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Sunday, January 29, 2017


I am happy to announce that we are now hosting events at Serendipities Closet! 

 It is such a great way to meet new people, share what our boutique is about with our plan to have vendors with many different talents rent space with us and a great way to support other small businesses. 


 

Here is a video from our first Board Painting Party



 And the video below is the finished project....... The class was so much fun! 




 Our next Board Painting Party will be February 26th from 1-4 pm 

Check out our Facebook page and Like our page so you get notifications but I will also be sharing right here on our blog what events will be happening in the up and coming weeks. 

For those of you that would be interest in teaching your own class, stop in 

Serendipities Closet 
 29 S LaGrange Rd 
 Lagrange, IL 60525 

And visit our store to host your own event or class.





Wednesday, January 25, 2017

So much has been happening at Serendipities Closet but first lets catch up

I would first like to say, 
"I am sorry that we fell off from writing and keeping everyone updated  with what is going on"

It has been a long journey with my retail store but I am happy to say we are OPEN and learning something new every day.



We were delayed and did not open until November 6th due to me having a detached retina, not once but twice over the holidays.  It was a scary time for me and getting myself better was my most important goal.  So far after 2 treatments and many laser treatments, I seem to be ok but will need to see my surgeons many times over this next year.......BUT I will not let that stop me from moving forward with my dream.





We have added a few vendors and they did very well selling over the Christmas shopping season.  They both made their rent cost and additional income. 

Pretty Twisted Jewelry 
Sells Sterling Silver Jewelry


Yo Soy Vella Candles 
Sells soy candles in many scents

Our goal is to fill up our closet spaces so everyone that has a talent with handmade items has a place to send their customers.  

If you would like to learn more, click the link below for our vendor application.

We will share all that has been happening as we started our events and have videos to share.



Sunday, July 17, 2016

We are looking for vintage apparel and crafters to rent space at our new retail storefront.

Are you a crafter or vintage apparel seller and would like to have your items in a retail store? Serendipities Closet LLC will be renting space within our store.

Scroll below for application or click on link to the right......



We will NOT be taking any Direct Sales Vendors!





We are looking for unique jewelry makers and other apparel items. We will also take hand crafted gift ideas. If you knit or crochet, we would like to do an infant and toddler closet. (There will only be ONE! So you would have exclusive, we prefer a closet rental on these items rather than one shelf.) We would also like mermaid blankets and things similar. (This would also be better displayed in a half closet or full closet space.)

PRICES OF SPACE AND TERMS ARE ATTACHED TO OUR APPLICATION.


If you sell vintage items such as clothing, shoes and accessories we would also like to hear from you!
We are now accepting applications and you can send me a message if you would like to apply. NO DEPOSIT is required until actual lease is written.
Serendipities Closet will be opening the first week in Sept. We are located right in the heart of LaGrange with many other shops and restaurants. Not to mention the amount of people walking about this beautiful town daily visiting shops and eating out.

There will be 3 different ways to rent.
1. Rent a full shelf that is 4' long
2. Half Closet
3. Full Closet
Yes, we will have actual closets that will be yours to rent that will open to the public.

All items will receive a UPC for inventory and accurate accounting.

We will be filling the spaces with local small vendors first and then expanding to those not in the area. It is easier to meet our vendors to set up inventory and lease agreements.

Print application HERE and remember to send 2-3 photos of your items with the application.
We WILL NOT accept any handmade soaps, lotions or body scrubs/lotions.  There are many FDA guidelines and special insurance that we cannot cover.  We are sorry we cannot accept these types of vendors.

Please send me a message with your email address for terms of lease and our application (this is not the actual lease just application if you are interested in renting the space.)
Please allow 36 hours for application as we have this posted in many areas. There are only a limited amount of closets and shelves to be rented so apply fast!




We will be posting photos of spaces for rent in the next few weeks as our lease begins on August 1st and that is when the store remodeling will begin. BUT don't wait to apply because once spaces are gone, they are gone. You can be put on a waiting list but I was trying to get into a similar style store and vendors never moved out so I was out of luck!


KEEP IN MIND, THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS STARTING AND THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO GET YOUR ITEMS IN A RETAIL SETTING FOR SALES!



Monday, July 11, 2016

We have beautiful sundresses up for bid on our Ebay store!

We have been super busy with our items we are bidding on our Ebay store.

This week we have beautiful sundresses in several sizes with the starting bid of $12.99!!!








There are many more colors to choose from and the auction ends this Sunday!!


Size run small, medium, large, extra large and extra extra large so be sure to check out all the auctions and YES, we do combine shipping!






Friday, July 1, 2016

Save on shipping the whole month of July!!

Let FREE shipping ring the whole month of JULY!
 What is more fun than a trip to Disney?  Saving money so you can actually go there.......
Use coupon code:  FREEDOM

We are extending this coupon thru July 31st, so grab those last minute items that are fun to wear all summer long.










 

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

We are so excited to be adding a "Spoil Me" link to our blog!

At Serendipities Closet I am always looking for new ways to bring new items and products I think our customers will love.

We are looking into bubble baths, lotions and creams and thought......
Hmmmm......why add products our customers may not know and add a wonderful product I use all the time and simply love!



That is when I decided to add Perfectly Posh to our blog!

You can view all the wonderful products to "Spoil yourself", your family and your friends and I can guarantee they will love them too.

Click here to check out all the wonderful products to help with the summer heat.

Did you also know that all items ship for $5 no matter the size of the order!!!


I must say........my all time favorite are the hand creams!

And if you buy 5......your 6th is FREE




Start shopping for yourself, gift ideas or 

HEY I JUST THOUGHT OF SOMETHING.....
Why not join with me and get your products wholesale?

Plus if you join within the weeks below you get an added gift or 2!
Only $99 for the kit plus shipping and handling.


So what are you waiting for......

CLICK HERE TO SHOP OR JOIN NOW!

Lets not forget with every purchase you make at our online boutique or Ebay store I will send you FREE samples!

 

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

We came a little short on our goal for the National Ovarian Cancer Walk

As I said when I started the journey of wanting to contribute to those in need,
The National Ovarian Cancer walk is one I try hit a goal and as promised......good or not, I said I would post our results as far as sales went from Serendipities Closet.



I know we are a new boutique and I am trying everything I can to show we are trust worthy and that our items are reasonably prices and trendy in today's fashions BUT we were not able to contribute from the sales of the store.  I am not sure what people look for when ordering on-line but I am being completely honest here!

I was able to raise $195 from a few friends and family that wanted to help and I am going to be trying other new avenues to get shoppers but as I posted in my blog a few weeks ago, I was hoping someone can please tell me what is it that you are seeking when shopping online?

There are welcome videos with me to show who the owner is.....
Here I am -

I sometimes wonder if people realize the cost involved with selling online.  Many times we forget that there are monthly hosting fees, credit cards fees, packaging fees and for my auction site there monthly store fee and final value fees.





I will not give up because I have a few more charities I give to and I usually do not ask for help but hope to be able to again offer a percentage out of each sale for my largest fundraiser and that is come