Chasing Our Reminiscences Boutique opening in Boone
“A team of gals residing the dream” is the motto of the newly opened Chasing…
“A team of gals residing the dream” is the motto of the newly opened Chasing Our Recollections Boutique, 707 Story St., in Boone.
It offers dwelling décor, playing cards, attire, jewellery, novelty things and handcrafted items. It’s the brainchild of a team of close friends acknowledged as the “Fab Five”: Myla Olson, Gina Myers, Max Baker, Tami Hartwig and Lori Dittmer.
They are internet hosting a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The very first 24 folks in the doorway will obtain a swag bag. Gentle refreshments will also be served.
“Right now we’re scrambling like outrageous to get every thing performed,” Olson explained.
Combining their diverse backgrounds in business and crafting, the ladies are on a mission to offer very affordable, but trendy, items in downtown Boone. Previously, they operated Chasing Our Reminiscences Common Retail outlet.
“We have a market for offering paper piecings that persons place in their scrapbooks, so that is what the common keep (focused on). When we branched out into some t-shirts it saved expanding from there,” Olson mentioned.
When the clothes they have is geared to furthermore-sized, they stock all measurements. Olson explained she would like to make certain the boutique health supplements what nearby firms promote, and not as immediate level of competition.
Olson has knowledge managing an on the web scrapbooking company and operates as a buyer at her fulltime career.
The merchandise also includes lawn and back garden and matters for young ones.
“Our aspiration at some position would be to have some kids’ garments,” she stated. “We also believe we’ll have to inevitably search for a bigger spot.”
The business commenced out final November on Fb, wherever the women would host dwell buying exhibits. Olson mentioned it immediately became very clear to her she could not retailer inventory just in her dwelling.
The group of close friends weighed the execs and negatives and made the decision there was no time like the current in opening a brick and mortar location. At the very least a single of the Fab Five is on hand in the boutique throughout small business hours.
Goods is sourced wholesale, with the goal of maintaining the products and solutions Iowa- and United states-made. She pointed out that 1 of their most important house décor suppliers is out of Rockwell Town.
Some models they have include: Only Southern, Girlie Lady, KanCan denims, and far more, in addition to products they make.
“We want to retain matters at a medium selling price issue — not Walmart but not Tiffany’s,” Olson said.
Dwell demonstrates will keep on on the boutique’s Fb web page.
“If you do not have some type of net presence its difficult competitors,” she stated.
A household affair, Sara Foy and Mindy Gorman, two daughters of the Fab Five, also provide their wares in the retailer.
Olson claimed the store would evolve with the seasons and alter frequently. They are currently acquiring merchandise for the 2022 Christmas season.
“We just want to have entertaining and make it go,” she reported. “This community requirements a little something far more — and our downtown area.”
For far more information and facts, get in touch with the keep at 515-450-1747 or go online to [email protected] Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays closed Sundays and Mondays.
