Today was my last day to tweak my booth space to get it ready for the first day.
The Grand Opening of the Carolina Country Peddlers Mall is September 1st.
It is located off of I-95 at exit 20 in Lumberton, NC.
I have two spaces made into one and have been working hard on it for over a month. My husband has done tons of work - the heavy stuff and building because also during this past month I was scheduled for a hysterectomy and the doc said no heavy lifting or such. That certainly threw a wrench in the plans. But it has all come together and it is finished.
It is located off of I-95 at exit 20 in Lumberton, NC.
I have two spaces made into one and have been working hard on it for over a month. My husband has done tons of work - the heavy stuff and building because also during this past month I was scheduled for a hysterectomy and the doc said no heavy lifting or such. That certainly threw a wrench in the plans. But it has all come together and it is finished.
I gleaned inspiration from many areas as I spent months looking over all pictures of booth spaces I could get my hands on and also looking at stores that I have shopped in and loved. I read Elizabeth House Shop Talk from beginning to end to use the wise information she shares.
Of all the blogs, I took one idea that Notes from A Cottage Industry uses a lot. I used book pages to do my upper walls. Then I did the bottom with outdoor siding. For the ceiling I loved what a store did in Waco ,Texas that my best friend Liz showed me on a visit- Bloom & Bee Swanky. Her whole store is too die for but I was so mesmerized by her use of old piano rolls of music in the ceiling. I'd like to thank all of the above bloggers and stores and people for their inspiration as my booth would not be all that it is without them.
Just a reminder - this is what we started with:
Just a reminder - this is what we started with:
That being said- here is my finished product:
I adore it. I love the piano rolls on the ceiling - they drop the 10 foot height down a bit and soften the space. They also lend a nice glow with the chandelier. I love the walls - they are fun. And I feel so relaxed when I enter the space. It does need some things - like there is nothing on the big shelves on the back walls. Well hubby was there today and I had him hang them while the labor was available. I can fill them later.
Also, it needs some sort of floor covering. The commercial tile with burgandy border does nothing for my space. I am thinking sisal..we shall see.
All in all it was a lot of work and I'd like to thank my husband, Kirk for all the time he put into it.
He gave up many weekends to do this when I am sure he would have rather been biking.
He built the whole thing and has done all my "grunt labor" as he calls it. And has babysat the kids while I paint or recuperate from surgery.
And thanks to my sister, Trisha for being my cheerleader and babysitter when I needed it.
Well off to do work for my other booth that needs to be filled for the October 2 show in Cameron that my sister and I do together. The fun never ends does it?
After all this work I am going to link this to:
This is fabulous! Absolutely gorgeous. Wish I was somewhere nearby, I'd definitely visit your booth.
ReplyDeleteyour booth looks fantastic! I can tell a lot of hard work went into it all! I love the walls (book pages?)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your new venture, and I hope your health improves right away!
gail
Well it looks just darling! I would love to shop here!! :)
ReplyDelete~Liz
It looks amazing. I'm only about 45 minutes away, so I think I should plan a little road trip to visit in person! Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteYour space looks great - good luck!
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It looks so inviting ~ you did a wonderful job!! I am ready to re-do my space and your photos are going to help my husband visualize what I am after! Thank you and good luck!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job. And yes Amy's shop is just awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! It has a real glow to it, I love what you did to the ceiling. Best of luck to you! I know your hard work will pay off. My SIL lives in North Carolina, going to sent this to her and see if she is close by.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your booth!!! It looks fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a job well done!! Your booth looks amazing. Your hard work really shows.
ReplyDeleteJane
It looks amazing! Good luck to you, I would definitely come by and buy something if I was ever out there it that part of the country!
ReplyDeleteYour new space looks terrific and worth all the hard effort put its way. Love the piano rolls and the timeless look of all the white pieces. Best of luck with your new venture! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I know from experience that you (and dear hubby!) have put in LOTS of hard work. I wish you much success -- and fun in the process!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! You two did a great job! I just this week opened my very first craft mall booth and am vacuuming up all the advice I can get, so I'll be following you and your wonderful space. I wonder if lengths of muslin could be hung like your piano rolls? I do not have anything overhead yet and my booth is half the size of yours. Also, no signage across the front of mine. Have to fix that! Good luck, get well soon.
ReplyDeleteWow...what an inspiration! I have my 1st fair on the 18th and Im so nervous about getting my space ready. I have been talking with Elizabeth back and forth through emails and she is definately the expert on displays. She has given me a tremendous amount of advice. Even though Im a merchandiser, its different when its your own homemade items your displaying. I love your space...Im still getting my items ready but will be posting them on Etsy and the photos of the fair on my blog. Hope you come by....Good Luck I hope it all sells.
