Family, friends, readers, wanderers, lovers, haters, and everyone in between. Today I have big, big news for you! I am in the process of opening up a vintage, handmade, and wears store in Saskatoon, SK. The name of my hip new shop is Potomac Trading Post, Ltd.
As most of you know, I have been running an online business for over a year now. More recently, I have expanded it from only clothing to include handmade goods and antiques. The amount of inventory that I had accumulated was quickly taking over our living space. I decided that I would need a place to store it. Somewhere small, in the city, and centrally-located. Within a matter of days, I had found a great space that was only a few blocks away from Little Green. A few days after that, I began the process to incorporate my business but under a new name. I wanted a fresh start, and I feel that in the end, it picked me. Largely inspired by this post, Potomac literally translates to “the place where people trade.”
Here is the timeline of my new venture:
July 26: Decided on PTP while on a date with my husband.
July 29: Found a downtown location to have my store.
July 31: Visited a lawyer to begin the incorporation process.
August 6: Heard back from the lawyer. Now to wait to sign the documents.
August 25: Finally signed the documents.
August 26: Bank appointment to set up a business account.
August 29: Met with a graphic designer team.
August 30-31: First buying trip.
September 2: Received the keys for the store.
September 3: Bought store supplies.
September 5: Applied for a business license.
Now – October: Setting up, more appointments, establishing a website, etc.
I cannot even begin to explain how much of a whirlwind this experience has been. Add onto that we are still building our house and both working full-time, my mind functions on a hour to hour level. Gone are the days of being organized and planning ahead, I literally cannot remember where I parked, what clothes I wore the day before, if I’ve left anything behind, or any other small yet important detail in regards to being a normal and functioning human being. All I can remember is to be home to walk and feed the dogs, what time I have to work, and what appointments I must be at. My head is all business and not personal. However, I am certainly not ungrateful. I realize that this is a rare opportunity that not many people have the courage or desire to undertake. Whatever knocks (both opportune and bad) come my way during this process, I make sure to embrace them. I’m going to try my damnedest to ensure that Potomac Trading Post, Ltd., and everything else in my life currently, is a success.
(Before)
(After)
<3
Emory
P.S. Stay tuned for many more updates on the store over the next few weeks!
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In anticipation of our new home, I’ve decided to get rid of all of our bedding for both our master and spare bedroom, and start from scratch. We’ve owned the same duvet, pillows, covers, you name it really, since we first started living together over four years ago. Some of it was actually from before then. Yuck. 
American Duvet Cover and Shams
Texas Pillowcases
Cross Throw Pillow
Military Blanket
Coverlet and Shams
Fisherman Pillowcases
Deer Throw Pillow
Military Blanket
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