Let real estate agent, Britney Kensmoe, take you on a stroll inside Holly Springs and introduce you to the amazing small business owners of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Holly Springs is the city of southern charm that boasts an abundance of local businesses, an up and coming downtown scene along with delicious eats along the way.
Chicago native Jodi Steven and her husband Todd moved to Holly Springs in 2005 where they raised their four children. Jodi has always had a penchant for creativity and opened For the Little Peeps Etsy shop after she taught herself how to use a single needle embroidery machine. Her virtual shop specialized in personalized appliqué and monogrammed creations for children. After four and a half successful years online and an organically evolving brand, Jodi realized she wanted to do something much bigger than her Etsy shop. With the help and support of Todd, Jodi was able to make her business dreams come true when she opened her brick and mortar store, Bless Your Heart Boutique in November 2015.
Bless Your Heart Boutique carries unique local finds for a broad spectrum of diverse clients: chic clothing for every body type, modern gifts for men, imaginative gifts for kids, greeting cards, skincare, jewelry, decor, and a wide variety of items that can be monogrammed and personalized. Jodi’s shop specializes in building relationships with customers; she and her crew will help you find the perfect personalized gift for any occasion or identify stylish pieces that beautifully fulfill your needs while staying within your budget. Bless Your Heart Boutique boasts brands that no other nearby stores carry including Grace & Lace, Z Supply, Kendra Scott, Ella B. Candles, and FarmHouse Fresh. You can also find favorites from Corkcicle, Scout, Capri Blue, Bridgewater Candles, Pura Vida, and much more.
As a successful female business owner, Jodi Steven finds great value in mentoring those looking to learn. She has given students opportunities through job shadowing and is constantly developing marketable skills in her employees in areas like customer service, communication, confidence, problem solving, and goal setting. She has also served as a mentor for LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS, a program that offers free business training for underserved entrepreneurs in our town. Bless Your Heart Boutique is locally minded, offering many products made right here in North Carolina. They donate to neighborhood schools and sports programs and support organizations and charities like Meg’s Smile Foundation and Holly Springs Food Cupboard through fundraising fashion shows.
Learn more about them here:
Bless Your Heart Boutique
242 S. Main Street, Ste. 106, Holly Springs, NC 27540 • (919) 586-7943
Bless Your Heart Boutique
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