We're Moving Right Along...

I've been so busy and caught up with the details of opening a store that life is quickly passing by. Things wouldn't be so hectic if the store was located near me but it's 2 1/2 hours away from my home. Since this is going to be my son's store in the future, we wanted it located by him. This means I've spent days at a time away from home. Last week I spent the entire week staying with my sister in order to get things accomplished with the store. We had such a great time together and she was such a big help but man oh man did I miss home. That old saying is so true "there's no place like home!"

I took some pictures to track the progress of the store and wanted to share them with you. The inside of the store has changed a bit now with the addition of a storage area and dressing room but those pictures will be in another post.

First, here is a picture of the building itself. We are located right on the corner, with a 4-way light right out the front door. You couldn't ask for better business exposure.


This is the inside of the store. It's one big room with a bathroom, a small storage area, and a back door being located behind the door on the far left in this picture. It totals 940 sq ft. Not big by any means but perfect for our venture...


This is a picture from the other end of the room, looking out towards the front door...


After changing out the locks and giving the place a thorough cleaning, the signs went up to let the neighborhood know what's ahead...



Opening up a business takes a tremendous amount of time and effort but so far it's been well worth it, and the true fun hasn't even started yet. We have so so much to do but are planning and shooting for a July 1st opening. I'm heading back down to Long Beach tomorrow for another week and hopefully we can start pricing and organizing things by the end of the week. It's all a step by step process but now we're getting into the fun stuff!

More pictures and info soon!

Well Hello There!

I've missed you!

I've been one busy girl!

Our thrift shop will be opening July 1st!

It's called "The Eclectic Attic"!

Busy, busy, busy!

Fun, fun, fun!

More details (and pictures) soon!

Wordless Wednesday

This post is linked to:
Wordless Wednesday @ Home Grown Families
Wordless Wednesday @ Project Alicia

It's Friday

And I'm nosy...

So here's the question: Have you or your husband ever gone on a vacation without each other?

My husband left yesterday for a week long scuba diving trip to Grand Cayman. I could have gone along too but decided I'd like to stay home and have the house to myself instead. Having the house to myself never happens.

So far...

I'm lovin' it!

Wordless Wednesday:

(We're all allowed to splurge once in awhile right!?)

This post is linked to:
Wordless Wednesday @ Home Grown Families
Wordless Wednesday @ Project Alicia
Wordless Wednesday @ Alot of Loves

Meet Me On Monday

Java @ Never Growing Old hosts "Meet Me On Monday" over on her blog. It's always fun getting to know a little more about blogging buddies so I thought I'd join in too. She asked us to answer these 5 questions about ourselves...

1. Crunchy or soft tacos: Homemade crunchy tacos are my favorite. I don't make them often because they are so messy to make but boy does my family love some homemade crunchy tacos.

2. Do you scrapbook: I never jumped on the scrapbooking bandwagon. I'm very organized with my photos and kept up the baby books nicely but never did officially scrapbook.

3. Do you take any daily medications: Nothing other than Vitamins and such. No prescribed medications, thank goodness. I do take Boniva for my bones but it's one pill once a month.

4. What is your favorite sound: It would have to be the sound of water, either the sound of crashing waves on the shore or the sound of a nice gentle waterfall. As much as I love the sound of water though, I love it even more when I hear my two grown children having a conversation together. They don't get to see each other often so I love it when they get a chance to connect and be together.

5. Where were you born: Right here in California...and I'm still here...much to my chagrin!

Happy Monday!

It's Friday

And I'm nosy...

So here's the question: How many siblings do you have? Sisters? Brothers? Are you great friends with your siblings?

I am the oldest of three girls, no brothers in the family.

My middle sister is 3 years younger and we have always been best friends. She is incredibly funny, beautiful, soft hearted, and generous to a fault. I cannot ever picture my life without her in it.

My youngest sister is 9 years younger than I am and is one of the nicest, sweetest people you'd ever meet. She NEVER says anything bad about anyone and I respect her so much for that character trait. It's just not in her nature to bad mouth anyone or anything. She too is beautiful, funny, soft hearted, and generous!

I am beyond blessed with wonderful sisters and that is the one thing that I will always feel sad about for my own daughter. I wish she was able to experience life with a sister, but you know what, God is good! God blessed my daughter with a fabulous long time best friend that is a true sister of the heart. I'm sure they will be best friends and sisters for life!