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Ok, we get a a lot of questions about this. People want to know why we aren’t open more- as in everyday.
So, let me explain.
This summer was the first time we have been able to be open in the summer. With moving to our new store, we were able to get air conditioning that was enough to cool off the entire store. At the old boutique we purchased an air conditioner, but due to the building being old (and little insulation) and the roof being flat, it held a lot of heat in the summer and was too hot to be in! In fact one July day it was 100 outside and 115 in the building.
But now that we have moved to our new building my dad was kind enough to spend the extra to give us some air conditioning, plus with the 16 foot ceilings, the air near the floor is always cooler anyway. So this summer we were able to be open Wednesday Thru Saturday.
Then when fall rolls around, our schedule has to change. I am a kindergarten teacher, so once the calendar turns to August our store hours have to change. When school’s in session our hours change to Thursday evenings (4-6) and Friday afternoons (1-6) and Saturdays (10-4.) This fall the hours have been harder to arrange, as mom had to have unexpected knee surgery and has been having a harder time recovering from it compared to her previous one. So, it’s just been little ‘ol me for a while, and I can’t be at my regular job and at the shop at the same time.
Also, this week the town has decided to reseal main street on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, which of course are the days that we are open. Since there was no place for people to park at our store, we decided just to close for those days. I will be going down today to see if they are done and we can open for today (Saturday) or if we will have to wait until next week.
We will start our regular hours again next week. Sorry for the confusion. We try to be open as much as possible, but sometimes life is just too hectic and unplanned!
Thank you to our valued customers, who call and schedule an appointment, or stop by when they see we are open, or who buy flowers from the cooler at our local grocery store. We appreciate you!
We will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday September 18th-20th so that we can attend the Women of Faith conference in Denver.
We will post pictures for you later in the month.
Hopefully that will help answer the question of why we aren’t open more!
Melissa
September 8th, 2008 at 3:19 am
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October 3rd, 2008 at 11:34 pm
When are you open? | Family Craft Boutique…
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