by Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer From bracelets and necklaces to handbags and scarves to clothing, Chic Boutique in Southington offers a variety of items for customers looking to be their “kind of beautiful.” Dottie Perry, the owner of Chic Boutique LLC, opened her store at 35 Center Street in February. Located across from The Fire Place, Chic Boutique now occupies the building where former Move Over Martha’s store once stood. Perry said she decided to open her own store after working for a couple years at a jewelry vendor on a part-time basis. “It was just something fun to do,” said Perry. “I like fashion, so I might as well do something with it.” When Perry saw the property on Center Street was available, she was hooked. Perry said the location appealed to her, especially since Southington hosts a number of events and activities on the green. “This location kind of drew me here because of the way it was set up, I like that the town green is there,” said Perry, adding how having restaurants and hair salons on the same street will also drive traffic into the store. “I just thought this was an ideal spot.” Art Secondo, [...]
by Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer From bracelets and necklaces to handbags and scarves to clothing, Chic Boutique in Southington offers a variety of items for customers looking to be their “kind of beautiful.” Dottie Perry, the owner of Chic Boutique LLC, opened her store at 35 Center Street in February. Located across from The Fire Place, Chic Boutique now occupies the building where former Move Over Martha’s store once stood. Perry said she decided to open her own store after working for a couple years at a jewelry vendor on a part-time basis. “It was just something fun to do,” said Perry. “I like fashion, so I might as well do something with it.” When Perry saw the property on Center Street was available, she was hooked. Perry said the location appealed to her, especially since Southington hosts a number of events and activities on the green. “This location kind of drew me here because of the way it was set up, I like that the town green is there,” said Perry, adding how having restaurants and hair salons on the same street will also drive traffic into the store. “I just thought this was an ideal spot.” Art Secondo, [...]