06.22.21
Growing up with an artistic mother has greatly influenced me. My Mother, Cindy Wallace, considers most things in life to be “art.” She dressed me and my two younger brothers to the nines! […]
05.28.21
Follow the yellow brick road! If this past year wasn’t Wizard of Oz enough – we are finally, actually, seeing the light at the end of the road. When I was looking at […]
05.14.21
When I opened 529 Kids Consign 10 years ago here in Old Town, I started a tradition of hiring high school seniors from the community. Before they leave me for college, they have […]
04.29.21
Owning a consignment store, Katie and I are very aware of the implications the fashion industry has on our environment. We do our part daily to help reduce the amount of clothing into […]
03.23.21
If you know me and my sister-in-law, Katie, you know there isn’t a holiday we don’t love to celebrate! Easter and Passover are no exception! These spring holidays get us so excited for […]
01.26.21
As we enter into the second month of 2021 (how is this even possible??), 529 is prepping for the best COVID-Valentine’s Day ever! Just because the kids are on Zoom, and most likely […]
10.30.20
The holidays this year will look as different as… well, the rest of the year has. There will be virtual parties, caroling, and shopping, along with limited family gatherings and travel. And our beloved […]
08.26.20
This post is by Nicole Duncan our Manager at 529 Kids Consign. Thank you, Nicole! Summer is winding down and the air is starting to turn a tad cooler and just a touch […]
06.23.20
Summer looks very different this year. Whether you are planning a vacation or a staycation, pools aren’t all open yet, masks are required inside, and overall stress levels are on high alert. Let’s […]
04.17.20
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been blown away by the community love and support here in Alexandria. Katie and I have felt all of the love over the last few […]
04.06.20
#HopToIt Easter has always been my favorite holiday. It is two things that I love, getting dressed and getting candy. We would usually spend it with my Grandma Butcher and my Aunt Hazel. […]
04.03.20
As many of us have a little more time on our hands than usual, it seems we’re all on the lookout for the next great binge and/or book recommendation. If you’ve already made […]
02.25.20
The Groundhog has spoken and spring is around the corner. This is music to my ears. As much as I love layering my kids in the coolest Vineyard Vines fleeces with Mini Boden […]
10.04.19
Fall is a season that gets everyone excited and it seems that around July 1st people start longing for sweater weather and PSLs. Being a native Houstonian, however, fall is a fairly new […]
09.06.19
Let’s face it, shopping is the best part of the back to school season! I mean the school gives you a shopping list for binders, folders, pencils, and notebooks, but I am here for the […]
