I honestly cannot believe how fast the days are going. This past weekend, and the two days since, are a complete blur. Thankfully I managed to complete about 90% of my weekend to-do list. Thank goodness. Having the Gift Shoppe almost ready before the end of August is a huge bonus. I’m even thinking about hosting a little “Fall Open House” next weekend. I know it’s early, but I’m really excited about how things are looking and I want people to see the product displays in their prime.
I find my shoppe really difficult to photograph due to the lighting and abundance of products. It’s not styled or decorated like a house. It looks fabulous in person, but tends to look cluttered in photos. Maybe Shannon can vouch for me in the comments. Either way, I hope you get a general idea of the space. What do you think?
I also made some good progress on my three secret projects. Let’s call them The Big Three. Hopefully, I’ll have more information about one or two of those next week. All right, back to work. Oh, and needless to say, this weekend I completely failed to do more prep work in my room. Don’t worry. It’s on the schedule for next week. I’ll get there.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael, I love the pics of your shop…very nice ! Wish I could come and see it in person!
Michael, I love the pics of your shop…very nice ! Wish I could come and see it in person!
I will vouch for the amazing merchandise and how perfect it all looks together. I may have to change my Labor Day plans to come to St Mary’s instead of Cape May!
WOW! Everything looks so so beautiful! Great job!
I think it looks like one gorgeous shop!
I think it photographed just beautifully! I so wish I was close enough to pop over there and see it in person! Well done
How about we trade my vouching for the fabulosity of your shoppe in exchange for some inside trading secrets in regards to the Big 3. I’m pretty much dying to know, so um yeah, get on that
But seriously, the best part of your shoppe is that it is filled to the brim with pretty shiny things…like everywhere you look, there’s something awesome that you somehow missed. I happen to love it. And you. And everything you do. #originalIBCfangirl
You continue to inspire me! Awesome shop! C
i want to come to your store to shop..i need to get my fall on! it looks amazing.:)
It looks beautiful Michael!! Can’t wait to hear about the Big 3!!!
Michael, this is fantastic! I’ll be in PA next month, wish we’d make it to your side of the state. Great job!
Why can’t you live closer to me? I love your shop and your displays look beautiful!
Love, love, love your displays!! Beautiful! I wish I would of been closer to your shop while I was in PA. I would of bought you out!
I think the shop looks amazing! Wish I could come to see it in person
Every single picture was GORGEOUS. i am so ready for fall now. Your shop inspires me by its charm.
Michael, I am seriously considering opening a shop of my own in Texas. I would love to hear any advice you have. Where do you purchase the products for your shop, did you have alot of start up cost, how do you determine how much to charge for your items, how do you decide what to buy… anything you would be willing to share. Your shop looks amazing!
Everything looks wonderful! I could spend hours in there! Maybe some day I will! Happy Fall!
Looks so inviting – just wish I lived closer!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFULLY BRIMMING WITH EYE CANDY!! I LOVE YOUR SHOP AND BLOG!…YOU ARE INDEED BLESSED AND GIFTED!
I can see why it would be hard to photograph a space like that, but you did a fabulous job of it! Honestly, it looks oh-so inviting. Hope you have a perfectly wonderful fall!
It looks wonderful Michael! I don’t think it looks cluttered in the photos, I love shops like yours where you could just sit for hours and explore even in smaller spaces. Beautiful!
I think your shop looks just beautiful! And your photography is amazing … I really do need to get off that “auto” setting on the DSLR.
I could spend hours browsing through your beautiful shop!
Linda
I’m so in love with your mantel that I pinned it! I wish I could visit your shop!
Gorgeous. Inviting. Warm. I could picture myself strolling around your shop for hours! It’s simply beautiful.
I think I’m lucky that I don’t live closer, because I would probably buy half of your shop.
Michael I love your shop and the decorating is perfect!Keep on sharing!Hugs!!
Wow! It looks amazing! Good luck with everything! It would be so fun to come out and actually see it in person!
This is the type of shop you walk in and the smells of sweet potpourri fill the air…you want to look at every little item on the shelves…congrats and wishing you sooo much success….xo
Lu
this makes me miss having my little shop! love it!
This looks fabulous, when I am in your neck of the woods We will have to stay at your place! Great job!
Thank god I live overseas–I could totally spend way too much money and time in your shop! Lovely displays & lovely photos <3
You know…it would be wonderful if your Shoppe items were available in a very charming Etsy shop…that way, all this awesomeness could reach the Deep South where I live! LOL But seriously though, given the opportunity, I would probably buy half of the store!
Michael.I love the pictures of your shop.I wish I lived closer also.I agree with the lady about the charming Etsy shop you need to set up.I called you after Christmas a couple years ago looking for those mercury glass ducks,you sold the last one a little before I called.I was so dissapointed.I see they are back on pinterest again.Do you have them again??I sure hope so.I was so surpised when you answered the phone that day.I believe it was a Sunday.You must work alot this time of year..It shows..everything looks great…………..s