Spring is in full swing! The sun is shining brighter, the days are stretching longer, and the winter layers are ready to be swapped out for playful prints, flowy fabrics, and colorful statement pieces. Let’s be honest, what better excuse is there to engage in...
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Next week is about to get a whole lot “cooler”! Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day celebration is Tuesday, April 8th from 12pm-8pm and it has all of us screaming for (FREE) ice cream! Dani, the Ben & Jerry’s owner, and her team are gearing up...
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On Friday, March 28th, Naples Botanical Garden hosted its 21st annual Hats in the Garden event. This year’s theme was “La Dolce Vita”, an Italian phrase translated to “The Sweet Life”. Sweet it was, from wine elegantly served on silver platters upon entering the Botanical Boardwalk...
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Panache has been a staple in the Naples community since its opening in October 1991. Founded by Debbie Koch, Panache originally focused on home accessories alongside her thriving interior design business. With a wealth of retail experience, Deborah has successfully owned and operated multiple stores...
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Founded in 2003 by Lisa Doss, Muse Inspired Fashion quickly became a staple for locals in Memphis and a must-visit destination for tourists. By 2006, Muse had expanded to include a boutique in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana followed by a...
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Today we are proud to feature The Village Shops’ newest boutique in our Women’s History Month Spotlight, iLinen Coastal Boutique! Let us tell you more about Iga Luther, the talented owner and designer behind this incredible brand. Iga moved to the United States from Poland 20...
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Chico’s was originally founded on Sanibel Island, FL by a husband-and-wife duo who were inspired by their travels across the globe. In 1983 it began as a small Sanibel Island gallery filled with artfully stylish pieces. Today, there are over 500 Chico’s boutiques across the...
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Founded in 2009 and part of The Village Shops family since 2011, Lux Boutique has been providing fabulous fashions for over 15 years! When owner Angela Wilson moved to Naples, she noticed boutique shopping was limited and filled that gap by founding a highly sought after,...
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Fabec-Young & Company has been bringing dinner party dreams to life since opening its doors in 1985. Founded by two visionary women, Joan Fabec and Suzanne Young, the duo began their careers as buyers for prestigious department stores in San Francisco before relocating to Naples,...
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When it comes to highlighting women-founded businesses, Patchington has a unique story. In 1969, Carol Dolan turned a hobby - sewing fun, preppy patchwork clothes – into a business out of her garage in Clearwater, Florida, where CC Patches was born. She later opened a store...
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