06/24/2026
I can't believe it's been 10 years since I started Allison's Addicts Boutique! Time flies indeed. What started as something I intended to do "just for fun for a few months" until I figured out what would follow Corporate life has somehow turned into 10 years.
We were online only with LOTS of inventory occupying a good portion of the various houses we lived in over the first 8 years and then thought more "fun" could be had by adding the storefront 2 years ago. Choices that still make me laugh and cry. Why we thought moving 3 times during all of this was a great idea still escapes me. When I say I like change I guess I really mean it!
It's been 10 years of never really being "off work" but it's also been 10 years of building so many meaningful friendships. It's been 10 years without the financial security my previous positions afforded us but also 10 years of getting to celebrate ladies of all ages and sizes. Its been 10 years of stress being the one responsible for success and failure but its also been 10 years with the ultimate freedom to spend my time in the way I choose. They say owning your own business is a lot of ups and downs and I have felt that- but I would do it again (OK maybe with hindsight in my favor).
Whether you just found us or you've been around since the beginning, please know you matter to me and I am grateful for you. Thank you all and cheers to 10 years! Please come see us soon!
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