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BY ROO MOODY
Jubilee still keeping 19th Street fun and quirky When Kristal Kirksey rst opened Jubilee three decades ago, the historic 19th Street in the Houston Heights looked a little di erent. She said it was a lot funkier, everyone knew each other and that each store was individually owned. What they o er While some of Jubilee’s merchandise has changed, the spirit of the store and the name behind the brand have stayed the same. “We never wanted to take ourselves too seriously and we’re like, ‘if you don’t have a sense of humor, don’t come in,’” Kirksey said. Nowadays, when customers walk into Jubilee, they can nd bright accessories, patterned clothes, home decor and thoughtful gifts. The approach Over the past decade, the Heights has seen both local and national boutiques pop up across the neighborhood, making the industry more competitive. Kirksey said being aggressive about being di er- ent and nding unusual items has been a de ning business strategy for the store, along with always maintaining good prices. Going forward Community events are also a huge part of Jubi- lee’s identity, Kirksey said. “I’m very lucky that I picked the Heights because this neighborhood is so supportive, and I was always big in the Heights Association and knew all my neighbors and everybody that lived here,” Kirksey said.
The boutique o ers a variety of products, ranging from accessories and decor to clothing.
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Jubilee caters to women of all sizes.
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325 W. 19th St., Houston www.jubileeintheheights.com
Owner Kristal Kirksey opened Jubilee 30 years ago.
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