The Liffey Art House

[The Jen Smith]

The name of the new business is "The Liffey Art House".I used the Liffey so I could get a Radiohead reference in the business name. Tom and I went over all the logistics again today and I still believe we can open July 1, 2008. The front of the store is going to showcase art pieces with bios on the artists. The back of the front area will be a counter with frame examples and fine art / poster / picture framing ideas, (samples). The back will be the work room for the framing and an office for all of my work (taxes, insurance, accounting, payroll, etc.). The other half of the back of the store will be "sound proof" studio rental space for the artist needing a very private space rental. Additionally, when the room(s) are not rented, we will teach classes on different art subjects.I guess that gives you a rough idea of the plan. I, of course, have pages and pages of detail and numbers. Additionally, I am looking into grants for opening your own business. There are a lot of grants out there and some just for women and some just for single parents. So, I have a lot of work to do, but if I never have to work for anyone else again I will be so happy.And, we're putting it in the east county of San Diego, so no more commuting!! No more 52!!We are going to have a grand opening event and I will give you all posted. This is going to work. All the stars are aligning for the first time.I am going to stay positive!!