NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Stella & Grace Boutique

Like many great business ideas, Stella & Grace (S&G)— Gahanna’s newest boutique clothes store, was born from a need. Owner Holly Garrison was desperately seeking cute, comfortable, and convenient clothes to wear while on maternity leave with her second baby.

Stella & Grace Boutique began as an online store in June 2017. Garrison attended markets and pop-up events around Ohio and surrounding states to grow her online presence. On May 31, 2021, she opened her first brick-and-mortar store at Creekside Gahanna.

“My girls were the motivation behind starting the business, and the reason why we landed on Stella & Grace as the name of the business,” Garrison said. “I had always wanted to start a business, to create something from nothing, and to build something special. I wanted to help build and contribute to a community, and to leave a legacy for my family. I did not just want to tell my girls ‘anything is possible if you work hard’—I wanted to show them.”

Garrison strives to carry both trendy and staple pieces to keep customers’ wardrobes new and versatile. Shoppers can find everything from tops, dresses, and outerwear to denim, shoes, and accessories.

“I really want to create more than another retail clothing store,” she said. “I want to help create a fun Creekside destination experience."

“We could not be happier to have found this community in Gahanna,” she said. “The atmosphere is laid back with a strong sense of community, and the support has been fantastic. Everyone has been so kind. The surrounding businesses have been incredible and so helpful. We feel very fortunate that we found our location in Gahanna!”♦