Red Velvet Store Makeover Part 2

Well hello there! I'm back with part two of the before/after shop makeover series. You can see Part 1 right here. So, little known fact... We started out not totally sure that the size of makeover we wanted to do was possible in such a short amount of time. We were a little afraid that we'd get to a few weeks before the opening and be scrambling, stressed and needing to push back the date. Thankfully that didn't happen. We were done ahead of schedule and able to do finishing touches and everything. The biggest reason we got done so quickly was because Mr. Larson traded a bunch of recording time with a local band. They came in and did all of the heavy lifting over the course of several weeks (it goes so much faster with a group!). Jeremy is just finishing up their last recording session tonight. Thanks so much, Jeremy, for making this happen for us!♥ 

These two images show the pieces we used for Emma's bakery displays before painting and relining. The case we used for her cupcake display was one of my very favorites and when I saw it I immediately imagined it filled with treats! 

And here is the 'after'! We're so proud of Emma's little bakery area in the shop. It's bright and cheerful and the perfect space to enjoy a sweet treat. She used a lot of vintage floral wallpaper and fabrics to recover the inside of her case and her menu board. We painted the large shelf white and made tons of paper pom poms. We also ordered some really cute custom vinyl for her display case from Vinyl Fruit. There's a paper airplane with a little banner that says "Red Velvet", clouds and grass. In her area we also have several formica tables and an assortment of vintage chairs. 

Emma painted her plain white refrigerator with black chalkboard paint. It has a cute little handwritten note on it. I really like how it turned out, visually, and it's more functional than the plain white fridge.

This display case got a fresh coat of paint and some custom vinyl buttons (made from my hand illustrations). I keep this case stocked with cute and kitschy items from the 1960s and 70s. 

I'll share one more before and after post soon. I'm trying to track down the 'before' photo first! XXO. elsie 

Comments

[Allie O'Bannon]

This is precious! & I seriously wish I lived closer & could visit the store.

[jessica]

you girls are so creative! i love seeing how far it came from where you started! you have a great eye for seeing the potential and I love the inspiration. i think i will have to take a road trip with some girlfriends to visit this lovely place! :)

[Cheray]

Sooo cute!! That sweet shoppe is just adorable!
I'm hoping I can visit on my trip to the US next month
x

[Holly E.]

It looks brighter,fresher...very nice. Love it.

[Carrie]

WOW! I just love the before and after pics! You guys did a wonderful job. I will definitely have to plan on visiting someday.

[rhiannon]

i want to buy the deer and the owls in that display case!

[Desiree Fawn]

Ah, it's all so good :)

[Anna]

Kind of a random question for you, but I'm sure you play music in your store...what kind of stuff do you play? And are you playing Christmas music?

[Lucy]

Love everything! Love the bakery! What are paper pompoms and how do you make one??? xx

[Bee.]

It's amazing how you've all turned it around. It looks so good. You should feel so proud.

[zoe]

When i see your pretty adorable shop i wish England was not so far away, thank goodness for the internet so i can buy online or you could open one in the uk ,wink wink:)

Zoe

http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com/

[Nina]

I have a question! What did you do with all the stuff that doesn't "fit" (not vintage, not pretty} with the remodeled store? Like, all the clothes, knick-knacks, and "junk" that just doesn't have a place anymore? From the before pictures, it seems so cluttered and overwhelming with the amount of products...ugh! Just wondering if you still have it all stored away or if you donated a lot of stuff...or what! :)

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[Alli (One Pearl Button)]

So fantastic!! I was really excited to see your before and after on Design*Sponge last week - you made such an amazing transformation! I'm still hoping to take a road trip out to visit in person (maybe in the spring?).

[alli coate]

These are so much fun to see! I really love your whole blog, following along with all your adventures at the store. de-light-ful :)

[Kristy]

So cute! Its amazing how a coat of white paint will make a piece pf furniture come to like! Way to go!

[Rachel]

I really enjoy reading about your new shop! The makeover you did on the interior is really amazing!

[Brooke @ Bright Wishes]

For some reason I think of the movie Now & Then when you mentioned the floral wallpaper... IM IN LOVE with it :) I love that movie!

[veronika]

i love these before and after posts - you did a beautiful job!

[Jill]

Those cases had huge potential, but the way they were displayed was dusty and brutal. Not everyone has the eye to see through the dust and clutter - but you've got x-ray vision. Emma's bakery is really so beautiful - she must be loving it.