Simply Hers Magazine November/December 2021

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Cover Feature The opening was hugely successful and the new store’s Facebook page was flooded with positive comments. That was followed up with a special event on the last weekend of September: The Paw Patrol Paw-Looza. Children could meet and mingle with the Paw Patrol characters for no charge, and a portion of the proceeds from the weekend went to the Lenawee County Humane Society. “It was just crazy how many people turned out for that,” said Danielle. “We raised $1000 in two days! I couldn’t believe it, but it was wonderful.”

The SWEET

BOUTIQUE

Too sweet to stop at one location. — By Melissa McCance— Making a substantial business expansion in the midst of a pandemic isn’t an idea most people would jump at, but Danielle Brock isn’t most people! To be accurate, plans to open a sister location to Hillsdale’s popular Small Town Sweet Boutique started before anyone here knew of the coronavirus. “About two years ago, Alexandra [Danielle’s daughter who partners in running the stores] and I went on a drive through downtown Adrian looking for somewhere to expand, and nothing really seemed to fit us,” explains Danielle. “We wanted to see the new hospital, too,” Danielle continued, “so we’re driving out that way and we went by this building and slammed on our brakes!” The building in question was a barnstyle, freestanding building that had housed a farmers market. Danielle wanted something with a considerable amount of space to allow for more community events. “We have a giant party room there. It can comfortably fit 50 people seated and probably 100 standing. The building is perfect; we couldn’t have built a better one.” The process of purchasing and renovating began, and they announced the new location would open in January 2020. Well, we all know what was right around the corner, and it was actually August 2021 before The Sweet Boutique was able to have its Grand Opening.

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Free community events that also benefit area nonprofits are favorite projects for Danielle and Alexandra. In October, they hosted “A Night at Hogwarts” which showcased a Harry Potter theme. Money raised at that event was donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee County. Future events include connecting with Toys for Tots, and area law enforcement departments will bring squad cars to fill with toys and the theme will be Zootopia. In December, the Grinch will make an appearance. “The kids just LOVE the Grinch,” laughed Danielle. “Our Grinch is not scary—he’s a fun Grinch, very lighthearted!” The recipient organization that month will be the Visiting Angels who raise funds for Alzheimer’s patients with an emphasis on veterans. The extra space at the Adrian location not only allows for bigger special events but also provides more floor space for inventory. Items unique to the new store include specialty chocolates and truffles which have been a huge draw. They carry over 100 varieties of soda in glass bottles, a bulk section that


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