I shared when I posted FFF this week that I made a couple of big purchases on Thursday, so I thought I would show them off. Here’s one…
See that big hardware counter with all of the metal bins? Yeah, that. Woohoo! I bought it from my friend, Karen. She’s told me so many times that she would never sell that piece, so when she mentioned to me that it was for sale, I jumped on it. “Put a hold tag on it, so I can measure it when we go down there tomorrow!” I became very paranoid that someone else was going to buy it. I had to make sure it would work for where I needed it and it will. Perfectly. My husband is going to build a shelf to go on top of it to make it even more substantial. It’s going to be painted black with a stained paneled back to it. I can picture it already!
And I also bought this from her…
It’s a beautiful oak cabinet and she even has the glass doors that go on the top. I need some fixture display pieces to sell my milk paint out of and books and t-shirts and whatever else and these were perfect. There is a little more to this story, but I’ll share that in another post.
Yesterday and today I met with Jen, the president of Homestead House Milk Paint Co. (the company who’s making my milk paint.) She drove all the way from Canada, so we could test products and chat through the details of launching the paint. I’m telling you…I couldn’t have picked a better company to partner with. It’s really amazing how everything has come together. I am now finished with my freelance writing jobs and I defuzzed (cleaned) my house, so now it’s time to focus on the milk paint. I have to get the labels done, make the video tutorials, get the website up…lots to do.
Oh…and I totally stunk at announcing the winners of the cute European staplers. Here they are…
Jessica from Dear Emmeline, Kara (blessedks2005), and Christi from The Brown Shed.
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I can not wait to get my hands on some of that milk paint! I have the perfect piece waiting patiently for it.
That cabinet and those bins are among things that make my heart beat faster! Perfect for displays, God sent timing I’d say!
I looooooove the bin display! What a fabulous storage and display piece!
I love bin displays like that. If I can ever build my dream sewing room I so want one of those! If yours disappears mysteriously someday… LOL!! JK
Can’t wait to see some pics of how you use this – don’t forget to show us!
Yay for milk paint – I cannot wait!
that oak cabinet is to die for and will make a great display piece. Can’t wait to see milk paints, glazes, t-shirts, etc. Kathy, Petticoat Junktion
Wow I am just mad for anything with cubbies or compartments. And I can easily see the oak cab for your MMS items for sale. As usual… Love it all!
Xow
Lovely pieces! I got excited for a minute when I saw the name Jessica had won. Then realized it wasn’t me. ha.!
Awesome! Don’t cha luv it when it all falls in place.
I am waiting for milk paint too. I want the red tricycle color for a chest for my front hall – can’t wait!
Love those displays! I remember seeing and admiring them at Luckett’s! What a score!! Congratulatuions!!
Oh my gosh, I can’t wait to see what you do with those!! How wonderful! Of course, we’d love to see more pieces painted with your milk paint!!
Nancy
Wow! What beautiful pieces you picked up. Your paint and shirts are going to look great in that oak cabinet.
Oh you lucky girl! That bin cabinet is amazing! I saw it when I visited Lucketts last month, it was incredible! Is furniture lust wrong?
Love the pieces you purchased..
Things are really moving along.What great pieces.I love them both!
Anne
Wowza! I have to agree about that fixture with the bins. I actually took a ton of photos of it during the Spring Market. Lucky Duck!
oh, and get crackin’ on that milk paint! I bought a desk at a yard sale yesterday for 10 bucks and got another one today AT THE DUMP! They are calling out for milk paint!!
I can’t wait to try the paint!!! I’m so excited and have the first piece all picked out! So glad everything is going smooth for you at that end!
All of your stories/posts make me happy. You inspire me to keep my faith and to pursue my dreams. THANK YOU!
How will your paint compare with Annie Sloan’s paint? I’m excited bout your release!
<3
Yay! I love office supplies! Thanks for the fun stapler!
I am also a total sucker for compartments and containers! That is such a great piece! Glad you nabbed it!
Love Love Love the hardware store bins! Remember seeing one of these and a old seed bin wall years back and kick myself all the time for not snatching them up. I know yours will turn out beautiful!\
love your purchases…and she was a sweetheart to let these go,,,,,but a true friend..where is she going to put all this stuff…she will have to find another….I know you will help…..So are you going to set up your own lil store for all of this….are more space in Lucketts again for you to set up…and your Hubby,I said it before he is a keeper….I think pics of your kids in those Tshirts would be so family cute for selling the T’s….I still think APRON with a color wheel of your colors and how to mix
my congrats to all your success this year….
Oh I love love love the cabinet with the metal bins…that is the coolest thing I have ever seen!!!!!!
Lucky you…take pics of it once you have it all set up and finished.
