Some of my friends may also know that I had a rubbish end to 2013. I really couldn't wait for it to end. My beloved Grandad passed away and my dad was really poorly when they discovered he had an aortic aneorism. ( Dad is getting better ) Then just when you think it can not get any worse. The company that I worked for went into administration. Then I store closed down 16 days later !! All this was within 5 weeks. So as you can imagine I was ready to pop . So new year came and I had an idea.. You know as you do :O) I decided that I was going to open my own store... The rest of everything was abit of a blur as I started collecting items for the shop.. I had a vision in my head how I wanted it to look.. I wanted to make it have a warm friendly homely feel... I decided that I had to have some of my Grandads' things in there too. Anyway the weeks passed...
There was 2 shops in central Arnold that I liked.. One wanted me to sign a 5 year lease... Crazy in todays economy and with it being a new business. I just didn't want to commit to so much. The seconds' estate agent took over 5 weeks to send me details of the service charges. That was crazy as they knew I was ready to move in straight away.
I called into a local Business Centre on the off chance. I knew they had studios available and after reading about them on the internet. I knew that would be just what I was looking for. Its kind of strange. The business centre manager Jamie was there to show someone a studio, later that afternoon. But said I could look at it.. I went saw and fell in love.. The studio was perfect 5 well lit with natural light. It has a great view over the free car park and all entrances to the whole bit,, perfect !! I told them I wanted it, there and then.. Paperwork was sorted and I had the keys there and then... Poor Jamie had to ring the other interested party to explain that the studio had been taken. :O)
That was it we had an empty shell
Then we just had to fill it with love :O)
On March 29th 2014 Just 3 months nearly after I had decided to start this venture.
Oona Kay's was opened by our local MP Vernon Coaker. Our 'grand' opening was attended by so many people. So I would like to say a great big thank you to each and everyone of them. In the picture I have there was approximately 20 people standing in the kitchen lol and then another 6 or so on the left. Then on the right there was another 10 ish lol. Not forgetting the ones in the doorway and that were stood behind me ( Jeannie ) lol
So theres a little bit about how we came to be and how we got where we are :O)
I will keep this blog up to date with all the goings on and what is happening at Oona Kay's
Thanks for popping in
Oona x
I am so happy for you Oona, after the past few years you really deserve this. I hope you have many happy years trading with lots of lovely crafting along the way. I am hoping to persuade my hubby we need a trip to Arnold just so I can pop in a say hello, and of course buy a thing or two or three :-)
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Oh wow Karen that would be great. It would be lovely to see you after such a long time.. Looking forward to putting the kettle on and having a cuppa with you xx
DeleteHello my darling, I am so proud of you of what you have overcome over the past 8 yrs. You are the best and I hope the business takes off with grand results. Love you babes xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Hun. Couldn't of got where I am without my left hand ;0). Thanks for your helping
DeleteGreat news and i hope things go really well for you. wish i lived closer but i've promised Princess k we'll come and see you in the school holidays .
ReplyDeleteOh wow that would be lovely to see princess K.. Don't forget to let me know then I make sure I have choccy cake in ;) xxx
DeleteWow what a world wind of a time! Good things happen for worldly reasons we may not know but it looks as if your dreams have come true and your reaping the rewards now. So happy for you Choccy!! Wish I could come for a fun class!
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Aww I wish you could too Shell. Would be lovely to meet some of our far away design team :0) I think we could fit half of us in the workshop crafting :) xx
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