In the town that I live in there are some really cute little houses that hold several business. One is a boutique, one is a candle company, one an insurance office, and a hair salon. I told my sister one day if one of the houses came up for rent I should rent it.
One day in May my sister and I were shopping at the Boutique next door and noticed that the house was empty. We asked about it and she told us who to see about it. We went strait to the realtor and got the keys to check it out. It had lots of space. I loved it. I thought about it over the Memorial Day Weekend and when Tuesday came around I was ready to sign the lease. What was I thinking?
Well the shop is about 2 miles from my house and 1 mile from my boyfriends house. Nice right? I pretty much take over a space that I live in with craft projects maybe having a dedicated space to create would help. My father who is almost 86 won’t be around forever so this will give me a place to go and be around other people. What if I one day move in with the boyfriend? I can’t take over his space with all my projects. Seems like a win win to me.
There is so much to do. I signed the lease, got power cut on, water and sewer with the city, got internet, had to get business insurance, order a sign to be made, work with the bank on a point to sale system. I don’t move very fast so things are taking awhile. Maybe I should say I have a focus problem and still try to do other random things.
I have done some cleaning and some painting. I have gotten several tables and lots of chairs for the classes. I need to get over there and arrange all the rooms like I want them and start filling things in. The fire department has to come and inspect before I open.
What types of things do I plan to sell in the shop. Handmade items. I have several people who have paintings they want me to sell. Other friend makes handmade bags. My daughter and granddaughter want to make bracelets. I make many different things earrings, flower broches, mixed media and decoupage art.
I also plan to offer some classes in sewing, painting, mixed media, and decoupage.
This is all new to me and I am learning as I go. My true goal is to share the love of being creative with others.
Until next time Have Fun and Stay Funky!
