POSSIBILITIES................

Well most of you already know that I was not able to go with my original location for the new Lucky 7 Design shop.    I was disappointed and then I took to the pavement and started walking Main Street area looking for possibilities.

Well here is what I have found, it is just a possibility but Im hoping it will be my saving grace.   I shared the photo on my facebook page and got some really great feedback.   Although the window will be challenging for me since it's all split up, I think it will work.   I had a great suggestion for a window box....I'm excited with all of the possibilities.

The more I look at it, the more charming it can be with some simple touches.   I would first paint the door and the window frame woodwork either a white, an off-white or grayish white.   I think the facade is perfect with the shingles and the signage will work too.  Remove the lettering and it's a blank slate for a new logo....MINE!

Big things happening for Lucky 7 Design this year!!

- MJ

So what do you guys think?


P.S.  I forgot to mention earlier when I posted this, that the owner is a woman and a dress shop owner as well.  She is only 2 stores down from this one, and she is such a lovely lady.   Maybe it's another sign that my saving grace will be given to me from another businesswoman.  

TIME TO SADDLE UP....AND KEEP RIDING!

Well this is the 1st post of 2012....my last post wasn't so fun (my father had just passed) and I kinda just put blogging aside.

Well it's time to saddle up again, I have big plans for 2012 and I need to make it happen.   Im in the process of opening my own physical brick & mortar shop.   I like the word shop rather than store, it feels more inviting to me....a store is where you buy your groceries. lol

Things are going well, I have met with some officials in my town to discuss the opening of the shop and it's concept.   The shop name is Lucky 7 Design    Eco-Friendly Home Interiors.  The concept of the store is to showcase furniture pieces repurposed and redesigned for today's use and therefore keeping a recycling and green concept.

I have gathered up some of my favorite artisans/crafters from coast to coast and their lines will be available in the shop.   They all have a unified concept and business mindset and I want to share that with my community here in Woodbridge, New Jersey.

My town goverment officials are huge believers in the GREEN concept and way of life.    Our Mayor has put into place some fantastic resources and we are all hoping Lucky 7 Design will be apart of that plan soon.

Classes & Workshops will be offered at the shop spotlighting ways to decorate GREEN and also how to recycle and repurpose items.

I will also be hosting a children's class once a month and teach children that there is really more to recycling that separating trash into different bins.   Each month will we create something from a spotlighted item.

I hope you all will join me in this wonderful journey, as the time gets closer I will of course share with you all of the wonderful vendors who have signed on to be apart of this dream of mine.

I leave you with some inspiring photos of my visions for the shop and the window displays and that downtown Main Street feel.

All images found through Google.

WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

- MJ

WISHING ON A STAR....

While walking in our downtown Main Street area, I spotted these two vacant store fronts.   I haven't contact the agent yet, so I don't know the rent...but I think the spaces are perfect for what Im looking for my shop.

I know it's probably wishful thinking, but I hoping I can get a good deal on the rent.  Im looking to open in the Spring 2012 and in my wishful dream....have a HUGE Grand Opening!

This store space has beige/sand carpet w/ restroom in right back corner and a back room area. (#1)

This store space has blue/gray carpet and a restroom back left and that slim doorway I believe to room in the back.  (#2)

I'd love to have your feedback on which space you would like for the new home of Lucky 7 Design Home.

-MJ

WISHFUL WEDNESDAY

So everyone has there DREAM CAR right?    Well my choice Im sure is not that of your average 38 yr old woman and mother of 5.   This is my DREAM (I think this one is actually ceramic or a toy model...still its my fantasy ride)

So there are many kinds of turquoise vintage pick up trucks and I love them all but I would love to drive this around town.

Enjoy some variations of the turquoise pick up truck and be taken away to a quaint life where you can go to the local market for fruits and vegtables, drop your kids off (actually wouldnt be safe but remember those days of riding in the back of a pick up?  Well, we went on horseback riding vacations up in the Catskills in Upper New York State.

Love this one too..ugh!

This is a later model, but sooo digging the turquoise and the size.

This one is a lighter blue but I love the front grill.

This one has the perfect backend for my Craigslist finds..lol