Talking With Ted, The Lilly Pulitzer Man

There’s something about this bleak weather that makes the idea of shopping for Lawnparties outfits extremely appealing. That's  how I ended up at the brand-new Lilly Pulitzer store in Palmer Square, which opened its doors last week. I chatted with Ted, the manager, and got down to the nitty-gritty of paisley, parties, and Pulitzer.What’s your story?“I went to Lehigh quite some time ago, became an engineer, worked in water sports for fifteen years, and then joined the garment industry. This job lets me do what I love best—choosing the best pieces, running a store, and getting to know every local Lilly lover.”What’s the story behind the Princeton location?“Palm Place here in Princeton is something that I have dreamed of for over five years.  For me, it was a matter of waiting for the perfect store space to become available in Palmer Square. We're still unpacking and painting, but we're open for business.”What does this store offer?“Men’s, Women’s, children’s, seasonal wear, shoes, glasses, gifts, nearly everything you can find in our catalog. We also want to use this space as a place for parties. Hey! If you have any friends and want to have a great party, you could use this location.  Just come in and talk to me about it.”The Dr. Seuss-worthy color scheme of the store is enough to cure the worst of those end-of-February-blues.  And there’s free (!) pink lemonade and cookies on the daily.