The Corbel: A Furniture and Home Decor Destination

The anchor store of the North Commerce development is The Corbel, a 10,000-square-foot showroom featuring new and antique furniture, architectural salvage, upmarket gifts, and decor. The Charlet family, builders and restoration experts, founded The Corbel over 20 years ago and relocated it to the heart of St. Francisville.

• Offers a mix of new and antique furnishings, fine architectural salvage, and home decor
• Features wedding registries and aspirational items like inviting sofas and high-end barware
• Housed in a resurrected, dilapidated building that once served as a general store
• Includes a forthcoming outdoor garden center for elegant outdoor furnishings and decor

Barlow Fashion and Deyo Supply Company: Clothing Boutiques

Next door to The Corbel, another building houses the Charlets' clothing boutiques, Barlow and Deyo, which opened in late 2022, along with the existing Trends Hair Salon.

• Barlow sprang from Susan Charlet's mobile women's clothing boutique
• Deyo, specializing in men's clothing, was launched by the Charlets' son, Cage, to address the lack of men's fashion in St. Francisville

Hotel Toussaint: A New Hospitality Venture

The Charlet family has also opened the new Hotel Toussaint as part of the North Commerce development.

The Mallory: An Event Center

In addition to the retail and hospitality ventures, the Charlets have opened The Mallory, an event center in the North Commerce development.

Financing and Community Impact

To finance these projects, Bank of St. Francisville (BSF) partnered with the SBA to utilize the 7a Loan Program, which supports economic development and job creation.

• BSF President and CEO Carter Leak IV believed the project would be transformative for St. Francisville
• The bank had confidence in the Charlets' work ethic, character, and creativity

A Comprehensive Retail Experience

The Corbel, along with the other businesses in the North Commerce development, offers a comprehensive retail experience, combining shopping, dining, salon services, events, and accommodations.

• Visitors can spend the day shopping, dining, attending events, and staying at the hotel
• The development has fueled the growth of St. Francisville's retail sector and tourism industry

Business Growth and Support

BSF's business services, including the 7a Loan Program, have played a crucial role in supporting the development and growth of these businesses, contributing to the economic development and job creation in St. Francisville.