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GO. SEE.
Article photos by Robert Haggerty
SHOP.

FAMILY – FASHION – PHILANTHROPY
by DANA RIDDLE

Blush on Main is a premier shopping destination both sides of their families. Marybeth is only one block
located at 113 West Main Street in the heart of Madison’s away from her family’s business which just celebrated
historic downtown business district. The eye-catching 90 years on Main Street. She hopes to make Blush into an
Italianate building has captured the interest of many anchor business like her ancestors have done before her.
visitors with its unique color and complete renovation.
DERBY CHIC
In 2016, the building celebrated its 200 birthday with
th
Blush on Main and its sister companies—cohabitating
a Grand Re-opening—the same year Indiana celebrated
its bicentennial. You also can find several pieces inside the same building—create a very progressive, upscale
boutique feel. Blush on Main has received tristate recog-
that display the grandeur of a by-gone era. The space
has a European flair with a big city feel. It is definitely a nition for its clothing, giftware, and unique accessories.
tourist attraction for all those that come to Madison. The Its seasonal Kentucky Derby attire consists of unique
building has been used for special events, weddings, and and custom hats and one-of-a-kind dresses—photo-
style shows. The interior and exterior match the owners’ graphed every year by various publications throughout
love of beautiful things. Kentuckiana.
DEEP ROOTS FAR-REACHING INFLUENCES
Owners, Todd and Marybeth Boone, are natives of The store has received recognition in the tristate area
Madison who moved away but relocated back to the as a top boutique and trendsetter. The items you find in
area in order to carry on the entrepreneurial spirit of Blush can be in your collection for years to come because

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