The first candle shop was a chicken coop in it's former life.
	The evening the old candle shop was intentionally burnt down to make way for the new studio to be built
	I want to thank my partner, Lee, and all of my friends in the neighborhood. Without their patience, love, & support this dream would not be possible.
	The Building site of the new studio after the hillside was dugout and the footer holes were dug.
	11/13/04 - The sub-flooring was put down & painted after insulating & closing in the floor joist's. Thanks Lamar, Pie & Alyson!
	11/14/04 - The East Wall rises.
	11/15/04 -Leopard & I built the 10' wall.
	The West Wall is up with help from my friend & neighbor Pie.
	A side view of them both.
	11/16/04 - A couple views of all 4 walls standing independent.
	11/17/04 - The walls and floor are now covered with a new tin roof!
	11/23/04 - The first side was sheathed today.  Thanks Lee & Cassidy.
	11/27/04 - Just as the rain came the I was finished sheathing & covering the windows & door with plastic.
	12/27/04 - By Solstice the building was wrapped with "house wrap" and the door was in.
	As I knew would happen, I have for gotten to mention some of the names of people that have helped nurture this project. From this point forward, I give thanks to all those who have helped on this project, without mentioning names. You know who you are. Thanks!
	Jan - Feb 05 - After holiday family travels the heater was installed and the electric wires were pulled.

 

One of our neighbors, Watchman, stopped by for a visit.

It's the first week of March. The ceiling is insulated and the creekside windows are installed.

 

 

5/30/05 - Ahhhhhh! It's Memorial Day Weekend. The Cedar Siding is finished

 

 

7/18/05/ - The first mudding of the sheetrock is finished. Special thanks to the A/C for helping to dry the mud.....AND keeping us comfortable in the moist Tennessee weather.

8/8/05/ - With the walls painted and the windows trimmed out, there are only a few more things left to complete.... Building the work tables, installing the floor and setting up the new dipping system.

9/4-5/05/ - The first batched of candles were produced!

	The Creek, looking south from the bridge.
		What's left of the barn.