To Market, To Market

We are all pretty exhausted from the Market this past weekend.  We'd like to sincerely thank each every person who came out on Saturday and Sunday.  Here are some pics that our friends have shared with us.  More to come!

Carol M. took this pic 15 minutes before the gate opened.  And she thought she was early!



A pic from Jen B. who also enjoyed the gears at Alice & Jay's booth.

 

Just love this graphic old metal cowgirl sign.  Photo courtesy of Prom Mafia.

Jen B. sippin' on some fresh squeezed lemonade.



THE Hillary Tattersall with THE Miss Mustard Seed.



Carol M. and friends spent the day at the Lucketts Spring Market.

Carol M. scored with this vintage cigar box of goodies with photos, postcards, old spectacles, & handwritten journal.



Hillary from Chick's Picks by Hillary, snapped this pic of Ellen B. with Barry Scales whose zinc tables were just featured in Country Living.



Here is one of Barry's zinc covered tables ---- gorgeous!

 

Carol M. found a unique centerpiece.



Jen B. from PromMafia.com bought this awesome piece.



Aimee H. shared this picture of a beautiful carved mermaid.



Cathleen M. had her eyes on these vintage signs.




This picture is from Lear family, trying to get all of their goodies home.  I love the sun shining down, cue the ahhhh and celestial music --- hooray, everything fit!  (well, kinda)

Market Pictures are Coming...

Thanks to all who came out to support the Lucketts Spring Market!

We are recovering from the wonderful weekend.

I'll post new pictures shortly.  We have some great pics from some of our Facebook friends shared with us that we'll be posting as well.

The Old Lucketts Store on the cover of The Indie!

As we're putting the finishing touches on the Spring Market, we had a pleasant surprise today.  We were visited by staff of our county-wide newspaper, who let us know that our Spring Market made the front cover the The Indie, which is a special weekend insert!!!  Special thanks to John L. Geddie for the write up.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Please join us for the Market this weekend, May 21st and 22nd from 10-5 daily.

Spring Market - Your Questions Answered

The Lucketts Spring Market is fast approaching (umm, like this Saturday and Sunday!). 

I wanted to take a few minutes to summarize a few of the questions we've been asked over email and on Facebook.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Spring Market?  Cash only?  Check?  Charge?

Bring cash.  Some Market vendors may take checks or credit cards, but that is the exception.  Also, here's a good tip ---- hit the ATM before you leave home.  There is an ATM in the gas station across the street from the shop, but with the volume of traffic we are expecting, it may run out of cash, so bring cash with you.  The Lucketts Store itself accepts all forms of payment.

Is there an entrance fee?  What about kids?
Yes, $7 per person, per day.  Children under 12 are free.

What about pets?

If your dog is well behaved around lots of people, yes you may bring him or her.  All we ask is that you please pick up after your pet so other shoppers can enjoy the Market too.

Are you open on Friday for a preview?  Do you open early on Saturday?

No, sorry for both.  The Market is Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd 10am - 5pm each day.  The vendors are setting up early on Saturday, and gates will open to the public at 10am.  I'm not even allowed to sneak in early to do some shopping, and I work here : )

I'm coming in from out of town.  Where should I stay?  Where can I get something good to eat?  What else is in the area?

We put a separate post together (click here) with information if you're visiting us from out of town.  We will have food vendors at the market itself, so you don't need to leave the property to grab a bite to eat.

Who will be there?
We profiled a few of our favorites on our blog last week.  Here are some blog posts (with pictures) on some of our favorites.

• Click here to read about Findings at Summerhouse  
• Click here to read about Alice and Jay  
• Click here to read about Mustard Seed Interiors 
• Click here to read about Chartreuse and Co 
• Click here to read about Tuscany Designs 

Where is the Market located?

Set your GPS to 42350 Lucketts Road in Leesburg, Virginia and follow the signs!

Get pumped!  It looks like we're going to have wonderful weather this weekend!
Happy Treasure Hunting!

Chad McDaniel in Southern Living Magazine

Congratulations to Lucketts Store vendor Chad McDaniel.  We just found out that his handpainted furniture can be seen in an upcoming issue of Southern Living Magazine.  You can discover Chad's custom painted furniture on the second floor of The Old Lucketts Store in Leesburg, Virginia.  Chad will also be selling at the Lucketts Spring Market May 21st and 22nd.

