My workshop with Amy Howard

Hey everyone!  I'm taking a quick break from prep for The Design House (Oct, 4, 5 & 6) to share a few photos from my awesome workshop with Amy Howard.

Suzy and I met Amy and spent time with her paint line a while back at an interior decorating trade show, but this was three days in a small group learning her philosophy and product line, and practicing her painting techniques.

All I can say is that after 20 years of doing this, I was wowed all over again.  I wanted to share some photos from the workshop and let you know a little more we we're carrying the line in The Old Lucketts Store right now!

Guest Designer Kathy Wall at the Oct. 4-5-6 Design House!

We are super-excited to welcome Kathy Wall for next weekend's Design House!

Kathy has been bringing her finds in to our farmhouse throughout September, primping and preening, getting ready for the October 4-5&6 Design House.

We've all been wondering what Kathy is going to whip up.  She's decided on a style she calls mix 'n chic in a girly office. Kathy found a fabulous

Halloween Hunt with Hometalk on 10/5

We have a Halloween Hunt coming up! Join The Old Lucketts Store for a treasure hunt on October 5th with Hometalk, Sweet Clover, Chartreuse & Co., and On A Whim. After you visited these local business, trick out your treats and share on your blog! The winner gets a prize package from Sweet Clover!
#HTHHUNT

For more details on the hunt, please check out Cassie's blog: http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2013/08/calling-all-local-bloggers-to-hometalk.html

It's looking like fall at the shop!

Anne brought in a bunch of pumpkins and gourds of all sorts in to the shop this past week.

There are a bunch of varieties and these are really beautiful. 

We just love what Anne is able to do with these gourds and pumpkins.  She has so many great ideas for displays and vignettes for your home.

Here are a few pictures from her space this week

Just so peachy keen

   Ever since the first Twinkle Bell dinner when I made the creamy corn polenta, I am obsessed with freshly gristed cornmeal. I have to say it is unbelievable more delicious than just plan store bought. If you have the chance to find it at a farmers market or at a mill it is worth the extra time & effort to track it down.

The recipe I have been using to create all sorts of fruit & cornmeal combinations I found in  "The Best of the Best Food & Wine".

New in the Shop & Online this week

We have several new items in the shop this week, and we're super excited to be carrying Amy Howard at Home One Step Paints.

After visiting a recent home decor show, we saw Amy's booth and fell in love with her story, the color palette of this line, and most importantly the quality & price point of this paint line. 

We just got a new shipment of paints in late this week, and we also have several other new finds for you to see this weekend!

Twinkle Bell Secret Dining Fellowship is set for October 19th!

The date for the next Twinkle Bell Secret Dining Fellowship Event for October is set! 

Our next dining event will be October 19th at 6pm sharp. 

Come help us bid farewell to summer and usher in autumn with a harvest festival.