Each month Studio T features one of our retailers. This month we chatted with Stephanie from Rocky Mountain Kids. We invite you to learn about the mother-daughter duo that are here for their customers day in and day out in their 3500 square foot store. Come learn about Rocky Mountain kids!
Tea: How did you decide to take the leap and open your own store? How long has your store been in business?
Stephanie: How does anyone get into their own business? Big ideas, a leap of faith, and a wing and a prayer. The chance to be your own boss? Yes, please! We’ve been in business for 15 years- all in one location. We have been carrying Tea since the days when the entire line consisted of maybe a dozen pieces. Lily (our daughter/granddaughter who has been raised with our family at Rocky Mountain Kids) is now 9 and has been a wearing Tea since she was a newborn (pink footie with red trim — anyone remember that?) and every season since.
Tea: She’s an original little citizen.
Tea: What is something that your customers would be surprised to learn about you?
Stephanie: We (mother and daughter) get to work together every day and we still like to hang out together outside of work. A lot! (Although I don’t know if that would really surprise any of our customers).
Tea: What is your favorite part of your day at the store?
Stephanie: Receiving new shipments. It’s like Christmas every day. Putting new, exciting product out on the floor is like having chosen the perfect gift for a friend. You can’t wait for them to open it.
Tea: What is the biggest trend you see right now in either shopping or kid’s fashion? What are people coming in for?
Stephanie: Well, Tea is now its own trend. Imitation is the highest form of flattery right? We see other brands trying to imitate the Tea look and style as their own. The trend is quality, fashion, color, and affordability all with a story.
Tea: What do you do in your “spare” time?
Stephanie: Family, friends, and a couple of cocktails on Friday nights. When we’re lucky and Cristy is in town, a visit to Zolo Grill and an ice cream cone.
Tea: How do you balance it all? What tricks can you offer us?
Stephanie: Balance? Even if things are balanced, would they ever really feel that way? You’re at the store, you feel like you should be at home. You’re at home, your thinking about the store. Home is work, work is home. But that is why we love it. Right? My best advice- Love what you do, love who you are, love who you’re with (family, friends, staff).
Thanks so much for stopping by! Visit Rocky Mountain Kids at 2525 Araphoe, H12a in Boulder, CO 80302.
