Your name and age:Lindsay Meyer-Harley 29 Years Old
Where do you live: Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Shop: Darling Clementine
What did you do before you started the shop: I worked in Advertising, worked as a Nanny and was a stay at home Mama to my 2 year old Juliette
And how did you get the idea to open an online shop: I always wanted to have a retail space, it started as an eco-chic boutique and naturally progressed to a children’s shop when I had my daughter 2 years ago and has such fun shopping to fill her world up with sweet things.
How do you choose the products and/or collections you sell: Oh this is my favorite part. I scour the internet on places like etsy to find special pieces that will brighten kids lives! I am constantly scouting for darling pieces I just must have. Some of my vendors have been a “someday I’ll sell” for years.
What is the most fun part of this adventure: Honestly, making new friends. I love building these relationships with vendors, bloggers and site curators. I want to know my vendors by name, know their story and help build their brand alongside building my own. That is the key to a good business relationship in my opinion.
What do you think will be the next trend: We’ve seen many kids brands follow the adult trend of body conscious clothing (ie the skinny jean). And while it’s darling on kids, I think what’s next is slouchy, comfy clothes. I am collection lots of great items for Spring that are slouchy, soft and very wearable.