Second anniversary in Corby Old Village

Once Loved started nearly two years ago
in a tiny shop in a tiny courtyard in Corby
Old Village where Gaye Henry and Annette
Conway refurbished and painted lovely old
pieces of furniture at affordable prices.
Within weeks, it was obvious that they needed
bigger premises and they were delighted
when a double fronted shop became available
in the High Street in the same village. A busy
year ensued and, once again, they outgrew
their shop! Once Loved has now moved to
what they hope will be their ‘forever’ home
at 53-57 High Street in Corby Old Village.
It is a beautiful listed building but had fallen
somewhat derelict; a challenge but a great
venue for a Vintage and Shabby Chic company
and especially one that stocks Annie Sloan
Chalk Paint.

By the time all the relevant papers had been
signed and sealed, Gaye and Annette had
just two weeks to gut and then redecorate the
ground fl oor of this tardis-like building.
With blood, sweat, and the obligatory
occasional tear, Once Loved moved on
schedule. Not content with refurbishing the
building, Once Loved has put in a ‘Purely
Annie Sloan Kitchen’ to demonstrate how any
kitchen, no matter how tired, can be revamped
by using the amazing Chalk Paint.

The shop has seven large, bright rooms full
of beautiful period furniture, vintage objet
d’art and a continually expanding range of
interior design goodies. There is a large array
of drawer pulls in the front of the shop, and
Gaye has found herself referred to locally as
‘the knob lady’. Gaye and Annette also have
an enormous workroom which doubles up as
a teaching room for their very popular one-day
Annie Sloan Paint workshops.

Trained by Annie Sloan herself, Gaye and
Annette are particularly happy with this
resource as previously their classes were held
in a small upstairs room which made things
a touch cramped and also prevented them
from offering courses to anyone with mobility
problems. Due to popular demand, 2015
heralds plans for other craft workshops.
Once Loved has introduced gift vouchers and
workshop gift certifi cates, which have proved
very popular for birthday and Christmas
presents. The shop is open Tues-Sat 10am
to 5pm.

57 High Street in Corby Old Village
07984 400 585 • www.Facebook.com/
OnceLovedShabbyChicandVintage

 

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