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haven, lucketts & thinking bigger
This week has been about diving in and getting things done. Chairs that have been sitting around for over a year? Done. An old mirror frame that has gone unsold at sales twice? Revamped. Stuff...
another pair of frenchies
There are some things that I hold onto for years. They survive the purges and my "selling moods". I just know I will have the perfect use for them some day. Well, some day finally came for these...
the hand painted landscape dresser
The theme for the space at Lucketts this year is Farmhouse White, yes, but that doesn't mean that everything will be white. A lot of things will be white, as you may have noticed, but we don't want...
busy as bees…
It's always exciting when the studio starts filling up with goodies. We have quite a bit finished for Lucketts already and I'm enjoying arranging it all for pretty photos and to give myself a sense...
mini dresser makeover & “hand painted” stencils
I am always drawn to child/doll furniture or salesmen's samples (small, portable versions of full-sized pieces of furniture). There is just something so sweet about them. But, after buying a few...
paint all the things white
One of the best parts of having a theme for a retail space, whether it's a booth at a market or a small shop, is focus. Your theme keeps the items you're collecting cohesive, so they look better...
hardware cabinet no. 1 makeover
There are times when I'm out shopping for antiques and I see a piece and just know. I know the price has been marked down because it's stinky and dirty and a drab color and it's going to be a lot of...
Pine Cone Hill Giveaway
When I revealed my parent's bedroom makeover a couple of weeks ago, I shared that I would be hosting a giveaway for some Pine Cone Hill bedding and here it is! Pine Cone Hill furnished the bedding...
what makes your heart feel alive
Jeff and I have been talking a lot lately about what "makes us tick" or, more eloquently put, what makes our heart feel alive. I think society encourages us from an early age to be sensible and...
two farmhouse style tables…
My parents offered to have the boys over for a sleepover this weekend, so Jeff and I had some time to go out for a date night. Jeff made reservations at a local farm-to-table restaurant and I asked...
it may look like a ticking stool slipcover…
Remember the stool slipcover I made a few weeks ago out of antique blue & white ticking? Well, this little slipcover that I made in an afternoon has now become a big deal in the history of my...
keeping & letting go
I was going to go shopping for more antique goodies today as well as some supplies for building pieces, but instead I stayed home to get some "stress-relieving stuff" done - computer work, e-mail,...
…and the kitchen sink
When Kriste and I were out shopping a few weeks ago, she pointed out this amazing dry sink, buried under at least two other pieces of furniture. "That's basically my dream sink for a room I don't...
painted mora clock & farmhouse white in australia
When I decide to paint something, it doesn't take me long to add the powder to the water and dip in a brush. Remember the Mora clock from Antique Farmhouse I posted about over the weekend? It looked...
dear reader | to the one who doesn’t know what color to paint her walls
When I shared the plan for my mom's bedroom makeover, I received this comment from Judy... "Hi Marian, I love the color palette! I know that using fabric is a good way to pick your paint...
more farmhouse finds
I know May is months away, but I have learned that I can be pickier if I shop well in advance of an event. The Lucketts Spring Market in this case. Pickier means better goodies and better prices...
kim’s coastal bedroom makeover | the reveal
My parent's bedroom makeover, officially called "Kim's Coastal Bedroom Makeover" here on the blog, is finally finished!! This is a looooong post, so you might want to get a snack to enjoy while...
Antique Farm House Mora Clock & Giveaway
I have long been in love with Mora clocks. The curvy shapes, muted colors...I just love them and I hope to one day be able to splurge on a real antique Mora clock. (I even named a color in my milk...
my favorite jute rug
You may have noticed that I really like natural fiber rugs. Specifically jute. I love that they offer a neutral backdrop and a gorgeous texture to any space. They also fit with a wide variety of...
Custom White Milk Paint Dresser
Remember this dresser I showed you a preview of last week? When I finished it, I put the hardware back on and took some pictures, but it just wasn't working for me. The hardware just isn't right...
adding storage to a tiny bathroom
Remember the upstairs bathroom that I worked on last year? It is just the sweetest bathroom and I smile every time I walk past it...even with toothpaste globbed in the sink and splattered on the...
running a creative business | buying power
It's been a while since we talked about business-y things and today seemed like a good day for it. I was actually planning on a day in the studio, working on furniture, but my boys had another snow...
Kim’s coastal bedroom | installing the built-ins
The room makeover for my mom and dad is finally nearing completion! I am planning to photograph the finished room later this week. We finally got over the biggest hurdle in the room, the...
tufted farmhouse sofa reveal
After much deconstructing, button-making, tuft-tying, fabric-stapling, trim-gluing, tack-hammering and cushion-sewing, the tufted farmhouse sofa is finally done!! I feel like some confetti should've...
tufted sofa reveal
After much deconstructing, button-making, tuft-tying, fabric-stapling, trim-gluing, tack-hammering and cushion-sewing, the tufted sofa is finally done!! I feel like some confetti should've fallen...
braided jute & tack trim
The body of the tufted sofa is finally finished! This has definitely been the most challenging upholstery project I've taken on, but it's shaping up nicely and now it's all smooth sailing with the...
why I use my silver everyday
I've talked about this before, but it's worth talking about again. When I shared pictures of my new drawer organizers, I received a few comments and questions about my flatware. The most common one...
“farmhouse” finds
When shopping for a retail space or event, I used to just buy whatever I liked and felt I could make a profit on. A few years ago, I learned that it was easier to focus my shopping/making/painting...
there is a time & a place for burlap
Remember when we were all collectively wooed by burlap? It's cheap. It's neutral. It brings lots of texture to the space. And, did I mention that it's cheap? So, burlap was everywhere....
favorite Ikea finds
We live about 90 minutes away from an Ikea, so I don't go there often. Maybe once every three or four years. On Friday, my mom and I made the trek and spent the day "doing Ikea." It really is...