I'm in the sourcing stage for Lucketts. No stone un-turned! I'm knocking on doors! I'm checking out my antique honey-holes. I'm all up in those goodwill shelves! Not very successful on that front BUT you get my point. …
Tag: boss
Time to Start Thinking about Lucketts 2019
The day after the Lucketts Spring Market 2018, I was sprawled out on my couch, getting some much needed rest and I had only one thought that kept running around my head: "Only 360 days till the next …
The Contrasting Settee Pt. 1
I don't know whats more frustrating. Having a piece of furniture to work on but not knowing which direction to take it - OR - Knowing exactly what to do but not having the time. It usually comes …
Why FLEA MARKET Style is my Favorite Magazine
There is a TON of home decor magazines on the market. An overwhelming amount actually. You know that section at your local grocery store that has all of those magazines and books? Trying picking out just ONE publication …
2018 – The Year of Trying.
At the end of each year I catch myself doing a review. I could focus on all the pretty projects that I got to do but I thought I would write about the stuff that changed who I …
A Wardrobe Change
"The Cobbler's kids have no shoes". It's an old saying and means that a person has their experience in a profession but is unwilling to use this ability to help themselves or the closest to them. I'm not saying …
Luckett’s Holiday Open House ’18
This is the 2nd year in a row that I've made the trek to Leesburg's The Old Lucketts Store to start my Holiday season off on the right foot. We made sure to be there on day 1 of …
The Boring Box with Drawers Transformation
I've been hoarding this piece in our garage for months. I picked it from a Facebook marketplace seller for a good deal and it was originally supposed to be a customized piece for a client of mine. Unfortunately, …
10 Tips for Shopping at Flea Markets as a Small Shop Owner
I've seen a lot of posts giving tips on the best way to shop at flea markets or antique shows, but I have a few to add from the perspective of someone buying for resale. Big or small, …
Read More "10 Tips for Shopping at Flea Markets as a Small Shop Owner"
Solving Kitchen Puzzles.
A house is like a gigantic puzzle and the furniture, finishes and the decor that a person chooses, are the piece that you need to solve it.