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Young entrepreneur opens clothing boutique
By Jo Rafferty, Staff Writer
Sunday, May 24, 2009 | No comments posted.
Twenty-three years old, to some, might seem young to start a business. It also could seem like a risky thing to do, especially considering the recession.
But Stephanie Jensen decided to follow her dream in spite of these challenges.
On April 11, the North Bend resident opened Painted Zebra Designs upstairs inside Epiphany & Co. in North Bend.
“I just wanted to do a business for myself,” Jensen said. “The economy is pretty low, but I just said, ‘Why not?’ All you can do with the economy is grow with it.”
She said she saw a need in the area for a boutique like hers, that offers unique clothing, jewelry, handbags and more that would suit a variety of ages.
“I target 16 year olds to 60 year olds,” Jensen said.
To prepare for her grand opening today, a few days ago the 2004 North Bend High School graduate painted the business’ logo, a colorful zebra design, on the side of the building that faces the corner of Virginia Avenue and U.S. Highway 101.
This goes along with another one of her dreams. She plans to start her own house painting business sometime in the future.
She said she owes her confidence and creativity to her family, which has always been her source of inspiration.
“They all are amazing and hard workers,” Jensen said.
But Stephanie Jensen decided to follow her dream in spite of these challenges.
On April 11, the North Bend resident opened Painted Zebra Designs upstairs inside Epiphany & Co. in North Bend.
“I just wanted to do a business for myself,” Jensen said. “The economy is pretty low, but I just said, ‘Why not?’ All you can do with the economy is grow with it.”
She said she saw a need in the area for a boutique like hers, that offers unique clothing, jewelry, handbags and more that would suit a variety of ages.
“I target 16 year olds to 60 year olds,” Jensen said.
To prepare for her grand opening today, a few days ago the 2004 North Bend High School graduate painted the business’ logo, a colorful zebra design, on the side of the building that faces the corner of Virginia Avenue and U.S. Highway 101.
This goes along with another one of her dreams. She plans to start her own house painting business sometime in the future.
She said she owes her confidence and creativity to her family, which has always been her source of inspiration.
“They all are amazing and hard workers,” Jensen said.
Grand opening is today
• Stephanie Jensen is holding a grand opening celebration at her new business, Painted Zebra Designs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.
• The first five customers at the grand opening will receive a special gift. In addition, three drawings will be held throughout the day.
• Painted Zebra Designs is located at 1989 Sherman Ave., near the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and Virginia Avenue. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information, call 290-3803.
• Stephanie Jensen is holding a grand opening celebration at her new business, Painted Zebra Designs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.
• The first five customers at the grand opening will receive a special gift. In addition, three drawings will be held throughout the day.
• Painted Zebra Designs is located at 1989 Sherman Ave., near the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and Virginia Avenue. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information, call 290-3803.
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