The Search for the Perfect Decor

Decorating starts with a center piece. One specific piece of furntiture that sets the tone for the entire space. For me, it was this chair and the perfect chandelier.

My first experience at Canton was.....blistering hot? LOL July was NOT the best time to go. HOWEVER, Mom and I had a ton of fun and we came away with everything I was lacking for the store! The counter is being custom built as we speak, the chair is being moved in tomorrow, and the chandelier is being hung in the morning. This is officially permanent...I mean, hello...there are signs on the windows. No turning back. No fear. I've added a few more pictures to give you sneak peak of what the shop will look like; more to come tomorrow evening!

This whole experience has been such a blessing. God is constantly showing me how blessed I am. Isiah 43:1-4 (thanks to Mama for showing this to me.) Go look it up. I hope it gives you the strength to look ahead the next time you're stressed.

my little love seat <3

 Song of the Moment: Angel Eyes--Gavin Degraw
New Phrase I like: Vintage Couture (theme of the boutique)

In Ft. Worth on the hunt for the perfect chandelier

Check That Off the List...

Painting. I loathe painting. However, in order to save money, I thought I would paint alllllll 1,200 sq. feet of the store. Myself. 

Stupid idea. 

About halfway through taping the first room, I decided I needed to call in the calvary. SOOO...a HUGE thank you to Jody Wyers for sending three of his professional painting crew members to my rescue this morning. I love have best friends with parents who have jobs that can help in times like these! (cough cough, *jessica* cough) 

SO. The building is painted at long last. Completed in ONE DAY as opposed to the WEEK it would have taken me. I've gotta say, it looks amazing. Now all we need is the ugly green carpet to be ripped up and replaced with hardwood and we will be well on our way!

My first clothing order shipped today ;) and so it begins....

Song of the Moment: One and Only -- Adele

Goal of the Moment: Wake up at 7 AM and get a nice long work out in.......maybe :/

I was so over it at this point

Yayyyy for professional painters!

My new green door! Presh!

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.

The decorating ball is officially off and rolling. Well it rolls, then stops when I have to make a decision. For example: The walls will be gray, but which color gray?! Did you know HOW MANY different shades of gray there are at Lowe's?! It is absolutely mind boggling. Which color hard wood floor would I like to have installed, what color should I paint the door, what do I want the signs to look like...the list goes on and on...and on.....and on and on and on.....you get it.

I placed the first order of clothes today!!!!! Some will arrive this month, some in July, and some in August. It feels so real! I am fairly certain I will continue to say that throughout this entire process. I also believe I will mean it more and more each time! I start the painting process in the morning! More pictures coming soon!


Artist of the Moment: Caleb Jude Green
New food discovery: Greek Wrap at Java Jacks
Favorite Clothing Item Lately: My off-the-shoulder Yale University Chaser brand t-shirt :))

Humble Beginnings

I made my very first store purchases today!!! I've also included the "before" pictures of the building. I am so excited to to share the progression of the transformation of Grace Boutique!!! Take a little looksie at the pictures and enjoy!


Be Graceful <3

Welcome! 

Cutest Little chair!

My ceiling!

Those will not stay there. Just excited to hang something up!

Soooo excited! And sooooo Nervous!

The neccessities

My office/store room

Let the Money Spending Commence...

I registered at a TON of designers website's tonight in order to gear up to stock the boutique! Eeeeeeek! Show me the order forms! I have a meeting in the morning to buy some clothing displays; my very first small business purchase! I have some chairs and mirrors picked out at Sloane's Antique store in downtown Nacogdoches that I am picking up tomorrow as well!

Pictures will be coming in the next few days, so keep a look out for them!

Current Favorite Accessory: My Duke Wellington Fedora with a vintage tie hatband

Song of the Moment: Remind Me; Brad Paisley&Carrie Underwood

New Favorite Place: Java Jacks on North St. in Nacogdoches, TX

Welcome!

Well Hello There!

Welcome to Grace's Place, the blog site for Grace Boutique. We are set to open at the end of August, but I will keep you updated as we go. It is here you will be able to find pictures of building renovations, new merchandise, and other business/musicians/coffee/artists/etc. that we Graceful Girls are fond of. We are located on North St. in Nacogdoches a couple blocks down from Starbucks and across the road from SFASU!

Make sure and keep checking back and to follow us on Facebook, just look for Grace's Boutique!

Be Graceful <3

Amanda Glazner