The store is the granary on the right as you would come into the farm yard. Three really nice opening windows with screens were installed this late fall, and the door is already in. There is flooring to install, and much decorating to do prior to moving the 'stuff' in. There is no instulation in the walls or anywhere for that matter, so the store will be seasonal only, though I do have a pellet stove that could easily heat it for the winter. I just don't feel there would be enough traffic to warrant that. There is also no power, so I am currently looking into a solar panel to run a few lights. The store will sell antiques and collectibles as well as 'stuff' from my life.
Oh, oh…it looks as though Travis has fallen on the slippery ice…..
But no, he decided to lay down with Charka for visit.
The store has been slow in getting underway due to the lack of available contractors in the area. I needed a door and windows put in the old granary and also a lean to washroom tacked on the back. The doors and windows are in and I am going to try to tackle the washroom in the spring after it warms up a bit, because there is no one who wants to do the job. Then the exterior and interior will need painting and decorating. There is plenty to fill up the store, from organic towels from inventory of my previous green lifestyle store, to clothes and jewellery from my years of being a foolish consumer.
Hopefully, there will be produce if we have a better growing season than the last year, which had a very late spring and a very early frost. Also, meat from the farm can be sold, as well as eggs. I don't actually know if anyone will come to the store, but it is worth a try. I don't really know another way to slowly disperse all the belongings I own and no longer want, without doing a garage sale on a regular basis. If I have guests at the Inn, the garage sale may not be viable anyhow.
This winter I am starting to sort through the materials that will be put in the store, enough to make is intersting and not over crowded. As items sell, new ones will take their place. The store hours will be from 2 pm to 6 pm or so and I will see how that works. Appointments will also be taken for off hours if I can accommodate them. I will enjoy this endeavour, I am sure. Wish me luck!
Hopefully, there will be produce if we have a better growing season than the last year, which had a very late spring and a very early frost. Also, meat from the farm can be sold, as well as eggs. I don't actually know if anyone will come to the store, but it is worth a try. I don't really know another way to slowly disperse all the belongings I own and no longer want, without doing a garage sale on a regular basis. If I have guests at the Inn, the garage sale may not be viable anyhow.
This winter I am starting to sort through the materials that will be put in the store, enough to make is intersting and not over crowded. As items sell, new ones will take their place. The store hours will be from 2 pm to 6 pm or so and I will see how that works. Appointments will also be taken for off hours if I can accommodate them. I will enjoy this endeavour, I am sure. Wish me luck!
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