Cindi Hickey, owner of Blue Door Garden Store, relocated her quaint retail garden and gift shop in early April to 130 W. California Street. Since 2008, the shop had been located on North 3rd Street, just stepping stones away. “The chance to move into a much larger, higher-profile space wasn’t in my plans when I purchased the shop from Kay Faught last August. However, it presented a rare chance to move to this location, doubling my square footage, offering way more room for merchandise and storage.”

Hickey had spent 18 years in the title and escrow field and 6 in the legal/finance world before venturing into the retail world. Although relatively new to retail, she says she’s learned a lot in a little bit of time and is impressed by her fellow merchants and customers who’ve encouraged her in this new business life. “The entire community has been super-friendly and helpful…I’ve been welcomed and really appreciate the support about this big move and my decision to jump into this new space.”