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The Lucketts Fair is in one week. 
I can’t wait and I hope time slows down both at the same time.  I still have a lot to do, but I really love the stuff I am bringing.  I’m also excited about some plans I have and people I’m going to meet. 
Some plans…
I’m baking mini-cupcakes and topping them with a fondant circle stamped with my logo.  They will be a free offering to people shopping my booth and I think will be a welcoming touch.  Thank so much to Baby Jewels for the custom stamp.

I’m also going to give out free rolls of Frog Tape.  If you read my blog and would like a roll of Frog Tape, just ask for one when you visit my booth.  I will give them out while supplies last. 
In addition to the freebies, I have a lot of fun things I’m working on.  I’m going to do some silver punching on these antique utensils Nutbird gave me…
I’m making more magnetic glitter letters, numbers, butterflies and banners.
I bought a bunch of lavender stems and buds from a farm in California to sell at the fair.

I’m also making more feed sack pillows, sheet music wreaths (large and small) and hand painted signs. 

I’m going to share some pictures this week, but I have “Miss Mustardized” two china cabinets, a pair of French twin beds, a pair of French chairs, another feed sack arm chair, several dressers, a buffet, a farm table, a few side tables…lots of stuff.  I have also found amazing things including an orchard ladder, three sets of boat oars (two sets are a wonderful gray color), a typewriter, a fan, some ironstone, a silver pitcher, stoneware bowls, wire baskets, scales…amazing stuff.

Something very exciting for me is that my dear friend, Barb from Knack (who I have never met in person), is coming up to the fair.  I think I might cry when I meet her.  She has been such an encouragement to me and I can’t wait to give her a big hug. 

Reinforcements (my parents) arrive tomorrow. 
The stuff will be moved to Lucketts on Thursday. 
And the fair starts in just one week. 
There’s an Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint giveaway below and Furniture Feature Friday is open until Sunday this week.  Make sure you link up, mingle and leave a comment!

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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  1. Everything looks wonderful and I wish I could go.. Would you mind telling me what silver punching the old utensils is? I have not heard of it before.. Thanks..

  2. Oh oh oh did you happen to find a blue scale?!?!?! Dang why can't I be a fly hanging out on your (I mean our hehe) walls when you bring in the goodies?

  3. Excited for you! You never cease to amaze with all the magic you work. Seriously, all that furniture PLUS mini fondant stamped cupcakes?!

    Have a great weekend!
    Kacey

  4. Best of luck to you!!! Love those glitter magnetic letters. Wish I could come see you, it all loves lovely.

  5. Everything sounds wonderful. Hope you post pics before they are sold and gone. Love the frog tape. Used it when we painted the interior walls in February………so much better than the blue tape. Cupcakes are a nice touch. Wish I lived closer.
    Connie (akalou)

  6. I have been following your blog for sometime. I'm excited that I'll be making a road trip from Richmond, VA to see the Luckett's Fair. I look forward to seeing you and your booth!

  7. You're amazing and I wish you tons of success at Luckett's this year. Hope you knock last year out of the water! 🙂

    I feel like you and Barb Knack personifications of my two furniture refinishing alter egos: My French and Distressed side and my wild, eclectic and colorful side. I think I would cry if I ever met either of you IRL. 🙂

  8. I would love to win some chalk paint your pieces look awesome! Love the old white and Paris gray. You are talented!

  9. You're gonna love Barb!!! I just started following your **great** blog and was so excited to read that you two will be meeting each other.

  10. I would love to know the source for the lavender, if possible. Thanks so much, Kenda

  11. Wow, you are one busy lady! I hope your booth is a smashing success! I met Barb at her studio right after Thanksgiving last fall. Barb and I live in the same town and her SIL is a bloggie friend of mine. I love her work!

  12. Marion,
    You are going to do well. everything you have been sharing on the blog is just fabulous, unique one of a kind furniture. You have such a way with vignettes and that sweet touch with the stamped cupcakes is truly genius.

  13. (groannnn!!!) Oh how I wish I could go to Lucketts! I know that you'll be very successful there, Marian. Your work is well sought after, you know. 🙂 Be sure to bring back lots of photos!

    xoxo laurie

  14. I am new to blogs as strange as that sounds! My daughters have been following yours for a while now and I must say I am now hooked too. Keep up the good work! Wasn't sure where to sign up for the paint giveaway. If it's here, great…I would love the old white, paris gray and Louis blue. Love the dining room set that you are taking to the fair!!!!!

  15. Oh I think I need to get a bus full of "Mustardites" & head up to you and Lucketts. LOL have a wonderful time. Yea for parents!!!
    Smiles, Alice

  16. Marian!
    If your parents arrive tomorrow…that means you will finally be getting your Florida Craig's List Armoire! Can't wait to see your before and afters!!! Good Luck with everything next week…just remember to take big deep breaths…in through the nose and out through the mouth…a great stress reducer! 🙂 🙂 🙂
    Blessings,
    Martha

  17. Gonna try Really hard to get to Lucketts again. It was such a great time last August. Can u suggest any places to stay over (I'm such a beast in the car) email if u have any suggrstions.
    You are almost finished keep the faith!

