Jen Carreno |
TAMPA, FL February 7, 2014 — Florida Retail Partners, an X
Team partner, represented RareHues in leasing 10,000 square feet in Carrollwood
Center on North Dale Mabry Highway at Linebaugh Ave. The modern vintage market is opening its first location this
spring.
Kalyn Brandewie, Founding Partner with Florida Retail
Partners represented RareHues.
“RareHues will put a
new twist on antique shopping. I can’t wait to see their store. It will fuse
old and new by creating a contemporary design with nostalgic charm,” said
Brandewie.
“They are taking the former Eckerd/Golf Locker space in one
of the best located centers in Carrollwood.
The central location will pull from several Tampa submarkets.”
Kalyn Brandewie |
RareHues was created
when owner Jen Carreno, a branding specialist, realized the age-old
antiquing experience needed revamping.
Pulling together Carreno’s vision for RareHues are ROJO Architecture and
general contractor Bay Area Building Solutions.
RareHues is
antiquing for the 21st century customer. The shop will be full of treasures
curated from premier local dealers, artists and craftsmen including home
furnishings, accessories and gifts.
“We visualize this to be a place where people come together
over unique treasures and stories that warm the heart,” stated Carreno.
RareHues will also offer:
Do-it-yourself workshops demonstrating how to make handmade
crafts and heartfelt gifts.
A design center featuring local interior decorators for
customers looking for full service. This section will showcase new vintage
inspired pieces that can be custom ordered to complement the nostalgic goods
form the market.
Two art gallery sections incorporating original works from
local artists exclusively.Year-round market events complementing the sensory
experience through partnerships with a local coffee/tea shop and local music
artists.
“RareHues will be a place where old treasures attract young
families,” said Carreno who brings 13 years’ experience in the creative field
to her new venture.
While Senior VP/Creative Director at 22squared (formerly
WestWayne), the largest independent ad agency in the Southeast, her clients
included Publix, Marriott, Toyota and Celebrity Cruises.
For a complete
copy of the company’s news release, please contact:
Kalyn Brandewie
www.floridaretailpartners.com
813.251.3333
Jen Carreno – RareHues
(813)313-6540
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