Finally after a full on week like no other, ta da da, we have a new looking beautiful store. There are still a few tweaks to make – my office which is turning more into a mini sitting room at the back, still needs to be done, but we are so nearly there. I don’t think I have ever been quite so proud, its like my child is all grown up, on Friday I didn’t actually want to leave fancied moving in and just hanging out.
Here are some peaks :
We now have a book section, so fav interior books of mine that I reference all the time are now in store and available to buy:
Super sized lamps hang out next to super sized lamps, not forgetting the odd rams head and heavenly jugs of faux flowers of course!
Our new selection of faux spring flowers takes your breath away. Mimosa, lilac, delph, roses, blossom are sooo beautiful this season.
Also Gem, my sis and the best florist in the world (I can say that she has created some amazing creations for Paul Smith and President Clinton) has made a selection of bouquets small, medium and super sized that you can literally take away with you, and she will be in store every Thursday until around 3 if any of you guys ever need flower advice.
So there you go some little peaks. Every thing looked so cool when Gem and I left on Friday that I said to her that I kind of wish it would stay like that, so nothing would sell EVER, people could just come in (maybe pay a pound, we have to make a living somehow right ) look around and go again! Cool concept no. NO i know a rubbish concept but you know what I mean! Worth all the hard work and the long hours because when you walk through the door you smile, its an interior that makes you happy. No matter what is going on in the world, in your life, with the weather you enter this little magical world and your heart rate beats just that little bit faster. That to me is what decorating is all about!
Happy Monday
Love the wall lights! Are they for sale as well?
They are they are amazing, gold inside so they cast the most magical glow. They are so new I don’t have an exact price but I believe they around the £550 mark, all new products will be up on our new website launching this Wednesday
Thank you,
I will be visiting your delightful store a.s.a.p.
Thank you very much
Congrats Abigail, an absolute triumph and special memories to be shared with your sis. Enjoy this special time.
Thank you very much indeed
Awesome !
Certainly does take your breath away
Many congrats on a job very well done by everyone involved.
Are those walls brown? and as for the wall paper!
Can’t wait to visit xx
They are kind of brown its London Clay be Farrow and Ball, thanks for your lovely words
Wow Abigail, it truly looks amazing. I can only imagine how excited you are at how it has all come together. And you survived the week to tell the tale. Thanks for the little peak – one day I hope I can visit in person.
Many thanks x
Loving it, no wonder your proud. I espacially like that last pic with the small table with the square top and the adorable little ram/sheep? next to it. I would love them both for my garden terrace. I can see it now, a large chair covered in sheep skins, along side it, me snuggled into it, steaming cup of frothy coffee in hand….mmmm. Just going to have to make a trip to your store me thinks.
Thank you
Congratulations Abigail….the store looks incredible and makes me want to hop on a plane and visit immediately!!! Definitely worth all the hard work…those flowers are sublime!!
Jules
Thanks Jules am so excited everyone likes it as much as I
It looks so nice, really homely and cosy- who wouldn’t want to buy everything! Can’t wait to pop in and see it for real x
Thank you very much
Store looked fabulous on Saturday, spent a lovely time exploring. Apologies though I did buy something! Cowboy jug proudly sitting in my kitchen and looks gorgeous!
This looks amazing Abigail. I want to say a big thank you as , unbeknown to you , you have been a part of getting me through 3 major operations on my spine over the last few months. I look forward to your blog every morning and then spend the day thinking about how to incorporate your ideas into our home. I had to take my iPad to hospital as there was no way I could survive without some creative inspiration from you. Whilst my life has been on hold for a while I have needed some escapism and your blog has given me that – your life is so full on and exciting and I love the fact that you are making the most of it. Once I am better I am going to visit your shop – can’t promise that I will be willing to leave though.
Thank you for being inspirational .
Bethan
Wow that is an amazing story I do hope you are doing OK, I’m equally inspired by you having to go through all that and post feed back. Whenever you are thinking of coming along to the store let me know and will try and be there, best wishes x
Wow, phoning my sis in London today to see when I can come and stay with a view to visiting your gorgeous shop.
Fab thank you x
Wow, what a transformation! Looks stunning, Can’t wait to see it in the flesh when I’m up in London this weekend. Congratulations Abi!
Thank you very much indeed hope you love it at the weekend
Whhhhhaaaaaaaaaa!!! I’m in lurrrrrve haha! Love everything!! Always wondered what that tile wallpaper would look like in a real setting…been lusting after the whiter one 4EVER….but now seeing them prefer the more rusted darker 1…just flows with the darker colours. I’m living in Liverpool but going to make a special trip down to London just to feast me lil’ beadies on this extravaganza of loveliness….have the defribulators at the ready i may just pass out at the door ;-D
Keep up the hard work lady n well done to u and your sis. X
Thank you such lovely funny words and so very much appreciated thank you again
Magical!
