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Posted on Tuesday Jul 28 0:00:00 BST 2009 Well it's yet again turned out to be a dull grey day here in Padiham...but when you walk into Serendipity you are greated by bright warmth..and that is just the colour of the walls and carpet tiles.
One thing that thrills me is when customers come in and say how bright, warm and appealing the shop is..especially people who have never been in before..
First impressions count and I think the fresh yellow walls, white woodwork and warm terracotta carpet tiles creates a fresh look that is just enhanced by the huge front windows allowing in so much light.
What I didn't realise when I planned the colour scheme was that not only would I have this bright, fresh looking shop, but in Winter, when it is so dark and dreary outside, with all the lights on the shop glows and ouses appeal by looking so warm and inviting.
You should have seen the state of the shop when I got the keys initally (I will try and find a photo) To say it is a large shop, it was dull, dank and very unappealing.
There was a faded pink carpet (like a bedroom carpet!), the walls were painted in a peachy coloured paint and to top it off all the woodwork was in a dark burgundy!!
The shop had previously been an opticians - and looking at their colour scheme, I can possibly understand why they went out of business (think the optician must have had bad eyesight)
Anyway it took just 3 weeks (3 very long and hard weeks) from getting the keys to opening - I owe so much to my Dad for all his hard work...for anyone who knows him they will know what a star he is!
Serendipity goes from strength to strength...the shop has new people coming in every day, and they add to the lovely core of regular customers I have.
Now the website is also taking off and sales are coming in thick and fast (not that im complaining - I love being busy!)
So on dull grey days like today, I love to look back and see how far Serendipity has come in just over a year...
With that in mind I better sign off for now and go and sort out some orders for posting...
Have a great day!
Claire x
Oh here is a photo to show how the shop was when I got it - and the same view taken a couple of weeks ago - a little bit of an improvement!
  Posted on Wednesday Jun 24 0:00:00 BST 2009 Well the cricket match on Friday was won by my team Pendle Forest...however it was so cold sat outside watching them I ended up leaving before the end!
It's been a busy couple of days, yesterday I took delivery of some amazing smelling goodies which included Bath Bombs, Incense Sticks, Reed Diffusers and Bath Passion Potion (ooo err)
Today it was the turn of new Burt's Bees stock to be delivered...all of which will be added to the website over the next couple of days
Tonights party will consist of the shop being open for anyone who wishes to top up on their card and gift supplies, but also there will be lots and lots of hand bags (in addition to the lines I currently carry) even though it's targetted at the ladies this is a night that anyone can come to..
I've even remembered to put the wine to chill in the fridge (oh yes we indulge in a glass or two of wine on the eve) and ive so far managed to resist (well almost) the nibbles
So all in all I think it should be a successful night, previous ones have been..
Below are a couple of pictures taken today of some of the stock
  Right I better go and put final touches together for tonight
Claire x
Posted on Friday Jun 19 0:00:00 BST 2009 Well this is my first Serendipity Blog!
I am planning to regularly update this blog keeping people upto date with what's going on at the Shop, but also with a bit about whats happening in my life, as I feel a website like this is enhanced by having that personal touch..
Serendipity has just turned 1year old...and to mark the occasion I launched the website, it has been live about 3 weeks now and already i've had sales which is brilliant...hopefully it will go from strength to strength
So it's Father's Day this weekend, and although left till the last minute sales today have been good..as usual i've been so busy with the shop that i've not got round to sorting anything out to give my Dad on Sunday! It may well be a case of seeing whats left as I close up tomorrow (bad daughter!)
Then for major seasons things go quiet for a while...in fact the next big season is Christmas - having said that there will soon be an influx in little people looking for thank you teacher cards and gifts and then Halloween is only a few months away and this is an occasion that is getting more and more popular in this country
I'm clock watching a bit today, as im off out to watch a game of 20/Twenty cricket at my village sports club..Should be a good evening and nice opportunity to walk Willow (my springer spaniel) round the young wood that is next to the cricket field
You will probably hear me talk a lot about Willow so I will add a picture of her then you know who she is..
 She seems to think she is the boss of the household..i have a different view..but again when she stares at you with her gorgeous eyes i always melt (and end up throwing the ball again!)
Right I will sign off for now...hope everyone has a lovely evening...don't forget to spoil your Dad's on Sunday!
Claire x |
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