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Cupid s Closet opens a second location
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hings haven't always gone the way Daniel

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A few years ago, when he was recovering Jr , F _; H
from a few major surgeries, he started giving .3 >_ i i, 1| . ‘. _ ~
serious thought about what to do with his lite. - " .. ' 3. ‘ _ 1‘ ‘it

"1 came up with the idea that I wanted to open a _ E ' i . ,,',,
sex shop on the boardwalk in venice, where there , l " . - _ i ‘ ‘~ ~ i 1
were people and tourists," he said. "But then I __ , e -— . -s i
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l-le postponed his store opening until he found a MA ,
perfect spot on Lincoln Boulevard in westchester, i» _, “
california. The store opened in 2013, with a mission “
of oftering a clean environment and top—notc}i - .[ .
customer service. shortly after opening, Daniel met » _

Brittany, the woman who would become his A "4

wife. Together, they worked the store, building - ,

it into a leading adult boutique that was even $ _ ‘

recognized with the AVN Award for Best ‘“ , ?e’ I F, , 3
Boutique in 2017. Kfil fl i., ,-. r

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allowing an adult store," he told AVN. "1 would :1: : v A. ‘ K 4‘ [I
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"This location is everythingl Daniel told AVN during 1 E T E3 .
wa "ted to cfeate wh en I the grand opening celebration. "We _ I _ I _ H
d - d d t t it won t carry anything we aren t comfortable with customers putting in or near their bodies.

90 9 0 0P9" 3 59X 5 079- The Brentwood location is a showcase oi modern. sleek retail design. Brittany and Daniel

em“ 5‘ Gleemelgi Nil l S 13059’ wanted to people to walk in and feel swept away. The store is beautifully appointed, well lit,

Em Evenmany Someone did And in Jammy and filled with the best products in the industry. The two stores are situated on the busiest
Daniel and Emmy Celebrated me opening of streets in Los Angeles simply because its founders believe romantic boutiques do not need to
their second cupid's closet location on wilshire be ‘“d“fE_“ “‘ ‘“‘°“ e“EY5- _ _ _ _

Boulgmd in Bmnmmdr Camomia Addihonally, the new location will host educational workshops focusing on sexual health

The spacious retail space features plenty of em} Pleasure _ _
brightly 1“ Shelves wnh displays mm leading ' sexual health is very important, healthy and natural. consensual sexual pleasure and
companies in me pleasure Pmdms indusgy. experimentation should be enloyed without_shamel" Brittany said. "Individuals should
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Luxmy lingen-E ,,,g,,dk,m1,,d,ng Bluebena and about helping others feel comfortable with their own sexual identity, and making the world a
l:orplay—line the walls near the tront entrance, while happier and sexier Place!"
pm“ in the came, 0; me main mom house displays As the grand opening event got underway, guests were treated to street tacos, taquitos
to, Various mfimate Pmducg, minding massage and deviled eggs, as well as champagne. citt bags with the company’: logo containing items
candlgs {mm Eanhiy gody and Igmmyjaney top, from we—Vibe, womanizer and pjur were available for every customer. And balloon displays
quality lubricants, and arousal creams and gels. in bright pink colors accented the space-

A second room to the right ieatures glass toys from And while it took some time and plenty oi flexibility on Daniels part, the new spot was
Pipedream Products, boxed lingerie, men's toys from well worth the wait.

Doc Iohnson and a selection of BDSM gear trom location is everything I wanted to create when I decided to open a sex store," he
sportsheets. said.

The product selection retlects Daniel and Brittany’: Cupid's Closet’: wilshire Boulevard is open tor business daily at 12201 wilshire
goal to present only high—quality products to their Boulevard, Los Angeles, califomia. operating hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. sundays through
customers. Fridays, and 11 a.m. to midnight saturdays. For more, visit cupidscloset.com.
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