Reviews
Meet Nanci Kezar | Founder of Tailored West, Inc and Company Designer
October 1, 2024
We had the good fortune of connecting with Nanci Kezar and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Nanci, is there something you can share with us that those outside of the industry might not be aware of?
In the apparel industry, we find that most manufacturing companies are less interested in the care of their employees and their impact on our ecosystem than Tailored West, Inc.
We would love to educate the public on the destructive truths of the impact of “Fast Fashion” on our environment.
We always love to honor our dedicated team members and partners while we educate, elevate and encourage them in their abilities.
Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
The road to beginning Tailored West, Inc. is long and winding.
I fell in love with fabrics as a tiny girl and began exploring sewing at age 4. I loved to iron, I loved the fragrance of fabrics under the heat of the iron and as my skills developed, I became aware of the absolute beauty of perfect stitches and details! Next was embroidery and I went wild making Christmas gifts. I couldn’t get enough and the more challenging the better I felt, so I began to take on extreme challenges. At the age of 17 I was sewing Couture and Wedding attire professionally.
Other mediums appealed to me and I explored everything from macrame to Interior designs of entire homes. Later I learned floral design, I then began painting and was commissioned to do huge extensive murals.
All this time, my eye was developing, my confidence was growing, my ability to communicate was improving. I was beginning to incorporate the desires of my heart into a look that was true to the strength I love in those who persevere.
I began defining who the Tailored West Customer was and the rest is told in pictures and many years of perfecting a standard American fit. I design for the American Woman and her size is unique as is her heart.
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would love if she came in the winter so we could ski at Crested Butte. We would rent a Chateau and do all of our own cooking as I LOVE to cook.
If she came in the fall, we would just drive from beautiful site to beautiful site and do a lot of hiking and pack picnic lunches and take in the Meeker Sheep dog/cattle dog competition along the way and end up in Cañon City and ride the Royal Gorge Train and take in the sites at the Royal Gorge, Tailored West included!
A summer visitor I would insist we go to the Pike Peak or Bust rodeo.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My introduction to the love of sewing began with the Pennington County 4-H program in Northern Minnesota. I want to honor all Leaders and Volunteers everywhere who share their time and talents with the youth in their community!
Next are the dedicated Teachers in our school systems. For me, so many Teachers saw my gifts and were open and encouraging.
Next is Tailored West, Inc. Employees. Over the years, so many have contributed to our growth, and I have learned immeasurable lessons from them.
I complete this by most importantly mentioning the thousands of words of encouragement from our loyal Customers!
The Best Boutiques in Colorado 2023
We are honored to be number 2 on the list!
Tailored West 502 Main St, Cañon City, CO
Boutique "Tailored West" offers a unique and exquisite shopping experience for all ladies. From the impeccable customer service to the beautifully designed store, Tailored West is a must-visit for anyone looking for quality clothing, accessories and tailoring.
The selection of items at Tailored West is both stylish and varied; from timeless classics to trendy pieces, there is something here for everyone. Prices are reasonable and the quality is unbeatable – a great value!
The staff at Tailored West are friendly and knowledgeable, providing helpful style tips to suit any occasion. They also offer alterations on clothing purchased elsewhere at awesome prices.
Plus, they can tailor their own pieces right in the store! Nanci provides small-town customer service that makes you feel special each time you visit.
The online shop offers the same lovely designs as in the store so you can shop conveniently from home.
Their products are shipped quickly with no hassle – perfect if you're in need of something last minute. Diana's kindness when checking out was truly appreciated – she even offered to mail my product!
Overall, Tailored West provides an unbeatable shopping experience with excellent customer service and amazing products at reasonable prices.
With everything from dresses to jewelry to tuxedo rentals available in-store or online, this boutique will have you looking your best for any occasion!
Congratulations to all the Boutiques on the list!
1. Urbane Collective, Colorado Springs
2. Tailored West, Cañon City
3. Apricot Lane Boutique, Colorado Springs
4. Hailee Grace, Denver
5. Halo Boutique, Colorado Springs
6. Common Era, Denver
7. Eve’s Revolution, Colorado Springs
8. RusticThread Boutique, Denver
9. Cedar & Hyde Mercantile, Boulder
10. Mariel, Denver
11. Terra Verde, Colorado Springs
Read the complete article here: coloradospotter.com
Customer Reviews
Isabella U
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Tailored West is a dying breed. They are the kindest, most salt of the earth people you will ever meet. Nanci runs her beautiful store with heart and soul, walking in felt like being welcomed into her home with the utmost warmth and hospitality. Will definitely be back to find more handcrafted treasures. Thank you Nanci!
