Grand Opening

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Today is the Grand Opening of Terri's Country Crafts & Books and I'm excited.  Too excited to really sleep which is why I'm posting at 3:30 in the morning. :-)



I've spent the past couple of weeks cleaning, organizing, reorganizing and reorganizing again to get ready.  I've stenciled walls, checked in gift items and craft items and done everything I can to make it a warm and inviting place to come and shop.



My prayer is that this will be an encouraging place for people to come into.  They can get a free cup of coffee and a cookie or two while they shop.  They will get a kind word and a smile.  I'm so thrilled for this opportunity to get to know my community better.


Here are a few pictures from around the shop.  I was blessed to have a professional photographer come and do photos and I want to thank Amanda Henderson of Amanda Henderson Photography for the many pictures she did.


 
 
It's raining so I hope that doesn't deter anyone, but even so, I'm thankful to be up and running!
 


Comments

  1. ElizabethdSeptember 6, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful day. It looks just the sort of shop that I would love to wander round!

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  2. KathySeptember 6, 2014 at 4:07 AM

    I wish your store was closer so I could visit you often. It looks like a place where I would enjoy shopping and find lots of unique gifts. I hope you do well in your new venture. May God grant you wisdom and many opportunities to share His love with your community.

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  3. LynnSeptember 6, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    Looks like my kind of shop!
    L.x.

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  4. Kim @ Him, Him MeSeptember 6, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Terri,
    Isn't it good to see a dream come true? I hope God blesses your store & I know He will be glorified through it.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Oh, Terri, what a lovely cozy shop full of homey crafty things!! I wish I lived closer to come and buy and have a cookie and enjoy a chat with you. Best of luck in your sweet new adventure!
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  6. JanSeptember 6, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Have a wonderful day-the shop looks great!

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  7. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodSeptember 6, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Praying for a super spectacular grand opening!!!

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  8. esSeptember 6, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    The shop is full of so pretty and heart-warming gifts ! Hooooray Terri !

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  9. TerriSeptember 6, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Thank you, ladies! It really was a good day.

    Lots of customers and the thing I loved was everyone stayed and chatted for a long time; even those I didn't know. In fact, one of the customers told me that the place was warm and inviting and I was very hospitable. That made me happy because that was what I was wanting it to be.

    I even was able to see an apron during a lull this afternoon. It was a success!

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  10. HopeSeptember 6, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    I hope you are rejoicing in a super opening day that blessed your heart as well as the hearts of your customers.

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  11. MiChele Durling (Lacoste)September 7, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    I am so excited for you!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Best wishes and much success!

    coleen

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Congratulations on such a fun new adventure! Sounds like this will be sweet spot of shopping and encouragement!

    Blessings,
    Sharon

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Wish I could stop by! xxx

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