This in retrospect, so at the time I was under the illusion that we would be opening in time to catch the holiday season. The plan was to open once the county gave us the green light. The forms were submitted, we waited a couple business days...

As it turns out, our space isn't up to code because the previous tenant installed a bathroom in the closet. We also have a mezzanine with a odd ladder and a ramp thats also not to code (this is in the half of the closet that did not become bathroom).

Before opening, we have to knock down 2 walls and rebuild them 2-3 feet out.

It's always something almost comical the sets you back isn't it? Never something predictable and avoidable. What do you mean the bathroom was built into closet? On the bright side I hated where the bathroom door was (directly in front of our giant windows), and want to put in a bigger sink so we can water plants easier, so it's not all for naught.

Despite running into a $20k expense and missing the busiest time of the year, I still had one mission: make store pretty.

Little by little and day by day, brands found their homes on our shelves. We had shelves hung, added nooks & crannies, and put cute little bitty bobs here and there.