This Friday's Event @ Mapel Boutique

We're back at it again this Friday July 29th.

This Summer, like clock work; Mapel opens our doors to a local artist, uncorks a few bottles and offers a surprise shopping sale every other Friday. We've had 2 fabulously successful events and know that this coming Friday's event will be the best yet.

Join us as local artist Gina Wombacher shares her collection of photography.
Starting at 4.30 we'll be showcasing her work alongside a fabulous summer sale. Complimentary wine and small bites available.

Check out a few pics from our last Wine Event!!!

Highlights from Last Friday's Wine Event!!!

Last Friday, Mapel had the honor of hosting Gail Tussing as our featured artist. The elegance of her work is to be commended. From abstract to scenic, her art stirs up an emotion with every glance and naturally leads to deep contemplation. It was fascinating getting to know the inspiration or story behind each of her pieces, or create my own story to go with each unique abstract.


To compliment the evening, Mapel had the privilege of donating fifteen percent of sales to non-profit, Divine Threads. They will be housed in an old farm house, minutes from Mapel, and right now they are in the process of demolishing and remodeling. I can only imagine that it will be cozy and welcoming for the women who are making the choice to transition their current lifestyles into professional career paths. As a start-up non-profit there is a huge need of time, gently used clothes, and financial support, and they are so thankful for any and all contributions. If you ever need to revamp your closet and want to donate your clothing, Divine Threads is gladly accepting contributions. You may contact them via Facebook or email them at divinethreadsinfo@ymail.com .

If you missed our last event, please pencil in Friday July 19th from 4:30 to 8:30!

This Friday @ Mapel Boutique

'Did you miss our First Friday? We’ll give you a chance to redeem yourself!!! Friday, July 15th, artist Gail Tussing will be showcasing her canvas art! This is definitely not her first art show. She has also painted live, and sold her artwork at a local auction at The Allison, a sophisticated boutique hotel in Newberg, Oregon. Her use of bright colors enhances her scenic paintings, and is a perfect addition, adding character and life to any wall or room!


In addition to having the opportunity to purchase Gail’s art, there will also be wine tasting available a chance to win a gift basket and 15% of that evenings proceeds will be donated to Divine Threads.

See you Friday @ Mapel Boutique in Bridgeport between the hours of 4.30-8.30 for our event!!!!

Thanks to everyone that came out to our First (but not Last) Wine Event last Friday. On July 1st we kicked off our first in a series of bi-weekly Wine Friday's. During the summer months Mapel Boutique will showcase a new local artists while offering complimentary wine tasting from a local winery every other Friday. You can also count on some great in store sales and promos during each event.

We loved hosting Jenny Shildon as our first artist. Her work was perfectly complimented with wine tasting from Cathedral Ridge Winery from Hood River!!!!

Special Thanks to our associate Jennica that put on the whole event!!!! Well Done!!!

Join us for our next Wine Event. Friday July 15th starting at 4.30.
Local artist Gail Tussing will be showcasing her work. We'll be tasting Fox Farm Vineyards and Mapel Boutique will be donating 15% off that evenings sales towards Divine Threads!!!! You won't wonna miss it!!!

This Friday July 1st @ Mapel Boutique

This Friday Night July 1st fm 4.30-8.30 Join Mapel Boutique for an evening of art, wine and shopping!!!

If you haven't met Jenny Schildan, a Sherwood artist, it's not too late! Art has always been a passion and hobby of hers. One way her passion for art is demonstrated is by volunteering at her children's school as the Artist in Residence. As an Artist in Residence she worked with every classroom in the school to help each student paint a tile to contribute to a collaborative work of art. This was a rich and engaging opportunity for the students which will also turn into a rich and priceless work of art. Fortunately, this passion for art is going to turn into a business opportunity in the near future. This summer, she and a close friend will be opening Vine Gogh Artist Bar to the public in the Sellwood neighborhood. So, for all of the "less artistic" people in the world, we can have a glass of wine to loosen up the artist inside, and paint our way through a two-hour class, walking out the door with a fresh painting to fill that empty wall space. In short, because of Vine Gogh Artist Bar, there is still hope for us:o).

Now for your chance to meet Jenny, this Friday, Mapel Boutique will be featuring and selling her art, as well as pouring wine from Cathedral Ridge Winery, out of Hood River!

 

That's not all! We will also have a Wine Basket Drawing, and special in store SALE from 4:30-8:30!! Please come see us and enjoy good company, great wine, and fabulous art! You won't regret it!!!

Shop Keeping

It's been over 6 months in our new Bridgeport location.... and we're loving every minute of it. No really- I'm not just saying that. We have a Fabulous team of Brilliant sales associates (most of them long time friends) that remind me every day how much they love their jobs. I love my sweet sales associates because they pride themselves on connecting with, talking to and creating relationships with our customers. This I believe is the foundation of a strong boutique. Thanks to my sweet friends Holly, Bethany, Maizy and our newest ladies Jennica and Kari.

In an effort to get ready for the busy summer season we are spiffing up the store. We've added new fixtures in the dressing rooms. Installed new overhead lighting in the store space, added surround sound speakers and re-modeled our back stock room. Special thanks to Chris Perry (our local jewelry designer Elizabeth Perry's husband) and Brandon.

Visit us soon to see our spiffed up digs and check out our Ever Revolving product assortment!!! Thanks for supporting Mapel Boutique.

Make it Count Portland ~ Dine Out Give Back

The next time you decide to eat out please consider going to either BLUEHOUR, Saucebox, 23 Hoyt and Clarklewis. During the month of June there restaurants are donating 10% of your tab to the Alzheimers Association of Oregon. Please print out the below coupon and share with your server.

On Tuesday my mom and I got a chance to enjoy an afternoon of shopping and dining @ Bluehour during the Dine out, Give Back campaign!!!

GREAT NEWS:

During the month of June Mapel  Boutique will be supporting the Cafe Give campaign. CafeGive has partnered with four of Portland's most vibrant and interesting restaurants - BLUEHOUR, Saucebox, 23 Hoyt and Clarklewis.


During the entire month of June, 10% of the diner tab (before tip) from these four restaurants will go to the Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter -- IF you present the CafeGive "Make it Count Portland" coupon.

Mapel Boutique will have print out of these coupons available at our cash wrap.

CafeGive's Dine Out & Give Back event makes it simple for everyone to help the Alzheimer's Association while enjoying a great meal -- and we all need to eat!

Even Betta' News:
While visiting one of these delish' restaurants and supporting this cause take a pic of yourself and tag (via facebook) ShopMapel and you get a $20 gift certificate @ Mapel Boutique. How easy is that?
Dine, Support & Shop!!!