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If things go according to owners' plans, the downtown will soon see a children's clothing resale shop, a gift and clothing boutique, a florist and a bridal and prom shop as well as a real estate office.
All Things Unique Boutique
Sisters-in-law April Hix and Crystal McQuoin will open their new shop Tuesday at 30 N. Vermilion St., a space that's been empty since 2007.
"We'll have a little bit of everything – gift items, women's clothes, purses, boots, jewelry, plus food mixes such as soups, breads and cookies," Hix said.
The two women are enjoying going to market shows to fill their store with all new merchandise.
Store hours will be 12:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. A grand opening is planned Jan. 9. Call the shop at 799-0149.
Fancy That
The bridal and specialty dress store had planned to open in the former Chic's building at 138 N. Vermilion St. on Monday. But due to extensive renovations, it will reopen at its Village Mall site, near Elder-Beerman, on Monday, operate there through Jan. 22 and hold a grand opening at the new downtown shop Jan. 23.
Source: Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette