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A Special Lucketts Giveaway

We are in the thick of getting prepared for the Lucketts Antique Market. I took a break to open a lovely package I received from Jami of Freckled Laundry, though.  She makes the sweetest stuff.
She sent me some of her clay tags and a lavender sachet from Maria of Dreamy Whites.  Love!
Anyway, back to work. 
I started the day by getting a hair cut and then went to meet my picker, Kelly, at Lucketts.  She found some awesome things for me to “Mustardize.” 
My dad repaired a lot of wonky drawers and wobbly furniture…
My mom painted and painted and painted…
I even put my babysitter to work making glitter letters! 
I’m tired and excited and filled with anticipation and hope for good weather. 
I know many are coming from all over the US and I can’t wait to give hugs to each of you. I know you’re traveling to find great stuff, but I do want to reward someone for making the long trip and for coming to see me.  So, we’re going to have a little contest.  Whoever is traveling the furthest to get to the Lucketts Antiques Market will get a $50 spending spree at my space. 
Here’s how it’s going to work.  Leave a comment on this post letting me know how many miles it is from your address to 42350 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20176.  You don’t need to post your address, just the extact number of miles.  This contest will be open until Thursday at midnight EST.  If you are traveling the furthest, you win!  I will announce the winner on my blog on Friday. 
Since you’re traveling, I can even ship what you buy, if it’s too big for the plane.  Well, within reason, ladies!  No furniture.  (If you’re already beat out by someone who left a comment, leave a comment anyway with your distance.  I will be giving out consolation prizes!)
If you plan on coming to the fair, please leave a comment as well, so I can look out for you and not look like a deer in headlights when you run up to me!  (Although that will probably happen anyway!) 
We’re off to get some more work done…
Oh, the winner of the chalk paint giveaway (which had almost 1000 entries) is…
Barb Nichols!! She looks like the artsy sort who will use it well.  Congratulations, Barb!

Marian Parsons 

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  3. What a great idea! I so wish I could make the trip and see all of your wonderful creations. You are going to have one heck of a turnout!

  6. I wish I stood a chance, but I'll only be traveling 35 miles. However, I am very interested in that caned settee I see in the background of the photo with your mom – will it be at the fair?

  8. I wish I could travel that far, I would love to buy one of your furniture pieces. Good luck this weekend!

  11. So happy to find your blog! I'm fairly local and sure do hope to be there, even with all the kids in tow! 😉

  12. I wish I was coming!!! How many miles is it from Birmingham, AL? I have no idea, but I know it's further than I care to drive with a wild 19 month old! 🙂
    I know you will have a great time! Can't wait to hear all about it!

  14. I wish I were coming! Hopefully one day I can make the trek – just checked: 1640 miles! Yikes! Just wanted to wish you well, I know you're gonna have a blast!
    Tonya

  15. 1.3 million miles down the East Coast. 😉 Happy you're packaged arrived! Thank you. Love the pics of your parents hard at work! Wishing you the best!

  23. i'm only 85 miles…however i'm still trying to talk my husband into going. we try to avoid driving toward the dc area as much as possible. :o) however, for THIS i may make an exception!

  24. Lucky Barb!! Congrats lady on an awesome prize!!

    I sure wish I could make it to Lucketts, but it's 602 miles for me. Maybe, whenever we make the trek to PA, I can talk the DH into heading south too. 😉

  25. What a WONDERFUL prize!! Some lucky gal is gonna have a blast with that 50 bucks! I am SOOOOOO looking forward to getting there and meeting you and seeing your booth! I have followed you forever and am about to burst!It's only 428 miles for me to get there and the only trouble with that is the 7 hours! I wish I could click my heels and just "poof" be standing in front of your booth.
    Can't wait!
    Beth

  27. 101.89 miles. I'm hoping to be there Saturday, but not 100% sure yet. Hubby can't go, and he doesn't want me driving that far alone since my car is sometimes tempermental. Trying to convince my sis in law to come with me! If I'm there, I'm Melissa, from Kensington Cottage. Don't worry, I won't expect you to remember me! 🙂

  29. Hi Marian, 788.11 miles from my place! Can not wait! Can we multiply the miles by the number of ladies coming in our group…that would be the Chicago 4? Just kidding 🙂 Really looking forward to meeting you in person, you are delightful!

  30. Hi Marian, Looking forward to seeing you at Lucketts again this year. I am not traveling the longest distance at 129 miles but if you had a prize for "most excited" I would definitely win!xo,
    Sherry

  31. Well, I won't win for distance, only 44.27 miles. But with only an hour drive, I'm lucky enough to be able to visit both days. There is always so much to take in at Lucketts and this year promises to be the best yet. Last year I met you and your sweet dad. I was so inspired that I started blogging a few weeks later. What a whirlwind year! So looking forward to saying hello again. See you at Lucketts!

  33. I am so bummed I won't be able to attend, but I wish you the best of luck at the event and for great weather! You will be awesome. I can't wait to hear all about it and see some great pics as well.

