A Sneak Peak

by Michele | Jun 30, 2011 | Other

I bet you think I’m going to reveal a sneak peak of what the store is looking like these days, in its state of near readiness. But, no. I have another sneak peak of a project that isn’t finished yet! I just love how it is turning out that I couldn’t...

A Head Injury, Busted Lip and Two Stitches

by Michele | Jun 27, 2011 | Other

This week has proven that you can patch up, repair and make over children just as well as furniture. The cost, however is far more expensive, just as time consuming and way less fun! Not only did we get to visit the ER once, but we got to visit the ER twice. And, in...

To Paint or Not to Paint

by Michele | Jun 21, 2011 | Other

I got this AMAZING dining room set this weekend. In fact, it is probably the nicest set of furniture I’ve ever come across yard saling. If I had a dining room of my own, I’m pretty sure I would keep it and not sell. But, alas I don’t have a dining...

Ceiling Sadness

by Michele | Jun 19, 2011 | Other

I hate the ceiling in the new store! I know it’s just a ceiling, but I can’t shake the blah-ness of it in it’s current state.Looks like a hospital ceiling, right? So, some of my ideas to remedy this problem are:1. Dry wall over the ceiling. Best...

Frozen in Time

by Michele | Jun 17, 2011 | Other

If you have kids, you will be able to relate! They (meaning the kids) come home from school, church, play dates, friends houses, etc. bearing gifts of art and other hand made creations. They get thrown onto the refrigerator until there is no room left and then mom...

It’s Fun to be Fancy

by Michele | Jun 16, 2011 | Other

I can hardly believe it’s been only a week since I took possession of my new storefront. And, what a busy week it has been. I have gotten rid 1100 sq. feet of green carpet (posted for free on craigslist), 20 feet of peg board and shelving (craigslist), window...