Diane M
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I have been a very satisfied customer of Tailored West for over 6 years. You can always find something that makes you feel special and unique at Tailored West. Looking for a gift the choices are numerous. Price points are reasonable and the quality a great value. So if you are in the area of one of the Tailored West shops do drop in and enjoy great service and lovely designs. Or for your convenience you can shop online for the same lovely designs in apparel accessories etc.
Devin D
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Worked with them to get a suit tailored and they turned a really bad suit into a fantastic suit. Loved working with them and the owner of the store was fantastic. They were able to get the suit turned around fast and it came out great and I also got a great shirt for it that they custom ordered in.
Andi R
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Beautiful and unique clothing. I could spend hours looking at all the interesting items for sale. Beautifully designed store where they obviously care about making women feel amazing.
Christy G
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Really cool store.
James H
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If you’re looking at these reviews, save yourself some time and just go here! The staff are friendly, not at all overbearing, and knowledgeable about their craft. Everything in the store is clearly high quality. The owner and staff are obviously passionate about their work.
This is a true local business employing passionate individuals and is clearly a mainstay in the community. Do yourself a favor and go check them out, meet the friendly staff and support this hardworking and passionate local business! I’ll certainly be back!
Sam V
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Went above and beyond for my order. Nanci is amazing!
Kayla Z
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Brought my dress to them Wednesday, in a rush and from Littleton. Had a change of plans due my grandfathers funeral and wedding is less than 7 days. The dress was triple the size of me, I was pinned in minutes and picked my dress up in 48 hours. The dress is lovely, fits perfectly and customer service was outstanding. In another wedding at the end of the summer and I’ll be making the 2 hour commute to be taken care of by the best.
John P
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Wonderful Store Great Western Clothes!!!!!!
Marla S
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I needed alterations and patches sewn onto our employees' uniforms, and the lovely ladies at Tailored West took care of me perfectly! I had never been into Tailored West before, but I will definitely go to them again for all of our alterations and embroidery needs! First class service!
Jonathan R
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Beautiful store with a friendly staff. Great for gifts for any season.
Megan S
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Linda did some alterations on my wedding dress and I cannot say enough good things! She was flexible with scheduling times for fittings around my work, and was so friendly. She got the alterations done in less than 3 weeks and they are absolutely perfect. Flawless! Very reasonable prices too. Thank you again, Linda!
Julie B
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Had a great experience in this shop while visiting Canon City. I was so impressed at how hard the staffed worked and loved that the owner made a large portion of what she sold. It is so important that companies like this are supported. Shop Local! Your community depends on it.
Luke
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Very impressed with the store layout and cleanliness. The seamstress did an excellent job on a difficult sewing project.
Jacqueline K
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Linda altered my wedding dress and the whole experience was wonderful. I was worried that the original dress might be too large to be made to fit correctly, but Linda made it fit perfectly, even though the fabric was pretty thick and difficult. The price was unbeatable, and all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend getting alterations done at Tailored West, as well as shopping the store; they have beautifully unique pieces, many of which they make themselves. Thank you Linda and staff for the unforgettable experience in making my wedding dress more perfect than I could have imagined!
Linda F
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The people at Tailored West are amazing! Friendly and courteous and Linda did an amazing job on the alterations to my wedding dress.
Augustina B
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Nanci the owner is just amazing! We bought a homecoming dress and the straps were a pinch too loose, well that was no issue for her! She altered it right up and added a hook by the zipper for extra security all while we walked around her store a shopped!! Found two cute sweaters for the weather just around the corner and fixed my daughters dress right up! Thank you Tailored West, Canon City is lucky to have you in our town!
Melissa T
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Love this place, great clothes, good quality, decently priced!!!
Anna Grace H
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I took two pairs of jeans here to be taken in at the waist, and tailored west did an awesome job. It took less than a week and only cost me $15 for each pair. I loooove how my jeans fit me perfectly now! It was definitely worth the money and then some.
Kaysie P
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Really cute shopping spot on Main Street I actually stopped in to get my purse fixed. Nancy herself helped me out and did an amazing job! Awesome customer service from everyone. I definitely recommend :)
Justin K
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My experience at Tailored West was awesome. I made an appointment over the phone, got measured, and had a wonderful suit fit for a celebration. It fits and feels great, I felt great in it, and people even told me I looked great! Nanci, Sydney, and the rest of the TW team really came through at an important time for me. THANK YOU!
Donna K
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Brought in my disabled, autistic brother's western shirt. (Now, this is not your dress for church shirt... it was a white shirt, worn thin, stained with black and blue ink, and missing a snap. It is his favorite shirt.) I was embarrassed to ask if they might be able to fix it. (But...that's what big sister's do.) Not only did they agree to fix it, the young lady went in the back and put a snap on Right Then!! She said that there would be NO CHARGE. Wow!
