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A Visit to Lucketts

Well, I finally crawled out of my writing-induced hermit shell yesterday and spent the day at Lucketts and running some errands.  It was mostly book-related, but it was so nice to be out and about (and out of sweatpants.)  I went to have my picture taken by the very talented Jody McKitrick.   We had never met before, but we were providentially brought together last year by my Union Jack dresser and now she’s helping me out with a little photography for my book.  I really needed a few professional shots of myself for promotional purposes, for the book jacket and some interior shots of me shopping, taking pictures, etc.  Lucketts was the perfect backdrop.  What’s so funny is that I ended up finding (and buying) an awesome primitive table in the process.  I picked out the pictures I liked this morning and can’t wait to share some of them as well as

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I’ve spent the last couple of weeks focused on the writing of my book and I’m finding it so difficult to write blog posts as well.  I’ve been locked in my room in sweat pants, just writing.  So, what am I going to share on my blog?  Yeah…this is challenging.  All of my writing and creative juices are going into the book, because I want it to be really good and fresh even to those who have read every post on my blog.  I also have a super tight deadline, so I’m having to cram like a college student working on a last minute term paper.  I’m enjoying the process, but this is an unexpected side effect.   So, here’s the plan.  I have another week or two of writing, so I’ll just post about this and that during that time.  Once my writing is done, I’m going to start

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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