I cant belive how long its been since I last did a post! Thankyou to all who have sent emails regarding my whereabouts (its very nice to know I have been missed!!)
Well, all I can say is that the last couple of months have been a little busy to say the least, I wont go into detail but lots of things have happened, some good, some bad, but hopefully all is back to somekind of normality now so I should be back on form and begin to blog more frequently.
.......I thought, seems as its been so long you might like to see some recent pics of the shop,
I had been thinking for a while that I ought to spend some time (and money) on the look of the shop, there were several things I had meant to do when I first took the shop on, but I was so desperate to open that I put certain things on hold.
I decided that the time had come to do these things, so we closed the shop for a week so Clive and I could work like crazy to get things done and have it re-opened a week later.
We had the floor sanded so the whole place seems brighter and lighter, we have painted all the walls in a gorgeous Laura Ashley chalk pink which beautifully compliments the new ranges of french inspired furniture that Im now selling, and Clive built me a fabulous new counter which he covered in a beautiful wallpaper...Anyway, enough talking about it here are the pics so you can see for yourself!
I had been thinking for a while that I ought to spend some time (and money) on the look of the shop, there were several things I had meant to do when I first took the shop on, but I was so desperate to open that I put certain things on hold.
I decided that the time had come to do these things, so we closed the shop for a week so Clive and I could work like crazy to get things done and have it re-opened a week later.
We had the floor sanded so the whole place seems brighter and lighter, we have painted all the walls in a gorgeous Laura Ashley chalk pink which beautifully compliments the new ranges of french inspired furniture that Im now selling, and Clive built me a fabulous new counter which he covered in a beautiful wallpaper...Anyway, enough talking about it here are the pics so you can see for yourself!
I hope you all like it, its been hard work but Im sure it was worth it.
The next job is to re-decorate what was the store room out the back of the shop, its a tiny space but Im hoping to use it as a (small) studio for my interior design. We've just had the floor redone, its been re-plastered and we have had some beautiful french doors put on which allows the light to pour in. Im itching to get out there and give it a transformation from dingy (and a little damp) storage space to a bright, airey and inspirational work space.
.........Jennifer xxx
60 comments:
OMG Jen,
The shop looks amazing, so bright and beautiful. Well done to you both. All your hard work it pay off for sure.
Good to have you back sweetie, I've missed you and your fab little shop.
Look forwrd to seeing more of you now you're back in blogging mode.
Many hugs.
Catherine x
Ps maybe I could send you a trade price for some little bits and bobs, pegs and hearts etc.. ? cheeky I know.
Drop me an email honey.
Hello Jennifer, so glad you're back with us, I missed you! The shop looks lovely, when can I move in?
I look forward to more posts!
Fi x
Hi Jen, I'm gald you're back in blog land. The shop looks great - look as if you've moved away from CK polka dot, country cottage chic to more oppulent French inspired pieces.
Hi Jennifer. I found your blog some time ago and subcribed to the RSS feed. I liked to old photo's of your shop, now it looks even better. Good luck with redecorating the storage/studio.
Take care,Marianne.
Yeah, your back. I came a week to early when I visted Watchet as it must of been Clive sanding away in the shop. Oh my goodness it is soooo beautiful, you must be so proud of yourself to own such a gorgeous shop.
So glad you are back, I always check to see it you have left a new post and just did a yipeee when I ksut checked your blog.......Claire xx
Lovely to hear from you again. Your shop is truly beautiful, wish I was nearer to come and visit. Look forward to seeing your studio pics.
Carolx
I wish I lived closer so I could come and visit. Your shop looks amazing - well done.
hi jennifer, i'm vivi from argentina:)
i found your blog today, i think it's just amazing! all the things you choose to show, and the way you arrange them...it's just pretty
i wish i could visit your shop one day, in the meantime, i will keep coming to your blog, and enjoy
kisses
Hi Jennifer - So glad you are back!! I have checked often and been hoping all is OK in your part of the world!!! The shop looks absolutely beautiful - so wish I could just pop over for a look - shame about the 24 hours on a plane between here and there!!!!! I've just put you into my 'feeds'. Looking forward to your next post.
Nice to see you back! The shop looks fantastic good luck with it all
WOW! It was certainly worth all the hard work - it looks amazing! I'd love to come and browse for a few hours!
Cathy XX
So glad you are back. Your shop looks lovely. I wish we still had our holiday caravan at Blue Anchor so I could come and see your shop "in the flesh!" Jane
goodness.. your shop looks so beautiful now.. I love the way it looks. btw I am glad to see you back in here again.. hope to see more of you in here.. with more pictures of course!
Jennifer,
Beautiful job! Wonderful shop! Did miss you. Lori
Hurray - you're back! The shop looks amazing Jennifer - well done on all your hard work and great to have you blogging again xx
Welcome back Jen, so glad to see you and the amazing new look shop. It all works well, colour scheme and stock. Wish you were nearer, but there again its a good job you are not as I would be penny less!
Hope things are good with you, can't wait to read more.
Take care
Emx
Every single thing looks so dreamy!
M ^..^
You should be very proud of your shop - it looks beautiful, I only wish I was nearer so I could visit! - Natalie x
How lovely to see you posting again, your shop is looking devine.
I have come to a beautiful place I have an Oscar in my family too, could be be as cheeky as your Oscar X
It looks absolutely wonderful! Can I live there????
