Hitting the dusty trail….again!
In a previous life, I must have been a frustrated architect as I love to design and develop (a vision.) I am constantly designing i.e. a wedding, a bridal gown, a “plan.” I also love construction. Through the years, I have designed six bridal stores and after building our latest one in Briarcliff Village four years ago, I’m ready to do it again.
The store at Hawthorne Plaza has been here since the shopping center was originated. As a charter tenant, we joined Talbots and Statements, to break new ground in Johnson County when most of that area was still pasture. We have had two locations within the shopping center and I love our present location….but we’ve out grown it!
But relief is on the way as we expand that store in the next few weeks! But as with all my previous construction projects….it’s “no pain, no gain.” And right now we are in the “pain” phase!
The walls have been broken through and dust is absolutely everywhere! In spite of plastic shrouding….the floors and every level surface is coated! Gowns are still being sold of course, put the dressing room doors are kept closed between showings.
It’s exciting, exciting, exciting now as I can see my design coming to fruition! The dressing rooms and showroom are painted and ceiling and hardwood flooring go in next. Every evening, I sit in the rooms for a few minutes and visualize exactly where the furniture, mannequins and gowns will be placed. I can hardly wait to show it off!
Here’s a few pics of the progress and we’ll keep you “posted” (literally!) of the plans. Stay connected with us as we will be hosting both a party and a celebration SALE that everyone will love!
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