Step into Whitlyn’s Boutique and you’ll instantly feel it — that warm, welcoming energy that can’t be faked. It’s not just the elegant displays or the curated finds. It’s something deeper. Something personal. Because Whitlyn’s isn’t just a boutique, it’s a love story between a mother and daughter, woven with faith, family, and a shared dream brought to life.
For Lynne and Whitney Barbee, building Whitlyn’s was never just about business. It was about creating a space where relationships matter more than sales, where kindness is the currency, and where everyone who walks through the door is treated like family. “We’re a close-knit crew,” Whitney says. “We genuinely love doing life together; whether that’s working side by side, being out on the lake, traveling, or just hanging out at home.”
Originally from Charlotte and Huntersville, Lynne and her husband, Tim, were drawn to Denver by the peaceful pull of Lake Norman. “Beatty’s Ford Boat Access was our favorite ramp to launch the boat,” Lynne recalls. “This whole area just felt like a home away from home.” That sense of belonging and connection would eventually inspire the foundation of Whitlyn’s Boutique, right down the road from the lake they love.
Tim and Lynne have two children, Whitney and Seth, and when they’re not working on the weekends they love going to the coast and seeing their son and his family. “Being a GiGi and Poppy to our two granddaughters is one of the greatest joys of our lives,” Lynne beams, “and of course, working with Whitney and son-in-law, Garet, is a true blessing. Family is at the heart of everything we do.”
The spark for the boutique began years ago after a beloved hometown shop closed. “We’d always loved shopping together,” Whitney shares. “We missed the personal touch where the owner knew our names and made shopping feel like a visit with a friend.” With complementary strengths (Lynne’s background in interior design and accounting and Whitney’s passion for marketing, events, and people), they took the leap and Whitlyn’s was born—first as a mobile boutique, then as the beloved brick-and-mortar store it is today.
Opening the storefront was a full-circle moment. “Seeing our name on a building was humbling,” Lynne reflects. “Working with my daughter and watching her chase this dream has been one of the greatest honors of my life.”
Faith is the foundation of everything they do, and subtle reminders of that can be found throughout the store with curated pieces that uplift and inspire. “We pray over our business and try to fill our space with encouragement,” Whitney says. “It’s a joy finding just the right pieces for just the right people.”
Whitlyn’s isn’t just about style, it’s about intentional living. Whitney and Garet’s personal journey with infertility has shaped both their hearts and their mission. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever walked through,” she shares honestly. “But it’s taught me to slow down, to care for my body, and to be more conscious of the toxins in the products we use every day. That’s why Whitlyn’s is committed to carrying only all-natural bath and body products … a decision born not from trend, but from truth.”
It is this honesty and vulnerability that has made Whitlyn’s a safe space for others. They often pray with customers or simply offer an understanding, empathetic ear that can only come from lived experience. And because giving back is a priority for them, Whitlyn’s partners with the Bundle of Joy foundation to help others who are struggling with infertility.
Outside the boutique, the family embraces life fully. They travel together each year with the goal of seeing all 50 states. You can also find them enjoying time on the water, golfing, and gardening side-by-side. It’s a life filled with laughter, tears, faith, and fierce love.
“If I had to picture my perfect day,” Whitney smiles, “it would be relaxing by the water with Garet and my family without a care in the world. But until then, I want to make everyday matter and to be a blessing to someone else.”
It is that spirit of service, of joy, of heart that makes Whitlyn’s Boutique more than a store. “This life can be hard,” Lynne adds, “but we get the opportunity to make someone’s day better. To lift them up. That’s what Whitlyn’s is all about … one family welcoming others, one heartfelt connection at a time.”
