If Black Friday and Cyber Monday haven’t already wiped out your holiday shopping budget, Treasure House Accessories, which officially closes its doors at the end of this month, might do you in with a sale that includes 20 to 70 percent off all merchandise including favorite brands such as Longchamp, Rebecca Minkoff, Pandora, and Alex & Ani.
Though the store has been an Owings Mills stalwart for the past 10 years, mother/daughter co-owners Rhona Rosengarden and Jodi Brodie recently announced they were closing their successful shop to have more time to enjoy family.
“It isn’t as much of a business choice as it is a personal choice,” Brodie says. “While we love every minute of the store and don’t want to see it end, working six days a week is definitely a time commitment.”
Rosengarden began her work in the jewelry business 35 years ago, stringing beads and necklaces for smaller kiosks before opening her first freestanding store in Pikesville. After 20 years, Brodie suggested that her mom either renovate the store or move to a new location. With Rosengarden’s retail experience and Brodie’s previous work as a handbag buyer for Sak’s Fifth Avenue, the two decided to merge their talents to create Treasure House.
Since opening in 2004, Treasure House has become a household name in the Baltimore fashion market. With upscale products ranging from chic handbags and scarves to of-the-moment jewelry, it has had a huge following, and ever since the announcement, store foot traffic has skyrocketed.
“It’s really neat because people know they can’t get this merchandise anywhere else in Baltimore, but the reality is they’re looking to buy a piece of the store,” Brodie says. “They’re sad to see it go for so many reasons, but mainly they love the vibe and they also love what they get.”
Brodie is excited to be able to commit more time to her family, but will definitely miss the customers and working with her loyal staff.
“I always tell my kids, ‘People always come back in your life in different ways later on, so always establish a good relationship with them the first time,’” she says.
And as far as another retail shop down the line goes, Brodie can’t make any predictions.
“We want to make closure here, and right now we’re putting all of our energies into the store,” she says. “As far as our next venture, we’ll get there when we get there.”