Patsy's Story:

I opened the store in October of 1996 after retiring from being the office manager in medical offices.  My first choice would have been to do weddings, but I knew I couldn't keep up the pace.  I drag everyone in my family to help me with my projects, and I thought this would be too much.

 

We decorate the small store, and kept the same type of black wallpaper with pink roses, and pink satin striped wallpaper.  I moved several pieces of furniture from home into the space, and it felt cozy.  I used hooks on the walls instead of a lot of store type fixtures, so all the merchandise was facing out.   I had fun with the decorating.

 

With my retirement fund from the medical office, and some family donations, I was ready to go to market in San Francisco.  I didn't know there were market "days".  Also, didn't know where the market was, but sitting on the bed in the hotel after arrival, I found that the market was within walking distance.

 

We had good and bad experiences at the market, but it was so exciting.  My sister went with me.  The first brand I bought was Christian Dior.  Some of the prettiest  clothes I ever had.  I was so excited.  I loved the clothes for children,  I adored the baby clothes.  I never got over that excitement.

 

The name of the store evolved after having suggestions and ideas of quite a few names I liked.  However, when Precious Child came to my mind, I quit thinking about it or asking for advice.  The name still pleases me as that is how I feel about children.

 

The store has been a wonderful experience for me, and all my grandchildren and grand nieces and nephews benefited from it.  I still see two little great grandchildren in the quality clothing they have inherited from their cousins. 

 

Many experiences I had in the store with my customers are cherished.  It gave me an opportunity to know many people, and enjoy their children.