Imagine entering a beautiful place that immediately warms your heart and feeds your soul.  Prior to entering, you were expecting more of the same which would certainly include some  of the usual shopping, but instead you are greeted with an inviting place to gather, connect, discover, and acquire.  Unlike any experience that you have ever had before, you feel like you have arrived home.  After all, you’ve just entered Hearth & Soul in Tallahassee, Florida and, in many ways, it is home.

I.          Grand Foyer

The Grand Foyer is just as how you would expect it to be: warm and inviting.  You feel like you have entered your home and are ready to enjoy its many luxuries.  From the wingback chairs and blankets to the books, candles, and fresh flowers on the coffee table, the Grand Foyer definitely sets the mood for the entire experience at Hearth and Soul.

II.          Library

The library hosts a prolific array of highly curated books from different genres including humor, coffee table, stylish, local interests as well as select fiction and non-fiction.  These books are certain to feed the soul’s thirst for knowledge.  It is the perfect place for author talks and book signings.

The overstuffed leather couch is an ideal spot for reading!  It certainly feeds the soul as it contributes to an environment of peace and tranquility where one can get lost in whatever book he or she chooses.

III.          Great Room

The Great Room or Family Room is a wonderful place to engage your family and friends in some good conversation.  The atmosphere in this section of Hearth & Soul is conducive to relaxation, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.  Some of the brands that can be purchased in the Great Room are Four Hands, Regina Andrews, Europe 2 You, Interlude, Gabby, Mr. Brown of London, Oly, Palececk, Saddleman’s, and Alicia Adams.

IV.         Kitchen

The kitchen is an upbeat place where creation and inspiration are ever-present.  Join friends and family at the coffee bar where you can enjoy fresh coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.  It is a very inviting area where everyone can feel free to socialize with one another.  The kitchen itself contains all the supplies and utensils that one would need to prepare a delicious dish or an entire meal!  As with all the items at Hearth & Soul, everything in the kitchen may be purchased, so keep an eye out for that special item to complete your home.

The kitchen contains a variety of brands such as Bourbon Barrel Foods, Laguiole, French Farm, Cork Circle, Sugarfina, Squirrel Brand Nuts, and Bona Furtuna Olive Oil.

V.          Bed & Bath

The Bed & Bath area is designed to be completely serene.  From products to create a bath that will feed your soul to pajamas that will allow you to cuddle up into your favorite chair or sleep soundly all night long, the brands offered at Hearth & Soul are superb.  These brands include Eberjey, Yves Delorme, Branche, Hanky Panky, Free People Intimates, Mulberry West, Antica Farmacista, Jack Black, Mer-Sea, Milk by Archipelago, Boticario by Archipelago, Bond No. 9, and Gianna Rose.

VI.          Men’s Closet

Stepping into the Men’s Closet is just like stepping into a well-dressed man’s closet.  It’s full of fine men’s clothing wonderfully organized by season and type of garment.  The Men’s Closet is highly curated with each piece being hand-selected.  The room even smells like a man’s closet and it includes things that a man might enjoy in addition to clothes.  For example, there is a small bookshelf and one of the books is all about Porsches.

The brands that are included in the Men’s Closet are Vince, James Perse, Olebar Brown, Will Leather Goods, True Grit, Austen Heller, Buffalo Jackson, Shinola, Taki, Draper of Glastonbury, Bedstu, AG Jeans, and DL 1961.

VII.          Women’s Closet

The Women’s Closet is also highly curated with each piece being selected for the closet collection.  Unlike the Men’s Closet, the Women’s Closet is feminine in every way.  Surrounded by handbags, shoes, and scarves, the Women’s Closet projects a sense of belonging for each woman who enters because she will feel right at home.  And, she will be among some of the most beautiful pieces that she has ever seen!

The brands that are included in the Women’s Closet are Vince, Rebecca Taylor, Joie, Free People, White & Warren, Chan Luu, Margaret O’leary, Calypso, Haute Hippie, Lululemon, AG Jeans, DL 1961, Bedstu, Aspiga, Ilse Jacobsen, Andre Assous, and Vimmia.

VIII.          Patio

The Patio is a beautiful space full of peace and tranquility.  It is quite palatial so many events are held in the space such as yoga classes, self-defense classes, art classes, and so much more.  In fact, the space holds up to fifty people and can be reserved for events such as wedding/baby showers, graduation parties, and other events where the size would be appropriate for the space.  Contact Hearth & Soul for more details.

IX.          Events

Hearth & Soul is a gathering place.  It consistently hosts events congruent to its mission of “feeding the soul”.  These events include book readings and signings, artist spotlights, wine and cheese pairings, fireside chats, and this is just to name a few.  Hearth & Soul wants to build relationships with its clients and the community.  These events help to further this goal through community outreach and building a client base.

X.           Susie Busch-Transou – Founder/Owner, CEO

A.          Vision

Susie Busch-Transou is the founder and owner of Hearth & Soul.  It was her vision to create a home away from home where family and friends alike could have an experience that feeds their soul.  She has created a home-like atmosphere that is inspiring, approachable, and timeless. Hearth & Soul is a place where you could get blissfully lost and that would be a wonderful thing.

B.          Biography

As the founder and owner of Hearth & Soul, Susie Busch-Transou has quite an impressive resume.  A graduate of Duke University with a degree from the Kellogg School of Management, she is the co-owner of a beverage distribution and sales company with 200+ employees in North/Central Florida.  Her prior employment was with Anheuser-Busch, DDB Needham, Fleishman Hillard, Sea World and Busch Gardens.  She has experience in leadership, business management, marketing and promotion, product development and public relations.

C.          Philanthropy

Susie’s mission for Hearth & Soul goes well beyond the brick and mortar.  Her philanthropic work on behalf of Hearth & Soul in the Tallahassee community has had a tremendous impact.  With a deep understanding of the power of feeding the soul of the community with which one lives, works, and thrives, Hearth & Soul, in conjunction with a Non Profit Partner Program, partners each months with an area charity.  Each month has a featured candle which is sold at Hearth & Soul. The net profits are donated to that month’s chosen charity at a VIP reception held in the charity’s honor at Hearth & Soul.