After more than 20 years in the same location, Tsawwassen's Boutique Blanche and Envy Me have a new home at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall and a whole new look.
"I wanted to take the store to another level," said owner Gayle Budnick. "I wanted to make the store more modern."
Budnick said she wanted to create a space that is comfortable and inviting, a store more like what is seen in New York and L.A. A true boutique, Budnick's stores have been on the local fashion scene for the better part of the last quarter-century. She started with Boutique Blanche at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn 24 years ago, adding Envy Me about five years ago.
She also owns Boutique Blanche Intimates, which is located at the mall as well.
Budnick said she looked at several locations around town when searching for a new home for Boutique Blanche and Envy Me, but had a good feeling about the one at the mall.
"This one just felt really good," she said.
And after six weeks of work, Budnick and her staff opened the new Boutique Blanche/Envy Me last Thursday.
Budnick has created a boutique experience that is comfortable, relaxed and approachable. The new store features a clean look that showcases the clothing with lots of glamorous and luxurious touches - the famous pink couch is a centerpiece of the new space, dishes of pink candies for customers to enjoy a sweet treat while they shop, and
vases of fresh roses and orchids adorn the store.
"We wanted to make it an experience," she said. "It's a feel good store."
In addition to the new look, Budnick said she is also in the process of bringing in some new lines as well as expanding the jewelry and handbag selection. Boutique Blanche/Envy Me is open seven days a week and is located in the courtyard at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall next to Mud Bay Wines.
