Sigh...

Turns out that commercial space that I just loved actually isn't for rent. After not being able to figure out a way to contact the owner I finally contacted the former tenant only to learn that they are still renting the space and have plans to do something else with it.

Sigh...

But I did get the owners email address and dropped him a note asking him to keep us in the loop should anything open up in that neighborhood in the future.

I know that it's for the best - that it would be madness to try and build out a workspace and open up a retail outlet in the busiest time of the year. Not to mention that it would kill any chance of me getting home for the holidays this year and I haven't been home in a year.

But still, you know how something gets into your mind and you start dreaming about all of the possibilities? That's where I am so it's a little disappointing to learn it's not an option. On the plus side, this gives me significantly more time to try and get my ducks in a row by figuring out exactly what I would need and how much it would cost so that when that next perfect space does open up I'll be ready to jump in with both feet.