Before I get into my “dear reader” letter, I wanted to share a video series I am a part of.  It’s called “Finding the Quiet“, offered by my friend and amazing artist and designer, Jeanne Oliver.  She’s rounded up some very inspiring creatives to share their experiences on listening to what God has to say to them… In my video, I shared about some of the fears I had early in my business and how God nudged me out of my comfort zone.  This video series is free and you can register HERE.  Click on “Listening | Finding the Quiet” and then the +join button on the upper right side of the page. On a pretty regular basis, I get e-mails from women who either want to start a business or have started one and are seeking some advice, encouragement or pointers.  Here is one I received a few weeks ago…

Lucketts was a whole new ballgame this year.  Not only was it extended to three days, with a VIP day on Friday, but the hours were longer.  As I was preparing, I knew I needed to fill my booth like I never had before, so it wouldn’t look pathetic on Saturday after the Friday shoppers hit it.  So, my preparations were more focused and intense than they had ever been. It all started back in March with weekly shopping trips to my favorite haunts and working on furniture that had been in “the studio stash.”  I also started trolling Craig’s List daily and put the word out to other dealers I buy from that I’m gearing up for an event. I had some wonderful luck finding French chairs, but I was coming up empty when it came to dressers, buffets and small chests of drawers, which tend to sell best

Today would’ve been my day to finally crash, but we had to attend a training about nutrition and pump insulin therapy for my son with type 1 diabetes.  We have been on a waiting list for this for months, so I didn’t want to reschedule.  I knew I would be toast and I was, but it was worth pushing through for one more day. Tomorrow I’m going to sleep in, watch TV and have a much-needed lazy day.  I have to be back in the studio on Wednesday, because I have some deadlines and events coming up, but I’m going to thoroughly enjoy a day without anything on the schedule. I still have a lot more to share about Lucketts…like what I’ve learned from this year, what I will change for next year and what’s left that’s still for sale.  But, before I get into all of that, I wanted to show the

This post is mostly about the pictures, because I’m too tired to form the words.  All I can say is that Lucketts this year was exhausting and really great all at once.  I’ll tell you all about it soon.  Until then, here are some pictures of my booth when it was all staged and ready for the gates to open Friday morning…     I was so happy with how everything came together and we sold a TON of stuff!  We do still have a decent amount left, so we will be selling the remaining pieces locally and online.   We need a little chance to catch our breath, but then we’ll start getting that stuff posted. Thanks so much to everyone who came to shop and to those who made this event happen, including my amazing crew.