My capabilities have really been put to the test lately. I'm usually pretty good at do-it-yourself tasks, but when I ended up spending 12 hours striping wallpaper from the bathroom walls in my pending new shop, well.... that put me into a whole new mental arena. Not my favorite job. I will spare you the boring details of the multiple layers that I am still not finished removing before I move on to the prime & paint... I think the limited ventilation and lack of sleep are what lead me to a mini melt down. I know now that I will definitely hire this job out if it ever presents itself again. I'm always learning something new.
I'm getting close to the Grand Opening of the new shop. I am busy putting the finishing touches on everything and waiting for inventory to arrive. This process is a lot like moving - exciting, overwhelming, with bits of frustration. Good times. Did I mention that it's Spring Break? My people went on vacation without me to the same lovely destination we visit every year. They left this morning for a week. It's going to be strange, but there really was no possibility that I would be able to remotely relax with everything I'm hoping to accomplish. What am trying to accomplish, you may wonder (or not)? Balance - the ultimate goal. That's it.
Here is a "before" peek at the shop.
It's going to be really fabulous. I love my new blue walls - Benjamin Moore Serenity, in case you're wondering.
Have a great week. I will try to check in with the details of my insanity soon.
love,
karen
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Good luck in your new venture. Your shop is looking so lovely!
Posted by: MichelleB | March 08, 2009 at 11:17 AM
karen, i hope to someday make it out your way to stop into your shop, I just know it will be lovely. good luck with everything.
Posted by: nettie | March 08, 2009 at 05:58 PM
Boy, oh, boy-- there are some excited ladies in Greensboro just chomping at the bit to get their hands on some real, live Heather Bailey--nobody carries it here(esp. b/c I've been flashing around my new Pop Garden that I ordered from you a few weeks ago!)
LOVE the new wall color, by the way!
Posted by: Melissa | March 08, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Did you keep the animals or are they running the beach? Let us know plenty in advance so we can book our tickets for the opening. mmf
Posted by: mmf | March 10, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Mary,
Forrest & Jenny are taking care of things I am unable to right now - sleep! + they're keeping me company ;) I won't have the Grand Opening Party until sometime in April - I'll let you know just as soon as I know. Spring in NC is amazing.
Posted by: karen Gray | March 10, 2009 at 08:06 AM
Karen - love your shop!!! I wish I lived in your area so I could shop away the day. Your hard work will pay off :) In the mean time, I will continue to check your blog and shop via Etsy. Congratulations on your new venture!
Posted by: Emily Clark | March 19, 2009 at 01:19 PM