I met with Bobigene the owner of the Secret Garden in Branson while I was in town. She owns a romantic clothing store for women and children. I own a children's jewerly business and have been selling my jewelry to The Secret Garden for the past 7 years.
Bobigene the owner was dressed in white linen wide legged crop pants with ruffles on the bottom. She wore white patent leather ballet flats with scalloped edges. She had a lacy shirt and jacket with pens and a flower broach on her lapel. Her hair was up in a big clip and reminded me of a southern belle. She topped off the outfit with several sparkly necklaces, rings and bracelets.
I admired her for "HER" style. I saw the joy she finds in living life "her" way. She also owns the romantic home decor store next door.
This is a dress similar to what she carries in her store. She showed me a dress that was twice as ruffly and feminine as the one above. She told me that her friend goes grocery shopping and around town in the dress. People always stop her and ask if she just came from a wedding. She says, "No this was just hanging in my closet and I thought I would wear it:)"
Isn't that fun? I picture Bobigene and all of her friends playing dress up everyday. Looking in their closet and seeing what to wear, what makes them feel happy, not what other people say is in style. They have a style all their own.
As I was looking around her store, I told Bobigene about my coaching business and how I was trying to look more professional and not wear so much pink. She looked and me and said WHY?
I was stunned. I said I don't know. (I have read about professional dressing. The other coaches look like corporate America and I don't. )
If my mantra is "I've Gotta BE Me"....... Why am I buying manly business suits?. Why don't I have my own fun style?
I ended up buying one of her silk ribbon broaches. She had about 50 to choose from. I thought since my company is called Time to Blossom Coaching that maybe I could wear flowers on my lapel like Bobigene.
This is the other thing I bought at her store. She doesn't have a website or I would send you there. If you ever go to Branson look her up. She is a fun lady with great stores.
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I have been to Secret Garden and loved it! I too visited with the owner as I loved the way she dressed. What a fun place. I would love to dress like that all of the time, but it is so hard to find things that are are beautiful as hers in West Texas or on-line.
I love your blog! I will be back. Lot's of inspiring things to read. Thank you.
My youngest daughter of 4 is getting married in Sept. Can't wait to go to find my mother of the bride dress @ The Secret Garden - Branson MO. I have been in there several time. What a inspiring place. Everything is beautiful. Makes you just want to stay and dream. Precious owner too. Looking forward to a beautiful dress for my daughters wedding.
I am an author and was doing a book signing in Springfield, MO when one of my favorite bloggers (SugarPie Farmhouse) came to see me bearing a gift. I was busy signing and talking to people and didn't get a chance to open it until I was on the road. It was the MOST beautiful necklace I have ever seen. When I thanked her for it she told me she got it at The Secret Garden. I am so disappointed they don't have a website.
Our church's women's retreat was in Branson this year. I spotted The Secret Garden when we drove to one of the shows. The next morning I got the ladies to stop so we could go in and check out the shop. They were so glad we did! We bought our pastor's wife's birthday gift there. I LOVE this shop! Only wish we had one in Dallas, TX!!!!
My mother and I used to make a mother daughter stop at The Secret Garden every year during our family trip. I always loved our time there and it has captured an especially dear place in my heart now that my mother has passed. I always make a point to go by and remember the fun we had perusing through the beautiful timeless and elegance of that shop. I've never seen another place quite like it.
Hi,
I lived in Dallas, Texas for a very long time and there were two Secret Gardens. One of the shops was on Knox Street in Dallas and the other was in Plano, Texas. They both closed. I loved those stores so much. Someone posted you can't find those type of clothes on line. I haven't found any. If anyone has please post the website. I would love to know. Maybe one of these days, Secret Garden will have a website.
A Secret Garden fan
The Secret is absolutely my favorite stop in Branson. I bought a lovely skirt there last year. My husband said I should have bought more. Love it, love it.
I love her shop! The owner is a doll! I have got a couple things there on sale, very happy with them. When I'm in Branson, I always like to stop in.
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