Susan and Janice became fast friends through their husbands,
who share a love of vintage BMWs. Janice
has done everything at Zoe from helping Susan find the beautiful German antique
cash wrap desk to assembling Zoe's fixtures prior to opening to designing Zoe's
windows to working as an employee in the store. Janice gives us her take on Zoe today:
Q.Why did you want to come to work at Zoe?
I wanted to experience the growth of a wonderful, small
boutique in Old Town.
Q. Favorite piece that you've ever seen in the store (and
why)
There were so many pieces that I loved that it’s impossible
to pick just one.
Q. Favorite Zoe piece in your closet (and why)
I love all my pieces from Zoe. They all have such nice memories attached to
them. But, if I had to pick one, it
would be my Alice and Trixie tunic top.
I love the bright colors and the versatility of the piece. It can be worn as a dress, a cover up or a
tunic top over capris or tights. I
recently brought it on my trip to Kauai as it folds down to nothing, doesn’t
wrinkle and was a beautiful, light and airy piece to wear.
Q. Craziest thing you ever had happen to you in the store.
A customer had selected several items to purchase and then
asked if she could use the restroom. We
do not typically allow people into the office space behind the store but she
seemed as if it were urgent so I allowed her to do so. She came back to the cash desk, looked in her
purse and said "My credit card is in the car - let me run out to get
it." She never came back. What really had me worried was that I
realized that Susan had left the store check book on her desk when she had
stopped by the store early that morning.
I was worried that perhaps the woman had stolen a check and I called
Susan right away. Fortunately,
everything was accounted for but the woman never came back.
Q. Favorite store event
I loved all the events.
The trunk shows were interesting as it was great to meet the
designers. One of my favorite events was
joining Susan on a buying trip to NYC.
It was eye opening to see all the work that goes into buying the
beautiful clothing that ended up on Zoe’s racks.
Q. What I love about Jim.
What isn’t there to love about Jim? I admire his support and encouragement for
Zoe. Also, he obviously adores and is
immensely proud of his wife- what a wonderful quality.
Q. Favorite Susan quote.
I admire Susan’s wise and thoughtful approach to everything
she says.
Q. When I see Zoe pink, I think...
...of the elegant beautiful store that is Zoe.
Q. What you’ll miss most about the store.
I will miss the Zoe girls and the fact that it’s no longer
there. It was nice having that
connection to Old Town.
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