Monday, October 31

a brick and mortar brick and mortar


Here it is - the future home of Dear Golden! I get the keys today in fact. Although I have been casually looking for a new studio/shop space for Dear Golden for over a year it feels like it is happening quickly. The building is 9 blocks from my house (on the same street as my house!) and I have admired it for a long while. On Saturday I went to my cobbler (which is across the street) and saw it was for rent. Sunday morning I walked down and had a look inside. It has hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, a perfect little back room for shipping and even a dressing room. So I wasted no time and made it mine! Needless to say I am totally excited. In the weeks to come when I have it all set up, I will give you all a peek inside. It will be mostly a studio/workspace for the shop with the retail aspect being secondary and most likely by appointment only, which shouldn't be too much trouble since I live only blocks away! So soon, very soon, when you are in Michigan you can stop by and visit Dear Golden. 

35 comments:

  1. I am utterly excited for you!! I can't wait to visit!!

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  2. hello...
    so exciting!! congratulations!
    it's so cute!
    i am coming, somewhere somehow.
    :)

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  3. Oh my gosh, congratulations! :D

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  4. Congrats! Sounds perfect! Where in MI is it?

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  5. that is awesome! what a gorgeous building!

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  6. !! OMG, you did it! I know you've been wanting about a brick and mortar for a while! Congrats, Lauren! I just know you're gonna make it so darn cute in there!! You must be thrilled!

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  7. SO EXCITING! Congratulations! It's a really gorgeous space!

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  8. So fantastic, Lauren - congratulations!

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  9. many many many congratulations!!!! it sounds like it was meant to be.

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  10. What a beautiful little shop! How exciting to have a place to call your own for your vintage items. :)

    Where in MI is it located? I live in MI and would love to have a peek when you're ready to open!

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  11. Oh my word it is PERFECT! I cant wait to see it once you have moved in and decorated.

    Thanks doll,
    The Glamorous Housewife

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  12. amazing! doesn't get more perfect. so excited for you, Lauren!! xo

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  13. It looks perfect :)

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  14. You're soooo lucky!!! Though I suspect lots of hard work had something to do with it. Congratulations, it's beautiful.

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  15. Congratulations!!! What an exciting news!! I can't wait to see the inside, it's beautiful!!

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  16. SO this is extremely exciting. You should have a grand opening party. With art. And a small gallery inside. And I'll curate the shows. My studio could be storage for all of the art since it's across the street. Just my brilliant plan for today;)

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  17. That's fantastic! A huge congrats to you :-) The building could not be more perfect!!

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  18. How darling! Perfect! Congrats on holding out for the perfect space for you. :D

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  19. i'm so thrilled for you, lauren! what a dream come true. the space looks darling. can't wait to see the inside as well!!! good luck!

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  20. grinning from ear to ear for you :) what a perfect place to hang your hat & get to work doing what you love. congratulations!!!!

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  21. Yay! That's so exciting!!! The new brick & mortar place looks/sounds great! Can't wait to see what it looks like all set up on the inside! :)

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  22. This is so exciting! Congratulations!!

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  23. Congratulations! That building looks perfect.

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  24. Congrats Lauren!! When I come back to visit Detroit I will definitely stop by!

    Lauren
    Sparrow & Urchin

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  25. That.
    Building.
    Is.
    Amazing.

    I am so thrilled for you! I can't wait to get peeks inside.
    I know you have pored your heart and soul into the creation of Dear Golden. Savor every delicious moment.

    I am also loving the little door to the side of the main doors.
    It is all so storybook. Like a a turn-of-the-century couturier.
    It's just all so perfect!

    Maybe you'll find some antique treasures stashed about as you renovate and move in...old news paper clippings and such!

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  26. Congratulations, it's beautiful!

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  27. oh man...I want to live there...

    Congratulations!

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  28. Yay! I've been following your blog for a couple years and have always loved that you're local. Can't wait to visit! Woot!

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  29. congrats, lauren!! sooo so exciting! cannot wait to see what you do with the place! it's gorgeous!

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  30. mazel, Lauren! Looking forward to seeing DG's IRL growth!

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  31. So exciting Lauren!! What an amazing sounding space!

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  32. Congratulations, Lauren! I almost moved into the loft at 110 1/2 over the summer. We could have been neighbors...darn!

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