Urban Nest Design Tip of the Week: Huge Discounts at Mantel's Anniversary Sale
Find a Great Deal on Stylish Handmade Housewares in North Portland
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Shopping local is an important focus for many Portlanders, and the amount of thriving local businesses is one of the aspects that makes Portland unique. This week Kenton’s highly-curated boutique Mantel is turning one year old, and you’re all invited to the birthday party! Mantel is a great shop to find local and regional handmade homewares - mugs, bowls, plates, planters, vases, candles, throw blankets, pillows, and so many other breathtaking home accessories, jewelry, and bath products. You may remember our post about the locally-made mugs at Mantel a few weeks ago - if you haven’t made it there to buy one yet, this is your chance to snag it on sale!
I chatted with owner Karen McClelland to find out what this one year event means:
Q: What are your thoughts & emotions as you hit the one year mark?
Karen: This first year has FLOWN by. It's been thrilling, terrifying, fulfilling, exhausting, and completely unexpected - in the most wonderful way. I am an outsider to this biz (my background is teaching ceramics) and I have spent the first year making a million mistakes, and then quickly learning from them. With that said, I couldn't be happier with Mantel and the progress it's made. I am just one small part of this business. It's been shaped and refined with help from wonderful family, friends, employees, and even customer input. So thanks everyone!!
Q: What is so special about the one year party? What should people know?
Karen: This is really a chance for us to say thanks to the community. Whether you've shopped at the store or not, we want you to feel welcome to stop by. We've got a tea party, a ceramics sale, complimentary local wines, artisan smores outside, and a house DJ. Oh, and everything is at LEAST 25% off, plus there will be a 50% and 35% off section! Come help us celebrate because we couldn't have done this without you!
SO, be sure to head up to Mantel this Saturday, September 2nd, from 11am-8pm to celebrate and take advantage of the only sale the shop has ever had! You and your home won’t regret it.
Urban Nest's Design Tip of the Week is written by our own Agent Andy Barlow. He divides his time between real estate and interior design, meaning that he can help you buy a house and decorate it, too. Ready to take the leap into a more comfortable space for you and your family? Get in touch with Andy here.