Mario and Amber Ostler opened Muse Market at the Canyon Crest Towne Centre last December. Muse Market sells Riverside-themed and/or created merchandise in a boutique setting. Whether you're looking to shop local, for the perfect way to show love for your city, or for an "Oh my gosh! Where did you get this?" at the gift exchange. Muse Market is a great place to shop.
They had been selling their products in other locations but always had an eye out for a retail slot in Canyon Crest. The ability to expand their selection to goods made by friends and neighbors and having a permanent prime corner spot in the Towne Centre is very appealing.
From Hailey Bell's Raincross stickers to miniature pottery by Good Things Pottery's Randee Kirkemo, the Ostlers are proud to run a business that supports local artisans. Muse Market offers local Handmade jewelry, clothing, confections, and soap.
Muse is a classic brick-and-mortar, 'buying stuff made here from people who live here' retail boutique. We live in an economic environment where that model is increasingly novel. With that novelty comes a sense of good deed in your patronage.
Stores like Muse Market are not going to take down the Mega Global, internet-to-your-door retailers. The success of businesses like Muse does give us an option to spend in a way that supports Riverside's economy.
Co-owner Mario Ostler talked about the hyper locality of their shop: "We live five minutes from here. We are a Riverside Business." Ostler said. "We are happy to have a platform to sell Riverside stuff to our neighbors."
The shop is located at 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. Ste 23, Riverside, CA 92507 in the Canyon Crest Towne Centre. Shop hours are Monday - Saturday: 10am - 7pm and Sunday: 10am - 6pm.
