My blog designer interviewed me in July and asked for some of my goals and dreams. One was to become a vendor at the Lucketts Store and the other was to be featured in a magazine. I figured these were “wishes” more than goals and I didn’t actively pursue either one.
In August, one of the designers from the Lucketts Design House bought some of my signs, furniture and accessories to sell at Lucketts and I was so excited about it. If you’ve read my blog for a while, you know how I feel about Lucketts. I only mention it here, here, here, here, here, and here…just to name a few. I’ve been shopping there for ten years and I have bought some of my favorite things there.
I’m so happy to share that today I became a vendor at Lucketts. I am selling my furniture and signs in Karen’s room. She took me under her wing and invited me in. I warned her that I might cry and hug a lot of people when I got there, but she brought me along anyway and I managed to keep it together.
See my “Fresh Berries” sign? I said I was going to keep it, but I didn’t have the perfect place for it, so it needed to go. Sigh.
I also brought in this metal chair that I found at the Raleigh Flea Market. It was great as is, but I cleaned it up and sealed it, so it was practical to use.
The last piece I brought in was this desk that I took home from the Swanky Junque Swap. It took a ton of elbow grease to get it looking like this, though. I’ll share a before and after soon.
Karen’s space is amazing and I am truly honored that she invited me in.
Come on…gorgeous!
It was also fun to visit some of the things Amy bought from me. They look very happy in their temporary home.
So, goal number one…check.
As far as the magazine feature? Look at page number 10 in the January issue of Romantic Homes magazine…
My work on a glossy page. Goal number two…check. (Yep, that’s Donna’s feature right above mine.)
Thank so much to everyone who has believed in me, encouraged me, and kept me going. I would not be where I am without you.
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That is so exciting! Congrats!!! Looks like you got an early Christmas gift. 😀
Congratulations on achieving 2 big goals/wishes! What's next?
Congratulations! It's great to have goals, but even better to achieve them. Way to manifest!
Susan : )
Wow! Congratulations!!! How exciting to see you in Romantic Homes!! Happy Holidays from Tennessee! 🙂
Marian, I am so excited for you!! I believe you have definitely received your early Christmas presents this year! Luckett's looks like a beautiful shop and I'm sure your things will sell well there. Congratulations! I am also so thrilled that you are finally being featured in a magazine. That is awesome too. Love & blessings from NC!
That is awesome! ROMANTIC HOMES!!!! Congratulations! :O)
kfowler
Luckette's is so lucky to have you! They really are my favorite antique/junk spot. Hoping to head up there this weekend in fact! Congratulations on meeting your goals, wow, a magazine article, that is truly awesome! Your little desk from the junk swap turned out beautifully! Can't wait to see it in detail!
Congratulations! I clicked on the link you gave — they have some beautiful stuff. Your stuff should fit right in!
Congratulations Marian, that is so exciting!!!! Romantic Homes is such a wonderful magazine I am excited to get it to see you and Donna!! Have fun with Lucketts, you will do just fine there!! 🙂
Congratulations on having two of your wishes come true 🙂
I bought a copy today and said to myself…"I know all these girls!". Well, it seems like I do anyway!! Congratulations!
Congratulations! You deserve it. I LOVE your blog and I never miss a posting.
Miss Mustard Seed, I am so darn excited for you!! You worked your butt off to get this far…have fun!
Londen
xo
Congrats! Amazing that your dreams came true so soon! Can't wait to get the magazine!
Jody
😀 Congratulations!!! 😀
Oh Miss Marian, three retail locations is only a start. I see much more in store for you. 🙂
Congrats on two of your ultimate dreams coming true! You worked every hard to be as 'lucky' as you are!
I cannot WAIT for that mag to hit the stands here. I ran right over to the corner store and was very sad to see not a one yet. EEEEK!
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
You are on the same page as Donna!!!! Is there a secret message there? Maybe. I am proud of you. Now, you need new goals. I checked your site all day today, to see what the news was. Next, a home line for Bed, Bath, and Beyond? Ann
Yay!! This is wonderful news. Congratulations!
Congratulations! Need to pick up my copy!
How exciting is this! I am going to have to get a copy and put on the dresser! Lucketts looks fantastic! I can see why you love that place. Do they ship to California? :)You are a superstar!
What a blessing,Marian–you're are becoming quite the little entrepreneur! He he he…and you're having fun to boot!
How wonderful to now have the opportunity to see your work in person!! I love Lucketts too and try and go as often as possible. I live in Gainesville, Va, and it is only about a 30 minute drive for me. I just can't wait to see all your works of art on display in Karen's booth (one of my faves!). Congrats to you. Now time to make another list…!
