All Things Shop

  • Taking Chances

    by Florence Ferrell
    I recently met the owner of a new shop in downtown Malakoff “Opal and Viv's”. Her name is Kathryn. She’s fun, interesting and obviously....a risk t...

  • To Grow or Not to Grow....That IS the Question

    by Florence Ferrell
    Nearly two years ago, we leased a space that had potential but needed work.  It was on the square in downtown Athens, but tucked away in the back.....

  • Seasons Change....

    by Florence Ferrell
    At the shop, it's out with the dark tones of winter and in with bright colors of spring. Flips flops arrive, shorts and tanks are on their way, and...

  • Want to Be a Shop Owner?

    by Florence Ferrell
    I once heard someone who'd been in retail a very long time say, "Everyone wants to own a boutique, no one wants to work boutique hours."  I have to...