07/02/2024
A bittersweet moment 🤍
2 years ago, a young, driven, kind of crazy girl walked into 710 Bank Street with dreams of creating a fun shopping experience. Now—a young but much wiser, driven but more realistic, still kind of crazy girl is closing a chapter she never thought she’d end.
My Dad always told me most businesses fail within the first 5 years. A lot of people may name Margaux as one of the many small businesses that came to a screeching hault—but it didn’t. Margaux did everything I wanted it to do and more. It gave me a place to shed my creative mind; Women a place to feel comfortable while finding new and unique ways to express their personalities; and Bank Street a little s***k with the bright colors and bizarre decor, all while serving as my source of income that got me out of my Dad’s house (your welcome Dad!). I wanted Margaux to be perfectly unique in my own little imperfect way. I believe it was just that.
If you would’ve told me 2 years ago I’d be walking away from my own little piece of paradise, I would’ve said you’re crazy. 20 year old me—so independent, so fearless, so single minded—I was going to own a chain of Margaux across the country. But just as the Lord placed the perfect people in my life to grant me this opportunity, He’s placing more people in my life for the next. I’m stepping into new roles, including being a wife, I’m learning new hobbies and picking back up old ones. I’m still working towards a degree while trying to navigate being a young girl in her 20’s. Owning a business while trying to figure your future out—a future that now involves two people rather than one—can be a bit challenging. Margaux never held me back because Margaux was my dream. As I’ve grown up, I’ve realized there’s more to life than fun prints and textured patterns (although I will ALWAYS be a sucker for anything pink or cheetah).
At 23, I still have a whole lot of world left to discover and whole lot more mess-ups to have. Probably start a few more businesses, backpack through Europe, and maybe run for President. Who knows, Margaux 2.0 might make its appearance back in the world once I have a little more experience at this whole life thing. This world is far too big and filled with too many good people to not take every opportunity.
My advice to any young entrepreneur minded person—just do it. It is the most challenging, exhausting, thrill of your life that makes you hold your head just a little higher and be just a little more thankful for your God given talents. You may change your mind two years later and want to do something totally different—guess what? THAT’S OK! You did it!
To my Bank Street people—you’re my family; You always will be. I couldn’t imagine owning a store anywhere else.
To my customers—I value you and your loyalty above all else. I met so many amazing people that came through that door. We shared life stories, played dress up, and built relationships. I sincerely thank you for supporting me.
To my girls—Emily, Cailey, Lily, Addie, Mattie, Maddie, and Lo—you kept me sane more times than you know, you kept me smiling on the slow days, you helped Margaux be Margaux. All of you have the potential to take on the world and I can’t wait to see you do it.
Lastly to my family and friends that might as well be blood—I love y’all. You supported my crazy ride even when you didn’t agree, you showed up to all my silly events and always bought even a little something when you came in. It was OUR business.
Here I go—off on my next adventure. Another one I’m not quite ready for, but 100% excited for. Margaux will forever be a piece of me and is a big reason I am who I am today. Let’s do the dang thing!
❤️,
Margo at Margaux
