10 business march9 2010 Muffy’s: These Shoes (and Boots) Are Made For Walking continued from front page models available in stock, and even more available through the catalogue. And they have a new item, baby booties that are being hand-crocheted by a local Vernonian, Linda Clark. She is making the booties in a saddle shoe de- sign and is working on tiny crocheted cowboy boots. One thing Muffy’s doesn’t carry yet are cork boots. “ H o p e f u l l y, when the log- ging business comes back, we’ll carry those too,” says Allen. Muffy’s continues to do a lot of mail-order business from their website. They have supplied shoes for numerous Hollywood and Broadway productions, and even have on display a pair of their saddle shoes that Reese Witherspoon wore in the film, Pleasantville. The inside of the shop, a work in progress ac- cording to Muffy, is a mix between a retail outlet and a museum. Allen and Muffy have collected anything and everything related to saddle shoes-- from posters, to photographs of celebrities wearing the famous black and whites, to Barbie dolls from the fifties sporting sad- dle shoes. Allen and Muffy even have a pair of saddle shoes that were owned and worn by Marilyn M o n r o e , although that collectible is kept locked up in a safe. “The building was vacant for about twenty years,” says Muffy. “When we moved in, it didn’t have heat or elec- tricity. So it’s definitely been a big project. And this lo- cation has just worked out so beautifully for us. We love being in downtown Phone (503) 429.2617 Kitchen Countertops Fax (503) 429.0941 Fireplace & Furniture ABSOLUTE@AGALIS.NET Tubs & Vanities www.absolutemarbleandgraniteinc.net Muffy’s is located at 950 Bridge Street and can be reached at 503-429-5050. Their website address is www.muffys.com. All photos courtesy of Sierra Roberts. Grey Dawn Gallery 879 Bridge St. (503) 429-2787 Photography - Bronze Jewelry - Glasswork Lee Anne Krause, Independent Senior Consultant www.pamperedchef.biz/leeannekrause LeeAnneKrause@gmail.com 503-816-9810 www.greydawngallery.com Featuring the finest in northwest art flean, Lube, Safety fhecks & Repair All Work Fully Guaranteed The Gun Doctor NRA fertified, ORE foncealed farry Permit instructor Muffy’s Health Maintenance & Stress Reduction Heather Lewis, LMT, LMP, CLT, NT 847 Madison Avenue, Vernonia OR 97064 For appointments call: 503-429-4677 Insurance accepted #10732 reach thousands of potential customers (503) 475-3563 fell http://www.wolfgangthegundoctor.com/ Wolfgang@WolfgangTheGunDoctor.com WELLER & SON’S New Day Massage and Bodyworks We saddle shoe. Do you? World Headquarters Vernonia, Oregon Sick or Cranky Firearm? I Can Help! Pottery - Custom Framing Food, Fun & Friends with the Pampered Chef Kitchen shows or online/catalog orders 245 items UNDER $20! 950 Bridge Street Vernonia, O8 97064 503.429.5050 or 866.524.5050 www.muffys.com Vernonia.” Muffy and Allen also own a huge collection of vintage clothing that will hopefully find its way out on display sometime in the future. Muffy’s has somewhat limited hours. They plan to be open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, but they are usually in the storeroom filling mail orders most afternoons. Both Allen and Muffy are well versed in the art of shoe sales, so they will be sure to help you find what you need. “If the door is unlocked, we’re open,” says Muffy. “And if someone needs something, they should call. We’re always happy to open up for a customer.” So whether you’re looking for classic saddle shoes, a modern variation of the old standard, or boots, dress shoes or a fancy fashion statement, don’t walk on by-- stop by Muffy’s. advertise here! email us: ads@vernoniasvoice.com call us: 503.367.0098 STEVE HM: 503-429-3400 CELL: 503-313-9006 SELF LOADER LONG LOGGER CUSTOM LOGGING DENNIS HM: 503-429-2810 CELL: 503-313-9044 1264 G ST. VERNONIA, OR 97064 O.P.L. CERTIFIED O.P.L.H. CERTIFIED ROAD BUILDNIG LAND CLEARING EXCAVATION All your favorite coffee drinks, food, beer & wine free Wi-Fi! open daily 6 am ~ close 503.429.0214 831 BRIDGE STREET VERNONIA, OREGON