Valentine's Day

Last-Minute Local Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Love

From heart-shaped mugs to chocolate baskets to nude paintings, Portland makers and stores have all you need.

02/11/2022 By Fiona McCann and Julia Silverman

Coronavirus

Portland’s Small Business Grant Applications Are Open until April 1

Portland’s Small Business Relief Fund is aimed at getting $2,000—$10,000 grants to 200 small businesses. Some say that’s not nearly enough.

03/30/2020 By Eden Dawn

News

How the Local Retail Scene is Coping with Coronavirus

As the city wisely turns to social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus, retail business has plummeted for our local boutiques and makers. Here are the sales, deals, and news from your local shops as they struggle to survive.

03/17/2020 By Eden Dawn and Kyle Sosa

Trophy Case

This Portland-Made Bracelet Honors a Civil Rights Landmark

Betsy & Iya's Selma Bridge cuff transforms a style statement into a political one. (Ava DuVernay is a fan.)

02/26/2019 By Eden Dawn

Streets & Hoods

6 Essential Portland Neighborhoods for Newcomers to Explore

Shop, eat, and play your way across the metro area.

08/03/2018 Edited by Kelly Clarke and Margaret Seiler

Jewelry

Betsy & Iya’s New Jewelry Collection Comes Courtesy of the South American Condor

An inspirational trip to Machu Picchu begat Inti, a line of turquoise and jasper jewelry.

06/19/2018 By Alena Willbur

Winning Finds

Anti-Fog Snow Goggles to Sleek Jewelry Hooks, March's Best Local Stuff

Oregon makers are on fire.

02/20/2017 By Eden Dawn

HAPPENINGS

Betsy & Iya Invite YOU to an Epic Expansion Party

The beloved Portland-based accessory line will celebrate their huge shop expansion with free drinks, food, prizes, and one-of-a-kind deals.

05/07/2014 By Eden Dawn

Winning Finds

Slide Show: Trophy Case, September 2012

This month's winning finds.

08/26/2012

Portland Monthly

Courtesy Betsy & Iya