Open for 2013

We are open for the summer! Come visit next time you're in town! Mr. Snowman is ready for the season!

Opening June 30th

I'll be opening tomorrow for the summer! The spring has been hectic and it's been a rush to get things in place, but like always we've risen to the occasion and will open tomorrow. Pics to come!

we are open!

Yeah! This weekend is the official open of Crunchy Banana for the summer season! We'll be open:

• Friday & Saturday 10 - 5
• Sunday 12 - 4

We've been busy rearranging the shop for our second year in business. Here are a few pics:

little bags, pouches and skull necklaces!

tatted, crocheted and knotted jewelry

pouches and pockets just right for smart phones

my "folkwinds" area ... Native American flutes, ocarinas, whistles

bottle bags, beach totes, skinny scarves! all with 100% natural fibers

open!

We got a late start today, but yay! We're open for business!!

A view from the street

Another outside view

My counter with Native American flutes and ocarinas. I take credit cards! :)

The view straight in from the door. Note the blue tarps... we're still in renovations!

less than 24 hours away

 My husband has worked tirelessly. Our son has been a great helper. My brothers made us gorgeous steps. My sister has brought lunches every day and lent a hand wherever needed. We have a great electrician who has put in lots of hours to be sure we're well lit.

We're all exhausted!!

Although our grand opening will be later this month, tomorrow will be the "petit" opening. There's still lots to do and the carpeting won't be installed until later next week, but I'm very excited about this venture and very grateful to everyone who has helped make this possible. Here are some "pre-opening" pics from today.... more to come!

getting closer

Inch by inch as they say ... changes are happening daily at this point. We're aiming at Friday!

the making of Crunchy Banana

It's always fun to see before and after pictures of something.... so here you have it! Here are some before pics of what my shop looks like right now!

 Here's the view as you walk in!

 My counter area.

 This will be the workshop space. 

We will take the toilet and sink out of the main area ... though I thought it might be interesting to just leave it there and if someone came in and asked if there was a restroom to just point over to it . :D

Here's a view of the old tin ceiling that was uncovered. As you can see we'll need a few replacement panels.

I can't wait for the after pics! So far about five walls have come down to widen and brighten the space. My current laundry room will be left with no windows since we've given that space over to the shop, but I can do without peering out the window while I fold clothes if it makes my shop brighter. Stay tuned!