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NEST
An Ashl a nd Tr ea su r e
nce upon a time an artist and a designer stum- grew and we all now benefit from the Nest’s show-
bled upon a factory space in Oregon—halfway room right in the heart of downtown Ashland. This lit-
Obetween Portland and San Francisco. The cou- tle boutique has quickly become a local favorite—an
SHOP LOCAL
SUPPORTING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES BUILDS COMMUNITY
ple, Dawne Klinger and Mark Stella, saw a chance for a amazing place to discover a fresh gift that speaks of the
unique business model allowing them to combine natu- great Northwest. Nest is known for its simplicity and
ral materials, high quality small-run production, and elegance, a must stop when relatives come to town or
strong relationships with customers. The pair quickly friends visit.
set upon developing new products, growing manufac-
turing capacity, and collaborating with craftspeople that
share both their aesthetic and business vision. This vision Nest Ashland
77 North Main Street 541-973-6378
Mark Stella Photography Ashland www.nestashland.com
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