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November 26, 2005
Painting and decorating

This is what the shop looked like when we signed the lease. This particular view is my studio area on the left and the section of shop in front of my studio.

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The very next day a lick of white emulsion was painted on all the walls, except where the pegboard was going. Here you can see the frame being attached to the wall. This was thirsty work...

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The whole wall along the side of my studio and in the left portion of the shop is fitted with pegboard and painted a pale 1950s pink. The window frame is painted glossy black and the rail fittings are attached.

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The most nerve wracking decision so far is to paint the arch and middle column a bright cherry red. WOW! I love it! Then the first coat of black floor paint goes down.

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The electricians have been and now we have spot lighting for the shop and 2 pendant lights for our studio areas which we need to find super shades for. A section of wall is painted pale blue for Gemma's boy's tees. You can also see through to our little patio area behind the shop and the kitchenette has been painted cherry red to echo the arch.

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Things are really moving on when my custom made work bench, shelving unit and wall shelves are in place and the wall above the stairs is painted a raspberry pudding pink and the stairs a glossy black.

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Yesterday we took over some of the furniture and Gem started painting her mural on the back wall. Today Sam is printing up lipstick-lightning-bolt logo wallpaper and we'll be hanging it tomorrow. There is still so so so much to do and the opening is only 13 days away. I'll post details of the opening party next week, and let you know the name of our shop too!!!!

Posted by Lady Luck at November 26, 2005 6:19 PM





how exciting! I met gemma yesterday at 'our shop' and asked how you were getting on :) would love to come to the party! xxx

Posted by: hana on November 26, 2005 7:19 PM

The shop is looking so ace! I can't wait for it to open. Can't wait for more news of the opening party too!
There is a downstairs bit? Interesting...
Keep up the great work.
Sapphire xxx

Posted by: Sapphire on November 26, 2005 11:01 PM

Wow! Looks absolutely amazing, I love tha cherry red! Definitely all fun and games! Sadly I wont be able to make it to tha opening *sob* but my papa is taking me shopping in London near to Christmas so I will be sure to pop in! Waaah! Cant wait! How exciting?!

Love Lorna xXx

Posted by: Meee. on November 27, 2005 10:11 AM

Wow, how exciting! Lots of luck with it all :)

Posted by: Becky on November 27, 2005 11:19 AM

dear leona i cant wait to come to yours and gems new shop but i want it known that i will only come to the opening night if a wide selection of fancy snacks are available,such as mini scotch eggs and quiches and bowls filled with hula hoops.
also i will be mighty miffed if im not supplied with babycham.....only joking.. cant wait.i love your site..it tires me out keeping up with your jewel filled world. im frightened that like many of the girls who seem to love you,that im turning into a lady luck stalker.. see you soon xx

Posted by: steven from our shop on November 27, 2005 2:30 PM

WOW!!!!! Can't WAIT to see the finished masterpiece!! So it should be the 10th December? Sorry I'm rubbish at getting dates right hehe :D

xxx

Posted by: PoisonOfTheGlitter on November 27, 2005 6:06 PM

Our opening party is on the evening of Friday 9th December...I promise to post more details next week...

Posted by: leona on November 27, 2005 6:33 PM

Thats so exciting :]
I absolutely love the colors!
Good luck with it. <3

Posted by: Kiki on November 27, 2005 7:09 PM

Wow looks fab can't wait to come to it when it's open! c yaz

Posted by: [I'm.not.like.the.others] on November 27, 2005 7:12 PM

Its looking so cool!!! Good luck with getting it all finished! Can't wait to come take a peek :)
xx

Posted by: Harriet on November 27, 2005 7:22 PM

ooh i really hope i can come to the opening, then i'll either have to get a real late train back or crash in london somewhere!
cant say im not dedicated!

Posted by: Hannah on November 27, 2005 10:10 PM

Oh my word the shop looks fan-dabby-dosy! I still wont be able to make the opening, why do I live in cornwall again? oh yesh the sea!

Just a note to say aswell, ta for the tee and the new earrings, the tee was a birthday present for my friend and she loves it lots and lots!! I gave her the lady luck badge too so she can spend the lady luck rules ok word!!!

Enjoy yourself when it opens! I am so coming to visit the shop as soon as I can!
L
xxx

Posted by: Lizzie on November 28, 2005 10:51 AM

dam living in ireland

thats all i can say

xD

xXx

Posted by: Rock_n_roll_superstar on November 28, 2005 6:04 PM

Hey! Received my crafty cuff and heart of glass necklace last week and they're fab, thank you! They're crimbo pressies for my friends and they're going to love them to bits!

and P.S, The Shop look lush! Cant wait to go shopping there!

xx

Posted by: carOline* on November 28, 2005 7:00 PM

hey there
looks like the shop is shaping up well
loving the colors!!!
i hope that i can attend this fab party and spend all my wages in there lol
keep me updated on the info
lots of love anna

Posted by: Anna on November 28, 2005 9:22 PM

All looks awesome.

I'd also like to say...DAMN living in Wales...

x-x

Posted by: SophiaAaAa on November 28, 2005 9:55 PM

wow.. the shop's looking great! i dont think i'll be able to come to the opening *crys* but i'll definately come check it out some time!!
xXx

Posted by: Maria on November 28, 2005 10:20 PM

shop looks SO cool.. i want those colours for my room now!

Posted by: Laura on November 28, 2005 10:40 PM

Hey Leona!

It just occured to me, has the winner of the competition gone up and stayed with you for work experience yet? I was wondering if she has yet and how she got on- it would be great to hear!

xx

Posted by: PoisonOfTheGlitter on November 29, 2005 2:31 PM

hey!
the shop looks so good! unfortunatley i live up north but hopefully i should be coming for a spot of shopping after Christmas so i will be sure to pop in and probably buy half your stock :]
!!rhiannon

Posted by: Rhiannon on November 29, 2005 8:37 PM








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