Today was moving day. We took our 17′ truck down to Lucketts and unloaded everything into my pavilion and tents. It was fun seeing all of my pieces coming out of the truck. I realized I forgot to show you one of my favorites pieces…this amazing china cabinet (made in Sweden) with a bowed front.
It is super heavy, so it went right to my pavilion and that thing isn’t going to move until it’s sold. I also switched some furniture around, so I have some new pieces and a fresh look for the Lucketts regulars. I don’t have a ton of little stuff in pavilion, but I’ll probably add more on Saturday morning, if I have the time.
One of the teenagers in our youth group took the day off school to help my husband unload furniture. It was an amazing help and really saved my back and energy. Once my tents were packed, we wrapped every inch in plastic and clamps and tarps and bungees, so it’s ready for a hurricane! Other vendors were laughing at me, but I worked hard on that stuff and I’m not taking any chances.
The grounds of the Lucketts Store are gorgeous. These girls really do things right. They are going above and beyond to make the event memorable, the atmosphere beautiful and fun and the shopping the best you’ll find around.
My mom and I did some shopping on the way home and I found some more great things to take to the fair and a couple of things for myself. I’ll share some pictures tomorrow.
I finished all of the big projects today and have a lot of little things to finish tomorrow…making lavender bunches, glitter letters, a couple more sheet music wreaths, cupcakes and a few other things. I am getting a break, though. I’m taking my mom out for her mother’s day lunch to a place that serves the most divine cream of crab soup. It melts in your mouth, if that’s possible with soup. I’ve also been ordered to go to bed early tomorrow night and I don’t think I’ll out up a fight on that one.
Thanks so much for all of the encouraging comments. I feel like I have all of my friends cheering me on in my busiest time. The blog world is awesome and I can’t wait to give some of you hugs this weekend.
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All the best Marian! Those that wish but can't give you that personal hug await anxiously for your updates. For now, go get'tem!!!
Donna
I am in awe of your talent! Good luck with the weekend! Deb
Yea! It looks fab!!!
Hope you fare well..I would love to come..good luck! Love that china cabinet – wow!!!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Marion, just mentioned you in my post! I was dying to see pics of the pavilion…glad I got a sneak peek. The cabinet is gorgeous (mustardized) it reminds me on my grandmother's that she had in her house in Brodheadsville.
I wish you all the best this weekend, Im hoping to make it down but it's a hectic weekend for me too.
Cant wait to see pics….
Rest up, get ready your gonna be fabulous!
MJ
Lucky 7 Design
Wow Marian, that china cabinet is amazing! I love it!
How sweet, enjoy your lunch with your Mom!
I know all your hard work is going to pay off for you!
Take care,
Cheryl
So excited to see all your pieces in person…..flying in with my girlfriends tomorrow night!!!!!! You have been so much fun to watch in action getting ready for the market 🙂 Love your ideas and attention to detail. Thank you for sharing your sources too, the knobs are so cute.
Your china cabinet is beautiful! Have fun this weekend, Marian! I know you've been working very hard for months preparing. I look forward to photos and hearing about it!
Wish I lived up there so I could come! Love your stuff! Did you make the mercury glass cloches? Love them!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
What you do is amazing I may have to come over and learn from you xx
I have a hutch very similar to that! I got it from my Swedish grandmother when she passed away . . . looking at yours inspires me to redo mine!! 🙂
~cheryl
You are amazing…I have loved seeing all the beautiful work you have done. You are so inspiring.If I lived within a days drive I would surely be there. Enjoy your weekend! Linda
Love the mercury glass cloches! Good luck this weekend!
Can't wait to see the final product and I'll take every little thing that doesn't sell..minus the big hutch but, of course, that doesn't really matter as I am SURE all of your goods are gonna go! Everything is amazing! Your hard work will surely pay off! Will be praying for you to have an amazing weekend!
I'd LOVE to be there, that china cabinet is heavenly! Have a great weekend! xoxo Debra
Marian, I hope that your big show goes well! I wish that I could go to the Lucketts Faire and I wish that I could meet you in person. I am one of your biggest followers, and I admire you very much. This show for you reminds me of one of our recent shows, Remnants of the Past. It was a huge sucess and I am sure that yours will be also. All the best! Terry
You're one talented woman! I'm dying to try this chalk paint, but I cant get it in Canada. I'm tempted to have some sent to my aunt in NJ and pick it up from her next month on a family get together. Can you imagine when I answer the customs officer…"I only bought paint officer. Lots and lots of paint!".
Stop apologizing for not posting staged pictures. I am sure that you would have if there were twice as many hours in a day…… but the reality is your stuff would look good staged in a pig stye covered in slop!
Have a great time at Lucketts, you deserve it!!
Can't make it (it's a goal for next year) BUT am driving to PA in June so I think I have the hubby convinced to stop in on the way back. Just gotta see some of your stuff in person. ~Kristina
Hope you sell everything and have a wonderful time!! If I lived nearby I'd be there!!
Have a wonderful weekend and may it be a great time while there, too.
