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Today was a good day.  I had my foot x-rayed (after dropping two sheets of bead board on it last Friday) and it’s badly bruise, but not broken.  Yay!  I was having nightmares of a paint-splattered cast.  I bought a great French chair off Craig’s List.  And, I turned thirty-three today.  My husband did a grand job with it, too.  He bought me a spa day and some gift cards, so I can shop.  My boys signed cards for me and sang the cutest version of “Happy Birthday” ever.  I had to bake my own cake, because none of my boys can bake.  I made a Texas Sheet Cake, like my mom used to make.  I had no idea there’s half a box of butter in that cake.  AND Crisco.  Oh well.  It’s once a year. 

I also got the weekend totals for my Lucketts sales and…well…let’s just say I have A LOT of restocking to do!  Here are some things I found yesterday that are going to fill the void in my pavilion…

An awesome baker’s box…  (Don’t you just love the warm wood and typography?)

…a wooden theatre seat…

…a slightly rusty, but still very cool vintage fan…

…an this bright green scale.

I found a bunch of other cool things as well that are still boxed up.  I’ll be sharing them soon and restocking on Thursday or Saturday this week.  Other pieces I finished are a secretary, night stand and a French bakery sign.
I did find some really awesome (and super cheap) benches yesterday as well, but they were already set aside for someone else.  I wanted to talk to the people who set them aside and express my love for them; maybe cry and tell them my birthday was the next day, but I figured that would be pretty pathetic.  Some things are just not meant to be. 
I came home, though, to a great CL French chair that I quickly claimed and someone from our church gave me a caned-back French day bed.  Both of those made up for the loss of the benches and I’m a happy girl.

Marian Parsons 

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  3. Great finds Marian. I so wish I lived closer to reveal in your pavilion space. Thanks for sharing for all of us to see (and get great ideas!). Good luck filling it all again, and again, and again.

  5. I am so happy you didn't break your foot but I know that hurt. I couldn't help but laugh when I read about that and you trying to keep the boys away. I love all your finds! Someone will scoop those right up!

  8. Happy Birthday!!! It sounds like you had a great day. Can't wait to see your next creation. I have to admit that I am envious of the French chair. Craig's list has not been lucky for me. Thanks for sharing all of your goodies.

  10. What's better than a not broken foot for your birthday? Nothing except Texas sheet cake and you got both! Happy Birthday! ~Merrilee

  14. Sorry to hear about your foot but glad it's not broken. Happy Birthday! 33. Ahh…to be in my thirties again…

  17. Happy Birthday – glad your foot was NOT broken. That is a great bunch of 'stock' you found. Useful, decorative and in great shape too. The Lucketts concept is quite different. Is it year round?
    – Joy

  21. Happy Birthday! It seems you had a lovely birthday indeed! French furniture, Texas sheet cake, a spa day, gift cards and little voices singing…what more could you ask for? 😉

    You are blessed!

    Hugs,
    Gail

    P.S. Just a thought…sometime I'd love to read a post on your boys and hubby. I love to see background on people's lives when I read their blogs. 🙂

  22. Happy Birthday, friend! Man, and here I thought you were the master of all kinda shopper in your household. After hearing what youre hubby scooped up for you, my vote is a little shaky today! 🙂

    Goodness… enjoy that spa day!

    Donna

  23. Cool birthday this year 4.4.11
    Sounds like you had a great day. Glad to hear that. Just wait…those boys will be making you their own version of a cake soon! Lori L

  24. 33? You're just a baby ! And a wonderful baby at that! Your cake sounds fantastic and I'm glad you had a happy day! LOVE all the things you found!
    I just love you and your blog! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! ♣ ♥ ☻ ☺

    p.s. so glad your poor foot wasn't broken !

    sandy

  27. Must say happy birthday to you! You have so much to be proud of Mariane. You run your own business and fulfill the passions of your heart, and you are a wife and mom to cute boys and your only 33!! Congratulations.

