It’s going to be a quilt shop!
Well, of course, it’s going to be a quilt shop… a really great quilt shop! But right now it’s still a bunch of choices and decisions. Our new landlord, Bob Pomfrey, and I scheduled a quick meeting this week at Edward Joy Lighting. We had to pick out a few things for the new barn. Like lights and fans and sconces. Well, a couple of hours later…
"You pick one." "No, you pick one."
Ceiling fans… mezzanine office lights… bathroom vanity lights… outdoor lights by the door… outdoor lights on the pillars… don’t forget the sconce on the stairway.
Oh - look over here! More choices!
Really it was pretty fun. We kept thinking about the barn theme and that helped narrow down the selection. And our final choices are great! Of course, some things you just have to try out. Here’s Bob being a real good sport and holding the new wall sconce in place.
We both liked this one.
Sconce, sconce, sconce. I just love to say that word.
Running out of time
Did I mention that I am leaving for Texas on Sunday? I am combining a trip to Fall Quilt Market in Houston with a side trip to visit my oldest son and family in El Paso. I’ll be gone for 10 days.
What?! 10 days?! Are you sure this new store is opening in a month?
Yes, I have complete confidence in Doug and his teams. But, this also means that I am out of time. I had to make FINAL choices this week. So here it is – after agonizing for weeks – we have a decision.
Carpets and walls and trim.
It’s not much to look at, but you do get the idea. The cedar samples were today’s dilemma. Calico Gal, Angela M, came by for a color consult and general moral support.Together we decided to stay with the lightest stain. However, I will be gone for 10 days. (Did I mention that?) I am just going to take a deep breath and get on that plane. Whatever happens… happens.
Oh, I almost forgot! The ceilings are painted! And this is how they did it.
Looking great!
Something else – we got doors!
Aren't these beautiful?
Bob choose these doors without my help. Probably was a lot easier that way. The french doors go to our new multi-purpose room. We plan to use the space for kit cutting and preparation. Our new kitchen is in there, too. You are invited in whenever you like. In fact those beautiful doors will be open most of the time.
I think I mentioned that I will be going to Texas for 10 days. I plan to take my laptop to keep in touch. Joan and Melonie will be joining me at Quilt Market to do a little shopping for the new store. We plan to pick up a “few” things. Luckily for Bob, he’s not needed this time. I am sure he is very relieved. I’ll post some pictures to keep you in the loop.
October 3rd, 2009, at 11:53 am
Are these hunky carpenters the ones that will help us move all the fabric, sewing machines, notions, and “stuff”?
October 6th, 2009, at 7:28 pm
Isn’t it fun to make all those choices? Did you get to pick out switchplate covers- that was my favorite when we built our house! It is looking great- I need to make a “dry run” so I can get there the shortest and quickest way soon!