Hugs
SueAnn
Morning Marian,
Ok…when I read the “look what I bought” line and then scrolled down, my first thought was.
“Holy Cow..Marian bought a whole store!! Fully decorated”
Ha! I lust after Karen’s display pieces everytime I visit. You got lucky my friend. Your paint and items will be showcased beautifully with these.
Please tell me Karen is not closing shop???? I adore her space and always find something special.
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
Wow! Congratulations! Looking forward to your milk paints. Can’t wait to paint on furniture that I have been putting on hold. I am happy for you!
I am a furniture painting novice and can’t wait to try your paints this summer. I love your new pieces!
i am a teacher by day and new blogger by night, so I can’t wait to do some projects around the house and try new things! This is my summer to put fear aside and do it! 3 more days of school! Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love, love, love your blog and you!! Congratulations on the rewards from all your hard work over the years. I follow your blog daily. Your story is incredible, as are you and your precious family. You are living the life so many of us once dreamed of… Enjoy and keep up the great work!!
Patty
Yay! I can’t wait to get my hands on the milk paint either! I’ve never used it but can’t wait! I will definitely be featuring it on my blog ALL THE TIME!<3 MMS
I think I’m going to have a couple of girlfriends over and have a painting with milk paint party….I can see it now……..front lawn; drop cloths on the lawn with furniture and good food/drinks….. {no kids please lol!}
{cute invitations in a kraft box with a paint brush inside!}
{our former brick & mortar had lovely old department store pieces…….I miss em–’ we sold them at an auction and they sold for pennies…..I wish I would’ve never parted with some of them} They sold for so cheap that my dad wished he would’ve bought them back.
{p.s. lime light hydrangeas plant them asap—–you will love them for your photo shoots go buy them now! they slow down traffic as they are amazingly loaded with huge pinnacle blooms!} I have 16 bushes and worth every penny.
xo
K
Ewww! Great purchases! All things come to the who wait…
So love that giant counter with the metal bins. Can’t wait to see that completed!
Beautiful storage pieces!! I’m so anxiously awaiting the Milk Paint….red tricycle has my name all over it!! Blessings!
Marian, you have the eye! I love how you already know how it will be painted, where it will go, and more. You have a gift. Thanks for sharing that gift in the form of inspiration.
I’m so excited for your milk paint. I have several pieces awaiting the MM touch!
Hope your weekend has been extraordinary!
Beautiful pieces!! I can’t wait to see how it all looks when you put the display together!!
Beautiful pieces and I can’t wait to try the milk paint! So pleased to see you succeed in your business. It’s lovely to see good things happen to wonderful people.
Nooooooo….please, please, please think twice or thrice about painting your beautiful new purchase. I cannot believe I am saying this, as I have a number of lovely folky distressed painted pieces in my home, but I really love the patina on this piece and once it is painted, there it goes. It’s yours, do what you will with it, but here is just one tiny dissenting vote for keeping it as is. I really enjoy your blog and as a fellow believer, I am happy to see you being so upfront about your faith.
God bless, Sheila in Seattle
Well give me a minute now…maybe I misread that you were going to paint your purchases. I think what you are going to do is paint the pieces your husband is going to build, right? Okay now I can get a good night’s sleep! Sorry for all the drama, Sheila
Yeah, I’m painting the shelf my husband is building to go on top of the hardware counter. Not the pieces I just bought.
oH how I have coveted that piece with the bins for a long time now! I always look to see if it is for sale when I go into Lucketts! I’m glad you got it though~ probably saved me a few bucks… I’ll be watching for when you want to sell it though! LOL Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Oh my! You’ve got yourself some gems! The hardware store piece is certainly perfect for you! Bravo!
I admired both of those pieces on my one visit to your shop. I know you’ll fill them with fabulous things to sell!
Oh MM, you don’t know me, but we must be kindred spirits. I have always wanted to have a store like yours at Lucketts. If I had somewhere to put it, I’d have snapped up that hardware counter with the bins in a heartbeat – even if I had to take a loan out to do it! I love love love it! Your story is such an inspiration, you work so hard and I wanted to say congratulations on all of the good things coming your way. I can’t wait to try your milk paint.
LOOOOOVE those pieces!! Lucky you!
What a busy Bee you are and those purchases are fantastic, well done ! I can’t wait to join the Milk Paint Tutorial. I SOooooo love the huge display piece with all it’s compartments. You lucky thing you ! Mary x
Congrats on all the news about the Milk Paint! Very exciting! Can’t wait to see what you do with your new treasures…big purchases are fun!
Wow! I LOVE that piece with the metal bins. I would be biting my nails too, for fear someone would steal it out from under my nose.
Love that hutch. I have one I think you would love in Mable. Would like to sell it to buy and Armoir when I see one at a good price.Live in NYC. If interested, contact me. Cecilia