Day Off

Having my first day off in what seems like yonks...now playing with my new laptop. Reflecting on the busy opening weekend....... so good to catch up with family, friends and customers.

Loads of photos were taken by friend & Guest Artist Janice but this is one I took of The Kiln Room.... my Bath, Body & Boudoir Range and HeART Ceramics suit this room well and it smells lovely.

Will be uploading lots of opening pictures onto my website once Ive mastered this Windows 7 thing.

Officially Open!!!

Well it's been a mad few days but Studio 61 is now officially open. I had a thoroughly enjoyable Reopening Day with lots of familiar faces and a visit from friend and famous artist Peter Smith (& lovely wife Jayne) ....& he put me on his blog!! Very pleased to see them both and that he took time out of his busy schedule/UK Tour to call in. check out his website http://www.petersmithcollective.co.uk/

The studio looks great and in today's sunshine it was gleaming.

Great to see my customers again, one couple bought another original today, their third painting of mine and they loved the place.

Only One More Sleeps

Yes only one more sleeeps til I reopen my new studio. Had another long day and its looking good.... still got lots of plans for it but for now it is fine... am sure you will all love it... it got the thumbs up from R & D the gardeners... you will see their fine work if you visit...they got all "arty"towards the end and results are ace.

See you tomorrow folks!!!!

The Final Countdown

Just 2 more days to get sorted ready for the opening do........... lots still to do but enjoying the build up.

I'm loving it.. all chilled and calm they reckon. Looking forward to seeing all my customers, friends, fellow artists and designers.

After all the hard work by Mr & Mrs P, my Hubby, Mum and Dad & our fantastic workmen there is only one word to describe the new studio......... WOW

Final Week !

The Floor is down and it looks fantastico!! Had a lovely weekend moving stuff into the studio and can finally see the carpet in my upstairs lounge after six months of looking like a stock room.

I'm not going to upload any pictures here of how it is looking..I don't want to spoil the surprise for those coming to the opening do on Friday.

Anyway, must catch up with emails and computer stuff before heading up to studio for another day sorting... today the jewellery cabinets are being cleaned and stocked. All good fun

Almost There

After alot of hard work all round it is time to start doing the "nice bits". I've done the window display which apparently looks lovely all lit up in the evening.... must do a drive-by.

Today sees the start of the flooring ... Saturday is when it is fitted.... I think this will be the icing on the cake and then I can stock it with all the gorgeous goodies...... soooo excited about that bit. I can fiddle about to my little hearts content then.

Have a lovely Work Experience Student this week which is of great help and Richard has started planting up the borders ready for the opening.... lavenders coming later this week.

Now must catch up with emails and admin!!!!

What a Week

This week I have lost count of the number of bodies working on the studio... the results are awesome. The studio is glowing under the new spotlights and down lights and the burglar alarm/emergency lighting are installed..now sorting out CCTV system.

All this PLUS my new signs are up...... dead chuffed. (Ignore the scuff in the photo...got my work clothes on.. not a great advert stood out on the front looking like a bag lady)

Heading up there today to give everywhere a good clean...trying to help Mr & Mrs P who've worked around the clock to meet my opening deadline.

Nearly there... two weeks to go.........ain't it exciting.... hope your coming to the opening!!!!