Hello, my name is Cheri, and I am the owner of Spotted W - a
trendy and affordable women’s clothing and accessories business on Facebook and
at The Rusty Chandelier!
I am a mom to 5 wonderful children and one precious dog named Paris! I have a wonderful husband, Steve.
He has been my rock during this business adventure.
Shopping has always
been a “hobby” of mine. I grew up believing that a bargain is the best kind of
buy! When you have 4 boys and a girl, you need all the bargains you can
get. I have always loved a good yard sale! I used to sit every Friday and list all the
yard sales by areas and then hit the road on Saturday morning at 6:00 am. I had
a tradition for years of meeting my coworkers from the Laurel Bone and Joint
Clinic on Saturday morning at 6:00 am. We would yard sale until about 10:00 am then
hit PDI’s for a burger and fries.
For years, I have wanted to own my own business,
but I never really knew what type of business I wanted to pursue. We moved to Dallas for a couple of years and then moved back to Laurel in 2010. Job hunting was getting stressful, and in the back of my mind, I
kept thinking now’s the time. I kept noticing all these people using Facebook
for their business, so that is where I began. Facebook after all is “free,” and
that is the magic word. I jumped in and took the gamble. My first public venture
was The Junkyard last fall at the Rusty Chandelier. I had no idea that one
Saturday, in a $25 booth, under a tent, would change my life! I sold so many clothes; it was crazy. During that show, Steve left our booth for a
few hours. When he called to check on me, I told him I was out of shopping
bags, receipts and change! I was ecstatic to say the least. That afternoon, I had a visit from the Junk
Goddess, and I was invited into the Rusty family. The rest is history!
I have expanded my booth twice since I moved inside the Rusty. I
could not be happier working with the Rusty crew!
The goal was to create a business where people could shop for
clothes affordably. I have tried to keep in mind how hard it is these days to
squeeze a new outfit into the family budget. I believe moms deserve a happy
every now and then. I want moms and daughters to have a place to shop together where
the prices are affordable and the clothes and accessories are fashionable. I
hope shopping with Spotted W helps get that accomplished. Spotted W continues to grow; I have recently
started doing Trunk Shows. Trunk Shows are great way to have a girl’s night out
and shop in the comfort of your own home!
People like to ask if I am opening up my own store, but I love
the Rusty Chandelier and everything about it. I have developed wonderful
customers and business is great. I keep thinking about the old saying “if it
ain’t broke; don’t fix it”!
I could not be happier working with the Rusty Chandelier
group. You will find anything and everything in this eclectic and fun place. I
love my customers and enjoy seeing familiar faces every month along with many
new ones. I have become a personal
shopper for some, and love it! I was missing something in my life, and I have
found it at the Rusty Chandelier. Steve and I both have made so many great, genuine
and honest friends while working here.
Steve now has his own booth The Vintage Roughneck. I consider my co-workers
some of the best friends I have made in Laurel.
If you have not visited the
Rusty Chandelier, you are really missing a truly fabulous experience. I hope you
visit soon and experience the best southern hospitality around. You will find
anything from clothing, jewelry, baked goods, antiques, vintage items, to
plants, furniture, garden items and much much more!
I want to say THANK YOU to everyone at the Rusty Chandelier for
being so kind and treating me like you have known me forever. Also, I can’t
forget my wonderful customers - without you, this would have never happened “THANK
YOU!”
Happy Shopping!
SPOTTED W
