Well, as you may know I dream of owning a little shop. I often look at the classifieds and dream of the different building and what I could do with them. The Ladder (our new community center) building was always one I dreamt of, I'm so glad that someone did something with it.
I came across a building for sale in my town, which I couldn't afford, it said it had 9 units. I wondered if any of the spaces were available to rent so I took a little drive. I talked to one of the tenants and was informed that one of them was available and the owner worked 2 doors down. I talked to the owner for a minute and he opened it up so I could take a look.
It was only about a week later that I had the keys in my hand.
I got to work right away!! I'm only renting so I didn't want to invest to much. So I grabbed sand paper and a gallon of paint and got to work.
I spent my evening planning, sketching and making lists of what had to be done.
I found this great shelving unit on an auction and won it and got to work sanding and staining.
It took awhile to but I was able to put them in with a little help from my kids.
My next order of business was to make a sales counter. So I put my skills to the test. Yes, I built it all by myself. #girlscandoittoo
Ok, see that drawer? That is a little miracle right there. LOL I salvaged that drawer along with others from a house in N. Muskegon. I built the frame and then as an after thought, wondered if one the drawers would fit. IT FIT EXACTLY!! That my friend is a little DIY miracle.
I always tell my kids you never know unless you try!! This time I took my own advice!
I think one of the worst feelings is regret, to wish you
would have taken the leap and then missed your chance. I don't know
what the future holds and no matter happens at least I will have tried!!
Thanks for stoppin' by!
