Old Factory_Big Dream

So work has officially started this weekend (the hands-on part at least) & due to an extremely high stress level last week I started to find things to daydream about to put me to sleep so I don't think about work all night & not get any sleep at all. Not healthy, I know.

So I'm fascinated with old run down buildings, old factories to be exact. I just think they have such character and to be able to restore something like that and make it your own is on my long list of ultimate dreams. I want to turn an old factory building into my space one day.

First came the Hitchner Building in West Pittston. (biscuit factory) HUGE. It's down the street from where I live which I think is where a lot of the fascination came from, I drive by it everyday. I started imagining my business getting so big that I would need a building such as this one.

One floor for offices, designing, taking orders.

Another floor for sewing the materials, custom making items for clients.

Storage of course for all the necessitates to design amazing events.

Just an entire building filled with my employees making things happen. I'm not going to share my entire dream . . that would take the fun of it away but .. it's pretty good . . . but far fetched. . but why not dream big?

SO I do a little research, asked some questions to people who I know have some knowledge about the place but I'm still not satisfied... so what do I do? I email the good ol' mayor of West Pittston for the finer details. I'm obviously not going to buy this place, but I just needed to know.. & of course when I get an idea I can't settle until I know answers. He told me what I needed to know (under a signed contract)... and directed me to a new building... & a new dream :)

The Labarre Printing company ... also in West Pittston and A LOT more practical. & up for grabs. AND $110,000. TOTALLY reasonable.

so now we're going back and forth on details with these places & my next step is to get inside_just waiting for the right time to ask him . . I think I can swing it !

So the wheels are turning.

What a rant_I feel a lot better now_for today.

Raw Hemlines

Flowy fabrics, appliques, creamy whites & raw hemlines. Loving this concept.

Raw Hemline

Wedding Season in Full Bloom

I've been preparing contracts, quotes, cad lay-outs & design boards since January and I'm tired of the office work & ready to start the physical aspect. Which is obviously my favorite part ! I'm always super nervous before the first job after it's been awhile but once I get one down I'll be in the zone.

Some of these pictures are a lot of the inspirations I'm using for this coming year. We're having an "enchanted forest" theme, which I'm most excited about I think. It's going to be spectacular and we're pushing the limits for this one. I feel like if I'm not pushing the limits, I'm not producing work I'd be proud of. I also threw in a few more pictures that I just love the idea of.

A simple table with a random assortment of lamps, lanterns_anything, hanging above I think just looks fantastic and something you can completely customize. Doing something unexpected under an open tree, like an assortment of crystal chandeliers (pref. old ones) for a small dinner party_so cute! Although I think these tables are mainly for inspiration purposes only_but I love ! You can totally get away with doing this indoors_just waiting for that perfect bride to come along.

As much as I love working in huge white tents, I do have to say I like the look of this rustic looking "hand-made" structure with some light drapery on top. Which really would be fun to do if I had a trellis in my backyard and I can just do this for a fun cook-out or something, but .... we're not gonna go there.

And the barn. Ugh. I think barns are amazing first of all. Barns with character and history, the old wooden structure and just bare insides. With these large beautiful drapes in the front_it's all that it needs.

My first job is in one week so stay tuned for pictures !