I wanted to get my post up last night, but my Internet was down for a few hours.  It was probably a good thing, though.  It forced me to go to bed early instead of cruising other blogs, Craig’s List and my inbox.  Now that I’m refreshed a bit, I’m ready to write about the people I met at Lucketts. My mom, dad and I arrived to Lucketts in the wee hours of the morning to get my space set up on Saturday.  It had all been tightly packed under the tents and tarps, so we had a lot of work to do.  I set my dad to the odd jobs…unwrapping furniture, hanging a chandelier and an oil painting and folding up the tarps.  My mom unwrapped all of my small pieces and accessories, so I could arrange them and set up vignettes.  We finished with about 30 minutes to

As you can imagine, I am totally tuckered out tonight.  Lucketts is over and I had a blast.  I’ll share more when my vision isn’t blurry and my mind isn’t fuzzy and my legs aren’t rubbery and I’m not sticky and filthy.  In my post tonight, I thought I would share my very best before and after pictures of all time – Here’s my booth before (Saturday morning): …and here is the after (Sunday afternoon)…and the Bucherie sign was sold.: When you girls want to shop, it is no joke!  This amazing booth transformation would not have been possible without all of the amazing readers who came out in droves to buy my finds and furniture.Thank you, thank you so much!! Before I shower and go to bed, I have to give a shout-out to Suzi from Georgia and Courtney from Pennsylvania.  I met Brianna (she got a picture for you) and she

 My mother in law sent me an e-mail telling me that I didn’t need to bother getting ready for Lucketts, since the world was predicted to end today.  (She was just joking, by the way.)  Well, it didn’t and I’m glad for it.  It was an amazing day.  I’m incredibly tired, so I’m just going to share pictures of my booth and I’ll spill the beans about all of it over the next week. Thanks so much to Baby Jewels for the fondant stamp!  The cupcakes were a hit.  Also, thanks to Frog Tape for providing me with a case of tape to hand out.  I was able to give away rolls to many of my readers and they went fast! I sold all but four pieces of furniture and most of my accessories and signs.  It was madness, but the best possible kind.  I met so many amazing people.  I

I finished up all of the little things for Lucketts today and I think I have done all I possibly could.  Here are some final pictures before I hit the hay… I’ll be selling loose lavender by the scoop.  My silver baby cup makes a perfect measuring device.  I have lots of beautiful dried lavender bunches in two different sizes. We spent this afternoon bundling them all, so we feel nice and relaxed! I finished up a few more signs.  This one may be my favorite sign that I have ever made.  I will also be bringing this hand painted wooden box that I finished yesterday. Everything is priced, packed, and ready to go for tomorrow.  I’ve baked cupcakes, put fresh batteries in the cameras and have crossed everything off my list.  I am filled with anticipation and ready to get some good sleep before the fun starts early tomorrow. 

Today was moving day.  We took our 17′ truck down to Lucketts and unloaded everything into my pavilion and tents. It was fun seeing all of my pieces coming out of the truck.  I realized I forgot to show you one of my favorites pieces…this amazing china cabinet (made in Sweden) with a bowed front.  It is super heavy, so it went right to my pavilion and that thing isn’t going to move until it’s sold.  I also switched some furniture around, so I have some new pieces and a fresh look for the Lucketts regulars.  I don’t have a ton of little stuff in pavilion, but I’ll probably add more on Saturday morning, if I have the time.  One of the teenagers in our youth group took the day off school to help my husband unload furniture.  It was an amazing help and really saved my back and energy.  Once my tents were

I woke up this morning sluggish and had very little desire to do all of the work I had on my list.  I didn’t want to paint any more.  I didn’t want to crawl around on my basement floor, sanding, waxing, upholstering.  I just wanted to work on things where I could sit down.  My awesome mom gently prodded me along.  We raided my house and got a lot of little things priced and packed.  I finished the last few pieces of furniture I had and started painting a few signs and some other things.  She then made me a healthy lunch of veggies and chicken salad and I started to perk up and we got a lot done.  A bunch of teenage guys came to my house in the afternoon to pack everything for the fair into a 17′ truck.  It was so fun to hear them complement my work. 

We are in the thick of getting prepared for the Lucketts Antique Market. I took a break to open a lovely package I received from Jami of Freckled Laundry, though.  She makes the sweetest stuff. She sent me some of her clay tags and a lavender sachet from Maria of Dreamy Whites.  Love! Anyway, back to work.  I started the day by getting a hair cut and then went to meet my picker, Kelly, at Lucketts.  She found some awesome things for me to “Mustardize.”  My dad repaired a lot of wonky drawers and wobbly furniture… My mom painted and painted and painted… I even put my babysitter to work making glitter letters!  I’m tired and excited and filled with anticipation and hope for good weather.  I know many are coming from all over the US and I can’t wait to give hugs to each of you. I know you’re traveling to