You are so deserving of this Marian. (and Donna too!) It's amazing how these little blogs can change lives, isn't it? You've been so thoughtful to bring everyone along with you down your road to success. It's been fun watching all the great changes happeneing in your life this year.
Congratulations!!
Marian:
Have I told you lately how much I LOVE you and your blog? You continue to be an inspiration to me and my furniture re-purposing and retail spaces. So glad you are out there for me, albeit on the alternate coast.
love to you at the holidays,
Cori
inspirational stuff!!!
Oh how exciting!! In Lucketts and in a magazine…woot! woot!!
And that space you are in is gorgeous. I love those wire thingys in the back! Whatever they are…I want them!!
And the magazine article is fab!!
Congrats girl…you are moving up quickly in this world!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Congrats, Marian. Well deserved! I have loved your blog since you were "small time" like the rest of us. I have copied your music wreath, my take on sheet music ornaments (recently) with a monogram, and other things. Thanks for being so generous to share your creativity with Blogland for free! Linda p.s. I'm still looking forward to your book!
It is important to name your dreams. 🙂 I have some similar dreams, but not in home design arena, more in an artsy arena. I need to get my act together. 🙂 Love reading your blog – love seeing the things you make. Keep going!
Congratulations! So happy for you! Merry, Merry Christmas and best wishes for an exciting and wonderful 2011!
isn't it amazing and wonderful when dreams come true!? soooo thrilled and happy for your success.
i too dream of being on a 'glossy page' …. and of seeing your music wreath tutorial. *hint, hint. 🙂
Congrats…and how cool that you and Donna are on the same page….the first two blogs I look for on the feed each morning!
Awesome news, Marian!
Congratulations! I just recieved my Romantic Home yesterday and took a quick look. I was happy to see you, Donna and Anne, all of my favorite blogs! I will be sitting with my coffee and spending quiet time looking and reading.
I got my RH in the mail this week and was so thrilled to see your beautiful blog in it! Congrats!
Congrats! You are most deserving of a spot in any magazine! Way to go on reaching those goals!
Congrats…..hard work does pay off! I wish Lucketts was close to me I love so much I see I would go broke!
Congratulations! Sorry to hear about the berries sign. It's one of my favorites that you've made. Oh, and is the exit, don't enter sign yours also? I love it!
PS – Thanks for the link to the glitter letters again. I'd not gotten very far into the video and something came up. Now I've got the info on the glass glitter! 🙂
Lovely photos as usual!
WOW, I couldn't be happier for you.Romantic Homes has always been one of my favorite magazines,now its even more fun to read because they keep featuring people whom I feel I know from reading their blogs. Its like seeing your friends do well!!
Congrats! I love that you are on the same page as Donna – how cool! 🙂
Dream BIG! You never know how high you will go! 🙂 Congrats
Ahhhhh! What a year this has been for you! Congratulations, Marian. You have put in a lot of hard work and time and so richly deserve this recognition. May the blessings continue.
I'm so happy for you, Marian. You've worked so hard. Thank you for sharing your self with us! I'm proud to know you.
Wow! How exciting! Congratulations on realizing BOTH of your "dreams". You are so talented, it had to be only a matter of time before Miss Mustard Seed was a household name! What's next on the "dream" list?
Hi Marian,
This is so FABULOUS! I'm so happy for you! You've certainly earned your goals while continuing to inspire your followers. Thanks for always sharing so much with us. I only wish I were closer to see it all in person!
Have a blessed week,
Missy
I feel I have to say "I knew her when ….."
Awesome. Congrats.
Congratulations, Marian!
Marian,
You so deserve all these great opportunities. Congratulations!
Karen at Garden, Home and Party
You are so talented! Love your creations.
That is so exciting, congratulations to you talented lady! ~Lili
Congratulations!! This is so exciting and you are so deserving. I wish I had a tiny bit of your talent and your ability to "let go" of things. 🙂 I also wish I had some of your energy.
This is just the beginning ~ and I'm so happy for you!
Pat
Ain't it fun being in RH?!
I'm pleased as punch to share the month of January with you, my friend! 🙂
XO,
Anne
WOW the desk turned out fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gosh your quick! It would of still been sitting in my garage!!
Love everything! I didn't know that was Karen's spot! I have bought a lot of her stuff. The white iron soap dish and the small round picture frame! Yep got both of those!
It's so much fun having you at Lucketts with me! Your things are going to sell like crazy, so keep painting!!
Congrats on getting into Romantic Homes, I'm so excited for you!!
Marian you are on FIRE these days! And it couldn't happen to a nicer person! By the way, the junque swap desk looks amazing!
Sarah
I am choked up with emotion just reading this my friend. Well done! Your hard work continues to encourage and inspire me xoRobin