As many of you know, The Personal Gifting Co. has officially moved into its new home in Foristell, Missouri. It’s been a month since the move, and I still walk through the front door in awe and disbelief that this beautiful space is our new gift shop.
The Journey
The renovations on the building began in November of 2023 (during our busiest time of the year) and were completed in early spring. The building originally was a lawn equipment shop and needed a little TLC before we could move in. The walls were cinder blocks, and the smell of gasoline and grass were the signature scents. We put up walls, tore down the ceiling, exposed the beautiful metal trusses, added a lovely new restroom, and installed new floors, lights, and doors – a complete remodel. There was a space outside that I wanted to give some life to, so we added tables and chairs with our branded umbrellas. This space is great when we have events. During these months of renovation, I worked with my amazingly talented and patient husband on what we wanted the space to look and feel like, and he was able to take my vision for the space and bring it to life.
Once A Dream: The Personal Gifting Co
As a home-based business for over 20 years, moving into the new storefront was quite a significant change for me. It was scary and beautiful all at the same time. I had a beautiful workspace in my home, but unfortunately, it was just for me; I could not share it with everyone as I wanted to. I used to dream about this day: unlocking the front doors, turning on the lights, turning on my bomb music playlist, lighting a candle, and welcoming visitors into my shop, and now it’s my reality and a dream come true. This space has allowed my business to grow almost overnight. I’m so excited to be in a space that:
- Has a warm, home-like vibe and is welcoming.
- Has just enough square footage for us to handle the online orders.
- Is aesthetically pleasing and a great space for classes and get-togethers. It is also an excellent environment for enhancing creativity and productivity.
I appreciate all of you who have walked this journey with us; I cannot thank you enough. Thank you to all who came out to the ribbon cutting, soft openings, and grand opening or simply stop by to say hi; your support and encouraging words mean the world to me. And thank you for referring my business to your colleagues, family, and friends. We’ve had so many people stop by and say they learned about the shop from one of our clients.
Looking back, we’ve come pretty far since the days of working out of the studio in my basement. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity, and none of this would have been possible without all of you. So, from the bottom of my heart, I say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
So here’s to new beginnings!