Particularly in love with the wallpaper in the first image x
Thank you my dear
You have all worked really hard to create a stunning shop for so many people to enjoy! Well done to you, your sis and everyone else involved. I can’t wait to come down and experience ! x
Thanks Annie very sweet of you to say
Popped into the store on Saturday and it looked fabulous, loved exploring all the different little areas. Apologies did buy something! Cowboy jug looking gorgeous in our kitchen
Give it back! Teasing I love the cowboy jug infact they are so popular I haven’t even nabbed one for me yet, so happy it looks fab in your kitchen
Absolutely breathtaking – it’s like walking into a beautiful home and never wanting to leave … or maybe take it all home with you!!! Your hard work has certainly paid off – biggest congratulations to you all.
Thank you beyond appreciated, makes all the hard work so very worth while
Woweee its truly scrumptious, a visual feast!
Boring question, is that tin tile wall paper very thick and textured or is it flat and even more boring is it easy to put on the wall? I love it, it’s so transforming and I like the brown with it. Very very good job love your sis’s style too, its really theatrical and opulent, the opposite of uptight!
Thank you very much indeed. The wall is pretty thick and the best thing its so easy to put up you actually paste the wall not the paper which makes the whole thing way less cumbersome
I follow your blog religiously and just had to say “CONGRATULATIONS!” I can hear your excitement and its contagious. I have also been in the edge of my seat for the past couple of weeks now waiting for the new flowers, from what I can see in the pics there’s a lot of what I’m looking for. I literally squealed!
I spoke to your lovely store manager Craig last week and I’ve arranged to visit the store on Wednesday to choose some flowers. I’m disappointed I’ll miss the expertise of your sister but I’m sure there’ll be another occasion. Exciting times!
Such lovely words thank you, Craig is fabulous and more than qualified to help you out x
I LOVE the front desk/register thing. With the tin ceiling wallpaper. Fabulous! Would love to fly in just to see your store.
Thank you
Thank you Abigail.
P.S I love that horsey hairy lamp and shade its absolutely gorgeous makes me smile!
Its my most favourite thing (stole 2 for home) but don’t tell anyone!
I love every detail and those lamps are so beautiful. Congratulations!
I agree the lamps are so beautiful, especially that hairy one!
I’d love to come in to take pics and write a post on the new store. What email address can I contact you on. Mine is mycasita1@gmail.com Thanks
Fab you are more than welcome, any time but this Thursday works when there is another shot in there. Just email the store and talk to Craig – the store’s email is contact@atelierbypost.com
congrats! needless to say this looks utterly fab! & i really love the addition of the books as it makes the space feel even more inviting (if indeed possible)!
Couldn’t agree more, love the addition of the books
Wow!!! It wz so nt a happy monday for me but after reading your post I feel so cheerful and excited to make sth happen in my own world.. Congratulations and I am sure hw u must have felt.. All the best
Thank you
Wow it looks AMAZING Abi! Can’t wait to come visit. That’s such a great idea to have Gemma make up some bouquets, I never quite know what to do with them all so I think I shall be buying one of those
Great idea to sell books too x
Thank you my dear, yes Gem will be hotly in demand now, the bouquets went like crazy on the weekend. Hope all the wedding planning is nearing its end and you are in the exciting stage x
You are so inspiring Abigail! I’m opening my own shop in the next month and have been soaking up your posts about the birthing of this shopping expereince that you crafted for us all! (understatement: it’s beatiful and I can feel the atmosphere that you didn’t want to leave) . Hope I can come even a smidge as close to the wonderful that you create … thanks!
Best wishes with your new store, its one of the most rewarding things you can ever do (at times frustrating and exhausting) but more than anything rewarding so enjoy x
LOVe IT!
Can’t believe I have left it this long to thank you for a fabulous day in your amazing home on Fri 22nd Feb. It really was the best of days. Can’t wait to get home and paint the sitting room all one colour. (still travelling the country!)
Thank you my dear, it was a fabulous day for me to x
I absolutely love how you have decorated the store, congratulations, your hard work has certainly paid off!! It is my dream to open a shop in Geneva, just waiting for your new dates for a retail masterclass. Meanwhile, I’m flying over with an empty suitcase soon to visit your shop and will hopefully see you at Anthropologie! Well done to Gem too her flower arrangements are so beautiful.
See you at Anthro, and retail class dates go live tomorrow on the new site, and thank you for your very kind words x
Absolutely stunning! X
BEAUTIFUL.
Hey Abi, I think my last comment got lost. But to say again Massive Congratulations on the store revamp, it looks stunning. Next time I’m in town I shall be over to see it and quite possibly parting with some cash at the same time. It really gives us newbie retailers quite something to aspire to, so thank you for that xx
Thank you x
I’d love to visit but what’s the address. I can’t seem to find it anywhere?
We are located at 137 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1QP
Thanks. Will definitely arrange to visit next time I’m in London as my mum lives in Coruch End which isn’t too far. Looking forward to it!
Fab thank you
Hi Abi, popped into the revamped store on Monday – it’s truly awesome, the flow is so much better and with the new seating and bookshelves is so homey, one really doesn’t want to leave! (Perhaps you can charge rent those of us that want to just move in:-) I love how the wallpaper kicks it to another level and the new blooms are breathtaking, so is the new collection ! Congratulations to you and the team, it’s a work of art, which no doubt will continue to evolve and tantalize us x
Adriana you are so sweet thank you very much for such lovely words