Location! Location! Location!

I've gotten off my schedule this week, but I don't think any of you is married to my blog schedule, so I will just feel the freedom to change it up every now and then.  Soon, there will be more literature-related blog posts, but I am so excited about what happened today!

I decided to overcome my fear and take a look at the magical spot I have reserved (in my mind only) for Once Upon a Storybook.  It has been available since November 2011, and I have seen the inside twice.  It is PERFECT for my needs--almost like it was made just for me :-)  I haven't gone to see the space in awhile because my projected opening date keeps getting extended farther and farther out.  Although I am praying the spot will stay available for me, it just doesn't seem like that's likely for so long.

Below you will see some pictures of this darling spot.  And if you look carefully, you will see a lease sign in the window!  It is still available!  So, if you are the praying sort, please ask the Lord to hold it for me. 

Someday, where it says "Sugar Press," it will say "Once Upon a Storybook"!

That little parking spot in front of the door is just for you!

You can see Sugar Press on the right . . . on the left are many other darling shops!  Wouldn't you want to shop here?

The outside is darling with the little gable window that will always be filled with great displays.  Inside is even more amazing!  The cash wrap area is already built in, with white beadboard and a beautiful wood countertop.  On the other side of the cash wrap area is where I will have my storytime corner.  My friend and professional children's illustrator, Priscilla Burris, has offered to make a mural for me.  I know just what I want it to look like: a huge shade tree with lots of animals around the trunk, peeking in to listen at storytime.  The main wall on the left will be all white bookshelves, and there will be some shelving and display tables in the middle.  There will be children's beanbags, a small white picnic table, and two padded benches--plenty of seating for moms and kids. 

One of my favorite things about this shop is that, although it appears small (which is really what I want), behind the wall in the back is a room, perfect for a craft and party room!  I knew that wherever I leased, I would put one in, but in this location, it is here already! 

So, here it is, the beginnings of what Once Upon a Storybook will look like.  I hope you will soon be able to come visit me at Plaza Lafayette, on the corner of Newport and Irvine Blvds in Tustin!
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