Big Changes in Tipton

Hello my friends!

For the last several weeks the store in Tipton where I work has been undergoing a MAJOR renovation!

I have finally started merchandising the newest section and thought you might like to see it!

During the demolition phase...all of the plaster was removed from these walls to reveal this gorgeous brick!
It was then sealed and wow! We really love it!
This is a view of our new kitchen area! (I still have to install the new skirt to our counter! )
We also built walls to enclose an area almost the same size as my backyard cottage at home!
You know...the one just steps from Tinker where we have lived for the past 4 1/2 years!
So, it's a wonderful size for merchandising!

I took these picks this morning and I have to tell you...I wasn't feeling well so there worse than normal!
Sorry!
I have a terrible sore throat and now that I am home...running a fever! I am praying that I feel better by morning, We still have so...much to do before the Re-Grand Opening in 3 weeks!!!
I will have more on that later.

These pictures were taken just last week so you can see how much we have already accomplished!

The new Garden area is already open !

We have started on the new ephemera area today and I can't wait to show you what we are up to in there!

Just imagine, a traveling salesmen of old. Setting his tent up wherever he can. His tent is filled with all sorts of wares just like a little general store of sorts! An old glass display case and apothecary jars filled with whatnots and whimsies!

Ribbon by the yard

All sorts of things for you to take home and make something wonderful!

That is what we are going for !

What do you think?

The cottage will be complete this weekend if you want to stop in and see it for yourself!

And the rest of our Spring merchandise will be arriving soon!

But for now, I will leave you with this April Cornell linen collection that I am in love with!

Until next time,

31 comments

Debra@CommonGroundMonday, February 21, 2011
gosh, it's gorgeous Donna, LOVE that exposed brick! Hope you feel better, take it easy and get well!!
xo,
Debra
aleeMonday, February 21, 2011
love the first few pic.s!Can't wait for the grand opening!Take care of yourself though!
One Shabby Old HouseMonday, February 21, 2011
It's beyond awesome! What a wonderful wonderful place. Hope you feel better soon. Sending up a little prayer for your speedy recovery.
Hugs
Becky
Amy ChalmersMonday, February 21, 2011
looking very good~I would love to poke around in there. I am in love with the framework of the store, the old columns and all look terrific. So does the brickwork. Great linens on the last pic.
GlendaMonday, February 21, 2011
I can't get over how beautiful the brick looks. Love it. I want a brick wall in my home. Feel better soon.
~G~
DanaMonday, February 21, 2011
OMG - I want one of everything! I would love to have that wheelbarrow and those silver pedestal serving pieces! ...and I love April Cornell.

Feel better! I am still watching for my beautiful pillow. Can't wait.

Can you order your things online?
BonjourRomanceMonday, February 21, 2011
Wow Donna! It is going to be so wonderful. You have don so much work. Hope you feel better soon, and take care,
Mimi
LisaMonday, February 21, 2011
Donna,
How wonderful to discovered all that gorgeous brick! It's beautiful! I love the new kitchen area and the tablesetting just screams SPRING! Love it!
A Perfect GrayMonday, February 21, 2011
looks wonderful - those mirrors in the first shot are so nice...

donna
AnonymousMonday, February 21, 2011
oh my gosh, you are so talented and what a fabulous job to have! I want you to come to my house and make my kitchen look just like that first picture! seriously. :)

I wish I lived closer...you'd have to restock often! just beautiful.
sweetpeaMonday, February 21, 2011
in a word, WOW! you poor thing, what a time to be sick. me thinks you burn the candle at both ends too much. i hope you are better soon, don't push it.

hugs,

shelley
RomeoMonday, February 21, 2011
WOWSER! "She" loves, loves, loves the brick! And the garden area....oh my, I could just crawl in there and nap and browse for days....assuming of course you would let this cat in or at least pretend not to notice there was a cat roaming the garden area....do you think anyone would notice? So wonderful, enough to make my whiskers stick straight out in delight!

I'll be back to check out how it is coming along. And I'll bring you some warm milk, surely that would make you feel better....well that and some rest....

Purrs!

Romeo and "her"
very merry vintage styleMonday, February 21, 2011
Looks beautiful! Would love to putter around that garden area!
Mary
UnknownMonday, February 21, 2011
Exposed brick makes my heart go pitter patter. I finally have a moment to blog hop tonight and I'm so glad I did. The reno is looking gorgeous. LOVE the concept behind the new ephemera display. The garden & sneak of the cottage sections are lovely. Sending along a prayer that you'll feel tip top in the morning.

Hugs!
Jami
BohemianMonday, February 21, 2011
OMG the new renovations are fabulous... loving the exposed brick and all of the architectural details... a wonderful remodel!

Dawn... The Bohemian
re:InspireMonday, February 21, 2011
Love the greens and blues together...so refreshing! Love the dark woods for contrast! You have certainly endured many renovations! Bless your heart!
Lisa
re:InspireMonday, February 21, 2011
And PLEASE take care of yourself!!
Lisa
CaroleTuesday, February 22, 2011
It looks incredible. You know you are working too hard and have run yourself down. Take care of yourself so you can be 100% in 3 weeks.
xx
C
It's meTuesday, February 22, 2011
Oh Donna...this is so so so nice !!! it looks wonderful,!!...happy day darling....lobe Ria....
AliceTuesday, February 22, 2011
The exposed brick is just gorgeous, and the garden area...well it's out of this world!
I wish I were closer to visit.

Stay home and rest, rest, rest. You'll only get worse if you don't take it easy.

Get well soon!!!
McMaster & StormTuesday, February 22, 2011
could you pretty please tell me what you used to seal the brick? i'm tempted to take off the plaster in our kitchen to reveal our 100yr old brick.....thank you!

everything looks lovely!
kara
LorraineTuesday, February 22, 2011
Never ceases to amaze me with your lovely displays! I think I need to fly you up to Canada Donna!
RebeccaTuesday, February 22, 2011
It looks wonderful!!!
But you are overdoing... I hope you feel better!
Gotta catch up - will call later
Love ya
RE
time worn interiorsTuesday, February 22, 2011
OMGoodness the changes look wonderful! I might just have to make another trip up there!
Theresa
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JuneWednesday, February 23, 2011
Hey Donna, you really have been at it again! I really love how you have decorated the store so far. I don't think there is anything more charming than a brick wall. It just add so much to the space. Now you have me anxious to see the rest of the store when it is done.

Please, please take care of yourself Donna. I am sending you some healing hugs tonight and saying a prayer for you...
StephanieThursday, February 24, 2011
No fair Donna - you get to be surrounded by beautiful things at work and at home! The store looks awesome - I saw a few things I need! I hope you are feeling better!
SandiThursday, February 24, 2011
This is gorgeous Donna! I love the exposed brick too! I must get over to Indiana!!
Blessings~
Bring Pretty BackThursday, February 24, 2011
Get well soon. GORGEOUS!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
UnknownFriday, March 04, 2011
What a cute store. I can see that you guys carry a lot of goodies...
Town and Country GalsSunday, March 06, 2011
Donna,
Thanks so much for visiting! I had not seen your blog before and it is gorgeous! Your shop is amazing,I love it all! It makes me wish I still had my shop! I will be back to visit often!
Hope you feel better soon!
Rebecca
Town and Country GalsSunday, March 06, 2011
Donna,
Thanks so much for visiting me! I had not seen your blog before and it is gorgeous! What a beautiful shop, the brick wall is fabulous and the garden section is adorable, it's all wonderful!
It makes me wish I still had my shop! I will be back to visit often!