I’m sad to say that the shop that has sold my furniture and antiques for almost two years is closing this fall.  I was really bummed and scared at first, but then I realized it’s the kick in the pants I needed to take some chances.  This led to me going to the Lucketts Fair as a vendor on my own and it also led to a search for a new retail space.  I was really excited about having my own little corner of a shop that I could decorate and redecorate in my style.  It’s kinda like having a big girl doll house AND making money at it.  I put my name on the waiting list at a couple of places and was ready to pound the pavement to find a new home, but, just at the right time, a new home found me.  I received an e-mail from a woman I had

…give it another makeover and try again.  My aunt gave me this really cool antique bucket a couple of years ago.  I had just started my decorative painting business and I felt like I needed to do decorative painting on everything in order to “put my stamp on it.”  I painted a European floral motif around the middle and it sat in the shop and at three antique fairs without a second look.  It was time to give this bucket a second chance and make it look much more “me.”  I sanded off the floral painting and brushed on a layer of crackle medium.  I’m not a huge fan of crackle, but it has its place.  I wanted this bucket to look chippy and old, so crackle was perfect for this project. I then brushed on a sloppy coat of white paint and allowed it to dry.  I knew I wanted to paint some kind

First of all…I didn’t mean my last post to be a plea for praise, but I want to thank all of you for the kind words, cheerleading, and a huge boost.  You are an incredible bunch and I thank each of you for taking the time to type something to encourage me, someone who most of you have never met.  The blog world is awesome! After a long day, the booth is full and all snug for the night and we’re pooped.  I love the way everything came together under the tent and I can’t wait to decorate and play tomorrow.  We took time to shoot some video footage to share on the blog soon, so those of you who can’t be there can still see all of the action.  I’m really tired and fried AND I have a 5:00 am wake-up time, so I’m just going to let you

Almost everything is tagged and tallied.  The van is packed.  The weather forecast is amazing.  All of the planning and hard work will finally be rewarded…or will it?  Now that the Lucketts Fair is at my door step, I’m feeling a little fearful.  What if people don’t buy my stuff?  Are the prices too high?  Too low?  What if people coming to meet “Miss Mustard Seed” are disappointed when they see me in person?  Will my booth look as good as I picture it in my head?  This is not the first antique fair I’ve done, but it is a little different from the others I’ve gone to as a vendor.  I’m doing this one by myself.  I’ve always gone with a partner, so success of the booth wasn’t entirely on my shoulders.  Flying solo is pushing me creatively and professionally, but it’s also a greater risk.  My booth will be a