I also like the fact that we are recycling the shelves and bits of wood we've salvaged from the previous premises to make things with. I was this close to asking the builder not to paint some of these bits of salvaged wood and instead to leave them as they were, so you could see the nicks on them. But, after mulling it over... nah. If we were going for a rustic look, maybe. As you know, it's real easy to go from shabby chic to just plain shabby. Best I suppose to give things a lick of paint.
EEEEEEeeeeeeeeekkk! April now seems so near; though it felt so far at one point. We're still targetting 2 April to reopen, if all falls into place. [Fingers and toes crossed.] Will keep you posted :) Tomorrow, will lug a box of our new leaflets (image above) over to Bankside Press for insertion into SE1 April issue. Onwards and upwards! - Fran