The Coshocton County Beacon December 4, 2019 | Page 5
Bexley Ann’s Boutique has grand opening
By Beth Scott
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COSHOCTON – Bexley Ann may only be six months old,
but her name is already famous in Downtown Coshoc-
ton.
Bexley’s grandmother, Jessie Bates, has been selling
infant and children’s clothing in Coshocton since June
and recently opened her own clothing store on Main
Street. Bexley Ann’s Boutique officially opened on Fri-
day, Nov. 22.
“I was a manager at a clothing boutique in Cam-
bridge, and my boss also owns one in Coshocton,” said
Bates. “I approached her about selling kids’ clothing
multiple times and she always said no, but this time, I
approached her in a different way. I asked her if I could
start selling my own line of kids’ clothing in her stores.”
Bates began selling her own line of infant and chil-
dren’s clothes because she was frustrated at the lack of
quality of infant and children’s clothing she saw in other
stores. In addition to the store in Coshocton, she also
sells in stores in Cambridge at Ellie’s Cottage, Gnaden-
hutten at Village Gift Shoppe, New Philadelphia at The
Gift Market, and Millersburg at The Jenny Wren.
Bates had her clothing line available at Apple Butter
Stirrin’ last October where she met a lot of people.
“I met a lot of people who had no idea I had my clothes
in a boutique here in Coshocton,” said Bates. “So, once
I knew there was a need, I decided to go for it and open
my own store here in Coshocton.”
Once Bates knew she wanted to open her own store,
she and her son-in-law and daughter started looking
Beth Scott | Beacon
Six-month-old Bexley Ann has a store named after her.
Bexley Ann’s Boutique opened on Main Street in Coshoc-
ton on Friday, Nov. 22.
at buildings up and down Main Street to try to find the
perfect place. Bates’ hairdresser told her that Sheree’s
Salon and Spa had a place open beside of their business,
and as soon as Bates saw it, she knew it was the right
place for her.
“As soon as I looked in the window and saw it, I texted
Olivia, which is Amy’s [owner of the building] daughter,
and I said, can you give me your mom’s number?” said
Bates. “I was really excited. Even the color of the walls
was perfect. They were purple, which is the color of the
clothing tag of the Bexley Ann’s clothing line. I didn’t
know this at the time, but Amy has always wanted to
have a boutique in here.”
Bexley Ann’s Boutique offers baby clothes from new-
born to size seven. They also have sleepers, shoes, bows,
teething necklaces, pacifier clips, children’s purses
and necklaces, knee socks and tights, mommy and me
matching outfits, and a small collection of women’s
clothing and home décor. She is also selling wreaths
made by one of her employees.
“I was trying to come up with a name for the clothing
line and I thought Bexley Ann was perfect,” said Bates. “I
love her name. I just thought it was beautiful.”
Another unique aspect of Bates’ business is she has
a play area for children who come shopping with their
moms or caregivers.
“I want them to look forward to coming in here,” said
Bates. “I want them to have a place to play while their
mom is shopping.”
Bexley Ann’s Boutique is open Monday through Sat-
urday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They also have a Facebook
page and are on Instagram. They will be running sales
and promotions throughout the year.
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