It's almost time...

It's almost time to announce an opening day for our shop.

Dave has finished all the woodwork, the wall is up and sturdy and secure and the counter has been created with lots of storage space for shopping bags and other bits and pieces. The display cabinets and dressers are in place and I have started to put all our beautiful accessories and gifts out on display.

I think it will take a few more days yet to get everything as it should be, to ensure that there are electric sockets where we need them to be and cover those that are accessible to the public ~ but there is a definate buzz at Pretty Practicals today.

We have had some simply gorgeous Christmas goodies arrive today. I love the Advent wall hangings with 24 pockets, each one with an applique heart and a number on it, these are made in soft cordorouy in red or white. There are also some very sweet country style bears, one set of Mr and Mrs Bear wearing country tweed and knitted jumpers, another bear is made of natural colour linen and cuddles a red striped heart. Ooh they are so cute!

We also have a superb pink armchair with large deep pink flowers on it, it's very modern in style, but Cecily chose it and I am really pleased to have her imput into our stock selection. Well, I went to bed about 4 hours ago and then got up at half two because I needed to use the smallest room of the house. I had better go and get a bit more sleep or I will be uncreative and incoherent tomorrow.

Chat soon, Liz