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My Own Store

I knew there were good things going to happen this year and when recently I was offered my own shop space at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre I jumped at the chance. Shop 62 opened today at 22 Wellington Road Woolloongabba.
Featuring Shabby Chic Painted Furniture and homewares.
 Open 7 days 9am-5pm.
So this is what I have been doing this last week – painting like crazy. I would like to thank Ange for helping me set up the shop space today.
I wanted to make this space light and fresh and thought the pom poms were a great addition to the ceiling (made by me).

I would be lying if I said I doubted myself about taking on this venture. The fear of failure the fear that no-one would want to buy my things. We are given these opportunities in life and I guess if we don’t grab them we will always wonder. I want to thank my family and friends who have encouraged me the whole way to take on my own shop space.  You never know whats around the corner and with hard work and passion I am going to run with this opportunity.   My aim is to provide affordable beautiful pieces for your home.

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 Before all the fun began I did have to paint that back wall which was previously the brightest shade of orange.
 My first sale was made before the shop was even set up – this gorgeous kids table & chairs with blackboard top.
 My stunning 1950’s wardrobe which just may have to come home with me.
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  1. Reply

    Natasha

    January 21, 2011

    That is so exciting, Sandy! I often visit there for shopping and tea. Now I can visit you and the Old Boathouse shop too. Congratulations and I hope your shop is a huge success.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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    Destiny

    January 21, 2011

    Wow! You've done a fantastic job! The shop looks lovely! I just bought some of those little pom poms for my little girl's room – but I got white! Where in the world did you find the sweet little pink ones?! Congrats on your new adventure and best of luck to you!!! ~Destiny

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    Danica

    January 21, 2011

    Sandy, I absolutely ADORE your shop! It is stunning! You have done an amazing job decorating/painting/setting it all up!

    I wish you every success in the world with it! If and when i ever make it over to the GC, i will have to pop in to check it out!

    Are they all bits of furniture that you have bought and done up yourself?

    x

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    Bayside Rose

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations on your new venture it looks fabulous! I am sure you will be successful.

    I can't wait to come up and see it…and in such a brilliant place.
    Well done.
    Pam x

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    Deb

    January 21, 2011

    WOW !!!!
    That is really fantastic Sandy.
    Well done.
    I know that you will do really really well up there.
    You have been wanting to take that plunge for a while, and its true if opportunity knocks… you run with it. Good Luck for you fabulous new venture.
    Take Care. Deb xx

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    Samantha @ Black Velvet Chair

    January 21, 2011

    Thats amazing! Congrats – Love the wardrobe too & the pom pom's add interest. I can't wait to stop by next time I am in the area. Samantha

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    Tammi

    January 21, 2011

    Sandy that is fantastic news and I know you will succeed beyond your wildest dreams.
    Your shop looks amazing and I for one would be shopping there if I lived in Brisbane.
    Would you ship small items Nationally?
    All the very best in your exciting endeavour.
    xx

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    So Shabby Pink

    January 21, 2011

    Oh, gosh! How am I going to shop there? I live on a different continent! Very pretty! Hoping you have much success this year! Congratulations to you!

    Peggy

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    Raine and Sage

    January 21, 2011

    Hooray! How exciting Sandy. It must be such a great feeling seeing all your beautiful pieces in one place with your own little store. A great place to be too! You're bound for huge success I've no doubt, and I can't wait to pop in one day. Sonia x

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    Infatuated with Homes and Gardens

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations ,I am certain you wil be very succesful.
    ~Sharon~

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    brismod

    January 21, 2011

    Oh well done. Wishing you lots of success. xx

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    Raine and Sage

    January 21, 2011

    PS – the shop looks fantastic, and synonymous with Paint Me White. Ange is a good helper I can see!

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    Stripes by the Seaside..

    January 21, 2011

    so excited for you…you will be a hit…i see some familiar pieces lol xx

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    Jenny at Red House

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations! it looks amazing. you are sure in for a load of hard work but will have the ride of your life! jennyx (I'm afraid I'm going to have to have some of those pom poms for our shops!! where in the world did you get them!)

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    Belle Inspirations

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations, that looks fantastic,it so very exciting to be able to visit everyone's store in brisbane, there's so many bloggers with beautifully inspiring shops and now you are among them, well done!

