said Hi!
I have a feeling that this is just the beginning of your fabulous work being featured!
Awesome! So totally cool for you!
Ann, so thrilled for you! Can’t wait to hear the next best thing…this blogging gig is really opening up new doors for all of you! I love that pillow that is featured! ;)
Congrats, girlfriend! I’m delighted and not one bit surprised to see you in what I’m certain will become one of my favorite books. The pillow cover is as lovely as you are, Ann. Fasten your seatbelt girl, you’re on your way! xo, Kimberly
Oh, Ann- how EXCITING!
That’s awesome, congrats!
You should consider selling those books or maybe she or you can work out a deal or something.
Just in time for a nice Christmas gift! (to my favorite recipient, MOI!)
Seriously, though, congrats, this is awesome, and just the beginning.
Oh what a wonderful post. I am so very excited for you. It must have been such s joy to open that book. You are a beautiful, talented person and I am happy for your success.
Such an honor, Ann, to have Marian showcase your beautiful pillow in her new book. I’m ordering it from Amazon this week.
Congratulations! That is very exciting!
I confess though I don’t follow her blog- I guess I need to check it out!
Getting a book published is quite a big deal- and now you are permanently
In print! That was so kind if her to include you.
Again congratulations!
You are a gifted artisan!!! Believe it! Ann, you have such a unique style and chic style! Congratulations to Miss Mustard Seed and to you! xo
How wonderful Ann!
Wonderful Ann. I love all these positive stories that have spun out of blogs….really lovely.
So cool…congrats! Talented people always surround themselves with even more talented people! I can’t wait to buy her book.
Exciting news Ann, Congratulations!
Congratulations! Agree that Marian is a very nice person. Met her at Lucketts Spring Market. The book title is perfect, her blog is so inspiring, it inspires me to do what I want to do around my home.
Oh my goodness! Ann that is just so exciting! Congratulations, my friend, on this wonderful achievement. You have worked so hard and you are showing others that by putting yourself out there and taking a risk you can have some pretty amazing results! :-)
Vanessa
Ann, That is so awesome! You certainly deserve to be featured with your talented and beautiful wares! Congrats! :)
you are such a sweetheart, so humble.You are a very talented person and Miss Mustard Seed knows as we all do that our lives are only richer for knowing you.Such well deserved recognition.
I have had so much blog problems, I finally sorted them out but it was necessary to start over, I have lost all my blog lists followers and everything, I hope you might find me again, I have been keeping up with you on facebook but now I can comment here on your blog, best wishes,
Oh Ann! Congratulations on being mentioned and your pillow being featured. MMS is a wonderfully talented lady, there’s no doubt. But, my dear friend, you are also VERY talented. I have sewn off and on since I was 11 and I am no where near are good as you. But, because I sew, I know talent when I see it and YOU have it. This is a well deserving acknowledgement of your talents, and I think more of this type of thing will come your way. Congratulations!!!
Hugs, Cindy
Good for you. It is thrilling to see your name in a book, isn’t it.
By the looks of it, Ann, your terrific ticking pillows have also made their debut in the Better Homes & Gardens Christmas Ideas 2012 edition!!! Yay for you & Marian! Well-deserved honors, indeed.
I LOVE the ticking stripe pillow. I think this is my tenth time coming back to your blog to look at it. I keep thinking about it, can’t get it out of my mind. Great finds!!!
Melissa
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love your ticking pillow too! congrats on it (and you making the book)! you are one talented lady. :)