Bella Roba Boutique To Close In February In Wheaton

WHEATON, IL — After five years in Wheaton, Bella Roba Boutique has announced it will close its doors by the end of February. The shop, which offers an eclectic selection of vintage items, custom gifts, and high-end clothing, is offering 25% off purchases before its closure.

"It is with sadness that we announce the closing of Bella Roba. [I]t has been a joy to be a part of the downtown Wheaton community and see it develop," the boutique said in a recent email to customers. The store, located in a 1930s-era building at 104 N. Hale, had become a fixture in the city.

When you're walking in downtown Wheaton, it's hard not to notice Bella Roba's striking facade. Before opening in the summer of 2013, owner Stacy Jansen worked with a designer to change the face of storefront. Its wrought-iron Juliet balconies and eye-catching black and white striped awnings became a welcome sight for Wheaton shoppers.

A Jan. 2 post on Bella Roba's Facebook that announced the closure saddened Wheaton residents. One person commented, "You are one of my favorite stores in the suburbs." Another shopper wrote, "What a loss for Wheaton."

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