ReplyDeleteOh, your booth is gorgeous! YOu really have a knack of making everything look so nice! I wish you much success on your sales! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Congratulations, it is gorgeous. I love the chair with the nest. The way you displayed the hanging frames is great! I have a booth and I have to tell you what happens next. People are going to come and buy your stuff and mess up your whole display!!!! HA!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the very best of luck! Let us know how it goes.
Carol
You and your husband did an "over the top" job! Congrats and best of luck!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
WOW! I love this! Good Luck with your new endeavor. If I lived by I would be there every weekend to see what is new.
ReplyDeleteTammy,
ReplyDeleteit looks awesome. I love how the light through the music gives off such a warm glow! You and Kirk did a great job.
Looks fantastic Tammy! Way to go girl! Good luck September 1st...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Tammy - it looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Zuzu
Wow, that's great looking!! You did a wonderful job making it look simple and cozy but so inviting! Wishing you tons of sales!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol in GA
http://antiquesanduniques.blogspot.com
Tammy... it's awesome... Looks fabulous! You will surely have lots of traffic!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness... You have a wonderful blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!
Have a wonderful Day!
Leticia
Tammy,
ReplyDeleteYour booth looks just great! Very creative. In answer to your paint sprayer question: Yes, I thin my paint with a little water before using it in the sprayer. I thin the paint to a consistency a little thicker than cream. Hope that helps.
Lisa@Cabin in the Woods
Looks fabulous, Tammy!!! You have really done a great job! Good luck on the new space, you're off to a great start!!
ReplyDeleteIsabel
Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI found you by way of Maison Douce. I love your space! Congratulations on your new journey..the piano rolls look fabulous, what a great idea. You've got some really great things in your space, I'm excited to see more!
Lisa ;-)
Good luck with your booth! It looks wonderful so I am sure you will be drawing the customizers in like crazy!
ReplyDeleteAmazing space, you did a fabulous job. I wish I lived closer to shop!!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Just found your blog... Good luck and much success with your beautiful shop! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Gloria
Absolutely Phenomenal!!!
ReplyDeleteI know one thing: I would pull up my van and load up. I love everything in your booth. Great job. Be sure to take care of yourself and prop up your feet:)
ReplyDeleteYour booth looks amazing ! I love love how you did the "ceiling" , just perfect ! Stopped by to let you know I just did a post on the Zutter thing you were wondering about !
ReplyDeleteEunice
Wow! You've done a fabulous job. Everything looks amazing. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteKathleen
Your booth is so charming!!! Wishing you much success with your new venture!
ReplyDeleteWhat a visual treat! Love the walls, and the ceiling treatment immediately caught my eye. Best wishes for a prosperous venture!
ReplyDeleteSusie
Well that just looks amazing!!!! I want to come shop there, I would love to buy everything. Great job!
ReplyDelete~Michelle
I'm ready to shop-it looks great!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTammy, the shop looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love the way this turned out! Thanks for sharing, and as always inspiring!
Artie
P.S., stop by and let me know what you think of my little video I did of my house. I hope you like it - would love to know what you think!
Wow! I love it! I am just moving into a new booth on Sunday(it's the only day my hubby can help me). I love love love that idea of the book pages. I'm always looking for new ideas on how to decorate my booth! Hope your recovery goes quickly!
ReplyDeleteJody
Oh my dear!!! I seriously love that bird/nest pillow. I need to get to to your booth. I love the pages? wallpaper ~ it really looks great. Congrats and good luck.
ReplyDeleteYour booth look fabulous! Loving those walls! I love anything with book pages or music glued to it!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
Wow, Tammy. Your booth looks amazing. Wish I lived closer! Would be right over.
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That certainly looks grand. I love the piano music on the ceiling - what a nice layer.
ReplyDeleteGee, I did a couple of walls with old dictionary and one with old seed catalog pages,, but what u have done is a miracle. Looks wonderful, be proud! ~Judy~
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the amazing transformation. You have something to be proud of there Tammy!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous!!! I so wish I lived in NC! I think the bird chair is my fave.
ReplyDeleteImpressive! Hope you sell lots.
ReplyDeleteSandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
http://www.myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/
Your booth looks great! I didn't make it to Virgina this past weekend. I just didn't feel like going by myself. Last time I went by myself I almost feel asleep on the way back home. I hope to come to your show. Can you give me some info again where I'm suppose to go? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
i've never been here but how neat of a booth! that takes a lot of work to make it look good like that! well done!!!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely a beauty of a booth! I was at the sale in Cameron, but didn't see you there--hate that i didn't! Will you be at there Christmas open house on nov. 19th?
ReplyDeleteWhat an extraordinary transformation! You did such a great job on your booth! Thanks for the inspiration... I also have a booth space at a local antique mall, and am always looking for ideas.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Christi