Filed under: Design, etc, News & Trends
Don't let yourself fall into a shopping rut. Instead, explore some of the best boutiques around the country. Today: Pieces in Atlanta, Georgia.Lee Kleinhelter's seven-year-old shop in Atlanta's Buckhead district has such a glamorous, movie star-off-duty feel to it that if it weren't for the space's inherent southern charm, you'd swear it was an LA import. Here's a snapshot of how she makes it work, in her own words.
1. What's your best-selling product?
There's never one single item, it changes constantly. Recently, customers love our exclusive custom-made oversized, odd shaped pendants. And they've always come to us for unique, updated vintage pieces and great accessories; they come for the Pieces style & look.
2. What keeps customers coming back?
The past seven years we've strived to build good relationships and remain accommodating and helpful to everyone. The relationships with our customers, designers and editors over time have made a huge impact on my business. We have a lot of customers come in for inspiration, to pet our dog Rider and just to say hello. We love building these relationships. (And, of course, Rider loves being the super star.)
3. Fun fact:
Pieces is the result of me being slightly obsessed with design and furniture, mixed with a lot of OCD. I constantly walk around, perfecting everything in the store ... and at home. I think I've even created a cleaning mini-me in my two-year-old son, Holden, who loves his fake mini vacuum. Hopefully it's not just a phase!
Pieces
Pieces is located at 3234-A Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA. And psst, fellow non-Atlanta residents -- Pieces will launch their e-commerce site soon! Get excited...