Moving Into A Booth
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 […]
Fear and Comfort
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? […]
Oyster Sign
I don’t think I’ve ever had an oyster, but the thought of one in my mouth just doesn’t do it for me. I may not like oysters, but that didn’t stop me from thinking “fresh oysters” would look cool on a sign. I loved this old piece of barn wood with the original red paint […]
Tag Tutorial & Creative Eggs
In preparing for Lucketts, I’ve been trying to make things that are interesting to display around my booth and sell. I bought some papier mache eggs and thought I would experiment a little. So, I tried decoupaging antique sheet music on a few… …and painted a few in chalkboard paint. They’re just a little different […]
Fashioning a Nest
Nests are all the rage right now. They are so symbolic of new life, protecting your family, and creating a comfortable environment. Until now, I never really thought about the aspect that a nest is made entirely by the occupants and entirely out of found materials. I’ve found nests before with gum wrappers tucked in. […]
Ashtray Lamp & A Suitable Replacement
I dug this lamp out of my grandparent’s attic and something about the shape of it kept me from throwing it in the dumpster. It also still worked, so I thought it was worth hauling home. The finish was dull and looked dirty and dated. Paint was the easiest and best way to remedy those […]
Lucketts Love Seat & Something’s Missing
As most of you know, I’ve been working like a maniac to get as much done for Lucketts as I possibly can. It’s next weekend and the anticipation (and pile of stuff) is building. This is the latest addition. This is how this love seat looks underneath the slipcover. It reminds me of something that would furnish […]
A Fine Line?
A couple of days ago, my dear blog friend, Funky Junk Donna, left a comment for me. “You are indeed SMOKIN’! I’m so inspired I feel jittery. Maybe I should stay offline until school’s back in. Nah… I can handle it. Smelling like coconut sunscreen while reading isn’t a bad thing. 🙂 Seriously, that lampshade […]