Where am I?

Where am I???

Definitely haven't been blogging . . . 
  or adding more items to my etsy shops . . .

but I have been busy . . . .

reorganizing and managing a non-profit thrift store

and adding a coffee shop.

A new concept . . .

free coffee while you shop . . .  at a thrift store.

I love being involved with new

projects that think outside of the box.

Here are a few pics.

Today is our unofficial reopening day.

Still working on a few details . . .

was excited to find these online
 

Gotta think about the big and small stuff.
 

I'm working with residents at a local family shelter . . . 

helping them learn new job skills at the thrift store . . . 

and learning new skills myself.

It's all good.

Hope you are doing well.

Sorry I won't have much time for blog hopping 

in the near future.

I look forward to catching up on your blogs.

Thanks for visiting.

I appreciate your visits and comments!

~ Julie

Repurposed Rusty Fencing

Found this bundle of rusty garden fencing . . .

curbside while visiting New York . . . 

Carried it on the subway {lol} and 
packed it in a suitcase to get it home.

Inspired by its green color, 

I decided to make a tree

which can be used inside or out . . .

. . . I took it to Junk Fest to display ornaments.

Hope you're having a great start to the New Year!

I will be sharing a few back posts 

from Christmas crafting.

I've currently taken on the role 

of redesigning a thrift store and adding a coffee shop, 

so I will be somewhat MIA from blogging 

and won't have much time to blog visit

over the next few months, 

but I hope you'll keep in touch.

I will catch up when I have some free time.

I may do a few posts on the 

thrift store project as it progresses.

It's a great opportunity, and all proceeds 

benefit a local family shelter.

~ Julie

Sharing today with: 

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Knick of Time Tuesday
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/vintage-inspiration-friday-72-antique.html 
http://www.twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2012/01/potpourri-friday-19.html