The china cabinet is lovely just like everything you do.
You've taught me so much while I've lurked here.
Thanks.
I"d love that china cabinet in my house! Sadly that isn't going to happen so I hope it finds a nice home.
Good luck with the weekend and congrats to you for doing what you want to do in life, and doing it so well.
Oh I would so love to visit your shop and booths. All of your pieces look so special!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
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I love those Mercury Cloches!!! They are fabulous! Wish I had room…I would be asking for those myself!! Everything I am sure will be marvelous!!
Have fun now…don't forget to have fun…laugh…smile…chuckle and just simply enjoy the process!!
Hugs
SueAnn
hi Marian, I'm so excited for you! Well done on achieving all this and i'm sure all your stuff is going to fly out the door. You are amazing. Looking forward to hearing all about it and so wish i could be there!
remember to have fun!
cheers Fiona
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I *SO* wish I could be there for this event! You are simply amazing, I cannot believe the amount of time and effort you have put into preparation for this, it makes me tired just thinking about it! And everything is JUST GORGEOUS!
Oh I wish I had a millions bucks and a huge truck. It'd be a long drive all the way from Los Angeles, but who cares when the pay off is your gorgeous pavillion?
Best to you, I know you are going to do very well this weekend!
Kimberly
Everything you do is amazing…but that china cabinet is especially divine. I wish I was local and could come to the sale!
Fabulous! Love those Mercury Cloches!
Silver MLM
Best of luck with the show Marian!! Everything looks amazing and I just know you'll sell out!
You will do awesome! Have a wonderful time, can't wait to hear all about it! I wish I was gonna be there to hug your neck..you so inspire me!
You work very hard and have so much talent. I know you will be very successful. We can't wait to hear how it goes.
Good luck I know this weekend will be a success. Many people will be visiting your pavilion. Have a great weekend
Caroline
Wow, you are just growing and growing your business. I have been away for awhile, so I can really see how your are blossoming into such a great business. Plus, you still have time to encourage others. I may try to get down to Lucketts this weekend, not sure if I have time though 🙁
Praying you have an awesome weekend and may your talents shine for HIM.
Thank you so much for sharing this venture with us. Please keep us posted with pictures from the sale. Wish I could be there. Have a blast and sell out.
Good luck on your show! I have no doubt your beautiful creations will fly out of your tent. Also wanted to say…thank you for the inspiration for the dining set I just finished!
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I am convinced you are going to rock the fair and not be left with a single item in your booth!
Will be thinking of you all weekend (btw the china hutch is Ah-may-ZING!)
Haven't told you lately how amazing you are – so there you go – You're amazing! Good luck with all your fabulous stuff this weekend!
Have fun, fun and more fun!!!
ahhhh! its killing me that I dont live there so I can shop! you have some amazing finds! that mercury glass cloche! YUM!! Cant wait to hear all about the sale! Have a great weekend!
You're going to sell stuff like hotcakes, girl!
I'm just so very sad that I can't be there. 🙁
Do try to get some rest and then have a fun time this weekend! Hope the weather is gorgeous for you.
Hugs (long distance) Maggie
Love the china cabinet. I sure wish I lived closer. Good luck with the sale. I hope you sell it all!
Holly
Marian everything you've shown us looks amazing! I hope you have a terrific sale! Maybe next year I can make the 6 hour trip to see the show…that would be fun! One of my rock star junker friends is doing this show this year for the first time…Beth from Olde Tyme Marketplace…maybe you'll get a chance to meet her…she's awesome…so sweet and has great stuff!!
Have a great weekend!
Tammy 🙂
Junk Wild
I wish I could be there to give you a hug and wish you luck in person! You will do wonderfully and all that crazy work will be worth it. Have a fabulous weekend!
Wishing you all the best! You amaze me. I so wish I could go there! Have fun!!
I am coming to Lucketts this weekend! I am soooo excited. I had never even heard of it till you talked abpout it. I read your blog every day and have gotten so many ideas….now I just need to do them. This is also for your Mom who must be so proud of you. God bless you both.
See you Saturday.
Jeanne Bell
jeanne.bell13@yahoo.com
Everything looks marvellous! You've really outdone yourself and should pat yourself on the back for it. Sending you positive vibes!!!
Hope there are no hurricanes!! Love the china and the green outdoor (indoor!) lights! Teenagers do some amazing things when you least expect it! Have a great show!
Blessings!!
Marian- wishing you all the best this weekend. What an accomplishment achieved by so much hard work and talent! Your wonderful pieces look phenomenal, and I know will fly out of there! Remember to have FUN!
Good luck to you Marian! This looks like an awesome time, I wish I could make it. Maybe next year 🙂
I hope you sell all you brought with you…good luck, not as if you will need it 🙂
I love love love that china cabinet!! I hope that your Lucketts experience is a smashing success!
Good luck! Everything looks incredible! Hope the sale exceeds your expectations!!
~Kara
MotherNatureInspired.blogspot.com
I'm going to be there at 9am tomorrow and I WANT that china cabinet! It's EXACTLY what I've been searching for!!!!
