A new store is bringing affordable brand name clothing, shoes and household items to downtown Blaine.
Blaine resident Teri Cribbs and daughter Courtney Gudmundson, of Birch Bay, opened All My Favorite Things on September 10 at 372 H Street in Blaine. The boutique focuses on new and lightly used womens clothing and shoes, while also offering a selection of children and menswear as well as household goods. Brands that will frequent the store include Lululemon, Nike, Coach, Patagonia, Michael Kors, Levi, Harley Davidson and Doc Marten.
Cribbs said she was inspired to open the store after hearing from her nieces and nephews that they wanted brand name clothing without the price tag.
“It’s about providing a great product at a cheaper price that people can afford,” Cribbs said.
Sizes range from infant to 4XL, while prices typically start around $15 and go up to $300 for specialty items. Purses will average about $40-60, dresses $20-40 and high heels $10-60.
The store will also sell seasonal items such as Halloween costumes, prom dresses and winter holiday goods and apparel.
Cribbs has spent the past two years curating her store’s selection. She finds items mostly from close-out sales or purchases used items that she cleans. Cribbs keeps certificates of authenticity, and if an item isn’t authentic, Cribbs said she would make sure buyers are aware before purchasing.
By the end of the year, Cribbs would like to expand the business to offer designs for T-shirts, mugs and hats. Eventually, she hopes to have workshops for children, or even host birthday parties, where kids can make their own designs on items.
“I want people to leave feeling refreshed and good that they didn’t break the bank,” Cribbs said.
All My Favorite Things is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Questions for the store can be directed to 360/933-1994.