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    Karen

    January 21, 2011

    Congrats, what a beautiful shop,I wish you the best of luck and great success!

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    Jennifer, Decorum

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations, Sandy. You are so right, sometimes these opportunities just materialise and it's best to now we tried than die wondering. I have no doubt it will be a successful venture and I look forward to visiting when I'm next is Brissie.

    Jennifer xx

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    Lisa

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations, everything looks awesome. Wish I lived in the area.

    Cheers,
    Lisa x

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    Tina

    January 21, 2011

    Oh congratulations Sandy, I am so happy and excited for you! I know you will be a HUGE success!! YAY 😀 ~ Tina xx

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    chair up

    January 21, 2011

    Yay for your new shop and Yay for your new camera. The photos are great!
    Wishing you loads of success and if today's sale is anything to go by you will have it for sure. Thanks for letting me play a small part in your exciting (ad)venture.
    Angex

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    kerrie of sea cottage

    January 21, 2011

    Best wishes to YOU!!! I think you will do great. I love that blue bench…yes, If I lived in Australia I would want to buy it. I'm glad you are not under water…I've been praying for all of you. ox

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    kerrie of sea cottage

    January 21, 2011

    Best wishes to YOU!!! I think you will do great. I love that blue bench…yes, If I lived in Australia I would want to buy it. I'm glad you are not under water…I've been praying for all of you. ox

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    The Pink Poodle

    January 21, 2011

    DEAR DEAR SANDY….THIS IS AWESOME!!~~~

    hey, remember when i said to you YONKS ago about opening a shop??

    HEY…your items are gorgeous & the beauty with starting off in an antique market type enviornment is that you dont have the HUGE expenses per se associated with a total BIG shop…

    Having had a successful gift shop for 10 yrs in Melbourne , I think I can say all this with some sort of confidence??/encouragement…

    I CANNOT wait to get up your way…
    I have been saying that for "yonks" and was about to book a trip as MR B is doing a 7 week internship in Brisbane…
    BUT hence the floods arrived & he is still not back at work…
    SO maybe , when things settle down a tad your way, I shall be on your doorstep ASAP!!~~

    You will be overwhelmed with the response from customers, I can guarantee it…

    xxxxx MUCH LUCK…GO GIRL…andrea

  24. Reply

    Meadowsweet Cottage

    January 21, 2011

    You are following your heart so I know you'll be successful! Good luck and enjoy your lovely shop 🙂

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    Karyn

    January 21, 2011

    Wow , exciting news. I will have to come up from the coast for a look see . Love those blue pieces !
    Karyn x

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    Jaci

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations Sandy, I'm sure it will be a great success! Would definitely pop in for a shop if I was in Brisbane. All the best!

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    theoldboathouse

    January 21, 2011

    Hey sandy, I just came home from the Wac and heard you have made several sales already. The space looks fab, you an Ange did a great job, I was surprised how fast it all came together. Chat soon xx Katherine

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    Comeca Jones

    January 21, 2011

    Love everything will you do orders to be shipped out? I would love to order some things. Its all lovely.memeheartify@gmail.com

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    Australienne Home

    January 21, 2011

    AMAZING! This has been my own dream for a while now with all the furniture I do up myself! Congratulations on the new store I hope it all goes well!

    http://australiennechic.blogspot.com/

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    Kym

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations Sandy..such an amazing looking space. Wished I lived in Qld..however next time I visit I will make sure I stop by..I'm am sure you will be successful as all of your pieces are amazing…Best wishes and good luck.. ~ Kym X

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    Linda

    January 21, 2011

    ooooooo myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy it looks fabulous!!!!!! good luck in your new venture i'm sure you'll do fabulously!!! 😀 Linda x

  32. Reply

    GoldenValley50

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations Sandy. Can't wait to visit on my next trip to Brisbane! ;)Sharyne

  33. Reply

    Thea

    January 21, 2011

    OMG! This is very exciting. I love the WAC and now I have a new reason to visit very soon. Congratulations! I have no doubt that you will be a huge success. x

  34. Reply

    Robyn

    January 21, 2011

    OH my GOODNESS! How truly exciting! I'm sure you will do fabulously, everything is so lovely and you have a keen yet fun eye for the goodies! CONGRATULATIONS!