Oh how I wish I was there. I really hope it all goes well and exceeds your biggest wishes! You are such an inspiration and I love your work! I can't wait to read all about how fantastic the sale was!! XOXO Laura
bandbnest.blogspot.com
It's going to be a blast! a blow out! You'll come home with nothing but a smile! Oh and before I forget…did I miss any updates on the little jewel your mom and dad brought with them in the back of their truck?
Blessings too you this weekend…rock the house!
I wish I lived closer! One of these years I'm going to fly out just for the Lucketts Spring Market!
Please…please..please… more pictures!!!! I am in love with you're stuff! I live too far away to come but am eating up every photo, and idea etc. Each day I run to my computer to see what you have posted! Good luck this weekend!
Your new friend in Missouri, Kelly
O, I know this is all going to be so much fun.
My wishes for the best darn sale…EVER !!
Good good luck,
xo bj
Last year was our first year to attend, and your tent was my fave! Everything was gorgeous and I especially love the large ironstone platter I got. We were planning on coming tomorrow, but my husband has to work, so we'll be there Sunday. I just hope all your beauties aren't gone!
Ok, don't laught but the title of your post almost gave me heart failure before I read all the way thru – I literally thought you were expecting a hurricane there and I was heart-sick. I know I am silly LOL I so wish I could be there this weekend – it looks like vintage/antique/crafty heaven! I am so jealous of everyone who gets to be there in person meeting your crafty self and seeing all your gorgeous goodies! Good luck this weekend. I am sure it will be just as fabulous as I am imagining it to be!
so excited for you! Can't wait to hear how it all goes, though I know it will be fabulous! Try to slow down and enjoy it too!!
xoxo
I wish I could make it up there this weekend. Maybe next year.
Glad you got all your stuff there, and take their advice and get a good night's sleep, you deserve it.
How I'd love to be there this weekend! Looking forward to lots more photos from your event! Any chance you'd open up a store in Phoenix?!!
Oh! Wish I could be there. I would completely redecorate my home with your gorgeous things! Yes, sure, I could afford it! NOT! Still your beautiful stuff makes me dream.
I love that china cabinet – it's the exact same one that's sitting in my dining room! It belonged to my grandmother (who probably wouldn't appreciate having it "mustardized", but I sure wish I could!!) Yours is beautiful and I wish you the very best of luck this weekend – you'll be out of stuff in no time! 🙂
Thank you for including us along the journey. I agree, there is so much encouragement and love in the blog world. I have felt so lifted and inspired by so many that I have met, least of all you! Big Hug through the internet to you. Congrats on your big weekend, you will be do amazingly well. -K
I can't wait to hear how it goes. You recreate some of the most beautiful stuff!
Girl…you ARE a hurricane!!!!!
Good luck this weekend and remember to breathe
Janet xox
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
Sending much good wishes and fruitfulness for all your hard work. Just rented a both myself and you are one of my many inspirations! Get some rest and tomorrow have fun and reap your rewards!
~Pam
pamspaintparlor.typepad.com
Good luck!! I wish I wasn't so far away, I would LOVE to come and take some of those pieces off your hands… maybe in a few years I'll make it to the market. Wouldn't that be fun, trying to take a china cabinet like that through customs. 🙂
Best of luck this weekend, Marion! You seem to have a great team of helpers, so I'm sure you'll do great! I can't wait to hear of your success, and see your beautiful photographs of your displays.
Way to go, Marion! You've done your homework; you've used your time well, and I just know that your weekend will be memorable. Have a wonderful time….do you put out a guest book for people who stop by your tent, so you can get their email addresses and build a data base of customers? Just sayin… Do you have your business cards for them to take with them? Of course you do, but don't forget to put them in your purse. Have a great weekend! Cherry Kay
You do awesome work and I know you will have a successful weekend..
Janet
All the best! I hope the weather will be fabulous for shopping and selling. Looking at the flea market grounds and the furniture makes me want to fly from Singapore to the flea site so i can buy some furniture! I love the cloches!
Good luck this weekend! I wish I wasn't so far away here in Cali because I would for sure be buying lots of things. You did a fab job on the furniture-beautiful work.
Ms. Mustard Seed-you are fabulous, so talented to say the least.
I am a big fan and I wish you success, success, success.
You have a great family and I thank them too for giving you the support to create such gorgeous creations.
Smooches,
Cathy
How I wish that I could go to this show/sale and meet you….I feel like I have known you for so long, due to reading your Wonderful Blog, daily…
I absolutely LOVE everything that you have done with the Furniture. I wish that I could purchase half of the Stunning things which you have for sale, as they would look Glorious in my Home.
God Bless You! Best of Luck! 🙂
Girl….I am peeing all over myself for that hutch!! I so wish I could have made the drive out there to bring that baby to MY house! But oh well, it will just have to go to other home. ~*sigh!*~ I know it will sell & I just know you, your family & friend's hard work will be well worth all the effort. I just can't wait to see more photos!