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Simply D’Vine Boutique: Two Years and Still Going Strong
Sojourner’s Truth Staff
In August 2014, Terrie
Cook opened Simply D’Vine Boutique and brought to life to an
idea she had been nurturing for 19 years – a stylish
boutique that offers something for every pocketbook and a
variety of tastes.
During a tour of the
boutique – located in the Marketplace West Shops , 3606 W.
Sylvania Ave – Cook directs customers past shelves
containing styles she labels “Young at Heart” to
“Moderately Chic” to “Sophisticated” – something for every
whim. There is also a “Curvaceous” rack for the plus-sized
customer.
In addition to girls and
women’s clothing, Cook also carries men’s apparel – shirts,
socks and ties. Men’s suits are available to order. It’s a
small, tidy shop with an abundance of goods.
“This is something I
always wanted to do,” says Cook. “I did a lot of research to
see what was in this area.” The plan Cook came up with was
to offer different and unique items and make them available
to all. “You can come in with $10, $15, $20 and still buy
something,” she points out.
As a result of her
planning business has been good – growing during her second
year, with a lot of repeat clients.
Cook, the director of the
Upward Bound program at Bowling Green State University, has
been with the program all of her adult life. She was, first,
a student in the program as an undergraduate at BGSU and,
during those years became a paid employee. After graduation,
Cook remained with Upward Bound, steadily climbing the
ladder up the organization until her appointment as director
several years ago.
Since Cook is fully
engaged with her daytime gig, Simply D’Vine Boutique is a
labor of love for the entrepreneur, the fulfillment of a
long-time dream. In two to three years, if all goes as
planned, she envisions that the boutique’s continued steady
growth will enable her to expand the products and services
offered to her customers – new and repeat customers.
Terri Cook and Simply
D’Vine Boutique can be reached at 567-455-5940 or by email
at
simplydvinebtq@gmail.com. You can also view the shop’s
products by going to the website or Facebook page – Simply
D’Vine Boutique.
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