About us

The idea/inspiration for the wonderful business that has become Crabapple Clothing Company began in 1990.  The name Crabapple came to life from a children's book the founder, Katja Yrjana Kohlhammer use to read to her oldest daughter.  It was about a family of mice living under a crabapple tree.  The store has evolved immensely from the beginning when we started out with Victorian style dresses, including children's, and we have now grown into a very fashion forward and eclectic boutique.

In 2010 Crabapple Clothing underwent a change of ownership when it was purchased by two existing staff members Inge and Whitney. In July of 2015, Whitney grabbed the reins and took on Crabapple as the sole owner and has never looked back.

“I am truly passionate about this business, the collective we are a part of, and the clientele that we have the privilege to serve.  I'm grateful to our incredible customers and friends that continue to support Crabapple in such an unwavering manner.  It is my mission to be an active and engaging partner of this community, striving to give back even a portion of the love that we have received." 

Whitney Titheridge

Clothing, footwear, and accessories consciously selected for humans by humans.

Customer Service.

Community.

Collaboration.

 

CLARE

What year did you start working at Crabapple?

2021

When not working, I am _____________________

Doing my other job!

Name 3 things in your purse right now

Reading glasses, sunglasses, driving glasses

What’s a unique skill or quirky talent you have that people wouldn’t expect?

Learning to play the piano again

What’s your go-to karaoke song – even if it’s just in your car?

Currently anything by Noah Khan

What’s your go-to outfit when you want to feel unstoppable?

If it’s a crazy day ahead, I want to be comfortable.  So jeans, t-shirt, and a cardigan.  Sheri has me hooked on cashmere cardigans!

What’s the one styling tip you swear by?

Stolen from Sheri – keep it simple!

What’s a moment or milestone – recent or not-that makes you genuinely proud of yourself?

I hiked the entire tour de Mont Blanc in September 2025

 

GABI

What year did you start working at Crabapple?

2025

When not working, I am _____________________

Studying or at the spin studio

Name 3 things in your purse right now

MAC Lip liner in ‘Stone’, Airpods, and a granola bar

What’s a unique skill or quirky talent you have that people wouldn’t expect?

I can write (almost) any number in roman numerals

What’s your go-to karaoke song – even if it’s just in your car?

‘Creep’ by Radiohead

What’s your go-to outfit when you want to feel unstoppable?

A maxi skirt with a cute top and my Dr Martens

What’s the one styling tip you swear by?

A pair of scissors and some fashion tape can really help pull an outfit together

What’s a moment or milestone – recent or not-that makes you genuinely proud of yourself?

Going to university

LEA

What year did you start working at Crabapple?

Late 2024

When not working, I am _____________________

At Marda Loop Club Pilates or visiting my Mom

Name 3 things in your purse right now

Lip balm, wallet, and glasses

What’s a unique skill or quirky talent you have that people wouldn’t expect?

I have one freakishly strong arm

What’s your go-to karaoke song – even if it’s just in your car?

Any Adele tune

What’s your go-to outfit when you want to feel unstoppable?

Jeans, a sweater, belt and boots

What’s the one styling tip you swear by?

Always try to look put together and polished, whether it’s super casual or an elevated look

What’s a moment or milestone – recent or not-that makes you genuinely proud of yourself?

Reaching 500 Pilates classes

MARY

What year did you start working at Crabapple?

About 20 years ago

When not working, I am _____________________

Playing Pickleball

Name 3 things in your purse right now

Lipstick, money and my phone 

What’s a unique skill or quirky talent you have that people wouldn’t expect?

I can skateboard

What’s your go-to karaoke song – even if it’s just in your car?

‘Lying Eyes’ by the Eagles

What’s your go-to outfit when you want to feel unstoppable?

Black dress

What’s the one styling tip you swear by?

A partial front tuck

What’s a moment or milestone – recent or not-that makes you genuinely proud of yourself?

How successful my son has grown up to be

ROSLYN

What year did you start working at Crabapple?

1997

When not working, I am _____________________

Spending time with family and friends

Name 3 things in your purse right now

Comb, wallet, lipstick

What’s a unique skill or quirky talent you have that people wouldn’t expect?

Gardening – green and whites plants and flowers only!

What’s your go-to karaoke song – even if it’s just in your car?

Don’t really have one; however, will sing along with a song on the radio if I like it

What’s your go-to outfit when you want to feel unstoppable?

Don’t really have one

What’s the one styling tip you swear by?

Wear what you feel comfortable in

What’s a moment or milestone – recent or not-that makes you genuinely proud of yourself?

Just completed 417 days of doing French on Duolingo

SHERI

What year did you start working at Crabapple?

One reliable source says 2015…

When not working, I am _____________________

Generally helping family and friends.  On Sundays, I do try to get outside to play

Name 3 things in your purse right now

Wallet, keys, and hand lotion

What’s a unique skill or quirky talent you have that people wouldn’t expect?

I think after 10 years, most people have seen my “unique skills”.  I’ll try almost any creative project once!

What’s your go-to karaoke song – even if it’s just in your car?

 I don't listen to music outside of work.  My brain requires a lot of quiet time.

What’s your go-to outfit when you want to feel unstoppable?

That’s a weird question for me because I never think in terms of being unstoppable or not.  It’s my brain, not my outfit that tells me if I’m unstoppable, so I wear what I like.

What’s the one styling tip you swear by?

Proper fit, quality design, construction, and natural fibres… and hard pants!

What’s a moment or milestone – recent or not-that makes you genuinely proud of yourself?

Also don't think in milestones, so I'll switch it up and say quirky fear, and that after 45 years, I began therapy to get over said fear.  Grasshoppers.  It's either working, or this year we had fewer, less aggressive grasshoppers.  Stay tuned...

WHITNEY

What year did you start working at Crabapple?

2001 after getting my driver’s license

When not working, I am _____________________

Horseback riding, running, gyming, re-decorating x room in my house, dog cuddling

Name 3 things in your purse right now

Measuring tape, random sock that I found in my t-shirt when getting dressed at the gym, vacuum filter

What’s a unique skill or quirky talent you have that people wouldn’t expect?

Decent at fast math

What’s your go-to karaoke song – even if it’s just in your car?

No one wants to hear that… but in a life or death situation I could probably pull out ‘Friends in Low Places’ like the good country girl that I am

What’s your go-to outfit when you want to feel unstoppable?

Throwing on any of my leather jackets makes me feel the most like “myself” and ready to take on anything.  Unlike Sheri, sometimes my brain needs to be tricked a little into thinking I am a badass, leather helps.

What’s the one styling tip you swear by?

Spend money on quality basics, they make a HUGE difference in how put together you look.  And, steam/iron/de-wrinkle your clothing (this is a do as I say, not as I do statement)

What’s a moment or milestone – recent or not-that makes you genuinely proud of yourself?

That I have been able to continue the legacy of Crabapple Clothing – while it is never easy, I am grateful to be steering the ship with my very trusted