Life Store

Evening Footy – Damien Luciano

Henry Brathwaite

The tall all-white building stands out among the grey and black banks next door. The smell of concrete is everywhere. The front steps are covered in black and blue carpets, made from the finest wools. It’s extremely loud outside, from the construction. No lights are seen when walking into the door it is pitch black except for the tiny Chinese lantern on the worker’s desk. This desk however has something unique, it has jade Dragons imprinted on the smooth dark wood. There are many small rooms in this building almost like a hotel but the rooms are even smaller. The rooms have dark blue walls, that are softer than silk. Getting in those sheets on the beds feels like you have just awoken from a nap in a hammock on the sunny beach. That relaxed feeling suffocates you leaving your muscles numb. There is a fragrance in this store that reminds you of the beautiful rose gardens you see in the movies. You can smell the peppermint in the peppermint tea, while the smell of fruits carries over to your nose. This store is called Restore because it was built to restore your nerves with a good nap and a full belly of amazing food. 

Our typical customers come from a long day of work to take a nap and eat or they come for a mid-day nap to prepare for an important meeting that they have in a few hours. There are all types of people showing up for some refueling. This creates a great atmosphere because it helps everyone learn new things about the cultures of others. The tables in the dining room are dark purple reflecting the comfortable store. The chairs speak out to you with deep voices with their bright yellow flair. The leftovers are put in a black metal box that has a big R on it for (Restore).