Robin’s Nest: Phenix City’s boutique gem
Robin White drove past the same shopping center every day and thought, “I need to open a boutique in that spot.” Leaving a comfortable job after nine years is a scary leap, but every day, as she drove by, Robin had the same urge: that’s my location, I need to open a boutique.
Opening a clothing boutique had long been a dream of Robin’s. As a young girl, she grew close to her grandmother as the two made clothes for Robin and her dolls. When Robin found out that she was pregnant with her daughter, she knew that it was time to follow her dream, as an example to her child to never give up on dreams.
In October of 2014, with many late nights with her husband after work working on the building behind her, Robin opened her boutique. With her mother and aunt, Robin worked every day to get the business off the ground. They stocked pretty and affordable dresses, denims, accessories and gifts. They connected with their customers, and responded to what their customers wanted. As more and more customers left with that special, elated feeling that comes when you purchase something you can’t wait to look good in, word spread.
Robin’s Nest is a thriving boutique with many raving, regular customers. Through the success, though, Robin’s focus is on the people. Those who entered her store as strangers leave as friends, and those relationships, Robin says, have enriched her life more than the success.
To see what Robin’s Nest is all about, visit the store at 5409 Summerville Road #7 in Phenix City. You can also peruse their fine products Dec. 9 at the Christmas Tree Lighting in Idle Hour Park in Phenix City, and again at the Boutique Crawl on Dec. 14 in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Uptown Columbus. Be sure to ask about the new mobile boutique, the Traveling Nest, which will soon be seen at events and is available for private parties. Also, do not miss their Twelve Days ’Til Christmas doorbuster sales; check their Facebook, Instagram or website (shoprobinsnest.com) for details.