Chad's work has also been seen in Frederick Magazine, Country Living, and Veranda magazine.  He has been showing his designs at Scott's Antique Market in Atlanta, Georgia for more than 14 years. 

Congratulations Chad, we are very happy for you!

Blooming in Lucketts

The shop is in bloom.  We were supposed to get rain today, but it actually held off until late in the day after we closed.

Everyone has been working extra hard to get their spaces ready for the fair next weekend (May 21st & 22nd).  We had loads of mulch delivered last week.  Heather has added a few more tents outside of her pavilion.  Henry and Matt were busy cutting the grass today.  Many of the dealers inside the main shop and pavilions are making extra trips this week to drop off more goodies.  I think what stands out the most for me are the beautiful hanging baskets and garden statues outside. 

Here are some pics from the shop this past weekend.

As you wander outside around the pavilions, you start to get lost in the oversized ferns.

There are pops of color like these gerbera daisies on a red wagon.

There are several types of petunias to choose from including this cheerful shade.

I love this deep purple basket hanging from our pergola.

The shop is blooming inside too.

2011 Lucketts Spring Market Vendor - Mustard Seed Interiors

Since we have a record 170 vendors this year, we wanted to take some time to introduce you to some of the exciting vendors we will be featuring at the May Spring Market.   
 

Mustard Seed Interiors is a small business that was born out of a love for antiques, decorating on a budget, and giving old pieces of furniture new life. For over ten years Marian Parsons, the owner, has transformed second hand finds, hunted for unique antiques, and designed functional and beautiful spaces in her home and the homes of friends and family. In 2008, this passion for DIY and home décor became Mustard Seed Interiors and eventually the blog, Miss Mustard Seed in August of 2009. 

Marian is also a freelance writer for HGTV.com and a contributor to Cottages and Bungalows magazine. Most recently, her work has been featured in Romantic Homes magazine (January 2011), Flea Market Style (Spring 2011), Cottages and Bungalows (April 2011, May 2011) and online at houzz.com, apartmenttherapy.com, designspongeonline.com, about.com and many DIY/home decorating blogs.

When Marian isn't showing at the Lucketts Spring Market or working on her blog, she is busy finding antiques and refurbishing furniture for her vendor space at our very own, Old Lucketts Store.

Marian rescued this chair, then painted, distressed, and reupholstered it in a vintage feed sack.  Awesome!

One of Marian's hand painted signs based on vintage graphics.  She uses old wood, sometimes rescued from barns and uses antique hardware to complete the look.

This hand painted dresser made quite a stir at the shop when it was offered back in February.

Marian is always trying out new projects on her blog, Miss Mustard Seed.  There you'll find refinishing tips and before and afters of her creations.

The 2011 Lucketts Spring Antiques Market will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd.  The fair is located on the grounds surrounding the The Old Lucketts Store, 42350 Lucketts Road, in Leesburg, Virginia.  Gates open at 10am each day and remain open until 5pm.  Admission is $7.  Pack up your best friends and get ready for a day of fun and excitement.  This is an event you WON'T WANNA MISS!

2011 Lucketts Spring Market Vendor - Chartreuse & Co.

Since we have a record 170 vendors this year, we wanted to take some time to introduce you to some of the exciting vendors we will be featuring at the May Spring Market.   
 

What does one do with a collection of large, vintage barns, resting on the remains of your grandparents’ farm?  Why you load them with fabulous vintage treasures, decorate them, and invite enthusiastic, like-minded people to enjoy.   That’s exactly what Virginia Crum, owner of Chartreuse & Co, did.  Joined by a dozen other dealers with over-the-top energy levels and creative talents, Crum opens her barns in Buckeystown, Maryland one weekend a month.

“You can just feel the energy building throughout the week just before we open,” gushes Crum.  “It’s such a thrill to see all the great finds everyone has collected through the month; I find it way too distracting!”  Virginia and her team scour the country – literally from Texas to Florida to the Mid-Atlantic and New England – seeking those unique and inspiring pieces that set Chartreuse & Co apart. 

