What a
wonderful day! So much support from friends, clients and my
husband.
We had so
much fun at the opening. It was one of
the hottest and most humid days and I couldn’t get the air conditioning
working… didn’t matter. I felt so
excited and proud.
I realized that apart from being a place to make and sell my products, it almost seems
like a shrine to this corner of the world that I adore.
I realized
how much I have souced locally… as it is so important to me to support the
local economy, friends and fellow artisans.
I look at the walls and see the small local contractor who did the
renovations… my husband and I have worked with his sister and his father in a
previous job. Then I see the painting
that my husband spent so many hours doing… he painted the entire place.
I see the carpenter, who also previously
worked with us, who made the shelves, my new molds, my market stand, the round
display unit and the little sales area/ desk…
I see the ceramicist who made the studio sign, some wall hangings, soap
dishes and shaving mugs (which sold out)!
I see the lovely stain-glass artist who made my mirrors.
I see the photographer who took photographs
of the local ingredients I use… looking at the bare walls only 7 days ago, I
called him and explained the project I wanted him to take on. He and his wife tracked things down, even
setting up a bowl of sea salt on the beach… and got the printed photos to me
within 3 days….
I see the local 92-year old basket-weaver who made my baskets
for me.
I see some of my suppliers as well… Pepe who supplies my local organic
jojoba oil, Rafa who supplies the local organic extra-virgin olive oil, Juan
who provides the local beeswax and honey…
My husband,
the detail freak, insisted that I label things in each of the storerooms, with
nice printed labels with my logo. I love
the result.
(Curing room)
(Packaging Room)
People that
came to the opening brought plants, good luck charms, well-wishing cards
and great company. We were overwhelmed and surprised with all the
people who came.
We shared
drinks and paella outside and celebrated!
One of my friends and her darling daughter won one of the baskets I
raffled off.
We only
wished our families could have shared this moment with us, but I don’t complain
because it was our choice to live so far away.
So thank
you again for following my story and being a part of this special moment as
well.
Love and
inspiration to all!!
Xoxo
Jen
