I absolutely recommend this business! If you are in the market for something chic - or or something really classy for your home... possibly you need a real statement & focal piece for a specific room... some thing to bring a specific look or feel to a room? Or, a trendy fashion look for a fun night out?
Whatever it is you need, want or have been searching for - and maybe even more so; "whatever it is, you didn't think you needed" (for real!) - The Blvd. has something for you!
What you won't find is a lot of duplicated items that you see from store to store. You will not find exact same brands with the exact same pieces that the others are carrying because it is in season. You may find some but you're not going to find a store inundated with just that ! In fact - that's exactly what a boutique store should be - and viola! That's The BLVD!
On my first visit a little over a year ago, I came in to just see what the store carried. Unbeknownst to me at the time Dash the store was literally about to close. However, I was just wandering around and rather enthralled with all the things I was finding. Maybe it was the look on my face I don't know, but I was clearly enjoying myself hopping from one area to another when I noticed that I was the only person aside from the sales girl and the owner left in the store. So I walked over and asked what time the store closed. I was shocked to find out the store had closed over 40 minutes ago yet they had some items to take care of for an upcoming event and therefore they continue to let me browse. And even after I learned this - there was no rush implied nor, ask of me to hurry. I genuinely appreciated that and continued to browse. Several minutes later, I brought some items to the front - not expecting them to be able to ring them up, but to ask if they could be held. I did not expect them to wait to close the register for me whatsoever! Yeah, they did. I couldn't believe it. I just expected needing to come back up the following day to make my purchase. (Which really was smart business, because the fact is most people won't do it - instead they drop the purchase and both store and customer lose). Here though - I went on to offer my true gratitude to the woman and her colleague, for allowing me to stay in, browse the store while they worked on their project. I made mention of how I felt very welcome to learned that the store had closed and I was not asked to leave immediately. Lastly, I informed her that this was in fact, my very first visit to The Blvd. and I was more than pleasantly surprised at all of the offerings that I viewed and told them I would most definitely be back! This was when I learned that the woman I initially encountered at checkout, was The BLVD's Owner.
NOW... I'm not implying that this is something they would or will always do. YET, the fact is - they paid attention to me, even after a long day, and the stress of knowing they were needing to complete another task. At the end of the day - it's not something that larger, corporately operated stores or, franchised businesses have done for me previously. In fact - what I had experienced up until then, was, being informed from the moment, I walked through the door that it was closing time, and I was unwelcome. SO... I would say, however, that my favorite aspect of the store is that if you need a gift item whether holidays; a gift of character or; maybe a last minute gift that doesn't look or seem "last minute" - you can be certain that The BLVD will offer you many options.
Therefore, I agree wholeheartedly with some of the reviews that the store itself is a hidden gem, and the owner is very warm and hospitable.
WITH ALL OF THIS MENTIONED - I must be fair and agree with a few other customers, that have made mention of The BLVD's need to further their service training and handling of difficult guest interactions & transactions. And not merely because they have moved into a new location - because service training is something that should be on going, and never stop. Because, although the owner may be setting the example - it is impossible for her to carry the service element on her own. AGAIN, with this mentioned, I think it is only fair that others consider the fact that this owner has taken it upon herself, hire a diverse group of young and esteemed associates, so that varying years of expertise will suit numerous Guests visiting the store. It is a difficult balance yet. I am confident they will get there. Not just because the owner is exceptional but because The BLVD itself is. And for many reasons.
The BLVD offers a little bit of everything - because no two people are alike - and therefore no two shoppers will be the same either. read more