Welcome to the heart of the Village, Anne.
So several weeks ago I got the heads up in my comments that a new boutique called “anne bocci” would be opening up in the old G/M Galleries space along the Village’s main drag. We noticed the storefront window filled with all kinds of cool-looking stuff after leaving O’Connor’s one recent Sunday morning.
Here’s a lousy picture of the front window with way to much reflection….
So a couple days ago Anne sends me an email and introduces herself, and asks me to stop by sometime and introduce myself. In the “careful what you ask for department”, today I stopped by at lunch to say hi. Quickly getting over the shock of having some big nerdly guy hanging ’round her hip boutique, Anne and I had a nice conversation about her store while a woman fresh off the plane from Chicago took full advantage of Oregon’s lack of sales tax to pick up several pieces of jewelry and perhaps an outfit as well. Anne turned her on to several of Portland’s hotspots while she was there. This is a great little store filled with all sorts of unique pieces of jewelry, artwork and clothing by local independent designers. It’s a great addition to our Village, another oasis of hip shopping that contributes to our overall mix of unique and fun places to buy gifts or that certain something. And within walking distance of our house!
Here’s a blurb about Anne, by Anne, cribbed from her MySpace page:
The doors are open to my boutique in groovy little Multnomah Village, in SW Portland, Oregon. I’m happy to be showing the work of one of the most amazing photographers, Elisa Lazo de Valdez. I adore her imagery, art deco aesthetic, romantic vision, and sense of light, and fashion. She has won many photography awards, and participated in many juried shows. I’m lucky to have her lovely images in my gallery.
My boutique is in the heart of lovely Multnomah Village, close to the super cool, independent bookstore called Annie Bloom’s Books.
For me, it’s all about supporting indie designers, apparel designers, jewelry designers, handbag designers, photographers and artists. You’ll find silk dresses from Black Label San Francisco, crisp looks from Suzabelle, Seattle, and retro bags from Mugwump, Portland. Stop by, say hello, and shop indie.
Oh, by the way the boutique is called “anne bocci.”
And those of you who get the Portland Picks e-newsletter have certainly seen this today but Anne is featured in today’s “issue”. (Unpaid placement, for those of you wondering. In fact, the Picks writer bought something while visiting Anne’s store). For those of you who don’t get “picks” - here’s the blurb:
We’re fond of Multnomah Village. Its narrow streets and small-town feel remind us of the good things in life. And now there’s one more good thing to add to the area, so good that we classify it as fabulous: Anne Bocci. Anne’s known round town for her jewelry designs, and now she’s finally set up shop in SW Portland to showcase some of the best indie designers around.
The new boutique is positively brimming with coolness, full of truly one-of-a-kind exquisite items like Anne’s Tahitian pearl earrings, Dolce purses from Seattle, adorable dresses by independent designer Suzabelle, hand-screened t-shirts of the perfect softness, bags made from board games and recycled fabric, snappy trenchcoats in time for the June rains—all this stuff you’re going to want, and you’re going to want it now.
Stop by Friday, June 1, starting at 6 pm for First Friday, showcasing the works of photographer Elisa Lazo de Valdez. And whew! It’s a good thing that Anne gets new stuff in every day—we don’t have to wait long to get our fix.
Anne Bocci
artisan boutique & gallery
7824 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
503.452.3711
May 27th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I haven’t been into Anne’s shop yet, but totally agree with “groovy little Multnomah Village” and “lovely Multnomah Village“. Aside from the empty spot next to the barber shop, nothing stays vacant long in MV. In Hillsdale, the former State Farm Ins, Salon Dirk, and Annatasia Salon have had For Lease signs out for awhile. And the former Zombie is vacant.
And people seem to drive better in MV. In Hillsdale, people have driven into the windows of the Second to None consignment shop, Three Square Grill restaurant, Impulse Video, and if I remember right, into the wall of Wild Oats/Nature’s. Maybe people intentionally drive more safely in MV or maybe safer drivers are more attracted to MV.
In last Wednesday’s Willamette Week, over 150 places were reviewed in their special Drink section. Only four were located in SW (outside downtown): Buffalo Gap Saloon (John’s Landing), Dublin Pub (Raleigh Hills), Lucky Labrador Public House (MV), and E & R Wine Shop (John’s Landing). Yay, Lucky Lab.
Big welcome to Anne and wishing her great success with her new shop!
May 28th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Welcome Anne, impressive write ups. I look forward to coming into your shop w/ a bouquet for this Friday’s event and to do a little shopping.
Kelly’s Flowers
…just around the corner (from you)
May 29th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
My…thank you for this write-up.
Many folks in the Village have been warm, and genuinely kind.
Cate and Kelly, I look forward to meeting you, too.
xo
anne
June 2nd, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Hi Anne,
Welcome to the Village. Come in and say hi to Adrienne and I at Fusion Cut and Color Salon. We are a few doors from Peggy Sunday’s and across the street from Switch Shoes.
Adrienne said she was in your store the other day and some women from out of town came in and bought an arm full of jewerly. Great Zikes.
We are a mother/daughter team and would love to have you vist.
welcome!!!
tamara
June 4th, 2007 at 7:45 am
Hi Tamara,
Yes, it was fun meeting Adrienne. I’ll stop by and say hello this week to you.
I remember that day Adrienne came in. That sweet customer from Chicago bought some really pretty jewelry, a few of my favorites. And now she is a myspace friend, too. Funny stuff, this digital world.
xo
anne