Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Setting up the Garden area





We have been busily working in the courtyard of the new store. It has really been fun and we are seeing it change before our eyes. The House is wonderful and full of character. We will do some painting inside after the venders move everything out. For now we are doing yard work and preparing a cozy place to enjoy coffee or tea with friends or maybe a tea party- shower, or group meeting . I am also learning how to make and serve various tea menus along with all the other things that go along with running a new business. We are shooting for opening the middle of September. Hope to see many of you soon.

10 comments:

melanie said...

WOW!!!!!!! Looks fabulous and so very welcoming ! Thanks for sharing- next time I come see my bff Gail, I will be sure to get over there! Good luck with the rest of the house- I am sure it will be fantastic!

Patina said...

Wow, the back of the house had some great trees. Everything is looking great so far. I can't wait to see the inside.

Gail said...

Kathy, it looks so great so far! You must be having so much fun..I keep trying to get over there, maybe today or tomorrow.....

Rochelle said...

Boy it sure is looking good! Can't wait to visit!
xoxo
Rochelle

Rose of Sharon said...

Congratulations on your new store! It's going to be amazing! Is it on River Road? I can't wait to shop there!

You asked if I'm related to Whitney, Samuel and Joseph and I am! They are my sister Kelli's kids! How do you know them? Small world huh????

Have a great day! :0) Sharon

Artsy Fartsy Junkin Finds said...

Oh my, is is just gorgeous!!! I wish I could visit and shop!!! Tootles, Janna

Anonymous said...

I love this post! Beautiful pictures...

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Have a great day,

Denise said...

Christmas Memories??
:0))

marie said...

My daughters visited Monticello about two weeks ago and were able to see your beautiful display. They were vacationing in Oregon (from Maryland) and I asked them to stop in. I'm so glad they did - they took some wonderful photos and bought some special goodies from you and others as gifts for me.
I received a lovely strawberry, a postcard and a sweet "tiny crown" from your creations. You can peek at them if you like by visiting here:
http://spunbyme.blogspot.com/2009/08/ta-da-goodies.html

I'm so glad that I (vicariously through my girls) got to see your lovely things at Monticello before you move out of there.

I wish you all the best in your new shop ~ maybe someday I'll be able to venture across the country and visit Colby Cottage!

Barbara Jean said...

It looks wonderful!!

I am so excited for you guys. This will be a wonderful adventure for you all.

Look forward to your opening and seeing you.

Blessings,
Barbara Jean
(Barb Simmons) =0)