Ah, the list.
We are beginning to make progress inside the shop, as well as tackling our to-do’s on the business front.
Gray removing the plaster wall to expose our original brick!
Turns out Grayson loves demo as much as the next guy. Don’t worry, this was all supervised by dad & the kid did well & loved every minute.
Even though I had a few minor heart palpitations.
For lack of being too wordy, we’re going straight to it–what we hope to accomplish in the next 29 days…
Renovation/Construction:
Move large built ins to back to create wall for our shipping and storage areaRemove basboards on right wallRemove paneling on right wall- Knock down plaster to expose original brick
- Rip up carpet in middle of floor and in window spaces
- Remove iron trellis in window spaces
- Paint floor in window spaces?
- Paint built ins
- Wax outside of built ins
- Paint walls and baseboards
- add trim above brick wall where it meets with paneling
- new floor (laminate)
- Move out old display pieces
- Paint kept display pieces
- Set up shipping area in back
- Paint the ceiling tiles?
- Hang new lighting in a few places
- Whitewash the brick on outside
- Paint the exterior of building?
- Hang new awnings
- Order/Place new signage
- Add vinyl window lettering
- Build 2 Workshop tables
- Build (awesome!) shop counter
- Spruce up the chalkboard wall with a fresh coat of paint
Admin/Business:
- Confirm 2 orders
- Find a checkout system that works with our current bookkeeping system
- Order scanner/2 desktop computers
- Get a Business appraisal
- Enter all items into inventory
- Finish pricing markups
- Tag each item
- Aaahhh! Order hardware & Dear Lillie Christmas pillows…forgot that!
Extras/Fun Stuff:
- Paint a new set of sample boards for Chalk Paint™
- Paint a set of MMS Milk Paint samples
- Chalkboard Illustration for behind the counter
- Paint can art (more on that soon 🙂 )
- Create a kid corner (there must be a fun place for children to be in our shop)
- Set up our coffee/drink bar (what shop of mine would be complete without fresh coffee all day??)
- Style the windows!
- Stage/Style the shop!!
Is anyone else sweating?
I am impressed that you have the list made– even more so that you have crossed several things off already. I did not worry about Grayson and the demo because I saw the safety glasses — more importantly Dad’s foot behind him.
so exciting. can’t wait to see it come together! makes me want to pack up the car and run over there for the grand opening! not sure the family would be up for it….hey, family, let’s go to this new shop…ummmmm, we have to drive a bit to get there…….
you are one inspiring lady! your list does make my head spin but you can do it. can’t wait to see everything you do.
I’m so excited for you and your newest venture/adventure! I can’t wait to see it all unfold 🙂
I am sooooo excited for you. Really looking forward to seeing it all come together for you. Such an exciting time !!!!! Best to you all. cheers.
I love that you will have Dear
Lillie pillows….they are so beautiful! I hope to get the Silent
Night, Holy Night ones this year.
One of my favorite things to do, check things OFF a list!!! Fun FUN! ~Kim
Wow! No pressure! I think I am going to have a mini adventure road trip soon!
Can’t wait to see it!
Shaunna – I love your posts!! This is just a GREAT “31 Days” to follow and I am mentioning you tomorrow in my new blog. You are an inspiration! I love the demo picture!
You just make it all look effortless. Can’t wait to see the progress!
– Claire
alittleClaireification.com
Aww Shaunna,
So happy for you. Owning a retail space, one day, is my dream as well. I just re-entered the business world, rather reluncantly, this January. I had a design business several years ago, but it didn’t make it… I didn’t know how to charge people for the work I did, was great @ being creative but not @ business… I ended up going in debt & basically working for free. In 2002 I gave up on the idea of having a shop. Fast forward 10 years & here I am, back in the business world, feeling much more grounded in business matters. I still have SO much to learn! Yet, through it all, I know that Jesus is helping me navigate these unfamiliar, but adventuresome waters. I celebrate with you in seeing your dream come to pass. Yay you & yay Jesus!
Oh I am totally sweating for you! That’s a seriously impressive list! And demo can count for all kinds of school, I’m just sure of it. I’m so proud of you!
So excited for y’all! And a tad bit envious! You can do it girl! Can’t wait to see it all finished & open!
Wow! Very exciting! That is quite a list, but making a list seems to make it all much more manageable. Cannot wait to see it all finished!
My goodness, I’m getting stressed just looking at that to-do list! I’m so thrilled that you’re able to embark on this new journey – and a busy one it will be! But I’m certain that it will entirely be worth it. I’d one day like to open my own little shop here in Charlottesville, VA and I love reading about your progress and all that it takes to fulfill your dream. You’re a mentor and role-model to so many of us aspiring store owners! Thank you and I look forward to many more great posts 🙂