My wife’s long time business, Long Meadow Farms Quilts, has moved from a small shop to a rather large store front. This was not a planned move in any way, shape or form in fact, we had just recently remodeled her old 400 square foot shop and were fully prepared to settle down for the next few years until such time she felt was ready to retire. Such plans as made by mice and men and all that.
Opportunity however, as is it’s wont, came along once more, pounded on the shop door and in 8 short days we had moved the entire shop (again) into a 2000 square foot store front located at one of the most highly trafficked retail areas in Newport, VT. To say the least, it’s one heck of a change. If you wish to see where we came from check out this post I wrote when we moved her business into the little shop on East Main St. This was her second location by the way, her first one being in another small shop located on east Main St. as well.
Now here’s a few pictures of the new location (click on each image to enlarge).
And with all the extra room she has now she was able to bring in some local artisans to add their Vermont made products also. And as always, all products sold in the store have to be made in Vermont–no exceptions. Made in Vermont only.
I like that. 
This time however, we simply weren’t able to move the whole kit and kaboodle ourselves so many thanks to the friends and locals who helped us out along the way.
Whew! Such a change in such a short period of time. And now the adventure begins…
How did I miss this Kirk? Apparently I haven’t been checking my RSS reader lately. Could be I’m too busy working on my own new business situation! Whatever the reason. Congrats to you and Laurie on this great new beginning.
Everything sold in your new establishment is made in Vermont. That’s awesome. Very trendy. I know there’s a BIG demand for that at the moment, I see it here in Iowa too.
Denise – Many thanks! I didn’t know it was trendy though. Perhaps we moved to the plaza just in time for the new trend then?
So what’s the new business situation? Inquiring minds want to know. And check those RSS feeds once in awhile, you think I write this stuff so I can read it myself? I’m too much of a critic and one thing I can’t stand is a critic–even if it’s me. (?!?)
Kirk ~ Oh, home made crafts are trendy. Take my word for it. Home owners and home buyers are an excellent source of information for what’s “in.”
As far as my new business situation is concerned, I just wrote about that on my site. I’ve been a busy little beaver. Got my broker’s license, started my own company and am all set for 2012 now!
Best of all winter is being kind to us up to now in Iowa, which has improved my demeanor no end this year and made me tons more active than usual! You’re having decent weather in Vermont too, right? Did you mow the lawn Christmas Day? It was nearly 50 degrees here so I could have, but I didn’t.
The pictures of the new store look great and the feel when we are in the store is so inviting and a breath of fresh air that it is not a cluttered store where you don’t have room to breathe. Some places like next door are so full of things that you have little space to move around.
Hi Colleen – Heavens to Betsy (whoever she was), you found me! Must have been that post on Facebook. Anyway, welcome to my old blog, coffee’s on so pull up a chair and make yourself t’home as they say.
Good blog Kirk. Just happened to come across it. The shop looks great! Hope it was a good Christmas season for you all. Keep up the good work.
Paulan – Oh, now I know I’m in trouble.
Glad you found me though. It’s going to be an interesting winter to say the least but it’s an adventure, right? And with any luck at all it will be a grand adventure.
This is the best store in the area now. I love to come visit there is something new all the time. My grandson loved sitting in your chairs too Kirk. He likes his new walking stick and will use it a lot this summer I am sure. We had a great time in the store.
“This is the best store in the area now.”
Heh, I certainly won’t argue the point.