ALONG ONE of Lebanon’s liveliest streets, Posh Finds Boutique catches the light and the eye through its gleaming windows. Inside, wooden floors lead past racks of colorful, carefully arranged clothing, soft knits, and playful patterns. Strings of lights hang from the ceiling, gently glowing over displays filled with jewelry, candles, and small treasures.
Nooks with books and decor, tables layered with textures, and accessories are arranged to catch the eye. The boutique feels inviting, allowing visitors to linger and discover something unexpected. From the mix of contemporary pieces and vintage-inspired touches to the seasonal decor tucked throughout, the shop almost feels like home.
For Jessica Pulley and her family, Posh Finds Boutique didn’t begin with a grand business plan. It began, as many meaningful things do — out of necessity.
“I started it as kind of a way to help us during our off-season with our other company, our bounce house company,” she said.
What began as a practical solution slowly unfolded into something far more personal.
“But then once I started it, I just loved it so much, because I’ve always enjoyed getting to meet people, and just find out about people and help people kind of curate their shopping experience and things.”
That word, “curate,” is key. Every shelf, every display, and every combination of textures and colors reflects a careful eye honed from her background in interior design.
“I went to school for interior design, so I’ve always been interested in those kinds of things — putting things together — it’s always been with me.”
The boutique feels like a natural extension of that instinct, where she designs not just rooms, but experiences. Before the storefront, she spent years managing vendor events, online launches, and countless setups and breakdowns. This was a grueling period for Pulley, but it transformed the boutique into a reflection of her taste and her personality.
Lebanon itself is a particularly distinctive part of the boutique’s story. After losing their home in a tornado in Mount Juliet, Pulley and her family rented a house in Lebanon and found a sense of belonging they hadn’t expected. The friendliness and warmth of the town mirrored the atmosphere she wanted in her shop.
“It’s a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and we just really felt like it was the right fit,” she said.
That warmth spills into Posh Finds Boutique. The space is vintage-inspired, contemporary, yet casual, layered with intention to feel approachable rather than staged. She wants visitors to linger, to stumble upon little treasures, and to feel inspired rather than rushed.
She hopes it becomes a place where, if you’re having a bad day, you can “come in, and enjoy the feeling that we’ve created in there, and just kind of get your mind off things.”
Among the apparel and accessories is a carefully selected collection of titles, an addition that surprises many first-time visitors.
“That’s just a part of me,” Pulley said. “I love reading. I always loved reading.”
In recent years, she’s noticed what she described as an “explosion” of new voices on the writing scene, so she made room for them. Like her clothing racks, the shelves are intentional, with a little something for everyone.
Running a boutique can be demanding. Long hours, inventory challenges, social media management, and personal sacrifices are constant realities for Pulley.
“You’re sacrificing your personal time outside of that as well,” she said.
As if building a boutique wasn’t enough, life delivered more unexpected turns. Right after opening, her husband lost his job. Then, this year, her mother passed away.
“It was a long journey, and we were really close.”
In the middle of grief, her husband stood behind the counter so she could step away.
“If my husband hadn’t lost his job, then he wouldn’t have been there for me to help support me at the store, running the store when I wasn’t there, giving me time with my mom.”
She reflected on the timing and how, even in sorrow, there is gratitude.
“It was all meant to be how it’s been. It’s all falling into place, of how it’s supposed to be.”
For Pulley, shopping locally is about investing in the community. Every purchase supports Wilson County, yes, but it also nurtures relationships. Over time, she learns her customers’ tastes, preferences, and stories, creating a connection that simply can’t be replicated in a big-box store.
Each trip to Posh Finds Boutique feels warm and inviting, just like the care she puts into her merchandise and the people she serves.
It’s a bright spot in a day, a reminder that local commerce can carry warmth, relationships, and care alongside fashion. GN
