Opa!

hello again!
This week went by so quickly, I can't believe it. Business numbers, applications, GST, registrations, blah blah blah.. The fun part is designing the store with Richard from RR Woodworks. Give that man a piece of paper and pencil and within 2 minutes he maps out your entire life! We are very excited to see the finished product. When we get back from Rome, my lovely friend Willem is hosting a focus group on the WaterShoppe, so that we can sit in as observers and listen to feedback. It's going to be difficult not being able to jump in and challenge something, but Lisa can give me a slap with a white glove across the face to get me quiet.
Oh, the next time you walk along the Danforth, well, visit the WaterShoppe (duh), and then have a meal at the Auld Spot pub. Really nice neighbours!
Also looking forward to the next tasting party with the lovely Brian, and having the lovely Jose renovate the store. Isn't it nice to have lovely friends?
The weather is gorgeous, so don't turn on your tv's, get outside and walk in the sun!

Holy cannoli!

Happy Friday! We have the keys to the store, and now the hard work begins! I must say that our new landlords are just lovely. Haroula and Spiros (good irish names) are salt of the earth people. Let's hope they stay kind, once the reno starts. Oh, if anyone happens to know a contact at City Hall, free water for a year! We really want to get a patio on the street.
Oh what's that? You want to know if I'm stupid enough to let my passport expire? Yup. That will be fun times on Monday. Nothing better than pulling number 546 and seeing "serving number 3" flashing in red. Lisa had a very good idea. We need to come up with a way to block out the storefront while we get it ready, and yet leave a wee wee peek-a-boo hole for snoopy customers. We welcome your input!

Holy update!

We are off to Rome!!! Roma! Viva Italia! If I could calm down for a second.....
Latest breaking news:
My partner Lisa (have I told you how amazing she is?) is arranging a trip to Rome so that we can make some very important contacts with the water mafia.
This could be very very big for us. One never knows what can happen while in Rome....
We are checking on our overseas competition. I will be thinking of all of you as I sip my espresso, overlooking the Trevi fountain.
I'm thinking tomorrows entry won't be as exciting as this, but look anyway.
ciao bellas!

No sleep for WaterShoppe women

Okay, if anyone has come across a great water, or a yummy mixed drink, then let us know so we can get ideas of what to consider for the drink menu.
There is an official sampling happening this Friday, so I will keep you posted on what gets thumbs up and what sucks.
Off to start the day with a few appts, speak to you later!

Making of the WaterShoppe

Hello all!
Created this to make it easier for everyone to follow the progress of the coolest new store opening in Toronto this year. The WaterShoppe will be Canada's first Water/Hydration boutique located on the Danforth. If you don't know Toronto, then I should explain that the Danforth is known as Greek Town, which is host to amazing restaurants/bars/stores of every kind, and over a million people take to the streets in August for a 2 day festival. Why not come down? Free festivals are good, no? My name is Tracey, and my partner is Lisa. We get the keys to the space in a few days, and I am surprisingly not freaking out. We are opening the doors July 1st, so if you see future blogs that don't report good progress get on my back about working harder, since you know the deadline now! If you know us, then you are aware that we are obsessed with water, and get completely worked up over gorgeous bottles. The boutique will carry waters from around the globe, feature a sexy water bar with delicious mixed drinks, and sell amazing products. Okay, enough for now!
Exciting times!