On the way back from the Annie Sloan workshop yesterday, I stopped in at Lucketts to pay my rent and check out my space. I really miss that place! I was looking forward to getting my space filled again after working on the book, but then my gallbladder decided it wanted a divorce, so that upended those plans. I’m hoping to get some pieces ready this week, so I can move back into my space next week. I can’t thank Jennifer and Karen enough for keeping my space full and beautiful in my absence.
While I was there, I couldn’t help but snap some pictures of some things that caught my eye…
I love these chairs and was pretty tempted at $98/each, but I know I can find ones like this on Craig’s List for a lot less and I have enough upholstery projects to keep me busy.
Hello legs…
I loved this little cubby desk, even with the writing surface missing. This one was tempting as well…
Karen’s space was looking lovely as always…
And Jennifer is a brilliant designer. She hung a cluster of antique Victrola bells from the ceiling. Don’t they look amazing? She’s sweet and clever.
I also LOVED this huge bead board door. The color is fabulous. It didn’t have a tag and there was no way I could fit it in my van, so I left it for someone else.
Sigh. Have I mentioned how much I love Lucketts?
Speaking of, the May Antique Market is rapidly approaching! If you’ve ever wanted to take a trip to Lucketts, that is the right time to do it. It’s May 19-20, 2012 in Leesburg, VA. I think there were about 150 vendors last year, plus the main store, outdoor pavilions AND the Design House will be open. If you want to do some serious shopping, come early on Saturday morning and be ready to make quick decisions. If you want to enjoy the experience in more relaxed crowds, come Sunday afternoon. I will be there, of course, with cake bites, some freebies and I’ll have a few a few contests before the event (like a $50 credit to the person traveling the furthest.) Save the date, grab some girl friends, book a hotel and rent a truck. It’s worth it!
The time is finally here! My House Proud segment on the Nate Berkus Show airs tomorrow (April 2.) In my area, it’s on NBC at 11:00 am. It will most likely be available on their website as well, so I’ll link to that when it’s up. I don’t *think* I did anything embarrassing, although my train of thought was derailed at one point, but my husband said I recovered nicely. Tune in or set your DVR if you’d like to see it.
The winners of the $50 credit to Lisa Leonard’s online shop are…
Lisa Sommers
AND
Dawn Beaver (mdbeaver)
