8 • The Southwest Portland Post
BUSINESS / CALENDAR
THE COUNTRY STORE
June 2015
at Gabriel Park, 6820 SW 45th Ave., 9
a.m. – 2 p.m.
COMMUNITY LIFE
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By KC Cowan and Don Snedecor
The Southwest Portland Post
By Erik Vidstrand
The Southwest Portland Post
Two new businesses have recently
opened in Multnomah Village. Right
across the street from each other on
Southwest 35th Avenue (near Capitol
Highway) are Sarah J. Handmade and
Vape + Co.
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David Wang, owner of Vape + Co., displays
many types of e-juices for vaporizers and
electronic cigarettes.
(Post photo by Erik Vidstrand)
Vape + Co.
Sarah Instenes, owner of Sarah J.
Handmade, recently opened a boutique
in Multnomah Village.
(Photo courtesy of Sarah Instenes)
Sarah J. Handmade
Sarah J. Handmade, a small clothing
and jewelry boutique, opened on the
first Friday in May.
Many may recognize Sarah Instenes
from her many years at Paloma Clothing
as their accessory buyer and model, or
by her handmade jewelry line Sarah J.
“My life-long dream of opening
my own boutique and workshop has
finally become reality!” Instenes said,
beaming.
Home to many businesses over the
years including a pizza shop, craft store,
and a hemp manufacturing business,
Instenes hopes to attract customers.
visiting the new French Quarter or
waiting for a table at Marco’s Cafe.
The shop displays many trendy
trinkets such as handmade perfume,
body products, soaps, pottery, and
jewelry sourced from local artists.
Located at 7824 SW 35th Ave., Sarah J
Handmade is open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday
- Tuesday. For more information, visit
her website www.sarahjjewelry.com.
Featuring electronic cigarettes and
pipes, flavored liquid nicotine (e-juices),
and cannabis vaporizers, Vape + Co.
opened in early spring.
Just a stone’s throw from the Ship
Tavern, the vape shop is tastefully
decorated in a minimalist look featuring
an array of products.
Owner David Wang and his wife
Kelly wanted to set up a shop in the
Village with the purpose of drawing
a clientele interested in offering an
alternative to traditional smoking.
David used to smoke, albeit not that
much, but liked the electronic version
much better.
“I had a few respiratory problems
when I smoked,” Wang said, “but now
my fingers, breath, and clothes don’t
smell anymore.”
According to both a brochure the
business has and the Oregon Health
Authority, electronic cigarettes are not
regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug
Agency and the jury is still out as to
whether there is significant harm or not.
The vape shop location has recently
housed a photography studio,
educational testing center, and pie shop.
Wang hopes to remain in the village as
long as possible.
“The community has been
welcoming and I plan on checking
out the Multnomah Village Business
Association,” Wang said.
Vape + Co. is open most days from 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. and can also be found at
www.vapeandcopdx.com.
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Give a pint: The need for blood
donations becomes vital during the
summer months, so the American Red
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blood types needed,
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