The goal of Chartreuse & co is to display their ever-changing vintage offerings in a way that inspires and demonstrates to customers how to decorate with these extraordinary pieces.  And to price things so that anyone can afford the great items they’ve discovered.  Virginia's barn sales were recently featured a Washington Post article and she will be in the May issue of Southern Living magazine.

Viringia's barns are piled high with treasures, ready for the Spring Market!  I want these old riding boots.

A great collection of vintage clocks.

These curvy chairs have so much character!

The 2011 Lucketts Spring Antiques Market will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd.  The fair is located on the grounds surrounding the The Old Lucketts Store, 42350 Lucketts Road, in Leesburg, Virginia.  Gates open at 10am each day and remain open until 5pm.  Admission is $7.  Pack up your best friends and get ready for a day of fun and excitement.  This is an event you WON'T WANNA MISS!

2011 Lucketts Spring Market Vendor - Tuscany Designs

Since we have a record 170 vendors this year, we wanted to take some time to introduce you to some of the exciting vendors we will be featuring at the May Spring Market.

Tuscany Designs Inc. was started by Chad McDaniel over 17 years ago. While buying and selling antiques, he started experimenting with different painting techniques and has perfected the process that has given him his signature look. Chad's attention to the smallest detail ensures that every painted piece of furniture has his special Tuscany Design.  Dealers and designers alike constantly inquire about his exclusive, proprietary  process by which he refinishes.  Every piece of furniture that he “refreshes” is completely hand finished from beginning to completion.

For more than 14 years, Chad has been showing his furniture at Scott's Antique Market in Atlanta, Ga.  This show has offered him the opportunity to sell his wares to several famous designers, including Michael Moloney of Extreme Makeover Home Edition fame, buyers for Ralph Lauren, and Paula Dean.

Chad's business expanded into his new exclusive Tuscany Collections line.  Chad's work has been seen in Frederick Magazine, Country Living, and Veranda.  He will be featured and seen in the May issue of Southern Living magazine.  His furniture has been shipped from California to Maine and continues to have a huge following everywhere it's displayed.

Chad's painting techniques highlight the details on each piece.

Chad's lines include mirrors, dressers, ottomans and side tables.

Burlap covered chairs and pillows made from feed sacks are best sellers.

The 2011 Lucketts Spring Antiques Market will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd.  The fair is located on the grounds surrounding the The Old Lucketts Store, 42350 Lucketts Road, in Leesburg, Virginia.  Gates open at 10am each day and remain open until 5pm.  Admission is $7.  Pack up your best friends and get ready for a day of fun and excitement.  This is an event you WON'T WANNA MISS!

2011 Lucketts Spring Market Vendor - Findings at Summerhouse

Since we have a record 170 vendors this year, we wanted to take some time to introduce you to some of the exciting vendors we will be featuring at the May Spring Market.

Summerhouse is a brick and mortar shop located in New Jersey operated by a mother and daughter team, Kathe Van Harte and daughter Joanna Madden.  These bargain hunters and collectors have worked together since the 90's.  Their shop in Point Pleasant, NJ is made up of the things they love --- vintage, funky, industrial, great paper and a little bit of new.  


Five years ago, Joanna, a former merchandiser for Banana Republic and J Crew, started a one of a kind jewelry line from recycled and reused pieces. Joanna's Findings line has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Boho, Best of Philly, and Family Circle.  Over the past ten years both of their homes have been featured in Country Living and Hearst shelter books.  They have been doing the Country Living Fairs for the past four years and Kathe said she loves outdoor venues and is looking forward to the Lucketts Spring Market!
        

I'm loving these bracelets made from old pins and brooches.

Gorgeous rings --- I'll take one of each please.

Kathe and Joanna display their necklaces on reverse canvases, which creates a shadow box effect.  This is a great idea you can easily copy to showcase your jewelry at home too!

              
The 2011 Lucketts Spring Antiques Market will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd.  The fair is located on the grounds surrounding the The Old Lucketts Store, 42350 Lucketts Road, in Leesburg, Virginia.  Gates open at 10am each day and remain open until 5pm.  Admission is $7.  Pack up your best friends and get ready for a day of fun and excitement.  This is an event you WON'T WANNA MISS!

2011 Lucketts Spring Market Vendor - Alice & Jay

Since we have a record 170 vendors this year, we wanted to take some time to introduce you to some of the exciting vendors we will be featuring at the May Spring Market.