  32. Happy birthday, Marian! I am so glad your foot isn't broken. Love all of your new finds and hmmm….that cake is sounding really good right now!

  33. Well, since you are one of my newest best friends, I guess I better introduce myself by wishing you a happy birthday…even though ,at this point ,it is almost over. I am one of your readers that is your mother's age (or older). Found you through Better After and well, you imediately took center stage. I recieved my chalk paint today and have started painting. It is OvEr the top, just as you stated. I have slipcovered a couch.. first slipcover ever… Just sending you a HuGe BiRtHdAy WiSh for a wonderful year and a Thank you for providing me with many minutes of joy with your postings and many hours of joy with attempting new things. Happy Year,Marian…. by the way, my first name is Marian… just like you! Smile.

  36. Phew about the foot. I love the collection of treasures you have picked up – very cool indeed, my fave is the box and scales.
    Have a great week
    A x

  38. Happy belated Birthday! (it's already tuesday morning here). Love your Dutch Baker wooden box (I'm Dutch) and glad your foot isn't broken!
    Enjoy your day, we have a sunny one (finally again).
    Maureen

  39. Happiest of birthdays, Marian! Best wishes to you for a wonderful day and a great year ahead!

    Glad your poor foot is OK! You made some nice selections for your pavillion, wish I was close by I'd be a frequent shopper!

    Best,

    Kimberly

  40. I hope your birthday was fabulous. Thirty three sounds so young for someone who has their act together as much as you do.
    Happy Birthday.
    Traci

  41. OH Happy Birthday to you!
    Glad to hear your foot is ok… and that Sales are good! woo-hoo!
    I think it is so great that your able to sale and then the best part of all– your job is shopping! You get to shop all the time– so cool.
    Pat

  42. Happy Birthday, Marian!

    I agree with what Traci said two posts above…totally agree! I wish I had found my groove a few years earlier but hey at least I have found it now…I only have 3 months of left of my thirties…still coming to terms with it, lol!

    xx Karen

  44. Everyday I am so excited to read your blog and was super-excited when I found out that you now have a shop of your own! It makes me think maybe my dream can come true… And yes,what a great birthday you had! Next time stick some candles into a brick of ice-cream instead of cake – but make sure your guys sing Happy Birthday real fast!

  46. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!
    Sounds like you had a fabulous day! And I am so glad your foot wasn't broken…but still…take it easy!!
    Love your stuff…and that fan…Sigh!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

  56. Happy Birthday Marian!!!! And I am totally loving that green scale…goes with that green sign…Oh I want something that green color!!!

  59. Happy Birthday! My mom's texas sheet cake is the cake of choice around our house, too! Enjoy it!
    And thanks for being such an inspiration to all of us DIYers out there. You are amazing.

  62. Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday to you…
    (imagine me singing off-key here). Sorry to be a day late!
    So glad the foot wasn't broken even though I'm sure it felt like it was.

  63. Happy Birthday and hope your foot is feeling better soon. It is really hard to have an injury when you have a lot to do. I am a florist that works alone and a couple of years ago I fell on ice and broke the ribs in my back 2 days before valentines. I wrapped my self tightly with a scarf and made it thru Valentines and then went to the doctor the next day. I love that old box. I have a feeling that will not last long in your shop. ~~Sherry~~

  65. Happy Birthday Marion!! Ahhh to be 33 again… I wish. I was planning on telling you my leg story and how I related to the pain that makes you gasp and almost feel like blacking out… I was lifting a TV up onto a shelf over my head.. one of those old cube TV's with the vcr attached… I lost my balance and it fell onto my lower leg above my ankle…I knew it wasn't broken but it was very bad… very bad. I could hardly breathe… and it's still painful 5 months later. I'm starting to wonder how long bad brusing takes to heal?? I so relate to your story. You have no idea!!

  66. So glad you don't have a broken foot…but still must be painful!
    Sound like you had a great BIRTHDAY & a successful shopping trip!
    p.s. I can't wait to get my Flea Market Style Mag & see all the beautiful pictures!
    I love hearing how your store emptyed out enough to send you shopping!