Support and shop at this store. You will love the merchandise and the employees.
Brianna F
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Cannot recommend this place enough! Once you learn about "Fast Fashion" you'll never want to shop anywhere that is not local/locally made ever again! Tailored West makes a lot of their own product right in the store AND tailor it to fit the way you want it to fit! The quality of the items and staff is unbeatable! Tailored West is my go to for all events!
Jodi M
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They had the exact boots I was looking for, and in my size! I ordered on a Sunday and was wearing my boots by Thursday. Thank you so much Tailored West!
Amy K
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Linda graciously accommodated a last-minute alteration request for a long chiffon dress. She did the hemming in under an hour! Incredibly fast and good work. The price was extremely reasonable, especially considering the timing. Thank you so much!
D.C.
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Nice little boutique shop in the downtown strip. My wife found several unique clothing items and the young lady running the store was friendly and helpful.
Asa C
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I took a down jacket here to patch a couple tears. They finished it in just a few days, and now you can hardly even tell where the patches are.
Jenny H
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Canon City is so blessed to have Tailored West! Nanci is very talented at all that she does. She uses her gifts in our community and always goes above and beyond. Thank you! You are so appreciated!
Dorene B
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Took my daughter's coat in to be fixed, very friendly ladies and they got it done quicker than expected. I would love to shop and see what all they have in the store, beautiful clothing and such. I plan on checking them out soon.
Joanne S
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Tailored West is a gorgeous store. So many of the clothing items are actually made onsite and they are beautiful. Lots of basic elements and then more with flair to add a personal touch. The Western style boots and bags are like art. They have pieces from regional artists, which I love. I picked up one of their flannel shirts and I think it will become my go to shirt for art making when I find my new studio space. There is something here for all of the ladies, check them out.
Valerie V
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The people who work here are amazing. They helped me get my dress tailored for my wedding. They had completed everything I needed altered by the next day! The other dress shop quoted me double the price and double the amount of time. They are professional, knowledgeable, and kind. I recommend them for all your tailoring needs. They have cute clothes and accessories too.
Nicola H
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I just love Tailored West! I have purchased several items from them. I love how they fit, how they feel, and I receive complements all the time on my outfits I have purchased. The staff is so inviting and welcoming. The owner is just an amazing, passionate, full of life and energy lady. If you haven't been in, you should seriously go in. I love that you can go in and items change with the season. The alterations I have done there, are always spot on. I HIGHLY recommend them!
Shari T
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Amazing customer service! Business owner met me outside of business hours to discuss alterations that were needed (garment not purchased from them originally). Offered several solutions, and expedited repairs before upcoming wedding.
Chris H
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Rented suits for our wedding here and the staff at Tailored West went the extra mile to ensure everyone looked amazing. More recently, I had to stop in to be measured for an out-of-town wedding and they took great care to provide accurate measurements. The shop has some unique items - lots of charm and wonderful personal flair! Can't say enough about the customer service here!
R.W.
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While on a girls day out with my daughter we stopped in this wonderful shop. The clothes are really nice, while they’re on the more expensive side, it’s totally worth it for the quality. The shopping experience was so relaxing, and the staff was really helpful! Will definitely be shopping here again.
Melanie T
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Linda did hours and hours worth of alterations on my very complicated wedding dress, and I could not be happier with the results. It became the dress of my dreams after she made it perfect. She had it done in such a timely fashion and for a reasonable price. I highly recommend her for your tailoring needs!
Melissa S
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First thing I have to say is that I LOVE this boutique! I love that that they let you browse without hovering and they did greet me with kindness which I appreciate so I felt comfortable knowing where to find them should I need them. Tailored West has amazing clothes and so many different combinations of gorgeous high quality pieces. I personally love her style, I am not tiny or petite in anyway (size 18) and I was able to find pieces that I fell in love with and was able to fit in! All of this in a small town! Tailored West also offers alterations which everyone should take advantage of. I confess, I am totally enchanted by Tailored West check them out, you might be too.
Rebecca D
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Love this place! My bridesmaids dress was to tight and the wedding is in 2 days! I didn't think they were going to be able to help me but Linda kept trying until fit perfect!!! All in less than 2 hours!!! Thank you so much Linda! I will recommend this place to everyone I know. The owner and everyone who works there were all so helpful and nice, the prices were great and the clothing was cute! I cant wait to come back shopping.
Sage G
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Love all of the people at Tailored West! They’re always super helpful! Sydney in the alterations department is incredible, super knowledgeable and very skilled! Anytime I need clothes patched up or fitted I know where to go! Nanci and Brianna are fantastic, always super friendly and are great members of the community!
Joan J
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They have a great variety of clothing. I always find something that I want.
