Before, During, and…
I haven’t been saying much about it on this blog, as I was concerned that things might not run to schedule, but this last week has seen the brand new Skinny laMinx studio/shop progressing apace, and I think I can say (with fingers crossed) that the doors will open in early December.
Renovating is quite stressful, but it’s also ridiculously exciting to see what was a greasy scooter shop transform into an elegant, well-considered space in barely a week! Carpenters in next week, and we’re nearly there.
I can’t say I’m missing that mural. Bees, scooters, castles, clouds. Whatever could it have meant?
Greasy scooter crap, begone! Well, hello, you crisp white studio, you!
Come December, just add one stylish awning, et voila! Skinny laMinx will be in residence. (Recognise the building, Cape Town peeps? Keep watching)
Molly
Such a big moment for you Heather, and indeed for Cape Town!
skinnylaminx
You’re sweet. xx
francesca
exciting! nice skylight too.
kbd
it looks fabulous! That skylight….!! Congrats
skinnylaminx
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to share the end result 🙂
Penelope
It’s looking ace Heather, what a great transformation. When I saw the last photo with the number 201 my heart skipped a beat as it reminded me of SA, so comforting and familiar to see the shaping(font? … not sure what you call it) of the numbers.
Looking forward to seeing the end result xox
skinnylaminx
I’ve never thought of those numbers as particularly SA, but now that you say it…
Hope you manage to come down this way and pop in some day soon.
xx
Hilary
Best of luck with it all 🙂
skinnylaminx
Thanks, Hilary!
Marissa
Best of luck to you on this new space! It looks gorgeous and I love the skylight. In my head, I’m seeing a yellow and white striped awning for some reason!
Enjoy the planning,and let me know if you need any space planning help – I love that stuff 🙂
skinnylaminx
Thanks for the kind words, and for your offer with space planning too. Hope you get to pop in some time.
xx
Jane
Looks like Bree street! Can’t wait ’til it opens. Good luck with all the renovations.
skinnylaminx
You guessed it 🙂
arounna
so exciting!
cal
Hey i drove past today it looks amazing already and its just white paint. bizzness meetings @ fr toast, coffee from jasons and movies from nouveau. AND we can pop in for birthday pressies on way to/from work YAY! i want to be at the opening spending spree 🙂
skinnylaminx
You’ve got it all waxed, and I haven’t even opened the doors yet! Looking forward to all the popping in soon.
xx
flowerpress
Big dreams, very exciting Heather 🙂
emilie verbeek
Hi Heather,
This is promising! Love the roof lights and the cast iron deco.
If you are in need of a part time assistant, let me know!
Lots of succes!
Emilie
Janine
Oh, yay… it’s going to happen this year! Pre-Christmas! My shopping needs are sorted. 😉 It does already look lovely, and it’s going to so central! Think location is even better than Kloof, just cos it’s easier to swing by for those in vehicles as well as those on foot.
colleen @ hello olive
Ooh how exciting! And right next door to Merry Pop Ins so mum and toddler can both get treats 🙂
Amber H
Looking good! Curious.. what’s going to happen to the scooters? Are the previous tenants taking them along or did you get scooters as part of the deal?
I can’t wait to see the shop come together, so sad I live in the US so I can’t come by and take a look in person!
Chris Roper
Is that Bree St?
Anna
such a cute little storefront! exciting!
patricia
OH wow! I’ve been away from all of blogland and look at what I’ve missed! Congratulations. It’s going to look awesome when you’re done. I can’t wait to see!
Helen Rawlinson
Oh Heather, how exceedingly exciting! I’ve been in my studio for so long – I’d like to move out for a week, just so I can move back in again and start over. Hope you’re having fun with it and it’s not too stressful. Look forward to seeing the final unveil (sadly from a very long way away!)
The Shopping Sherpa
As an ex Vespa owner the wasp makes complete sense: “Vespa” means wasp 🙂