Cindy Rutherford worked in corporate retail for 30 years, buying the popular clothing for the new season, honing in on the latest home décor craze and developing an eye for what worked for her and others. Of course, much of her skill has been there since the beginning. “I think it’s natural.
My mom and sister have ‘it,’ and I also gained a lot of experience over the years. It comes in handy when you’re putting things together in displays and working colors together for the different seasons,” Rutherford said. Sixteen years ago, Rutherford decided to go out on her own and opened Vintage to Vogue in McMurray.
“I started in a smaller space, just doing consignment. Then, I found an old farmhouse for sale and it was the perfect space for my shop,” Rutherford said. She loves the hunt for the perfect items, traveling to markets in Atlanta and other locations.
“I can get apparel, home decor and garden gifts under one roof. The large markets have everything you can possibly imagine from vendors from all over the world,” Rutherford said. “They also have a huge seasonal area and I do a big Christmas here at the shop so I can find things there.
” It’s a massive Christmas display; one she begins setting up in October and the perfect example of Rutherford’s care and concern she puts forth for her customers. She’s focused on finding the perfect thing for loyal customers and enjoys keeping fresh and unique options on hand. The popularity of boutiques as a rule,.