lee was nominated as one of the top 10 businesswomen in oklahoma for the year 2000, and was also nominated as woman of the year by the journal record. while living in pawhuska (her hometown) she served as president of the chamber of commerce, vice president of the HELP workshop, vice president of the heeko club, president of the kappa alpha theta alumni of osage county, vice president of the senior citizens board of directors, and was a board member of the community foundation board. lee received numerous business leadership awards while having her business in osage county.

In september, 2006, lee decided to move her store to oklahoma city and give it a new name. her love of the english decor and of visiting the notting hill area in London prompted her to name her store notting hill. lee specializes in the english style of furniture. barley twist pieces, heavily carved dark wood hunt cabinets, vintage riding boots, and items dealing with foxhunting are always in the store. soon, all items in the store, including lamps, candles, and all accessories will be things made in the united kingdom.

on another note, lee makes sure that there is nothing in her store that she wouldn’t have in her own home. ..that she says, is what makes the difference. she says her favorite thing is to have repeat customers…that tells her that she is doing something right!