The longer I go on blogging, the more I want to get into vlogging. Why? For one, pictures say a thousand words but then videos say 10,000. Secondly I think my genuine reaction in real-time would be so much more entertaining than coming here and trying to rehash the experience. Do you watch food network? I basically want to be Guy Fieri but also touring shops, testing products, and interviewing artists, et cetera. How do I become a famous personality so that people become interested in my opinion?… I guess I’ll just keep working on it. If you know anyone looking to make a TV show featuring me, let me know.

For this blog post/episode, I’m pleased to introduce you to Sinclair’s Mercantile, a newly opened lifestyle boutique down in the heart of McDonough. Where’s that, you ask? It’s about a 45 minute drive South of Atlanta. So not TOO far, but far enough (for me) where this really has to be a purposeful visit. Which is really just fine seeing as how Lanie Beth and her husband Brad have made it their mission to create a beautiful open space with just about anything you’d need to enhance your wardrobe. If half my bank account wasn’t already committed to Anthropologie, then I’d be spending a whole lot of it here.

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The duo has paid careful attention to what comes into their shop, in regards to both assortment and origin. It’s truly a shop for the whole family and includes thoughtful accessories for life and home as well. Being that they are in the heart of a small town, they knew it was going to be quite a big risk to bring in premium denim and designer names. Somehow though they’ve managed to create a balance – I can tell it was an intentional focus – between accessibility and aspiration. I couldn’t really resist and I bought a ring for $14 and bangin’ Matisse shoes for less than $100.

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I’m a shop girl at heart so I love things. I love pretty things, I love handmade things, I love ALL the things. Maybe you aren’t as susceptible to a pretty shop, but that’s not me. It’s the whole reason I even have this blog in the first place; because I cannot contain my love and appreciation for the passion of others.

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Lanie Beth put everything she is into this shop and so it makes you feel the same way she does – warm, at home, taken care of. I knew that this was going to be the case so I’m so happy I made the trip to see it in person. If you do too, you won’t regret it. Make sure you pad enough time in to stroll the McDonough square too! I made the mistake not to.

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3 Comments

  1. Christina!!! Thank you, thank you thank you!!! For your kind words, support and just for being my friend. I know this is just the beginning. Yay for pretty things!

  2. Pamela Pharris Reply

    I fully agree that this shop makes you feel comfortable and has a little something for everyone. The Sinclair’s heart is in this store and it shows around every corner.

  3. Marsha Pettitt Reply

    Great store! I haven’t seen another any prettier!! Unique, creative and worth your while to go shop!

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