by Marian Parsons | Aug 1, 2011 | Miscellaneus
Today started out with a kickboxing class. I’m fierce when it comes to a jab-cross-hook-uppercut combo and it feels great to be in the gym again. If you follow me on Twitter, you’d know that I am making an effort to get back in shape. Two...
by Marian Parsons | Jul 30, 2011 | buying & selling antiques, Running a Business
For those who have read my blog for a while, you know The Old Lucketts Store is one of my favorites places on the map. I have said for years that it would be a dream to be a vendor there. Even last fall, I considered it a dream that would probably be out...
by Marian Parsons | Jul 28, 2011 | Before and Afters, buying & selling antiques, Furniture Makeovers, Hand Painted Furniture, Running a Business
For the past few months, pieces of furniture have been coming and going at such a rapid pace that it is difficult for me to get before and after shots of every piece. You may have noticed this curio cabinet in the corner of my room at Lucketts. When I...
by Marian Parsons | Jul 13, 2011 | Before and Afters, buying & selling antiques, Furniture Makeovers, Hand Painted Furniture, Running a Business
If you are not fond of French chairs, you have unfortunately found yourself at a blog that is not for you at all. If you are a Francophile and enjoy armchairs…well, you are a kindred spirit and you will want to read on. If you don’t have a...
by Marian Parsons | Jun 25, 2011 | My House
I was asked by many people why I didn’t use Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint (ASCP) on my kitchen cabinets, so I want to clear it up in a post. First of all, I definitely would’ve used ASCP if it weren’t for a few things about my...