Terry about working with her mom Arlene;“We both listen to each
other. My mom trained my eye from a young age. Today we are working as a
team; my mom, my sister and my daughter.“
My mother, Anna, was a seamstress for as long as I can remember and worked out of our home. She was truly an inspiration and a fashion maven. I can remember all of the beautiful dresses, hats and shoes!She did all of the alterations when I had my first store and was my quality control! Since she made everything from men’s suits to bridal gowns and everything in between, I knew I’d better sell a quality product!She was also one of my best customers at 84 years old buying the clothing and hi heeled shoes!I lost her 5 years ago and it still feels like yesterday sometimes. Her influence still whispers in my ear. I will, no doubt, continue to...
“Our boutique has an e-commerce website and accepts orders worldwide. The owner’s daughter, Abigail Satterthwaite, has more than doubled the internet business since her full time takeover 2 ½ years ago. “I love the endless opportunities my web store brings daily to the boutique. We routinely chat and mingle with customers and designers worldwide. Our web store is designer driven and my mother’s gift in apparel selection is like no other. We are a force to be reckoned with in the industry. I love my life and all God has done for me!” quotes Abby. “ We are a blessed and totally restored God given mother and daughter miracle. A true female owned and operated business indeed!” - Abigail Satterthwaite
Many of us are in business with our moms. I am.However complex and complicated this partnership can sometimes be, there exists one key element that tops everything - unconditional love and trust, that in my case allowed for the partnership to grow and develop.The challenge for us was to determine where my mom ends and where I begin.We both did everything when we started and that was not easy.Kids tend to go the opposite direction of their parents or just as far as possible to find their own voice and independence. I left Israel at 24 and came to NY. I went as far as I could but luckily found my interest in the Fashion industry quite early on and...