  18. Wow, what an amazing collection of stuff you are going to have. How fun, and after it is all over, I hope you take some time off to relax! That is so fun you will have Barb Blair there too. I was just over at her site! I think she and I share a quirky sense of humor and a love of things slightly off center. Love you both! Maybe next year I will start a west coast caravan of all of us bloggers from the West Coast. Good luck! (not that you will need it 🙂

  19. I am so excited for you. I am postive that you will be very successful at Lucketts. Your furniture and decor is beautiful and timeless. You have the talent and determination to make it happen. You have beautiful style and originality. I only DREAM of making a living doing what I love–interior design/decorating and gardening. Maybe its a lack of confidence. Money is always the excuse though. You are actually doing it. Great job Ms. Mustard Seed. I'm pulling for you! I am making progress though and its because of bloggers like you. Thank you.
    Sincerely…KK from my new blog straight outta NC–Gods Country 🙂 Let me quit now. Big hug.

  20. I have been wanting to try chalk paint ever since you started talking about it on your blog. I would love to try a fun color like Emperor's Silk and a beautiful classic color like Country Grey. I have tons of furniture that could use a face lift. Thanks for featuring such a wonderful giveaway.

  21. Hi
    I so wish I was there in person to see your wonderful stall just the excitment you radiate about the event makes me want to hop on a plane right now! you are sure to be a big success, anyone who show so much passion for what they do is destined to go far. I will look forward to seeing how it all looks on your wonderful blog
    best wishes
    Buttercup and Bee

  22. I am amazed! A husband, two small children and you STILL managed to get all of this done? Your energy and creativity are an inspiration. My parents have been to Lucketts several times and my mom would love to go this year but is having knee surgery this week. Darn the bad luck! I am going to be so jealous of everyone that shows up!!

  23. You are going to have so much fun at Lucketts!! I wish I were able to go…I would definitely be at your stall with bells on!! What a treat to be meeting in person a blogging buddy!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

  24. I am so excited for you. Sure whish I was in your area. Would so love to see the many wonderful things you will have at Lucketts.

    And having a follower friend coming to see you just is so exciting. I have loved over the years meeting a few of my on-line friends.

    Good luck next week.

  25. Clearly, you're going to have to take your show on the road so you can share your fabulous goods with all of us who can't make it to the fair, okay ?! 🙂

  26. Best of luck with the final preparations for the Spring Market! Looking forward to seeing all of your stuff in person and meeting you!

  27. Oh how I wish I could be there.I'd love to see you in action. I'd also like to get my hands on some frog tape. where can I purchase it. I live in Colorado. btw we need a A.S. paint dealer out here. Hope I win the giveaway! It's been raining like it's Missouri out here. Definitely can't paint inside my 800 sq.ft. apt with the kiddos here on a cold wet day like today. guess I'd better get my fat rear into the kitchen to make cupcakes instead.

  28. I am looking forward to visiting your booth next week. Your furniture and accessories look awesome and I can't wait to visit Lucketts! Looking forward to it. Best of luck!

  29. I love all of your beautiful, thoughtful little touches! I think that I need to take a road trip to visit your booth! I must see things in person. I wonder how much furniture I can bring back over the border? 😉

    Good luck! I have absolute faith that you will be brilliant at the fair!

  30. I'm so excited you are using the stamp! I would love to see a picture of how the cupcakes come out. Have a wonderful wonderful event!! Best, Cat / Babyjewels

  31. Wonderful stuff!!! So excited for you, wish we were closer to see your booth. Gosh, can you share how you do with the utensil punching? I've been hemming and hawing about doing this with some silverplate I've been hoarding and would love to see your take on this. Good luck this week.

  32. I love that you called it "miss mustardized"!! I was at an antique sale earlier and told my husband, when I saw a cool piece, I could miss mustard seed that:) I love how your pieces are creating a brand and style. Great job!! Wish I could be at the fair but Texas is a bit too far. Hoping for your success this week! Lauren
    therescuedhome.com

  33. Wishing you all the best next weekend at Luckett's Im hoping to be able to make the trip down for it. But if not I will visit next month and hope to see your pavillion…do you have stuff there all year long?

    You have started a Chalk Paint frenzy, Ive talked to 3 different stockist and everyone is waiting on orders to be filled. lol

    Cant wait to see what you do with your new dining room set.

    Once again thanks again for sharing and inspiring!

    MJ
    Lucky 7 Design

  34. Dear Ms. Mustard Seed…..are you kidding me???? You are a-freakin-mazing! I am left speechless! I just found your blog and started following you on the spot! I can identify with you soo much its crazy! {I know this has nothing to do with your current post but whatever} Love your story! So glad for you that you are making it work with your husband in ministry. We too are in ministry so love love love your story and journey thank you so much for allowing all of us to follow 🙂 Can't wait to hear how well you did at Lucketts! Have fun!

  35. I want so many colors how could I choose only 2? BUT either cream or white and robin egg blue. Oh and could I get the dark wax – this is positive thinking!! NO? Amazing site, I heck it a gazillion times a day. And I cannot believe how often you have new stuff. I am joining in = been to yard sales have some stuff now need the paint!!!

  36. I JUST made plans this morning to go to Lucketts next weekend. I'm so excited. I promise to stop in and say hellos. AND of course, ogle your stuff.

  37. Hi for the chalk paint drawing I'd like to say I want to try all of them but my top ones on her site are:
    old white
    old violet
    paris gray

    Hope I win!

    Kelly

  38. Thank you for inspiring so many of us in our projects! I'm excited to try the chalk paint in my next furniture adventures. Good luck this week and at the fair!

  39. I'm sure you will do amazingly well, but I'm going to wish you great success above & beyond that even! I can't wait to see some photos of the beauties you're taking…*sigh* if only I could get there to see them in person.

    The glittered letter magnets are cute, too bad I hate working with glitter. I think I could bring myself to do these tho.

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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