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Becky Admire, Crazy Daisy Boutique
I’ve kind of always had a mouth on me and just been myself.
I was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida, about 20 miles south of Jacksonville. We moved to Missouri when I was almost eight. I started third grade here in Lebanon and I’ve been here ever since. I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years, and honestly, the changes downtown are amazing.
I met my husband when I was 15. I saw him and said, “I want to date him.” That’s just how I am. Found out he lived around the block, so I walked by his house twice – this girl does not like to walk – and he finally came out and asked if I wanted to walk with him. I went home that night and told my mom, “I’m gonna marry that boy.” And I did. We’ve been together 39 years.
We’ve got two daughters, two son-in-laws, and two grandkids. We do a big family trip every year. That’s part of their Christmas. And I do one girls’ trip every year too. That’s my gift to myself. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You’ve got to take care of yourself too.
I’ve been a hard worker my whole life. I’ve done the waitressing, the factory work, the babysitting, I’ve done all the things. I ran a daycare for 16 years, and for a while, I had no idea what I wanted to do when I grew up. But I knew daycare wasn’t forever. My daughters said, “Why don’t you try this?” So I started a boutique out of a room in my house.
Once it outgrew my house, I opened a little shop on Second Street. Outgrew that. Moved to Madison. Outgrew that too. And then I got the chance to move to Commercial Street. That was the best decision ever. I’ve been here a little over two years now, and this is where I’m meant to be.
The visibility downtown is huge. It’s made all the difference. I love my regulars, my people, but we also get a lot of walk-in traffic now, including people from out of town. The community down here just keeps growing. I see more people every summer, even repeat vacationers who come back and say, “I had to stop in again.”
What I’ve built isn’t just a boutique, it’s a place where people feel seen. I carry clothes in sizes small through 3X. I’m a plus-size girl myself, and I know how hard it is to find things that fit and make you feel cute. I tell people, “Let’s not worry about the size. Let’s make it look good.” It’s about body image. It’s about confidence. I want groups of friends to go shopping together and know everyone can find something.
I also carry products from other small makers – candles, earrings, coffee, handmade gifts – because I know what it’s like to be just starting out. This space gives others a chance to grow too. It’s not just a business, it’s a launchpad. Just like I started in a room in my house, I want others to try it out before they take the big plunge.
I always tell people: you don’t have to pretend here. Be yourself. Be who you are. We don’t have to put on a fake face in this place.
Some folks come in just to talk. They need someone to listen. And I’m here for that. That’s part of what we’re doing downtown, building a real community, one relationship at a time.
We started doing Chill and Chat for Charity. We sit around, we talk, we eat, and we collect food for families in need. You want to cry? Cry. You want to gripe about your day? Gripe away. No judgment. Just people showing up for each other.
Downtown has given me visibility, yes, but more than that, it’s given me connection. I love people. I want their day to be better when they leave here. If I can make someone smile, it’s worth it. Sometimes it’s exhausting, sure, but it’s a different kind of tired. It’s a good tired.
My dad ran a successful business for 30 years, and I watched him take care of people. That stuck with me. He always said, “God will provide if you love the people more than the money.” And I believe that 100%.
We’re building something special down here. You can feel it. It’s inclusive. It’s welcoming. It’s real. And I’m proud to be part of it.