At last!
been keeping an eye out for you, hoping the shop was doing well for you - it looks fabulous! well done you, and I wish you every success!
Kath
x
jen, your shop is indeed so adorable. it was of course worth the time you spent to get it done...
the colours are amazing and all the small details are made with so much love...
it is a shame I am so far away...would love to see the shop and you in person.
luv anja
Hi Jennifer, so glad you're back. The shop looks really fabulous...how hard you must have worked on it...great result!
Margaret and Noreen
It's about time I stopped lurking and said hello and how pleased I am to see a new post from you! Yay!
Your shop is stunning, it's bright and full of interest without being cluttered. I could spend a lot of money in there!
Oh, my goodness! It's probably just as well I'm across the pond 'cause your shop is EXACTLY the sort of place I tend to go crazy and spend lots of money!
Absolutely gorgeous. It must be such a pleasure to spend your days in such a beautiful environment. I'm happy for you.
Jennifer, I just found your blog and I am so green with envy. Your shop is gorgeous--can I move in. I could spend hours there and not see everything. Will be back to visit for inspiration on my future shabby chic room. Pat
Hi Jennifer,
The shop looks beautiful, as usual!! I'm hoping I may try and make the journey in my three weeks off over summer. The only problem is that I know I'd want to buy everything!! Nice to see you blogging again.
Jackie x
Well, you've certainly been missed! Like a lot of other bloggers I have kept returning only to be disappointed to find no new posts but now we know you've been busy and your shop looks gorgeous as always. Hope you are doing a roaring trade. Looking forward to lots more posts!!
Lovely to see you back Jennifer. I was lucky enough to visit your lovely shop. Hopefully next time it will be without small, bored people!
Hi Jen
SUCH a pretty shop.. you have worked so hard.
These photos have made me more determined than ever to get over and visit one day..
Hopefully now the school hols are coming up I will have more time..
More time... ? ... that would be nice!
Michelex
It's lovely to see you back blogging again and your shop looks absolutely gorgeous. Well done on all your hard work.
Your shop is very nice. I wish I could visit.
Jennifer....this is just beautiful! I really enjoy your blog!!
I wish I was closer and could stop by and take a look. You've made it SO pretty and inviting.
It would be quite nice if 'GLADRAGS' would be so kind as to tell me who you are...as you seem to know a lot about me! Jen
Hi Jen, lovely to have you back blogging!! Loving the shop even more now, it looks amazing!!
Sarah x
Jippie how fun to see!! Congratulations to your new divine shop!! Its looks amazing!! =) Really beautyful....All luck in future...hugs Malin xxx
Dear Jennifer,
my english is not good, but I want to say: you are a lovely young lady! I am very impressed by your shop and your pictures! Really wonderful. Sometimes, In the internet I was looking for somerset and I am shure this country will inspirer you! Sometines I will visit your shop.
Good times for you!
Cornelia
Dear Jennifer,
my english is not good, but I want to say: you are a lovely young lady! I am very impressed by your shop and your pictures! Really wonderful. Sometimes, In the internet I was looking for somerset and I am shure this country will inspirer you! Sometines I will visit your shop.
Good times for you!
Cornelia
Hi there, have missed your blog lots. I wish I lived nearby because I think I would regularly have my nose pressed up against your shop window! Dev X
Please can I come and live in your shop??! Absolutely stunning <3
Your shop is lovely! I could brouse all day.
I can't tell you how often I've clicked on your link and been tempted to delete it as a fav because I thought it was sadly abandoned....I'm so glad you're back! I had only just found you in April and you are very much worth the wait! Lovely and lovlier--your shoppe is awesome. I'm Lori from Buffalo NY and wish I could teleport myself to your pretty digs. Welcome back and nice to meet you.
It looks really lovely, I'd love to shop there!! I'm glad that yoyu are back!
Hi Jen,
I've been looking at one of those CK radios for years too! At the moment I can think of a million other things more deserving of my money like kitchen floor, carpets, bathroom! :-(
Sian x
welcome return to the land of blogging.
Your shop looks great, btw.
Nice name :P
Hello! I'm new to blogging and just came across your blog by chance, I love it and the shop, it's lovely.
I got a bit excited at the fact it's in Somerset where I'm off to on holiday in August, if it's near I'll have to drop in!
Jessica x
Hi Jen!
My name is Jenny, and I am from the Jersey shore...outside of NYC. I just came across your super sweet blog/shop! Love it to bits!! Everything is so cozy and sweet! I look forward to visiting often!
Best Wishes!
xoxo Jenny
delightful...
wow Jennifer what a lovely shop you have :-)
I love all the things you have there. I've add you to my blog if it's alright with you :-)
I love reading your blog, it's always full of lovely pictures full of beautiful things.
Your shop looks beautiful. Thank heavens I don't live closer, I'd be totally broke!!
Your store is GORGEOUS!!! Wish I lived close so I could visit!!
Michelle
Just stumbled upon your blog and your shop is gorgeous. Well done and you have a great eye for a vintage buy. It's great when you can work in an industry you love, I too adore this world and spend all my time lost working in it.
Hello Jennifer, that's amazing! Wonderful, warm and bright!
Love regards, Anke
Can I live there????? Please!!!!
Everything looks so "yummy".
Love the shop and your home looks amazing!
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