The Country Maiden in Catlin Court

Starts 25^th Year Countdown with Sale

 

by Nancy Williams                                 

 

The Country Maiden invites you to join in as the shop kicks off a countdown year leading up to its Silver Anniversary celebration next September. Its “We’re Almost 25!” year begins with a special sale’s event on Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15.

To complement the shop’s 24^th year in business, at least 24 door prizes will be given away, including a $100 shopping spree to one lucky customer. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  Housed in a 1920s bungalow in Downtown Glendale’s Catlin Court, The Country Maiden is the “Neighborly Country Store with More.” The shop features primitive country home décor and accessories, quality reproductions, willow furniture, every day gifts for family and friends, McCall's country candles, Unique-One-of-a-Kinds and a variety of products that are hand-made from American Folk Artists. Among these are the works of Greta Chirco—Sew Be It!—who has been recognized by The American Folk Art Museum for her artistic talents, and Olivia Thomas—Olive Rose—who lives and crafts from her home in Phoenix. New shipments continually arrive.

  The Country Maiden was originally started in a Tempe strip mall in 1988, but was wisely relocated in 1991 to historic Catlin Court. Cheryl Kappes, the third owner, brought her experience and expertise to the store five years ago. Her willingness to go the extra mile in order to succeed in today’s economy is a critical part of the business’s continued success. Cheryl had worked in a major corporation for 32 years and was lucky enough to gain marketing, advertising, program management and a slew of computing expertise that she has been able to put to good use. She says the shop is her “retirement job” and she is focused on keeping the tradition alive.

  Cheryl says, “In our 24th year, we are making the necessary changes to add growth and stability. We recently added a website/shopping cart at www.thecountrymaiden.com that will showcase unique, one of a kind items and feature the best sellers from our store. Right now, the focus is on reaching our 25th year and making it the best one yet!”

  “Adding property improvements over time has gained us many opportunities for recognition. Our picture of the Country Maiden is often showcased when talking about Catlin Court in local newspapers,” Cheryl adds.

  Some recent achievements of which Cheryl is proud include: Country Business Magazine, 2011 Retailer of the Year Finalist; Online E-card, chosen early by Glendale Visitor Center ( www.visitglendale.com/ecard/index.html  ); Award: Neighborhoods We Love by Phoenix Magazine, May 2012; and a recent showcasing in the Arizona Republic’s 7 Wonders of the West Valley, a marketing activity by the Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau.

  The Country Maiden is located at 7146 N. 58^th Avenue, Glendale. For more information, visit www.thecountrymaiden.com, check them out on Facebook or call 623-930-7303.

  (Publisher’s note: The Country Register and The Country Maiden share a long history together since the shop advertised in the paper’s very first issue all those years ago! It’s been an exciting journey for both of us. We congratulate Cheryl and The Country Maiden on their “Almost 25!” year and look forward to helping them celebrate when they hit the big 25 next year!)

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