There is just no one - NO ONE - who gets the whole tattered & torn haunted Halloween thing better than Debbie Dusenberry at the Curious Sofa. NO one. No, not even Disney with the fun 'Nightmare Before Christmas' decor that envelopes Disney theme parks in fall. Deb takes the prize for originality, whimsy, and totally shoppable displays of unique merchandise.
Check out her inspiring photos of her store for this past weekend's Fall Grand Opening: Curious Sofa blog. You best take a big Trick or Treat bag along - it's a grand haul of ideas!
Jana thought Deb had a great idea - I spotted Jana's version of the 'upside down witch' in front of the Joyworks store today!
I have the utmost respect for Curious Sofa store owner Debbie Dusenberry. She is an independent retailer who is not just raising the bar, she's setting it for the rest of the world to reach for. Her inimitable style, fearless ways with display, and tenacity to be utterly original and unique in everything she does is why she is a raving success in a retail market that is less than ideal. I talk about how shops need to individuate, to 'tell their own story' - no one does this better than the Curious Sofa. To say it is a 'destination store' is a gross underestimation of the cultish appeal....Deb has devotees from around the world who have repeatedly journeyed to her Kansas City Shop for the past eight years like it is a holy pilgrimage.
I have the utmost respect for Curious Sofa store owner Debbie Dusenberry. She is an independent retailer who is not just raising the bar, she's setting it for the rest of the world to reach for. Her inimitable style, fearless ways with display, and tenacity to be utterly original and unique in everything she does is why she is a raving success in a retail market that is less than ideal. I talk about how shops need to individuate, to 'tell their own story' - no one does this better than the Curious Sofa. To say it is a 'destination store' is a gross underestimation of the cultish appeal....Deb has devotees from around the world who have repeatedly journeyed to her Kansas City Shop for the past eight years like it is a holy pilgrimage.
No, I haven't gone on my own particular pilgrimage yet.
And yes, I will. I just have to decide if it will be next September for the Halloween unveiling, or in November for the Holiday reveal. Decisions, Decisions!
Deb also writes a blog filled with insights and tips for retailers: visit her shopowner blog.
Photo Credit: Deb Dusenberry/ Curious Sofa, Inc.
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