Alice Durham and Jay Redmond of Alice and Jay, LLC, are two self-proclaimed "clueless shopkeepers and fellow junk lovers" who adore traveling the backroads of America looking for hidden treasures.  They thrive on taking discarded items and turning them into art of all kinds.  Alice & Jay specialize in lamps and chandeliers but the madness never stops there!  They turn old bathtubs into chaise lounges, heart pine flooring into tables,  tin cans into flowers, and old car parts into benches.  They never throw anything away! 

Alice and Jay have a store in three historic buildings in the small (very small) Southern Georgia town of Sasser. They travel to Marburger Farms in Round Top, Texas twice a year and the Lucketts Spring Market in May.  They have had feature articles in Southwest Georgia Living and Wiregrass Living.

I just love this quote from Alice and Jay, which sums up their company and outlook on life:  "We never, ever, take ourselves too seriously, for life is way too short!  We believe in pink flamingos, mermaids, and hope to take a magic carpet ride with each and every one of you."

Alice & Jay offer unique lighting options made from architectural elements.

Look closely.  Yes, that chaise is made from a BATH TUB!

Check out these lamps made from old gears.

The 2011 Lucketts Spring Antiques Market will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd.  The fair is located on the grounds surrounding the The Old Lucketts Store, 42350 Lucketts Road, in Leesburg, Virginia.  Gates open at 10am each day and remain open until 5pm.  Admission is $7.  Pack up your best friends and get ready for a day of fun and excitement.  This is an event you WON'T WANNA MISS!

Private Preview Party at the Design House

Last night, we had a private party for our April Design House contest winner, Desi Campbell.  Desi and a group of friends were treated to yummy food and drinks and a preview of our May Design House before it opened officially for the weekend (this Friday through Sunday, May 6, 7 & 8th).

Desi is from Lorton, VA and works with her friends at NVR Homes in Fairfax, VA.  It's almost her birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DESI!), and she said she's never won anything --- which I don't really believe.  You see, Desi has some sort of luck going and she was meant to win this party.  She entered in our drawing at the April Design House.  Before the weekend was over, Lisa thought it would be a good idea to practice picking a winner before the contest was over (always be prepared!).  She mixed up the entries and pulled Desi's name.  Now Lisa felt comfortable she had enough practice for the real drawing a few days later, which was waaaay more official --- it took place in the car on the way to a buying trip in High Point, NC last month.  All the entries were put in a bird cage, mixed around, and guess what --- Desi's name was pulled again!

The gals arrived last night around 7pm.  After the traditional hellos and a round of Charlie Sheen "winning" jokes, the ladies got down to business.  The Design House was in full swing, candles were lit, the food and drinks were out, and we were ready to get to some serious shopping.

The spread included salmon cakes with capers, crab cakes, baked brie, focaccia (or FO-KAY-SHA bread as Lisa calls it), & roasted veggies.  For desert we had lemon meringue cupcakes and chocolate truffles.  To drink, we had limeade, Sangria, and Suzanne's new favorite, as seen on Oprah, Moscow Mules.

Queen for a day!  Winner Desi Campbell in our Cinderella coach out in the garden.

"The Damage"

Desi and friends found some great scarves, necklaces, an oversized garden pinwheel, and glass accessories, among other things...

Desi and friends enjoying the spread and chatting it up in the Design House.

The Lucketts crew - Kim, Lisa, Amy, Suzanne & Gina enjoying Moscow Mules in the kitchen with our new friends.

"Okay everyone, now do something silly"

A much nicer version of this picture exists, but who can resist a goofy picture with Mother's Day props?

So, all good things must come to an end.  Desi and crew deparated about 8:30 and we were left with lots of empty glasses and some yummy leftovers.  As we cleaned up, the night quickly regressed with another round of Moscow Mules....     .....a quick poll to see if anyone had Twister in their car and was ready to play  ....sharing stories about meeting in the parking lot of our yoga studio and skipping class in favor of a Bob Evans breakfast   .....a reinactment of our last buying trip where we stopped in a bar in Nowhere, VA and belted out karaoke tunes for a couple of barflies and a toothless man in the corner.

   

What a night.  Congrats Desi!