

Things We are Working On Here at the Depot
(Source: shrbr.tumblr.com) When I first began planning what the store would look like, I had these beautiful plans. Some of them worked...


Bad A$$ Women
I have always been surrounded by strong women. For this, I am truly thankful. Growing up, my mother worked very hard to instill in me...


My Perfect Day Boutique-Hopping in Downtown Mankato, MN (As Told by the Owner of One of the Stores)
(Image Source: Visitgreatermankato.com) I feel like that in the past couple of years there has been this gravitation away from malls and...


Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
There is something about the on-set of fall and a new school year. Change and transformation are in the air. The same is true for Vivian...


3 Pieces to Elevate Your Wardrobe for Fall
It's probably no secret that I subscribe to a boatload of fashion magazines. Every month I eagerly await for my issues to arrive so that...


We Feel the Love.
This past weekend we had our Grand Opening. Now, I am a cautiously pessimistic type of person. A realist. I secretly keep my hopes to...


We Survived the Soft-Opening! (Yup, We are Exhausted.)
Vivian Rose Boutique survived the soft-opening with our friends and family this past Saturday. In so many ways, sharing this with our...


Don't Poke the Bear
Friends, I have to admit some defeat here. But, there are wins too, so bear with me. (See what I did there?) First, I apologize if you...


Everyone: Retail is dying! Stores are closing! Me: Let'
You can't turn on the news or look at your social media feed without seeing something about yet another chain closing stores or filing...


Please Send Jojo (or Chip)
Well, things are trucking right along at the old/new store. However, we have had our struggles. It's hard to believe that only one year...