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Creative Connection Event 2011!
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Yes! This is where I will be later this coming week. Will you join me?
Some classes are full, but there are openings still available….
The Creative Connection Event is 3 days packed full of inspiration, creative businesses, women and so much passion for their craft … you will come away thoroughly inspired. The collaboration of Jo Packham and Nancy Soriano, it has attracted some of the biggest names in the business for Keynote Speakers, Class Instructors and Attendees alike. Last year was the 1st Annual Event, which I also attended and it was just fantastic. I met so many creative, wonderful women.
It will be held at the Crowne Plaza in St Paul. So please head on over to the link and register yourself for 1, 2 or all 3 days. When you do, leave me a comment so I will know you’re attending and we can hook up at some point.
So… come get your creative on and join me!
Peeks into the new Lulu & Lilly Studio….
Posted by: | CommentsAfter you all have waited so patiently… 
I finally have a few moments to show you a bit around the new studio space!
I have been blessed with so many wonderful clients these last 6 weeks, I have had to focus on them and not the blog.
I do have some fun things planned to share with you over this summer, so I will try to post those more timely
!
Without more ado… here is our new little creative workshop!
In this space we will host creative events, workshops, shopping events (our first one is being planned right now!), meet with clients and create unique finds for home and life! It is a small space, but we will use it very efficiently.
This shot is looking out into our entry vestibule and our changing inspiration board.
Here are our desks… this area will have some color added to it soon, (some creative painting techniques from Alicia), along with a place to hang fabric swatches.
One of my favorite fabrics…. reinventing a dated chair. (I also have this fabric in my other office!)
The place were creative projects get done….
Some of Lulu & Lilly’s merchandise that is for sale. Custom pillows, vintage pieces, artwork, frames, and little treasures. There is even more coming…. wait until you see what we have planned for fall!
Maybe the perfect thing is waiting to go home with you?
Our past projects board in the vestibule of our entryway. Alicia and the Studio were featured in the Twin Cities Metro Mag during the month of April… a delightful article about my artistic partner and her business… written by the uber talented Cy Winship!
Thanks Cy for the wonderful kudos…
Lastly… when you come to visit us… this is your view into our space. 
So… welcome!
Please come by to visit us soon… we are by appointment only, so please call first to make sure we will be at the Studio. We’d love to show you around our little space and introduce you to all of the current Lulu & Lilly projects!
Thanks for stopping by and thank you even more to our fabulous clients, friends, and associates who has helped make this new creative playhouse a reality. We couldn’t have done it without you. We are blessed!
Erica
Thank you, Thank you!
Posted by: | CommentsYes! … our Studio Grand-Opening in the Semple Mansion was super lovely and we are so blessed that so many of you came out to celebrate with us!
I am still doing a bit of recovery… taking care of client appointments and design projects that were scheduled after our crazy week last week, BUT…
I promise to have some wonderful photos and sneak peeks of our studio for you real soon!
Alicia and I just want to thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for your lovely support!
Be back soon…
Erica
More Photos of the Studio…
Posted by: | CommentsToday’s post will feature just a few more photos of our studio space in progress…
This photo isn’t too inspiring, but it does show progress… the walls have been coated in a first layer of paint, the storage items have been removed and have been replaced with construction supplies and a few design elements.
Those nasty old pipes are slowly being hidden in a wall that will support a storage closet and a sink area.
This photo shows a peek at one of the crowning elements of our space… a curved banquette!
We can NOT wait for this piece to be finished. The fabrics we chose to upholster it with became the inspiration for the entire studio…
This view shows you a bit about our color direction! Yes, we used House Beautiful‘s color issue to assist us with our color choices. (At least for now… our studio colors and decor will transform on a routine basis) We custom matched our pink wall to a pink chair we found on the front of the Color Issue. We will also add a few other surprising pink elements to the space as well!
Well, that’s it for today’s update. I won’t have another progress update for a bit- we’re doing some more painting tomorrow! Wait until you see Alicia’s (Lulu Painting) fantastic work on the floor! However, the next post will let you in on our Opening Gala plans! We can’t wait to invite you down to share in our Grand Opening, so get ready to mark your calendars and join us in celebration! More on that next time…
