New Nest Remodel: Day 1

The outside of the new NEST 

So, I finally got the keys to the new store yesterday. I've been waiting FOREVER, and even though we couldn't get in until last night after a long day of work, I couldn't help but start chipping away at all the work that needs to be done. Thinking that it would just be my husband and I working yesterday, I didn't expect to do more than just pull the carpet up.  Turns out I have the best friends, fam, and support system ever, and the next thing I know I had quite a few people helping me painstakingly pull up the outdated linoleum.

Chris Holloman, a good friend and amazing photographer (www.katipocreative.com), followed me over after work and started pulling up carpet with Tim. It was pretty nasty to say the least... The next thing I know, my dad comes over with Scott, Caroline and her two adorable daughters, Jazmin & Catelynne. Even though it was the first time I had met Scott, he jumped right in and started pulling up carpet and furiously chipping away at the linoleum. I was amazed that someone I had just met would spend an entire night of hard labor helping a new acquaintance...really restores my faith in humanity!

Even the little ones helped out! Jazmin really went to town and was a big help for such a little girl. And of course, the night wouldn't have been complete without a little goofing off...



So after our first night, we got the carpet and linoleum in the main room pulled up. I couldn't have done it without the following people who are some of the raddest people I know: my husband Tim, my dad, Chris Holloman, Caroline Pineda and her two daughters Jazmin & Catelynne, Scott, Aric Shapiro & Babs Laukat. Thanks guys :)

Our next projects are to pull up the linoleum in the side room, scrape up all the glue to get ready for staining the concrete, and prep the walls for painting. We've got our work cut out for us, but I'm really happy with the start that we got! Stay tuned for more! And if you want to stop by and help out, we sure won't argue with you!

Love,

Tes