by Marian Parsons | May 10, 2014 | buying & selling antiques
The Lucketts Spring Market is just one week away! I teeter between bring-it-on and give-me-just-another-week! I’ve already started stalking the weather report and my pile of finished furniture and packed boxes is rapidly growing. This week is about finishing...
by Marian Parsons | May 8, 2014 | Furniture Feature Friday
Hey, girls! (Mostly girls. I know there are a few guys out there…) I spent the day driving from Gettysburg, PA to Chester, VA, shopping all along the way with my mom. We had a great time and found some cool stuff. I’ll have to share some of the...
by Marian Parsons | May 8, 2014 | buying & selling antiques, Miscellaneus
A lot of food gets burned, because I’m trying to fit too many things into one day. I’ll check my e-mail or set up a photo shoot while I’m trying to cook and inevitable food burning happens. I should be making my bed and picking up every day, since...
by Marian Parsons | May 7, 2014 | Before and Afters, Hand Painted Furniture, Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
I shared a dresser a few days ago and labeled it as my new favorite piece in a while. Well, I’ve changed my mind. This one has knocked the other one off of that throne. I painted it in a color similar to French Enamel, but it’s a custom mix MMSMP of Flow...
by Marian Parsons | May 6, 2014 | Before and Afters, Hand Painted Furniture, Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
I don’t think there is any doubt that I am a blue & white lover through and through. That being said, I have a soft spot for red. Red is such a bold color that it’s hard to not give it a little attention. And, when there is a perfect red, like MMSMP...
by Marian Parsons | May 5, 2014 | Favorite Finds, Ironstone
I went out shopping on Friday again…one of my last big shopping trips before Lucketts and it was a good one! I found four French chairs, a dress form, a really cool wood wagon, tons of ironstone and other fun things. Here’s a look…...
by Marian Parsons | May 3, 2014 | buying & selling antiques
It’s time for Lucketts giveaway number two! We’re still sorting out the winner of the “Lucketts is worth hours in the car or taking my shoes off at the airport” giveaway and will announce the winner soon. Until then, here’s our next...
by Marian Parsons | May 2, 2014 | Before and Afters, buying & selling antiques, Hand Painted Furniture, Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
This is one of the pieces I finished yesterday… Yes. I painted it that way on purpose. That’s not the before. I’ve learned that some people get it and some people don’t! I’ve been really inspired lately by pieces that are heavily...