Tuesday, April 14, 2009

FLOURISH IS ON THE MOVE!

Flourish Boutique and Gallery is currently located on the Northwest side of South Bend. I have loved being out in the Northwest...my whole family has been longtime "Northwest-siders". My dad is a residential land developer (of Cooreman Neighborhoods) out here in Northwest South Bend, and before that my Grandparents farmed on this side of town...it was only natural then that when I opened my own business it would be on this side of Michiana....
Plus, with my Dad, Steve Cooreman, developing so many residential neighborhoods, out in this side of town, it was a natural fit: I could create a shopping option for the people and families that had moved into the neighborhoods my family had developed...I know many of these families well and love them all...so again perfect fit.

But nonetheless, if you know Michiana well at all you will quickly gather that most retail resides at Grape and Main Street in the Granger/Mishawaka area. My real goal was to first open in Northwest South Bend and then open a second location in that main retail area. But, with the current economic times I think it wise to stick to one location....so when the opportunity arose to have a location in the Granger and Mishawaka area, I had to make a hard decision...but now that it is made I am so incredibly excited to announce that indeed we are moving FLOURISH BOUTIQUE to Granger, Indiana. The new space at 16021 Cleveland Rd./ Granger, Indiana 46530 is at the corner of Cleveland and Gumwood (ie Main Street) where the old antique shop Lavender Lilacs and Old Lace used to be located. The new location not only is in the center of the Michiana retail hub, but it also doubles our store square footage! We are bumping up from 800 square feet to almost double, at just over 1500 square feet.

So what will the new store be like? Fabulous! We are working hard to redecorate the space in a really innovative and beautiful way: think glossy pink hardwood floors, sparkling chandeliers, and other great details:) We really want to make a splash and show Michiana what we have to offer! As always we will offer great clothes, shoes and accessories, as well as stunning jewelry. Our clothing has kind of an anthropologie feel...but a little less boho and more classic...we carry feminine, detailed, unique clothing at a great mix of prices points and sizes. Prices on our clothing range from $20 to $400 with most items being around $100. Sizes range from 2-16.

We hope you will come check FLOURISH out if you live in or visit the Michiana area...for now we are located at 24545 Brick Road in South Bend, Indiana...but in June we will move to 16021 Cleveland Rd. in Granger Indiana...Grangers newest shopping destination!
Here are some images to show our inspiration for how the remodel might turn out....
Can't wait to create our own pretty version!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Flourish Boutique's Spring Clean Your Closet Event


Save the Date!

We are Having...

A "Spring Clean Your Closet" Party!

A New Upscale Consignment Boutique is opening up here in Michiana! We are teaming up with Serendipity Boutique and having a "Spring Clean Your Closet" party for you!

How it will work...Bring in your gently worn clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry...and even home decor pieces....Michelle, the owner of Serendipity, will be here on hand at FLOURISH, ready to accept your items! For every item she takes that night to consign in her store you will get FLOURISH cash! In fact, for every item she takes you get $2 in Flourish cash (read more details below). Plus, then your items will be on consignment with Serendipity, creating the potential for you to earn cold hard cash there too once the item sells!

So, yep that's right...bring in the stuff you are not using anymore anyway...get discounts at FLOURISH and then down the road, earn cash when your items sell at Serendipity! So Save the Date, and start cleaning out your closet!

Party Info

Thursday 4/16/09

Open House Format 5pm-8pm

Beverages and Snacks Provided

at FLOURISH, 24545 Brick Rd./ Suite A/ So Bend, In 46628

call 574-277-PINK with questions


More Details....Want to know more about Serendipity? Serendipity Consignment Boutique is being started by Michelle Nemeth Beplay. This cute, upscale consignment store will be located just off of Grape Rd. and will open in May! Serendipity will carry gently used items for women, juniors, and even home decor! Still want to know more? Come to our party and meet Michelle in person!

Details of the FLOURISH cash rewards given out that night: For every item you bring to consign and Michelle accepts on consignment, you will be given $2 in FLOURISH cash. This "cash" is similar to a gift certificate or store credit. The guidelines to redeem these are as follows: the cash is for that night only. They are strictly to be used at the party that evening on 4/16. And, most importantly: you can combine these rewards and even use them on sale or clearance items....but they cannot exceed 40% off your total purchase for the evening!