New boutique offers affordable style

If the past two weeks is any indication, there's a strong market in Sisters for vintage Bohemian Euro-inspired clothing and accessories. That's what Jennifer Steigman offers at Faveur, her boutique located at 150 W. Cascade Ave. in downtown Sisters.

"I tell you, it's been a fantastic couple of weeks," Steigman told The Nugget. "Far exceeded our expectations."

Customers love the boutique, which creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with artfully created displays and French café music setting the mood. Jennifer's husband and partner, Peter Steigman, a contractor, thoroughly renovated the space.

This is the couple's second boutique - there is a Faveur location on Franklin Avenue in Bend. Her customers have been urging her for a long time to open a second space in Sisters, and she was excited to do it.

"We live in Tumalo, and we love Sisters," Jennifer said. "It seems like we've got a program that could do well here, that we could find our niche... It seemed like a good fit."

Faveur offers unique clothing and accessories for women of all ages - and it is affordable. While the clothing is certainly stylish, it is also practical for folks living in Sisters Country.

"Central Oregon is all about layering and being cozy," Jennifer says. "How can you be layered up and cozy - and be stylish at the same time?"

Folks in Sisters are already discovering the quality of her timeless styles - and enjoying the experience of shopping in her cozy space.

Steigman has lived in Central Oregon for the past 20 years, having migrated to "the land of sunshine" from Eugene. She raised five children and studied art when she could. She jumped into retail ownership with little experience but with an artist's eye and a passion for fashion.

"I had nine months of retail experience before I opened up our store," she said.

Faveur clicked in Bend, and it is clearly welcomed in Sisters - and Jennifer and Peter are happy to be here.

"We're excited to be here," Jennifer said. "We just love Sisters. We love the small-town feel. It feels like home."