Our hostess, Katie Kline, and some shoes she had her eye on.
Now this is a trend I would like to encourage!
The owners of a retail establishment have a friend who also is a friend of mine. And that friend convinces the retailers to open their store late one evening and she provides wine and nibbles and invites her buddies (including me) in for some shopping and sipping. And the shoppers get a 15 percent discount on anything they buy that night. Doesn’t that sound like a classic win-win?
It seemed that way last night at Sole in the City, a cute little shoe boutique in the Bearden area that’s been open about 2-1/2 years.
The owners are Betty Copeland and Debbi Cuningham. The mutual friend is Katie Kline. The theme for the blustery evening: boots! Come along.
Yay! I'm in the right place.
Carol Eimers, left, and Margie Nichols were among the first arrivals.
First priority: snacks and wine
Second priority: boots
Michelle Hardin got right in the spirit: a boot in one hand and a glass of wine in the other.
Susan Brown, left, and Kim Denton, who came all the way from Oak Ridge
Karen McKinney, left, and Melinda Ethier
Katherine Latimer jumped right into the challenge at hand.
So did Margie.
Dr. Martha Buchanan was considering a truly awesome pair of boots.
Here's a close-up. But, alas, not the right size.
Hahaha. Perfect.
This was the perfect cocktail napkin, too!
Karen pushes on.
As does Michelle.
We learned a few secrets. One woman said she had promised her husband that whenever she buys a new pair of shoes, she will get rid of an old pair. “But I didn’t say WHEN I would give the old pair away,” she allowed.
Not everyone was focused on footwear, though.
Julia Bentley liked this scarf.
Donna Dempster ended up buying this one. But she made them wrap it for Christmas.
Overheard at one point: “Is it OK if a man comes?” Answer: “It depends on the man.” Response: “He’s paying for the shoes. ” Answer: “He can come.”
Here's the man! From left, Kim Denton, Susan Brown, Jim Ethier and Margie Nichols
Thanks to the owners, Debbi Cuningham, left, and Betty Copeland. And to Katie, of course.
Someone seems happy on the way out!
So was Michelle: “It’s my personal best! Four pair!”
Almost everyone bought something. Not bad for an hour and a half.
We headed for dinner.
Hope Ethier brought his credit card.
Mox – you definitely caught the spirit of the evening – love the photos, too!
Looks like a great time was had by all. Beautiful shoes at Sole in the City!
Alan: I believe Jim DID bring his credit card! You were smart to stay away. Katie: Great, fun idea! Michelle: You are right!
Looks like great fun – Always glad to see Susan and all her friends – it will soon be time for boots – go for the comfortable ones!!!! Love all of you much!
Hi, Mrs. Brown! I thought you would like to see what Susan was up to! She did buy some cute shoes that night. I think she passed on the boots. Hope you are doing well. Look forward to seeing you over the holidays.
SO much fun! Thanks to Katie and Sole in the City.. Loved the food, wine and especially “the girls”..and I love my boots!!
I hated to miss this but had already committed to the Friends of Literacy dinner. I hope to see the group at the next outing!
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