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Inspired You by Miss Mustard Seed—Book Review & Giveaway

I am so proud of my fellow blogger friends! This year in particular, we are seeing bloggers more than ever in mainstream media—on television, in shelter mags, and on the pages of their own authored books! Today I get to share with you my review of Miss Mustard Seed’s recently released book, Inspired You.

If you like Marian’s blog, then I guarantee you will LOVE her book! In the pages of Inspired You, she shares with us careful instruction, gentle encouragement, and gorgeous photography. She teaches us how to make chalkboards, sew pleated drapes, strip and finish furniture, and more. Marian also walks us through several handy tips:

  • Turning your “befores” into “afters”
  • Making the everyday beautiful—one room at a time
  • Getting the best bang for your buck at antique shops, yard sales, and auctions
  • Keys to decorating on a tight budget

In Marian’s own words:

“Let’s redefine what a beautiful home is. It’s not about big budgets and magazine-quality perfection; it’s about making the best with what you have and finding contentment despite what you don’t,” says Marian. “You don’t need a huge budget, a degree in interior design, or a boatload of DIY experience to create a beautiful home. Your journey can start today with what you already know, what you have, and whatever time your schedule allows.”

You can see for yourself a little sneak peek of the book below!

Marian is letting me give away TWO copies of her book to TWO lucky Home Stories A to Z readers!

To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment below. If you would like to purchase a copy of the book Inspired You, you can find it on Amazon and at several other retailers. Thank you Marian for inspiring us to move mountains in our home! I think I need to first begin today with my laundry pile and work from there *wink*!

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  2. I love this new trend of DIY specifically aimed at women. (Well, it’s new to me…I just found it)
    I’ve just completed my first table project having never before touched a piece of wood. Did I use finishing nails?…I have no idea. But there it is, my new table standing next to my sofa. Gotta love that!
    It’s about time!
    Women for women…thank you all. I hope one day to share with you all my own experiences.
    Reminds me of that Kevin Costner movie quote: “Build it…and they will come”
    Wish you lot’s of luck with your book.

  8. Wow! I’m already inspired! i still live in a sea of laundry and my kids are grown. Thanks for the chance. I am checking out Miss Mustard Seed’s blog too!!!! What a great story!

  11. Hi Beth, I just came upon your blog because I was searching to find out more about Miss Mustard Seed’s book “Inspired You”. I’ve got to try for a chance to win her book since I admire her decorating style. Now I’m off to check out your blog and see what I’ve been missing!

  14. Would love it if this was open to international readers. I love Miss Mustard Seed. Thanks for the chance of a giveaway.

  17. You are so encouraging! I don’t have little ones anymore, but I work 50 or more hours a week with much of it on the road. I relax doing creative projects. I would love to win a copy of your new book:)

  22. I would love this book! I’ve already started using some of Marian’s painting techniques but it would be nice to get the full scoop! Thanks!

  23. Would love to read this book and learn some new tips and tricks to be inspired to create in my own home.

  26. Miss Mustard Seed is taking a bit of faith and great things can happen. Her book would help me and my daughter boost our decorating to beyond done a little bit into expressing our look with guidance and tips. Yes, it would be lovely to win!

  27. This book looks so inspiring! I’d love to display it on my coffee table for all to see! Thank you!

  28. Pick me! Pick me! I would absolutely love to win this book. So happy for Miss Mustard Seed sucess and would love to win a copy of her book. Many Thanks

  32. I’d love to win this. I’ve read Miss Mustard Seed’s blog for quite a while now… never disappointed with her projects!

  33. Oh that book looks divine! I love this trend of putting yourself into your home…making your home like no other.

  34. I’m sure this book would be one I could continue to look to for great inspiration! Not to mention priceless tips! I’d love to win a copy!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

  38. This book looks FAB! I love anything home decor and would be over the moon to win this giveaway! 😀 Have to agree to being very excited by the opportunities bloggers are getting these days – exciting times!