  67. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

    I absolutely love your blog! I've lurked for quite a while now but your post pulled me out of my shell! Why? Because I really, really want to know if you plan on refinishing the French day bed at all?! You see, I just picked up a twin bed complete with a double caned headboard and footboard and side rails. I plan on cleaning it up and repainting it for my little girl. I know it's going to look fabulous when it's done, but I'd L.O.V.E. some inspiration and see what you'd do with one of these beauties!! 😀 Pretty please?!

  68. My husband and I are getting ready for our annual Spring Break in Leesburg next weekend – my sister and her family live 5 miles from Luckett's and it's always a stop(at least twice!) for us! I am looking forward to seeing what else you have in there!!! Happy birthday to you!

  69. Happy Birthday! So happy to hear that your foot is not broken. Congratulations on your successful sales. I cannot wait to see what you do with the caned-back French day bed.

    ~ Tracy

  71. Happy Belated Birthday! Seems this is going to be a banner year for you and I'm happy you're willing to share that ride with your readers.

    Best wishes and much success!

    Monique

  73. I have a green scale very similar to that, but mine has a lot more rust on it. I think Donna would love it LOL! It's sitting in my kitchen. I haven't decided if I should leave it as is or do something to it. So for now, it still sits 🙂

  75. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
    I know you are beyond thrilled on this birthday. having your own space at Luckett's after dreaming about it so long.
    You have some great finds there. I really love that theatre seat.

  77. "…a slightly rusty, but still very cool vintage fan…"

    you mean it's cool BECAUSE it's rusty! i love it =)

    Happy Birthday! mine is in just a couple days as well

  79. Happy, Happy Birthday to you! So happy to hear that your foot is not broken and that your are having a wonderful birthday.
    Isn't funny when something you want SO BADLY is unobtainable(the benches), then you turn around and all of a sudden something better turns up. YAY! 🙂

    Have a Blessed Day!

  80. Happy Belated Birthday from Texas!

    No worries about the butter in the cake…you'll work it of; promise! and your worth it!

    But you might begin saying awesome things like; "ya'll" or "I'm fix'n to" 🙂

    love the green scale…swooning!

  82. Glad to hear that your foot will be ok – I once dropped a rotary cutter on mine 😉 It happens!

    You know what I'm thinkin' – that "Dutch Boy Baker Incorporated" would be cute reproduced for a kitchen wall sign…I may just have to try that…thanks for the inspiration…

  87. Well Happy Belated Birthday!
    Glad you did not "break-a-leg" or should I say foot!
    I hope you had a wonderful day.
    smiles, alice

  89. Happy Birthday from New Zealand! Bet ten years ago you didn't think someone in New Zealand would send you birthday greetings on your 33rd birthday. LOVE your blog and really enjoy all the ideas and creativity.
    Ruth

  92. Happy Birthday! Sounds like you may need to post that Texas sheet cake recipe! Anything with those ingredients has got to be good! Glad it was a good day. 🙂

  95. darlin', i used one of your photos on my post a few minutes ago 'cause it inspired me. 🙂
    i am dying for that box!!! omgosh….

  98. HaPpY BiRtHdAy..Glad to hear your foot is not broken and that you are selling so well in your spot..Can't wait to see some of the other items ya purchased..

  99. You can't put a price on the song your boys sang you, just priceless. How sweet that they did that for you. Happy belated birthday, sounds like your day was very fulfilling. Even with a hurt foot you are cranking out all those wonderful items, are you sure your not super woman? I love they way you are embracing your life and success, it is such a pleasure to watch from a distances.

  100. Now I know why I'm such a big fan, we share a birthday!! (except I turned 50 on Monday instead of 33) Hope your day was as good as mine!

  101. happy happy birthday!!!

    and Im glad to hear you had your foot looked at- and even better that its not broken! YAY!

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