Mark looks sort of scowly and serious in this one, I hadn’t even intended to catch him, he just happened to be walking by. And he wasn’t really scowly. He was quite happy in fact, because he’s been waiting for weeks for me to bring quilts down so we could hang them up.
And yes, those are plastic margarita cups on the counter. Opening day coincides with the town festival, whose theme is Fiesta. Thus, the cups (with yarn, no margaritas here, sorry. But the beverage tent will have drinks…)
More window dressing needs to be done, but we did get curtain rods up and stuck these quilts in the window. I tried to go buy a Pinata that will go in the window on the right. Unfortunately, the second I stepped inside the party store, the lights went out. A somewhat terrifying thunderstorm blew through just as we were getting to the store. I wish the power had stayed on, so we could have waited it out in the store. As it was, we sat in the truck. It was pretty impressive, if you like that sort of thing. The boys were not thrilled. They hate thunderstorms.
Although, we were treated to an amazing double rainbow afterwards. The one was really bright and we could see the whole arc. There was a second fainter one of which only a smaller part was visible.
No pinata, plus, we had just purchased some peg board at Lowe’s, which was sitting in the back of the pickup truck. We had used some plastic wrap to wrap up as much as we could, but when the wind is blowing the rain sideways, there is no way the truck cover is going to keep the water out. It didn’t appear that the pegboard got too wet, but we still have to check on it today to see if we are going to have to cut some of it off.
Better get to work. Have a great Sunday!
Suzanne
p.s. The art quilting class that I’m hosting at MQResource starts tomorrow, there are a few spots left. I’ve seen Jean’s lessons and the class is going to be great. All of the info can be found here: Color and Design for Art Quilters. Registration will stay open until we fill the class or until next Sunday).
I LIKE it!! The windows are fabulous! I can see an antique steamer trunk in one filled to overflowing with antiuqe laces and quilts and in the other, a treadle machine with a quilt on it……opened up and ready to be sewn. Good luck on your endeavor.
LOVE the quilts and the windows out front. I wish, wish, wish I was close enough to visit!
WOW it is really looking good! Amazing how just a few quilts can transform a space. Wish I was close enough to pop in for the grand opening… oh well, guess I’ll have to wait for the online version.
Hooray for you! This is looking great, both the space and your displays. I foresee people’s wallets opening …
The windows look great! Even if we don’t feel real creative with windows at times, just hanging quilts in them will be effective.
But folks, just wait until you see the finished windows. Suzanne lets me brainstorm with her and I think the ideas we have will be great.
It’s looking great!!
I want to be there so bad, I can taste it! Dang it all anyway! BTW, I LOVE the yarn in the margarita glasses! Very clever idea!
And you have a Spouse Bench outside!! Perfect!
Suzanne, it’s looking really great already and I know you’ve only just begun. I can’t wait to see what else you and your mom come up with. What an exciting time for you…..wish I could be there….I’d bring real margaritas:)
Looking good!! My husband is working in Cedar Rapids for a couple months now. I may have to put a few extra miles on the car some time when I go to visit him and check it out in person. Is opening day 8-8-8??
It looks awesome! I wanna come up with Lynn!
It’s looking good! Can’r wait to stop in and check out the new store. 8-8-08…I know that’s a Friday…opening day??? Wishing you lots of luck!!
8/8/08! Nice, that is the day the Olympics start, too. Is this the first event in a shopping decathalon?!? 🙂
Looks so welcoming – I too wish I was closer. I love the red & white quilt behind the counter – are you going to offer a pattern for that one?
It looks so great! I want to come visit and play with your yarn and yummy fabrics! Wishing you all the best in your new adventure.