  39. I would LOVE to win this book. As a person on the verge of a remodel project, I need inspiration to remember about the beauty of repurpose and reusing those wonderful things that already are in my home. Marian is an inspiration – this I know for sure!

  40. I follow both of you already & this book looks beautiful. I love both of your sites. I would LOVE this book sitting on my coffee table for inspiration every day!

  42. Candidly… I would love to win the author! This woman is quite an inspiration, wow! From being an overwhelmed homemaker (and pastor’s wife which can be FT in and of itself) she is now an entrepreneur and now contributing to HGTV’s DIY network and home decorating publications! What a gifted woman.

  44. What a beautiful book and a wonderful giveaway! I’d love to win a copy of Marian’s book! Thanks for the opportunity!

  47. It’s wonderful to see home bloggers getting the attention they so deserve in the mainstream media! This is a great giveaway – she is so talented 🙂

  50. I love both yours and MMS blogs! How cool is the giveaway! Thanks so much for the opportunity!!

  51. The book sounds very inspiring and the cover photo is so drop dead beautiful that I can’t wait to own this book. Whether I’m fortunate enough to win or not, this will definitely be added to my library!

  54. I just read the portion from the “sneak peek” link above. Her writing certainly captures the heart.

    Thank you so much for this opportunity.

  67. I would love to win a book. We should all be inspired ,everyday!! Thanks for the opportunity to win this bok!!

  69. Hi Beth, Thanks for the giveaway! I have Miss Mustard Seed’s book but would like another to give as a gift. I agree with you, her book is fabulous.

  76. I’m a huge fan of Miss Mustard Seed and follow her blog faithfully. She’s super creative and everything she touches turns out beautifully. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of her book

  78. Love both of your blogs – and would so love to be one of the winners of Marian’s book! I keep looking at each room in the house wondering how I can change things up.

  82. Hi, I would also like so many other followers would LOVE to win you book. I came across your site a little while back and I am so inspired by you that I have taken to painting furniture and trying my best to do nice piece as you have shown us to do. I am a extremely new beginner (never painted anything in my 56 yrs of life) so I do get very nervous about my painting and most times feel like it can be better. But because of your inspiration I am still working on doing my best and I have to say that I have improved some. I look forward to your tutorials and try my best to follow your advice. Please give me a chance to win your book so that I can continue to improve on my work. My goal is to be able to paint and stencil a dresser. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do with us.
    Best Wishes
    Debra

  92. The book looks GREAT!!!! I love decorating books! Would love to win this one. Thanks for the chance.

  99. I would LOVE to win the book. I think Miss Mustard was in the top five for blogs I discovered, yours was the first and still my go to. Thank you!

  109. The book looks wonderful! It’s just what I’ve been trying to do lately in my home! Making the
    most of what I have and surrouinding myself with only things that speak to me! Love the photography
    in the book! Would love to win!

  110. Hi Beth,

    Marion’s book is on my wish list. I would love to have a copy. Thanks for asking.

  118. I would love to win a copy of this book. I’ve been intrigued all year as I’ve read her blog.

  120. yay! i’ve been waiting on this book since i heard she was writing it! thanks for the giveaway!

  123. What a neat story of where Marian started and where she is today. What a blessing! She is very talented.

    I’m just {newly} getting into decorating (especially on a budget). I just adore Pottery Barn but no so much the price tag. 🙂 I love seeing something and then trying to make it my own. I would be thrilled to get a copy of her fabulous book!

  125. Very interested in having this book! My favorite pastime is redoing furniture and decorating my home. I shop antique stores,flea markets for home deco. Im currently trying to decide on what I would like to do in my home with paint colors. What a nice early Christmas gift this book would be:)))

  126. I would love to win a copy. I am a huge fan of Marion and am looking forward to reading her book. Thanks for the chance.

  135. My Amazon wish list for DH to get Christmas gifts is going to be filled with blogger books – they really have gone crazy this year! Would love to win this so I don’t have to wait until Christmas. Thanks!

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