When I considered opening a storefront in Charles Town, WV, I had visions of creating a fun, vibrant place where friends would bump into each other and strangers would become friends. I wanted life to slow down a little bit once customers walked through the doors. The soundtrack would be music, laughter and bits of “where could I put this?” and “they would love to have this”. November 29, 2014 is the date my vision became a reality. 
Small Business Saturday is a day we ask our community to rally behind shops. Thank you, Charles Town, for loudly answering this call. Customer after customer proudly walked in with bags from other shops almost like an “I Voted” sticker. There were newlyweds shopping for their first home, new parents picking up items for their children’s nursery, grandparents and parents filling their bags with Christmas presents for their family members, and even a few husbands buying gift cards for their wives. Thank goodness my mother came to help because for the first time since we’ve been open, there were long lines at the register!
I hope enough of a buzz was created on this day to give us a taste of what a small town main street can offer a community. I know that I won’t forget this day any time soon! So, thank you to each person who walked into our doors on Saturday. I hope Small Business Saturday was as much fun for you as it was for us!
Brianne @ B.Vintage
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