I am waiting for things to slow down, so I can work on some tutorials to share with you, but things keep popping up! It’s all good stuff…people want custom pieces, want to buy stuff out of my house, I’m moving into a new shop space this week…and the list goes on. I owe you some good tutorials, so they will come shortly. Until then, here are some sneak peeks at what is coming up.
These pictures are from one of my “photo shoots” for my HGTV.com tutorials. I live in orchard country, so I had a great time hitting up some local fruit markets for pretty produce and flowers.
These miniature pears were my favorite.
You’ll have to wait a few more weeks to see what the projects and tutorials are all about. I’ll definitely be posting a link, though!
This is the French style dresser I picked up at a yard sale this weekend. I love the shape and the hardware and it’s very solid. Just ignore the dirty paint and stickers. This old girl is going to be glamorous again when I’m done with her. Apparently this dresser was out of the “Presidential Suite” in the old Holiday Inn in Gettysburg, PA. Pretty cool.
The biggest thing in the near future is my move into a new shop space. I’m moving in this Friday and our grand opening is Saturday, September 25. Here’s a look at the space…
If you live in the area, we would love a warm welcome for our grand opening. I’ll be coming to the shop for a few hours to say “hello” to anyone who can make it. The address is 21 Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, MD, 21793. I’ll share some pictures of my new space this weekend.
Thanks to all of you for your support, compliments, and encouragement throughout the growth of my blog and business over the past few months. This is an awesome community and I am truly honored to be a part of it.
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I love the looks of your shop. Once your goods are in there, I am sure it will look even better. Definitely makes me wish I lived closer so I could come shop there! Good luck with what I am sure will be a very busy week!
hi there
I am so looking forward to those pics and tutorials you promised…the store is going to be so nice..how exciting!
Natalie
What a great space!! I am sure that you will have that place hopping on opening night. Wish I lived closer!! I can't wait for your tutorials!!
Congrats! The shop is going to be awesome! I think MD might be just too long of a drive from MO!! Or I would be there!
Not sure if I told you but the french provincial girls desk that I made over sold to the first person that called. For a total $30 investment, I sold it for $115!! Thank you for all your encouragement. Now I just need to find more things to work on!
Best of luck to you in your new business!
-Danielle
Love reading your blog! Can't wait to see what you do with the new find.
Love reading your blog! Can't wait to see what you do with the new find.
Love reading your blog! Can't wait to see what you do with the new find.
Pennsylvania Avenue…it sounds like the White House. The interior looks like a lovely space to have your shop goods. I know you will put all your wonderful touches on your displayed pieces.
wish we lived closer. I would definitely pop by and say hello.
girl that shop looks amazing. and i am surprised you are even posting at all with all you have going on. no worries.
Can't wait to see your new shop!
I can't wait to see your new space! I wish I lived close enough to stop by and say hello. Good luck!
The shop is going to look amazing…Good bones to work with.
Hugs,
Jami
Best of luck setting up your new space. It looks wonderful so far! I am trying to refinish an old French Provincial dresser right now, myself. I can't wait to see what you do to yours. I feel a bit intimidated, but hopefully I can get it done. You always make things look so easy. Love & blessings from NC!
Those flowers calmed me right down from my own chaos. So… thanks!
Best wishes on your move in this weekend. VERY exciting! What a great structure to work with! Gorgeous.
Donna
beauuuutiful flowers!! I picked up some awesome flowers today too! I will post them soon =)
LOVE that dresser! See I would have fought you for that! haha
The new space is gorgeous!! I would live there!! Columns and hard wood floors YUMMY!
oh and you know I will be at the grand opening! =) pah you knew that though didn't you?
Can't wait to see what your shop looks like all filled up!
Oh, so much fun stuff in store. I'm so happy that I found your blog.
I can't wait to see what your shop looks like! And I'm sure that dresser is destined for greatness!
Congratulations on your new shop! So exciting! I wish I did live in the area so I could drop in. I'll have to see it via photos on your blog.
Congratulations on your shop! The space looks beautiful & I'm sure you'll make it even better!