Jacob L
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Sydney was super helpful and a joy to be around!
Ali S
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Beautiful and unique additions to any woman's closet. Whether it's just a pair of luxurious feeling gloves, a trendy hat for fall and winter, new bag, foundation pieces, or an entire new wardrobe. You'll find it HERE. The service is just as charming and delightful as the selection of accessories and exquisitely tailored and designed (IN HOUSE) threads. The kind and helpful proprietor was diligent and thoughtful in each of her suggestions when asked. Even more exciting, there is a Tailored West in Colorado Springs. I can't wait to see what exciting additions Tailored West will bring to my wardrobe in the future.
Linda H
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Great fashion place with western flare!
Carol S
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The two times I've been in the store. I received a very nice welcome by Diana and one of the cute, young girls, with blonde hair. I apoligize that I forgot her name; but the welcome that I received when I entered the store. The assistance in choosing product for my nieces, was very caring and taken to heart on what, I was looking for. Plus when I checked out, Diana was kind enough to mail the product. This is above and beyond for not only a great price but it helped me, to save time! Great customer service.... I will be back, for my other niece's birthday! Thank you "Tailored West", all staff members and for the beautiful clothes and great care in your customer service! ✝️💞😊
Jeff B
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Every community needs more stores like Tailored West!! Their merchandise is excellent—both their clothes and their furnishings—and their service is unbeatable. They cheerfully fixed my beloved backpack of 20 years. Can't say enough good things about them!
Rita E
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Trendy, fun, one of a kind outfits :) Stop by and check them out, you won't be sorry :)
Patrick M
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If you're like me, and you have favorite articles of clothing you'd rather try to mend than throw away, Tailored West is a place you'll love. They handle alterations and repairs extremely well, in my experience, they're fast in finishing the work, and their prices are very reasonable. I confidently recommend these folks.
April L
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So unique is the boutique!
Jamie D
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I love Tailored West! This is one of my favorite stores in the area. I was excited they finally expanded to Colorado Springs. If you are looking for a great outfit, gift or new set of boots; this is the place to go! They carry items for any price point and you'll walk out looking and feeling like a million bucks.
Nanci gives you small town customer service and has great style ideas for any occasion. I have had her style me for a music concert and it was the perfect outfit!
Michael M
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If you need any sewing done or need to buy any clothing or home decor, this is your store! I ride with a motorcycle club and they get my patch sewing done while I wait because they are aware of our rules not to leave our cuts. So any motorcycle clubs in the area bring ur patches here and they do them immediately while you wait. Very friendly and amazing ownership and staff. I strongly recommend this great locally owned business!
Charlene I
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I just want to say thank you you to all you ladies who have put your heart and soul into doing such a great job! So happy we came to you for alterations on my daughters dress and and tux for the guys and thank u for the awesome outfit for me!! I’m so excited!! God bless you all!
Rhoda F
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I took my bridesmaid dress here to get alterations done and they did an absolutely fantastic job!!! Love this place!! Thank you Tailored West!!
Katie R
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Betty is the best seamstress ever! Thanks for doing such a great job repairing my favorite coat. The customer service was superb from start to finish.
Mike C
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Best place to rent a suit!!! They made sure everything fit there, adjusted the items that didn't fit, and had accessories to enhance the look. Great service. I live in Pueblo and I will definitely be back!
Ric B
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I've used Tailored West for multiple projects from applying embroidery to full blown suit alterations. They are extremely meticulous and the quality of their work is unsurpassed.
Jason D
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They do an amazing job on my sewing needs. They were quick and was very professional looking. The staff is always very nice and helpful. This is a great local business.
Gary W
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Excellent service, speed, and prices. Certainly an appreciated gem in a smaller town. Nanci and her staff provide a personal touch that makes stopping by worthwhile.
Sandy S
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I cannot say enough about this place! Fantastic service! Welcoming and friendly! Great clothes. They rent tuxes also!
Denise W
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Really enjoyed my stop at your shop Nancy! Love my purchases, wore my necklace tonight to dinner, got a compliment first thing!
Eri V
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Fun shop with unique clothing and accessories. Joy was a very attentive shopper's guide. My shopping experience was quite enjoyable.
Sariah R
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Absolutely Beautiful Style, Aesthetics and Service!!! I'll be back frequently, and I'd recommend it to anyone who appreciates unique items and personalized apparel.
Barbara B
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I picked out a top and Joy was very good and helped me to add to it with a scarf, necklace, and earrings. I love the look!
Dena S
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LUV having someplace local to shop for great clothing. Really like my new dark brown poncho. Now where did I put that selfie-stick? :)
Dexi C
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Always a beautiful selection and friendly, helpful staff! Definitely a Cañon City gem!
Chrissyduis
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Love this store!