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Cobblestone Cottage 24335 W. Magic Mountain Pkwy Valencia, California 91355 Website: www.cobblestone-cottage.com Phone: 661-253-0209 Meet Us On The Inside
photography by Ted Dayton
Manager: Jamee Brandt Assistant: Laurie Jones How did you determine the name of your shop? I always knew that I wanted the word "Cottage" in the store name. I wanted my customers to feel that they were guests in my "warm" and "charming" home. Julie came up with Cobblestone Cottage and it was unanimous that we keep it. What inspired you to enter this business? My trip to England planted the seed that I would love to have a tiny, quaint gift store that featured English-themed things. As I approached my 40s and saw the empty nest on the horizon, I faced the big question, "What did I want to do?" I decided that I would rather work with the public than be in an office. It was the best decision. Come in and we'll show you the "tiny" part of the store we started with... 900 square feet to almost 4,000! What is the "coolest" service you offer? Our e-mail program. A new product will arrive at the store or we might come up with a new promotion and within a few hours let our customers know about it via e-mail. Our e-mail customers also get first notice on any sale we are having. What's your product "pick?" Our most amazing product comes from Vera Bradley. I love their success story... two women from Indiana making quilted handbags and selling them to friends. Now it's a multi-million dollar company producing the most fabulous products from quilted fabric. Their American-made handbags are machine washable; have an incredible inter-pocket system; appeal goes from pre-teens to mature women; new fabric patterns are introduced twice a year; plus, Cobblestone Cottage is one of their top dealers featuring our Vera Boutique dedicated to VB products and their licensees. What does the future hold? Since the gift and home accessory business is always changing, our future is always exciting. We are always seeking out the very best in quality and value for our customers; plus, we are always trying to improve upon our great customer service and finding great people that love what we sell and want to have fun working for us. What else? A lot of people don't know that we are family-owned business and that there are three generations working together right now. And, I love it! For more about Cobblestone Cottage call 253-0209 or visit www.cobblestone-cottage.com. |
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