The Making of a Store, Part 2

The Design Sponge listed three different store makeovers this month. While neither of them would instantly capture my attention if I were walking by, there are certain little details in each of them that has caught my eye and you all know how much I like a good makeover so any excuse to post one is acceptable in my mind! To be honest, the most interesting aspect in these renovations is a creative one, seeing that the first space, ACME PArty Box Co., more of a temporary spot, a pop-up store if you will, took on its new appearance for under one thousand dollars. One. Thousand. Dollars.

Store # 1

ACME Party Box Co.

Co-founder Lisa Fulke shared some secrets and her insightful advice is definitely worthy of copying and listing here for you:

Worked with their local antique store to borrow some of their furniture and lighting in exchange for selling the items for them if customers were interested.

Moved furniture from their houses and used them as display pieces.

Bought inexpensive sheets to use as a store divider and adorned them with vintage millinery that they use for the corsages they make for the store.

Had their local florist create a large boxwood swag to highlight the center of the store around their checkout desk.

Made large blackboards out of lightweight masonite chalkboards they framed with door casings they spray painted and cut to fit.

Bought display items from their local flea market and eBay.

Created displays using their shipping boxes.

I spend a little time on their website and looooooved it, I can't wait until my next party. Yes, I know that I am an easy target when it comes to such issues as setting a table and throwing a game night or dinner party but come on! (Is it too late in my life for me to become a party planner? I'd be so good at this!) Trust me, these ladies have it figured out. They offer up super fun settings and decorations for your party, all of which, in their eco-friendly motto, is meant to be reused in your home or as a toy (for the children's parties). The kids' themes cover every child's dream party, from rodeo to the kingdom bash, without forgetting the all-time favourite (I'm sure),...the circus party! But before you start feeling too jealous of your 8 year-old, they have grown-up party boxes as well, which are quite tasteful but also include a bit of themed fun: Moroccan, Vintage Chic, Botanical, Forest Floral, etc. I know that I am getting off topic here but I couldn't resist adding a photo or two from their website. For you, of course, loyal readers (all 4 of you).

Store # 2

Noon Designs

These ladies are opening their second location for Noon Designs and, with the addition of a brick wall and as it is a more permanent location for them than for ACME Party Box, surely the budget must have gone over one thousand dollars. Nevertheless, the finished product looks very good. I like the black wall in the back of the store. I know that everyone is into black walls lately but, if everything else around it is kept simple and classy, I don't think it will go out of style quickly. I can be proven wrong, though.)

Store # 3

Red Velvet Art

According to Design Sponge, these ladies turned this disaster of a space into a beautiful store that sells cupcakes, vintage and art for under a thousand dollars as well (6000 square feet renovated in less than three months, under 1000$.

I am seriously impressed by all of these ladies' vision and hard work. Congrats to all of them, it has been a very inspiring Tuesday for me!