- Words and Photography by Lia Crowe
I meet Terry at her lakeshore boutique and, surrounded by beautiful things, we chat about life, style and what fires her up about her work. (鈥淭he people!鈥� she says.)
Originally from Saskatchewan, Terry moved to 琉璃神社 12 years ago after realizing, she says, that life is too short to continue living in 40-degree-below weather. 鈥淚n my late 40s I had a couple of acquaintances my own age pass away and I realized I had to make a change.鈥�
Since she has been in the retail business for over 30 years, I wonder what innate quality has led to her success. She laughs. 鈥淚鈥檓 just an outgoing person, an effervescent person鈥lthough, last year I turned 60 so it鈥檚 petering off a bit.鈥�
As we chat, the door opens and two women walk in. They are clearly regular customers, and as Terry鈥檚 effervescent personality comes to life, a conversation between them begins. I gather it is an ongoing dialogue that has been years in the making.
So I ask one of the women what she loves about the store, and she says, 鈥淚t鈥檚 inspiring. When you walk in here it makes you think, 鈥榦h, I want that.鈥� It makes you want to do something with your house.鈥�
Asked to describe the aesthetic of the store, Terry says, 鈥淢odern and current.鈥� But she is quick to point out that she can鈥檛 take all the credit for the style of the shop.
鈥淏arb is really the brains behind the operation,鈥� Terry laughs as she talks about a woman who works for her. 鈥淚 feel it鈥檚 good to have input from other people and Barb is an awesome merchandiser. I don鈥檛 buy anything for the store without running it by her first.鈥�
Looking to the future, Terry鈥檚 vision is to continue to stay ahead of the curve on what Lexi & Lake brings to 琉璃神社. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 follow trends; we set trends here.鈥�
STYLE INSPIRATIONS & LIFE
Style icon: Nicole Begrand Fast.
Favourite piece of art: Tibor Hagerty painting.
Favourite fashion designer or brand: Tory Burch.
Favourite musician: Mick Jagger or Bono! It鈥檚 a tie!
Fave print magazine: Vanity Fair.
Favourite coffee table book/photography book: The House That Pinterest Built by Diane Keaton.
Favourite book of all time: The Pilot鈥檚 Wife by Anita Shreve.
Favourite local restaurant: RauDZ Regional Table.
Favourite wine: Sancerre.
Album on current rotation: Maggie Rogers 鈥� Heard It in a Past Life.
Favourite flower: White hydrangea.
Favourite city to visit: Montreal.
Favourite hotel: The Standard in NYC.
Favourite app: Uber.
Favourite place in the whole world: Australia鈥ll of it.
FASHION & BEAUTY
Uniform: Smart casual with pops of bold colours.
All-time favourite piece: White blouse.
Currently coveting: Bandolier phone case and strap.
Favourite pair of shoes: Rose gold Arizona style Birkenstocks.
Favourite day-bag: Any oversize Coach bag.
Favourite work tool: Shrink wrap.
Favourite jewellery piece or designer: Danish Krone necklace by Shannon Koszyk.
Fashion obsession: SweetLegs leggings in camouflage.
Accessory you spend the most money on: Jewellery.
Necessary indulgence for either fashion or beauty: Marvis Italian toothpaste.
Moisturizer: Portus Cale Ruby Red Grape and Red Berries Hand Cream.
Must-have hair product: Minu Hair Serum.
Beauty secret: 1.5-inch flat iron for perfect wavy curls.
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