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    Andi's English Attic

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations. Your space looks wonderfully exciting. xx

  36. Reply

    ~Tonja~

    January 21, 2011

    Congrats on your new shop… everything looks beautiful…Good luck with your new adventure..
    Have a Blessed day
    Tonja

  37. Reply

    Pauline

    January 21, 2011

    congratulations Sandy, you will do a wonderful job..your work is awesome!! now just remember, you CANT take it all home with you…:) good luck with your new venture..

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    Irene ~ RE~VINTAGED

    January 21, 2011

    So so fantastic!!!
    I am so impressed!
    This is so beautiful!!
    You are such an inspiration!!
    I sooooooo want to wish you the best with it all. Wish I was closer! 🙁
    Irene xx

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    Tara

    January 21, 2011

    Sandy,I have no doubt you will be a huge success..You go girl..xx

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    Bungalowgirl

    January 21, 2011

    Hi Sandy,

    I just found your blog recently as I am new to the blog world and love your work. The shop looks gorgeous and now I have a brilliant reason to get down to the WAC and have a wander. The pom poms look great- you clever chook.
    Best wishes for everything walking out the door quickly so we can see a whole new display!
    Mel.

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    Jenny

    January 21, 2011

    Wow Sandy, congratulations!!! I knew you were up to something… I am coming to visit and hopefully we can have that coffee? 😉

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    White Vintage

    January 21, 2011

    Congrats Sandy! The shop is beautiful. I'd surely pay you a visit if that didn't include a day's flight. Might need to keep window shopping from my desk. 🙂

    All the best!

    Manuela

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    sissie

    January 21, 2011

    Hi Sandy!
    I'm so happy for you. You remind me of Rachel Ashwell standing there in your lovely space.

    I know you are going to be a real success. I see so many beautiful pieces and the way you have arranged everything is perfect.

    hugs
    Sissie

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    Sam

    January 21, 2011

    Looks fabulous, congratulations.x

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    NanaDiana

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations! How wonderful that you are brave enough to jump into this and run with it! I am proud of you! It is always scary to try any new venture. I am sure it will be a great success because you are a very talented lady. Good Luck~ Hugs- Diana

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    SHERRY HART

    January 21, 2011

    Looks great…wish I could shop there 🙁

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    mariondee-designs

    January 21, 2011

    Hi Sandy, how exciting! Congratulations on opening a shop! I remember saying to myself, when I used to have a shop,is there is a buyer for everything. I used to be amazed at what I could sell in there. Things that I thought would take a while to sell would sell straight away and things that I thought would sell quickly took a while. I have no doubt you will do really well. All your stuff is gorgeous. Just love that wardrobe! Have lots of fun.. take care, Maryann

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    Polly

    January 21, 2011

    The space looks great!!

    Best wishes!!!

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    maría cecilia

    January 21, 2011

    Dear Sandy, be sure everything you do will be much loved for everybody, as I do from so faraway. Congrats for this new adventure of yours and much blessings to you.
    hugs from Chile
    maria cecilia

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    Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes

    January 21, 2011

    Love the pom-poms! I'm sure you'll be a huge success! If I didn't need to hop on a plane with my passport I'd be right over! Good luck on your exciting adventure!

    Mary

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    Kim

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations Sandy, you took a big step that a lot of people here wish they could! Good Luck!

  52. Reply

    " SHABBY JUNK"

    January 21, 2011

    Sandy, I have been following your blog and there is no doubt that this is your thing. Can't believe it took so long. Best of luck! judy

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    lucy

    January 21, 2011

    wow. and you work full time also? you are a very busy lady!and your little shop and your home are completely beautiful!

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    Emily@TheWickerHouse

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulaions on your new store. It looks beautiful and I have no doubt in my mind it will be a huge sucess.

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    Patty

    January 21, 2011

    Sandy, What a wonderful way to start a new year! You will love having your shop and meeting customers! Years ago I used to sell Antique's in a co-op situation and really had such an enjoyable time of it! Your shop looks so wonderful and you are bound to make a ton of sales!!! Presentation is everything and you are a pro at that!!!!

