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• Say Hello to Aviary & dresser reveal April 19, 2018
  Since the very beginning, I’ve asked you to say “hello” to each new color I add to the MMS Milk Paint line.   Now, for the 27th time, I’m asking you to “say hello” to Aviary! Aviary is a smoky blue/gray with green undertones. It was designed to match the paint on an antique French birdcage […]
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• MMSMP Featured Artisan – Farmhouse Gear April 4, 2018
  Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint can be used to achieve a variety of different looks.  Mix it with Bonding Agent to get a full coverage non-chippy look.  Apply any of our tinted waxes to add a limed effect or depth and age.  Or, layer colors on top of one another and let the natural consistency […]
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• MMSMP Finishes – Hemp Oil & Tough Coat April 2, 2018
  Today, we’re continuing our tour of the fabulous finishes in our MMSMP collection.  We’ve already covered the wax options, and now it’s time to learn about the liquid finishes.  One is an oil and the other is water based.  Both are incredibly versatile and must-have’s in your MMSMP stash. HEMP OIL Hemp Oil is our […]
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• MMSMP Finishes – Waxes March 26, 2018
  Once you are finished painting a project with MMS Milk Paint, you need to protect it with a topcoat.  We have several options to choose from, and we’d love to take you on a tour of each product!  So buckle up and get ready to learn all about the fabulous finishes in the Miss Mustard […]
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• MMSMP on INSTAGRAM March 23, 2018
  I don’t know about you, but I LOVE seeing all the MMSMP inspiration on Instagram! Check out these lovelies! We’d love to see what you’re doing on Instagram. Don’t forget to use #iheartmilkpaint #mmsmilkpaint #mmsmp   How sweet does this Marzipan painted coffee table look all nestled in the middle of @bluelinencottage’s room? The warm […]
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• IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | How to Apply Antiquing Wax March 14, 2018
  I am always in a blue & white mood.  I have to work to step away from that color palette, but sometimes it just needs to be done!  I’ve been feeling a red piece coming on for a while now and this antique Eastlake-style oak dresser seemed like a good candidate. I painted it in Tricycle, […]
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• Tips for Painting With Boxwood March 12, 2018
  Boxwood is one of the gorgeous greens in our MMS Milk Paint line. This rich dark grassy green gets its inspiration from the preserved Boxwood wreaths that Miss Mustard Seed loves to use in her home decor. Boxwood looks amazing on furniture pieces as well.  It’s such a vibrant and striking color choice. Boxwood can […]
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• IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | can you repaint over wax? March 7, 2018
  Yes. End of post. Okay, not really.  I will elaborate on this one. When I shared my Antiquing Wax tutorial, a reader asked if you can repaint over a waxed surface.  I have heard a lot of people say you can’t paint over wax, but I’ve painted over wax numerous times, so let’s throw the […]
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• MMSMP Featured Artisan – Phoenix Creations March 5, 2018
  Social media is awesome because it allows people to connect on a global scale.  Without it, we would have never known about our next featured artisans, David and Michelle Rauenbusch of Phoenix Creations Tasmania.  Part of the reason why is because they’re based out of Cygnet, Tasmania!  For those of you who have no idea […]
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• Chipping and the Importance of Prep Work March 2, 2018
  Have you ever wondered why it’s best to prep surfaces prior to using Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint?  What exactly is in our Milk Paint that causes it to randomly resist and flake off of surfaces every now and then?  And is prep work really that important?  Can’t you just wing it? Photo via The Golden […]
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