John and I have been discussing finding a new home for B'sue Boutiques, for a very long time now.
Since 1988, * its* home has been *our* home. That's true for many of us who have internet webstores and web sites; it's a practical thing, too.
In time, however, needs change....especially for SPACE. When things start getting a bit cramped, you need to examine options.
Evie the cat is in an uproar!
WHAT! You won't be here all day anymore? Are you taking me, too?
Meep is a little peeved, too! He likes Shelley's desk right where it's always been, near this sunny window. Here's why:
WHAT! No more rubber bands to steal???? I prefer to sell ICE RESIN *right here*!
Yeah, yeah, I know. Change can be tough! I've had this business since 1988---that's 24 years!---and it's always been right here with us. These cats came here when they were 5-6 weeks old. It's the only place they've ever known. Jordan came here when he was 16 months old...it's the only house he's ever known! And in one way or another, he has been involved in the business ever since he was a little boy.
We really weren't looking to move right now, but an opportunity presented itself and truth be told, it seems the right thing to do. It would simplify things here greatly! So whether the cats like it or not, B'sue Boutiques will soon have a new home.
It's pretty sweet, too!
It's only 1,000 square feet, but it's all the room we could possibly want. The building is new, only 7 years old. It had been a florist/gift shop. As you can see, it looks like a little spun-sugar gingerbread house!
Wanna come inside?
This gives you a little bit of a feeling for the inside decor.....she had it all decorated with depression-era, primitive and shabby chic-type furniture, which she used as displays. I was able to purchase several dressers like this (this one included) and also, this one:
I bought some old shutters and even some old doors from the previous owners:
You can see the pretty sponge-painting on the walls. We don't have to do a thing to this place except bring in our stuff and get it organized.
It has windows, two big ones in the front and some along the sides:
That windowsill looks deep enough for a cat to enjoy! LOL
There is an upper level for my office. Also there's a very long counter, so in case I decide that I want to do some silk flowers or decorator items for the gift shop in front of the store, I'll have a place to do it:
Lots of storage and wire shelving too!
There's also a full attic that you can access by stairs, and it's all wire-racked, too!
In case you're wondering: I will also be moving the Messy Workshop to the new building, there is plenty of room for it, our shipping facility, offices and a small gift shop right in front.
Rob mentioned that I'd have lots of pictures to take and tons to blog about for a long time! That's for sure. This is a real adventure for me!
I think the thing that pleases me most is NOW after all these years, I will have a nice place where you can actually come and visit us.
We just have to get in the place and nest a little! Soon thereafter, I will map out a teaching schedule as well.
The cats will just have to get used to it!



