Emily Bostian was paying $8,000 a month in rent at her Progress Ridge consignment shop. So she moved.

Bostian, a first-time business owner and Aloha resident, reopened Jolliffe's in March at Farmington Village, the shopping center at SW 185th Avenue and Farmington Road between the Safeway and Bi-Mart. Her new rent is less than half what she paid before, according to the Aloha Free Press.

The shop carries clothing, shoes, and accessories for all ages, genders, and sizes, with a focus on casual womenswear and kids' items. It also stocks goods from about 20 local makers, including jewelry, custom matchboxes, and garden starter kits. Jolliffe's has nearly 400 consignors total, according to a SimpleConsign business profile from December 2025.

From stay-at-home mom to shop owner

Bostian's path to retail started when her favorite consignment shop needed someone to take over its Progress Ridge lease in 2024. She jumped at it.

The shop is named for her late father, William Jolliffe Bostian, who she describes on the store's website as a lifelong conservationist who packed lunches in reusable containers "long before it was fashionable on the Eastern Shore of Maryland."

Bostian lives with POTS, a chronic illness that affects her tolerance for sensory stimulation. She built the shop around that reality: gentle lighting, minimal noise, no scented products.

In a December 2025 profile with SimpleConsign, she said, "My experience is that the world is not set-up for people with sensory sensitivities or chronic pain."

The sensory-friendly design also serves customers. Bostian's website invites shoppers who need additional accommodations to contact her, including appointments outside regular hours.

Small-business pressures in the Beaverton area

Bostian told the Aloha Free Press that rising rents and operating costs make it difficult for small brick-and-mortar stores to compete with online retailers.

But she said her Aloha neighbors give her hope. Once people find the shop, they become enthusiastic supporters. The challenge is getting them through the door the first time.

To her knowledge, Jolliffe's is the only consignment shop in Aloha, though several operate in Beaverton and Hillsboro.

Bostian said she doesn't view them as competitors. She described the area's consignment owners as a tight-knit community who look out for each other. Her own mentor, Tina Donnaloia of Hoot-n-Annie in Portland, guided her into the business.

Jolliffe's is a member of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce.

How to visit

Jolliffe's is at 6023 SW 185th Ave. in Farmington Village. Hours are Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The shop is closed Tuesdays. Consignment is by appointment only. Details on current sales and inventory are at jolliffesshop.com.