Local store boasts large collection of ‘one-of-a-kind’ items for sale
By Roxanne Fleischer
“We wanted people to be ‘Tickled Pink’ that they came into our boutique!” Kim Dunworth and Karen Coppa both agreed that that was the reason for naming their new Boutique on John Street “Tickled Pink,” which just opened up Friday, September 28.
Though the two women have been going to craft shows as what they have described as a ‘traveling boutique,’ they have only just recently turned their ideas into a shop.
“The day after school started, I drove by and saw the sign for rent and called Karen right away, but we didn’t get in until September 17,” said Dunworth. “The place needed a lot of work and we’ve had less than two weeks to do it, but we got it all ready.”
The pair wanted the boutique open for Midnight Madness, the Friday night of Fall Fest.
With Dunworth’s jewelry line, Sweet Pea, and Coppa’s handbag line, the women have stocked a perfect shop.
“We have a good background as far as knowing what people are looking for [from doing the craft shows],” said Coppa.
“Tickled Pink” has everything from Eliza B. flip flops to Breast Cancer Awareness items to “Fit to Win” shorts which can be customized for sports teams or individual taste. Custom signs, engraved monograms, and jewelry can also be made special for weddings or other occasions.
“And we are always open to new suggestions for different items to carry in the shop,” said Dunworth.
The women wanted their shop to be different from others in Westminster, so they went with the tagline, “Shabby Chic…with a Twist!” That extra twist is what sets the boutique apart from most.
“Everything that you see is for sale,” said Coppa, “If you like the furniture that holds the candles or the jewelry, you can buy it.”
Dunworth and Coppa have refurnished the furniture themselves to fit the shabby chic image.
“A lot of our items are one-of-a-kind,” said Dunworth, “We wrap everything up with a special touch, to make life a little easier.”