Thursday, February 5, 2009

The Book Shack

My daughter said I needed to do a blog on the new shop and how it is coming...so, interested or not, here we go!

This is the building on the day that we found it....broken windows, old, and in need of some major TLC!

This wall had 3 windows that we boarded up so we could have more shelf space. We also had to rip off a bunch of faux wood paneling, so we have tons of patches that we had to mud, now it is almost ready to paint!This is "The World's Ugliest Bathroom"! We cleaned it up and decided we will wait until we are open and making some money and then we will do a renovation on it! Put in a tile floor, new sink, and paint a lighter cheerier color.

My front desk/counter was delivered on Monday!

My front door signage....for all my scrapbook buddies, I am doing all my own signs with vinyl and my Cricut!
My side window sign....old peeling siding on the side walls....it is an old building but the rent is great!



This is the smallest of our two storage units...we are ready to start hauling lumber up to the store to start building shelves.

Lumber in the store, getting sized and organized.
So, that is my store so far! It seems like we slave away day after day and it doesn't feel like we are getting done, but I know we are getting somewhere. We are still thinking of the grand opening for March 5 & 6! I hope we can make it!

8 comments:

Jen said...

FINALLY some pictures! I don't know why you think it doesn't feel like anything is getting done...the place is looking great. Little by little its coming along. I wish I could help out, but Ellie is a handful in that place especially! Love the place so far!

Cris said...

If you guys are out and about tomorrow drop by for a few....we got new windows today!

Joanne said...

Wow, it looks awesome! It is going to be so cool once you get your shelves up and put your first book on them. Woo Hoo!

Anonymous said...

I've been wondering what is going on and am so glad you posted pics! Cool!!

Kalli said...

Wow!!! I'm really impressed! I can't wait to come see it!

K J and the kids said...

That looks like SOOOO much work.
I can't wait to see the final product.
It's coming right along.

Cris said...

I can't wait to see the final product either...it doesn't feel like we are getting to that point very quickly! These 12 hour 7 days a week are really beginning to wear on me....

Cris said...

I will have more pics tomorrow...I left my camera at the store tonight.

Scrappin' with my Grandaughters