The new store project is moving along with, well, more projects. John and I are having fun. In fact John is getting so into the spirit that he is coming up with ideas and projects on his own. This started out as Ginny's project and now is both of ours equally. I love that.
We found this beat up old table a few months ago and really liked the bits of detail on the apron of the piece. It is about 4 or 5" shorter than a regular dining table, but it is perfect to be a display table. As you can see, John is painting it black and it will be the base for these cubbies below which will hold our ribbons.
Then we decided to enhance the entrance to the classroom. The shelf will get trim amd paint, but I am liking the direction it is taking. What do you think?
There have been other issues and projects..no heat yesterday, but the landlord was great and got someone out immediately. We are still waiting on the sign guy to get going after many promised and broken dates. The new fireproof back door is taking longer to get installed. We need it so that we can go out the back entry when the wood flooring by the front entrance gets refinished next week. Still waiting for approximately 30% of the new inventory to be delivered.
But all in all, life is almost stress free and going along happily. The only real stress revolves around my oldest son who now works as a civilan at the Pentagon after working there while in the Army. He left today for Afghanistan for 3 months. Everyone in his office is doing a 3 month rotation and it is his turn. They all returned safely so we know he will also. Shouldn't everything be all right in the world when you drive into your driveway and the earth greets you with this?
I love the idea of making the entrance to the classroom area special looking! I bet you shoppers will see that and it'll make them want to get to go through the fancy, decorated doorway and be a part of the creativity happening back there too. :)
It must be very satisfying to think up those special details like that and then make them happen.
The soon to be all black table is gorgeous too, plus I will stick that word, apron, in my head. I am sure I've heard of it before to describe that part of a table but it hadn't stuck, perfect word for it if you think about the legs poking beneath the apron and all, haha. It's coming along great.
Funny coincidence one of my brothers is currently in Afghanistan. His second time there, comes home in February I believe. He's with the Canadian military, world sure is small at times huh?
I am sure your son will come home safely as well but I understand the small worry. :)
Posted by: Tracey | Wednesday, 04 January 2012 at 09:09 PM
Sending blessings to your son. He will be ok. Poor mama.
Posted by: Judi D. | Wednesday, 04 January 2012 at 10:35 PM
Perfect classroom entry! It's going to make everyone want to take a peek inside, and I can hear laughter coming out of that room already! good times ahead!
You're welcome to send a handful of snow down here... you have a gorgeous driveway!
Posted by: Rachel Greig | Thursday, 05 January 2012 at 05:15 AM
I love how your personal style is so much a part of this. And all this goodness is WithOut the inventory! It will make us swoon when you post pictures of all the goodies to come.
This store only needs one thing - a bed and breakfast out back, cause no one will want to leave!
Posted by: Pat P | Thursday, 05 January 2012 at 07:00 AM
Son is fine, I just checked. I love the table, so cool. Everything is going in the right direction. You are so happy with the progress, I can hear it in your voice.
Posted by: Sharon Bennett | Thursday, 05 January 2012 at 08:00 AM
Wow! Is that your house in the background of the driveway photo? Its gorgeous!
I just love cubby holes! I know that it is your display case but anything with cubby holes my mind just starts racing with things to put in the cubbies. LOL
I will many thoughts for your sons safe return! deb
Posted by: deb | Thursday, 05 January 2012 at 10:20 AM
ah, quintessential G style - the classroom beckons beyond a strange and wondrous portal; nooks and crannies appear on command to hold all manner of mysteries....probably need to add some wet naps near the doors to wipe the drool from patron's faces...! Looks so good.
thinking of you, your son and family
Posted by: Catherine | Friday, 06 January 2012 at 10:07 AM
Everyone look marvelous darling. Enjoy!!! One day I hope to come see you.
Posted by: Paula Hardesty | Friday, 06 January 2012 at 08:15 PM