Tuesday 29 January 2013

fresh start

every month i like to learn something new...so this month was the start of the challenge.. i have now got the use of instagram..well just about getting the hang of it, there are so many different variations of it but im loving it...
this month too,i have been doing some decoupage..im addicted to beautiful wrapping paper and buy it everytime i go away..so putting into good use now...
and now there has been some new stock arriving...January windows were beginning to look more like spring..and as people start spring cleaning after christmas...that was the theme i had chosen..
its almost a year since i have become a stockist for annie sloan chalk paint...and loving the interest in people upcycling furniture...
and our paint workshops are proving to be very successful...now lucky to be holding them in the new Limavady arts and crafts centre...brilliant venue and facilities...and hoping to be starting advanced workshops and bring your own furniture workshops....plus im organising hen parties(for those that want a party with a difference, some fun and learning) for the potential home-maker..
and to end January...we have had our third ad, in the country homes and interiors magazine....all achived..now to start February lists....

Saturday 19 January 2013

january progression

here we are in the middle of january or almost the end....and christmas seems so far away...so far, my new years resolution was to be more organised...and so far so good..have this little memo board to help me along...
also have been doing some painting at home....going all white...and it is looking good..this is part of the kitchen, pine panelling painted in annie sloan country grey.. will let you see it all when it is finished..
at work..shop sale went well, loads of space now for new stock...and it is arriving gradually..
a diversity in the weather....some snow...
but lets hope it wont be here for long....as we get underway with our plans for 2013..
my next project is to get a brochure made for all shop products...

Saturday 12 January 2013

new beginnings......

have finally got my online shop up and running...anyone that has one, will know the hard work involved...but im loving it...so exciting getting orders from near and afar...
giving myself an A*..... and loads of new stock arrived this week and all uploaded...ready to go...
we are looking forward to spring and all the lovely fresh colours that come along with it....
so January wasnt so bad after all....but its Feburary that we love...

Tuesday 8 January 2013

...and romance lives on...

shhhhhhh.... i have the most romantic little story to share....a customer came into the shop and told me he was taking his girlfriend away for the weekend.....to propose!!!!!!!!

and he wanted to do it in a little story of cards...so this how the story goes...

forget about the washing this weekend...im taking you away for the weekend...

so he packed the car and off they went...
the two of them went out to dinner...and the romantic setting was set...
love was in the air...
and so he proposed...
and she said yes....
and now two are better than one...
so the beautiful cards from @dots and spots helped with the proposal..

Thursday 3 January 2013

January..get up and go


Now christmas is over...and what a lovely one we had..tree and decorations all down..so its plan and get ready for spring..



getting myself motivated and energised is the first thing...so a walk to our local Beach was a must..
had the beach almost to ourselves..

 

but it is the best place to go to re-charge the batteries...for all the new spring stock arriving..

so looking forward to all the new ranges arriving...



 lots of polka dots and vintage roses...

and then we have the next big event...which i love...valentines...

this was a customer order for christmas...so romantic...

lots of valentines hearts...
love this one...
this is class...