  34. What about a prize for the shortest distance? I am 11.3 miles away! I will be there Sunday – I hope there's still some goodies left then.

  35. Congratulations to Barb; lucky duck! =)

    I wish I were making the 518 mile drive to the Luckett's fair but I will be thinking about everyone and how much fun you'll have!

    Your parents are awesome!!!

  38. I can't wait to see all the wonderful photos that I'm sure will be coming from this event.

    Your work is quite inspiring.

    What a wonderful weekend you'll be having!

  39. Oh, you bet that I am coming in from Harrisburg! 98 miles of driving will be well worth it. Can't wait to meet you in person and your Mom, too!

  42. Not sure how to count my miles…we'll be driving up from fiviting my parents (Charelston, SC) but we LIVE in VA…so here are the actual miles we'll drive: 584.32 and these are the miles from our house: 62.84. Can't wait for Saturday!!!

  43. How I wish I could go…who knows, perhaps some other time…483 miles from Dedham, Mass for me…

    I hope the weather is beautiful and everyone here who attends finds something wonderful…

    Just a thought – me thinks Miss Mustard Seed should host a linky party in the next few weeks where everyone could show off their Luckett finds???…that would be fun!

  45. Wish I was coming and checked the mileage just for fun- 2867 miles! I envy all of you who get to go. We don't have anything that compares in CA!

  46. Only a short 58 miles for me and OF COURSE I will be there. Can't think of a better way to spend my birthday weekend than at the Lucketts Fair. Looking forward to saying hello to you in person! Woo hoo!

  47. I'm still trying to talk my hubbie into taking me!! He's wanting to go to Florida instead…. sheesh. Does't he understand WHO YOU ARE?! haha. I am 429.55mls away I WILL make it to Lucketts store, at least, one day!

  49. If I make it there it will be 239.70 miles from my doorstep to Luckett's. I hope to get to meet you!

    MJ
    Lucky 7 Design

  51. SO sad that I can't go, even though I am close (67.6 miles). This weekend is WAY too busy. I will be at Warrenton, VA as a vendor at their downtown craft show on Saturday.
    Pam from Stafford, VA

  52. I used to live in Leesburg, on the northeast side of town right by the Ida Lee Park. I don't want to say how many miles away I am because it makes me homesick to think how far! But have a great time!

  53. I can't come over the weekend, but plan to stop by your booth on Friday. I want to see that feed sack chair in person (if you still have it).

    It's 55 miles from Alexandria, VA to Lucketts, VA. Perhaps you could give a prize to the individual who comes the shortest distance? :o)
    jbrewer at texas dot net

  54. Just checked map quest and it is 1,245.55 miles from Northern MN…shoot. I'd love to attend one of the shows someday!

    Best of luck and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you have perfect weather 🙂

    Jody

  56. I will be there! 🙂 I hope I get a chance to say hello!!

    I'll be traveling 234 miles, from Suffolk VA.

  57. I will be traveling 484 miles from Greenville, Ohio and I do plan on meeting you. Plus I have to pick up my french chair that you made covered in a beautiful flour sack. Can't wait!

  58. "MMS" (what my sis and I call you!)- Looking forward to traveling 1,653 miles all the way from Denver, CO, by way of Louisville, KY & Richmond, VA. You won't be to miss us- 3 blond southern chicks, with a white lil poodle named Lulee. We can't wait to meet you!
    PS: We are trying to decide if we should rent a truck 😉

  61. Hi MMS! Only 4 days till the fair. The anticipation is killing us and is only made worse by the beautiful pictures you keep teasing us with!We will be traveling from Louisville, KY (564 miles) to see you. Also bringing M&D; from Richmond, VA and my sister is coming in from Denver,CO! You could call this family affair.
    Beth, Willie, Carol, John & Sarah
    PS The boys were swayed by the promise of free frog tape 😉

  62. Hi,We are really excited to meet you and see your shop and just be at the fair We are traveling from Wilmington,De which 137.5 miles it will be a blast

  63. I wish I could come but I can't… 🙁 I do know that I am 4 1/2 hours west of Gettysburg. I could have sworn that I seen you singing on the Today show today???~Hugs, Patti

  66. Like so many other I would love to come and spend a week there! However when I checked the distance it was 9160 miles!! (and 19 hours on a plane) to get there from here in Invercargill New Zealand so I'll just have to be very thankful for internet! 🙂 It's probably cheaper this way too! Have a great fair Marion! Enjoy yourself!

  70. Hello! I am one of the Chicago 4 coming with Carol DeGraeve and we can not wait! It's all we've been talking about for over a month! We are about 788 miles. Looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful pieces you and you're family have worked so hard on. You've done a tremendous job!

  72. It was decided this morning… my husband and I will be coming to Lucketts on Saturday. It is 121 miles from Oxford, PA to Lucketts. I'm looking forward to attending the fair for the first time!

    Shaunie

  73. My mom traveled all the way from California to attend with me. She will have traveled a total of 2822.90 miles and we can't wait! See you tomorrow!
    Shanann

I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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