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How It Feels Getting Another Year Older

How It Feels Getting Another Year Older

My birthday is days away and I'm thinking about my past 55 years and my future maybe 35 years and I know one thing, I have lived.  I have over... Read More

Our First Trip of 2025 To Los Angeles

While our son was home from college and before he departed for his study abroad in Denmark, we wanted to take a quick trip to Los Angeles because we love... Read More
Our First Trip of 2025 To Los Angeles
And Then There Was One

And Then There Was One

We have made the difficult decision to close our space inside the Merchantile in Uptown Phoenix.  We know this will simplify questions from customers about in which location to find... Read More

YOLO Is My Next Tattoo

I turned 55 in April and I just have to say, age is only a number.  I feel great and in my mind, I'm in my 40s.  I am loving... Read More
YOLO Is My Next Tattoo
Shop Our Fabulous Fashion In Three Locations

Shop Our Fabulous Fashion In Three Locations

Yes, for the month of April, Clothes Minded craved fashionistas can shop three different locations: The Merchantile 730 E Missouri Ave  Phoenix (go straight in the doors and we're on... Read More

Being a Member of The Boutique Hub

Boutique ownership can be challenging with endless tasks to focus on daily such as posting on social media, planning photo shoots and uploading product descriptions to Shopify.  My days as... Read More
Being a Member of The Boutique Hub
I'm So Glad I Got An Electric Vehicle

I'm So Glad I Got An Electric Vehicle

For the past nine months, I've been driving hundreds of miles because I have my boutique inside of two collective spaces.  I had a vehicle that required the most expensive... Read More

I Can't Find My Glasses

Coming to terms with needing glasses all.the.time.
I Can't Find My Glasses