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    A Little More Minis

    January 21, 2011

    Congratulations Sandy!! That is wonderful!
    I am sure that it will be a great success.
    I wish you the best with your own shop. Have fun and enjoy it! 🙂

    Hugs, Jollie

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    Bringing Pretty Back

    January 21, 2011

    Sandy, You will be a huge success!! Congratulations on your new venture!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

  58. Reply

    Stacy's Shabby Shoppe

    January 21, 2011

    Sandy…wow! Stunning, beautiful, whimsical and fun! That is what your new space looks like in the antique mall! It is a huge venture (I've been there!), but it's worth it and I'm sure you will do very well! Good luck to you! ~Stacy~

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    June

    January 21, 2011

    I'm just blown away Sandy. Your shop is gorgeous! I am soooo happy for you sweetheart! And proud!
    hugs to you…

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    Melanie

    January 21, 2011

    Oh Sandy, when I read the first line of your post, I thought you were going to say your shop was on the Gold Coast… imagine my delight (and accompanying happy dance) when I learned it is just around the corner!!

    With both the kids at school next Thursday, I know where I'm going!

    Very best wishes to you – I know it will be fabulous…
    Melanie

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    Victorian1885

    January 22, 2011

    Congratulations on your store Sandy! It is lovely..good luck!

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    Fishtail Cottage

    January 22, 2011

    Congratulations on your new space! It sure is darling! Best of luck to you on your new adventure! xoox

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    Mimi

    January 22, 2011

    It looks fantastic, you have done an amazing job. I look forward to visiting you. Mimi x

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    Jeanine Burkhardt

    January 22, 2011

    Just Stunning!!! What an eye-catching, FRESH-LOOKING Space!!! YOU will do just FaBuLouS Sandy!!!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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    Alma

    January 22, 2011

    Qué hermosas todas esas cosas! me gustaron muchíiiisimo. Besos
    Alcira

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    Deborah

    January 22, 2011

    Congratulations dear Sandy!!!
    How wonderful…oh if I was closer, I'd be right over!
    You are going to do great..your place looks fabulous!!
    Im so happy for you!!!!

    Mich love,
    Deborah xoxo

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    Ange

    January 22, 2011

    Hi Sandy. So exciting!!! You're on my list to visit next homewares shopping day. Can't wait to see your wares in the flesh. All the best!

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    Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

    January 22, 2011

    Hello Sandy! This is my first visit to your blog. It is wonderful and I love your new shop. Congratulations! So many darling pieces! I'm your newest follower. Looking forward to getting to know you!

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    Bernice

    January 22, 2011

    Is great! I am glad you took the chance, inspires me! thank you for sharing such a good news.
    CONGRATS from Mexico.

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    Sheer Serendipity

    January 22, 2011

    Hi Sandy, I am somewhat new to blogging and recently stumbled upon your wonderful blog, such great ideas and inspirations! Congratulation on new shop, it is beautiful. It must be very exciting! All the best and success!

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    jjtkc5

    January 23, 2011

    Hey Sandy,
    I have been watching your blog after my sister Amanda told me about it…We rented at Boca Raton many years ago when you guys were managing it!!! Congratulations on the new shop…looks awesome..Jamie

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    Kelly Polkinghorne

    January 23, 2011

    Wow – how exciting Sandy!!! Congratulations – I can't wait to come & visit xx

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    chris hobel

    January 23, 2011

    good on you, love those pink pom poms… wish I lived closer so I could see your talents

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    Junk-it Junction...

    January 23, 2011

    We knew it was coming Sandy, you have such lovely things, Im sure they will sell fast! Now, if I could just get up there….

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    Alison Gibbs

    January 25, 2011

    Sandy this is so exciting. Your space looks amazing
    Alison

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    Allison

    January 26, 2011

    Congratulations Sandy! Your shop looks beautiful and you've arranged everything beautifully. I would want to buy everything there! You do gorgeous work. That wardrobe is amazing. Good for you for jumping at the chance and following your dream. The pom poms are a nice finishing touch for your shop.

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    Elizabeth

    January 26, 2011

    Congrats and good luck in the new space!

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    TIFFANY

    February 4, 2011

    Hi Sandy, Was this your shop? I live near WAC and visited your shop few weeks ago. Love your blog, and of course following you 😉 Plz Visit my blog as well 😉 Tiffany

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