I'm loving the look of the new shop. Wish I lived nearby.
The shop looks great…is this the shop that you already stock your wares in that is moving? Or is this shop going to be just your stuff? Either way, how exciting! I don't know how you keep up, I would have had several meltdowns by now keeping up with half of what you have been up to lately!
xx Karen
I sure wish I lived close enough to stop by your shop…you will just have to keep posting pictures and I can take a "mini-trip" in my mind and visit!
Oh I am in love with your new space!! It is awesome!! Congrats! Wish I too could come to the opening…but I live far, far away!!
Sniff!!!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Much success at your new location. Patiently waiting for your tutorials.
The new shop is great and can't wait to see the pics once you have it all filled!!
Will be waiting for the tutorials to I have one of those pear trees in my yard so can't wait to see what you do with those.
Wow, I wish I lived close and could go to the Grand opening.
I will be there in my heart wishing you the best of luck!
Congrats on your new shop… I am sure you will do well there. I think you would do well anywhere you go. Congrats on the HGTV thingy too. You so deserve it. I wish you nothing but success, you have worked so hard to come this far and now enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Hugs, Deb
Congratulations Marian!!! The store looks like some great space…..I wish you nothing but good luck!!
Luv,
Patrice
Wish I lived close enough to see your new shop in person . . .
sweetiesuzy@aol.com
So exciting, what a great time for you! I can't wait to see the dresser 'after', I bet it would make a luxurious tv stand!
XO
Lenore
Good luck with the move Marion, It will be a huge success!
Like everyone else, I wish I lived close enough to pop into your new shop! It will be fun to at least see the pictures.
I have a question for you about your ironstone post. I bought a teapot at a yard sale that says "Castleton China" and then says Ironstone, but then says made in Japan. Does this mean it's not "real" ironstone? Does it always have to be made in England? And also, are they still making it because this piece doesn't look very old, so maybe someone in Japan is making new reproduction ironstone? Anyway, just wondering. I like it either way so I guess it doesn't matter too much!
Wow Im all prickly for ya! Very exciting and congratulations.
Those flowers and pears – oh! What an antidote to my chaotic morning; thank you. And thanks for sharing a photo of your new shop. I can't wait to see it as it progresses and will definitely stop in if I'm in the area. (love those pillars!)
Wow! That shop space is absolutely amazing!!! I'm so happy for you! Whenever we are in the area, you bet we're going to come shop!
Goodness!! So many exciting things happening!! Wish I was closer. I bet your shop space will be gorgeous.
xo
lynn
the store already looks nice, cannot wait to see it with your furniture in it!
As soon I have sold my house I will come visit, we are supposed to move south of Fredericks!
Good luck with all of your projects!
You deserve all the good that life is bringing you. It just melts my heart to see you succeed.
Your space is beautiful and I know you will make it look amazing! That's quite an address too! How do you stay organized? Are you a listmaker?
Marian,
Congratulations! Wow, your shop space looks great. Will you post some pictures once you've got things arranged? Before they open the doors and your sold out of all of your fabulous furniture and accessories? 🙂
Karen @ Garden, Home and Party
You'll need to make sure to show us how your dresser turns out. I just bought one yesterday at a thrift store that looks a lot like it. Can't wait to see it! Thanks for sharing so much.
I wish I could come to your opening, but I'll be sending very good wishes as I follow your progress!
Good look on your new space. Can't wait to see all the pictures!
Congrats on the new space. Wish I lived close enough to visit it daily 🙁
I'm SO excited for you and the new space! It looks awesome!! can't wait to see that dresser with some Mustard Seed Magic!!
Lou Cinda 🙂
Oh, how I wish I was in driving distance. I'd be there in a heartbeat!
Your luscious pear photo reminds me of the cover of my Beth Moore workbook. So lovely in so many ways.
Thanks for all the inspiration.
Best of luck with your new shop. It looks great-but I would expect nothing less. I am so happy its in Maryland.
Creating new space is one of life's greatest pleasures. Your new store will be miraculous, I am sure!