“We’re always evolving and trying to stay ahead of thecurve,” says Green Spring Station owner Ted Peddy. Established in 1978, theupscale retail destination at the corner of Falls and Joppa Roads is sporting acontemporary renewed appearance, designed to offer customers an even morepleasant shopping, dining, and gathering experience.
Unlike many other retail centers, Green SpringStation is “alive and kicking,” says Peddy, in large part because both themanagement and the boutique owners keep an eye on what appeals to theirclientele.
“By presenting ourselves well and catering tothe tastes of our customers who are looking for the finest in retail and diningopportunities, we have not only survived but thrived,” he says.
Peddy is proud of the fact that Green SpringStation and its boutiques and restaurants are locally owned. He’s also proud tosay that the majority of shop owners are women.
Kohli Flick, owner of Becket Hitch, is one ofthose owners. For those not nautically inclined, Becket Hitch is a type ofnautical knot. “I wanted to reference the fact that Maryland is a coastal stateand Baltimore a port city, without hitting people over the head with it,” saysFlick, who opened the shop in 2014.
Flick recently expanded the store and now boasts2,100 square feet, with an expanded line of home goods, apparel, and giftware.“We have something for everyone, whether you’re looking for something foryourself, your mother-in-law, or your husband’s best friend. We carry a widevariety of items you won’t find elsewhere.”
The changes in both the interior and exteriorspaces throughout Green Spring Station have been “dynamic,” says Flick. “Thisis such a unique environment, and I love how supportive and welcoming everyonehas been. I couldn’t have asked for a better location.”
Lynn Fram Polashuk, who co-owns NecessarySecrets with her sister, Mindi Leikin, is also pleased with Green SpringStation’s new look. “It feels like you’re in a park,” she says. “It’s open andairy.”
Necessary Secrets has been located at GreenSpring Station for the past 35 years. The convenience of the location, betweenPikesville and Towson, is attractive to customers, as is the shop’s attentionto customer service.
“We want to help women look good and feel goodabout themselves,” says Fram, adding that the store specializes incustom-fitting bras in all sizes. Swimsuits are sold year-round, and there isalso a wide selection of sleepwear and loungewear.
“We’re proud that we’re now serving our fourthgeneration,” says Fram.
Green Spring Station is also a host and producerto many charitable and fun initiatives, such as Tunes at Tark’s, a weeklyoutdoor live music event in the courtyard every Thursday from April – October;The Fall Fête annual fashion show supporting Kennedy Krieger Institute; andBoutiques & Bevies, a wine spirits and shopping event, benefitting theClaire Marie Foundation, to name just a few.
If you haven’t visited Green Spring Stationlately, Ted Peddy invites you to come for a look.
“Our recent construction is fresh and modern,”he says. “The coming updates are super exciting. We are confident that theseimprovements will only make our clientele happier.”
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