Mother Shop to Close, Making Way for Mother Bar’s Growth & Debut of Daughter Bar

When Jade Adams and Dylan Pacifico opened Mother Shop in the upstairs space at 15 Emory Place in March, their goal was simple: build a small, playful gift boutique that would help introduce the larger vision for Mother Bar, which was set to open downstairs. In the months since, the couple got married and the shop has become a cheerful stop for quirky goods, gifts, and even a little late-night browsing. Meanwhile, Mother Bar’s grand opening in October brought its own surge of energy, quickly drawing regulars, themed-night fans, and cocktail lovers who filled the street-level space.

Jade said the name Mother came to her out of the blue one morning. They had an entire book of potential names, but that one had never been on the list. It clicked immediately with the plant-forward, earth-inspired feeling they wanted for the space, a nod to ideas like Mother Earth and Mother Nature. The name also carried a sense of comfort, something warm and welcoming, which matched the atmosphere they hoped to create. Their moms have jokingly claimed it as a tribute too, and as Jade put it, they are happy to let them.

“It’s a different niche,” Jade said about Mother Shop. “We focus on ‘dopamine decor,’ more fun pieces that make you giggle, kind of cheeky items and lots of gifts.” Even without a street-level storefront, people wandered in. “People would come through the door and up the stairs and say, ‘I didn’t know this was up here. I have to tell my friends!’”

When Mother Bar opened, the rhythm changed. “We used to see traffic earlier in the day,” Jade said. “Now it skews to five, six, seven o’clock. Folks come to the bar, then head upstairs to shop.” The team often kept the lights on later when the atmosphere called for it. “Sometimes it turns into a late night sip-and-shop.” The connection with Oglewood Avenue Plant Shop, Jade’s original business open since 2020, has remained strong, with many customers moving between the two businesses.

So, why open a bar when she already had a successful, growing plant shop? “At Oglewood, people wanted to linger,” Jade said. “They would sit among the plants and chat. I started looking for a place where folks could relax around plants without feeling pressure to buy them. A bar made sense.” She had eyed this exact space years ago but waited until the timing and a complete business plan lined up. When the call came that it was available, they jumped. Dylan, who got his start in the business world as a teenager, plugged into the systems and operations. “She has the ideas,” he said. “I make them work day to day. We balance each other.”

Dylan and Jade dug through books and online tutorials to create cocktails that felt unique and reflected the botanical atmosphere they have built. “We wanted to turn favorites a bit herbal or earthy,” Dylan said. The Lavender Haze is essentially a lemon drop with their house lavender syrup. The espresso martini has a loyal following. “We make all our syrups in-house,” he said. “We have about a dozen now.” Their bartender-driven culture is already shaping the menu. “One of our bartenders created the Silk Chiffon for a pop-up,” Jade said. “It was so good we put it on full time, and now it is our top seller.” Think raspberry, vanilla, a touch of cream, and a pink sugared rim. The team taste-tests together and balances recipes down to the quarter ounce. Menus will shift seasonally and with events, with a bigger refresh planned each quarter. Some drinks, like the fall apple-cider margarita, will rotate out when ingredients are not at their best.

Without a full kitchen, they leaned into well-made paninis (Dylan’s specialty) and chips. There are three staples now, including a pizza panini, a classic prosciutto, and a vegetarian caprese. “People come in late asking for paninis,” Dylan said. “They have become a thing.” They plan to tweak or expand the food in January.

From day one, the Mother Bar event calendar has been full. “My job is to bring people in,” Jade said. “Dylan’s job is to keep them happy while they are here.” Pop culture releases drive many themes, with gaps filled by throwbacks like Y2K and Disney nights. The team is all in, from developing limited cocktails to dressing the part. Guests also pitch ideas. “Someone messaged about Taylor Swift’s birthday,” Jade said. “So, Taylor Week is happening.”

The event calendar is already planned through mid-February. The day I visited, they were hard at work putting up Harry Potter themed props to transport you straight to Hogwarts. While Jade isn’t an HP super-fan, Dylan’s family watched the Harry Potter movies every fall, hence the popular pop up this month. You can look forward to Wicked, Stranger Things, and Gilmore Girls themes later this month as well as some Black Friday and Small Business Saturday specials.

The space has the Oglewood touch. Jade designed the decor and built the moss wall that anchors the space. Plants cascade from the ceiling and along the walls. It all adds up to a room that feels warm, plant-forward, and a little bit magical. The feeling they want you to take with you is “welcomed,” Jade said. “You can have a cocktail, a mocktail, a glass of wine, or nothing at all. Play games, read a book, do homework, or come on a Friday night and hang out. We want to know your name.” Dylan nodded. “It is not a party-hard spot. It is a place to be with your people.”

Shortly after my interview, Mother Shop announced it will officially close at the end of December, with the team preparing a brand-new concept called Daughter Bar. According to the announcement, “Brands you know and love will transition to @oglewoodave our sister shop as we grow and expand the gift shop section there! What’s better than gifts, dopamine decor, and plants all in one space?!”

With Mother Bar expanding and Daughter Bar on the way, the team explained the shift in their official statement:

“It is time for Mother Shop to close its doors and for a new chapter to begin. We have loved having the gift shop this year as we built Mother Bar. The reality is in the future, we will need more space to accommodate our growth. Mother Shop will be closing down at the end of the year (December) and we will be transitioning into @daughterbarknox.”

The shop will offer 20 percent off all store items, as well as major Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sales, with additional specials running until the final closing date.

The team also shared a first look at Daughter Bar, describing it in their announcement as “a little dark, a little moody, and the rebel child of Mother.” The space will lean into that vibe with rich red fabric and a more intimate layout that does not require construction, but adds more seating. With Mother Bar reaching capacity most nights, Daughter Bar will give guests a choice of spaces to frequent without the businesses having to turn people away.

Daughter Bar will have a quieter atmosphere than its downstairs counterpart. Guests can expect slower-paced music, more jazz, and even vinyl record nights. Hours will likely be tighter, focused around Thursday through Saturday to help manage the busiest days and streamline operations across all concepts, including Oglewood’s expanded plant and gift shop. Daughter Bar will also feature its own focused menu, centered on a variety of creative martinis and playful contrasts that highlight the dynamic between Mother downstairs and her “rebel daughter” upstairs.

They closed their message with gratitude:
“Thank you for all of the support you have given us the year! We truly love the city, the community, and you all so much. You have made our dreams come true!
@motherbarknox is just getting started and we hope you love @daughterbarknox as well. The socials will be changing to Daughter bar as we roll out this new concept and we hope you follow along on this journey. Mother loves you and we are so thankful for your support.
Ox, Jade, Dylan, & the Mother team. ❤️🍒”

Mother Shop’s final month will be a celebration of what it built, surrounded by the makers and supporters who filled its rooms. And while the boutique will close its doors, the Mother universe is only getting bigger.