There ARE Second Chances!

Did you miss Mignonne's 30% off, day-after-Thanksgiving Sale?!

Well, here is your second chance to get a great discount on a special holiday treat that won't be found at your local big-box store.

We are hosting our 3rd Annual Christmas Holiday Reception and BLOW-OUT Sale tonight, Thursday, December 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Not only will ALL MERCHANDISE (except local artist's work) be 30% OFF, but there will be wine, fabulous jazz and holiday music by djenaturalselection, ongoing raffle drawing giveaways and double your Je Suis Mignonne frequent shopper stamps.

Stop by and meet local artists Valerie J. Cochran and Whitney Smith ... check out their affordably priced, beautiful and creative work that would make a wonderful present for someone you love.

That's right, 30% OFF the special items you love including VOLUSPA Candles, L'Epi de Provence Soaps and Body Products, Archipelago Candles and Diffusers, Mette Vangso aromatherapy gifts, Claus Porto soaps, DOUX soaps, great gift books, gorgeous new and vintage glassware, jewelry, holiday cards and décor, and our special array of beautifully restored vintage furniture and accessories.

As local Old Oakland small business owners, we truly appreciate your support and patronage for our third year in the community we love.

Hope to see you there!

Speaking of Artists.

"delauers" - Valerie J. Cochran, photographer

We recently introduced our other featured artist at Mignonne, Valerie J. Cochran.

Valerie's photography has been featured in print publications as well as many online sites including the BBC, Photoblogs Magazine and SFist. She has also self-published a photography book.

Valerie's work received rave reviews during our recent Oakland Art Murmur art reception.

At Mignonne, not only do we seek out compelling local artists to provide a venue for their work...but we are committed to helping our customers bring beauty and art into their homes by finding affordable options to meet a wider variety of budgets.

Valerie's work can be purchased at Mignonne at $50 per print. Her work explores the relationships between people and places in an urban landscape, and utilizes only film photography.

Treat yourself and your home environment to the added dimension original artwork can provide.

If you'd like another chance to see her work in person, mark your calendars for December 11th when we will be hosting a Closing Reception for Valerie's art. More information on the event will be shared as the date draws near.

Tonight ~ Art Opening and Sale at Mignonne!

Join us tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 PM for a wine reception celebrating NEW work by this month's featured artist. Tonight's reception is in conjunction with Oakland's Art Murmur ... so plan for a great evening in one of Oakland's hottest neighborhoods.

Take advantage of our Huge Store Sale while you're here. See you there!

23 Months: Stories of the Street

Valerie J. Cochran

yourwaitress.com

Mignonne Featured Artist ~ Valerie J. Cochran

Mignonne is pleased to introduce our latest featured local artist! Valerie J. Cochran grew up in Missouri and arrived in the Bay Area on January 1, 2001. She currently lives and works in Oakland. Valerie has been shooting photography since she was a young girl and began with Polaroids of her family. She took her first photography class at the age of 15 and studied for a few years at the Savannah College of Art and Design although she did not obtain a formal degree.

In 2004, Valerie began her photoblog, YourWaitress.com. Her return to photography was documented in the early days of the website which has become a home to her now usual suspects of street photography and portraiture. Valerie's images today explore the relationship between people and places in the urban landscape. She shoots only film photography with various 35mm, disposable, and toy cameras.

Valerie's photographs have appeared in print publications such as JPG magazine and PhotoJournal Southwest. Her work has been featured in numerous other publications online including the BBC, Photoblogs Magazine, FILE magazine, Flak Photo, Filmwasters.com, and SFist. In February of 2007, she self-published her first photography book collection, your waitress | 2004-2005.

Valerie's work will be featured in our next Oakland Art Murmur late night reception.