HOLIDAZE

How to Shop (and Have Fashion-Related Fun) This Week

As Hannukah begins and Christmas draws closer, take advantage of the serious fun this week, from another installment of Fashion in Film at The Hollywood to one last holiday bazaar at Dig a Pony.

12/15/2014 By Eden Dawn

KID KITS

An Oregon Company’s Totally Rad School Backpacks Will Make You Want to Pack a Lunch

Will Leather’s rugged, pop-colored packs aim to outfit and inspire school kids.

12/15/2014 By Zach Dundas

SLIDE SHOW

The ‘Wild’ Movie Premiere Transformed NW Portland into a Little Hollywood

Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Cheryl Strayed, director Jean-Marc Vallée, and many more from the movie turned out for a premiere like Portland has never seen. We have a recap and slide show.

12/09/2014 By Aaron Scott With Eden Dawn Photography by Arthur Hitchcock

GIFT GUIDE

10 Local Stocking Stuffers Under $10

No need to break the bank when it comes to stuffing those stockings. Behold ten easy ideas far superior to oranges.

12/09/2014 By Eden Dawn

HOLIDAZE

This Week's Stylish Holiday Happenings

The holi-dates just keep coming. Find this week's pop ups, parties, and prosecco filled events in our handy listing.

12/07/2014 By Eden Dawn

DRONES!

Five Awesome Videos Document Portland's Drone Revolution

As the state's unmanned aircraft enthusiasts prime for a commercial boom, footage from Portland's skies hint at an exciting, strange future above.

12/04/2014 By Zach Dundas

SLIDE SHOW SNEAK PEAK

Tender Loving Empire Opens New Hawthorne Store and Launches Innovative E-Commerce Site

Big growth for the local record label/store/e-commerce maven, including a new store, new office, new Christmas compilation, and a new online sales site with a charity twist. The opening celebration featuring local musicians is December 4.

12/03/2014 By Nathan Tucker

Slideshow

Slide Show: Big Bucket's Retro Sci-Fi Adventure

12/03/2014

TINY HOUSES (SO TINY!)

This Portland Start-Up Custom-Builds the Cutest Tiny Houses Ever

Tiny Heirloom, a family-launched custom builder in Oregon City, has a crafty, cozy design ready to roll.

12/03/2014 By Brooke Sahni

GIVE BAZAAR GIFTS

Keep Gift Shopping Local At These 10 Portland Bazaars

There's something for everyone (no, really, everyone) at these local gatherings of made-in-Portland products.

12/02/2014 By Tuck Woodstock

HOLIDAZE

This Week's Holiday Sales and Events

Holiday events are in full swing—from the return of The Portland Bazaar to the promising runway debut of new line Karl Von Buck.

12/02/2014 By Eden Dawn

Slideshow

Slide Show: Dazzling Winter Jewelry from Twist

12/01/2014

LOOKBOOK

Dazzling Gems, Metals, and Stones in Twist's Holiday Lookbook

The longtime local jewelry boutique just released a swanky lookbook of pretty shiny things for the holidays.

12/01/2014 By Eden Dawn

WINTER BUCKET LIST

50 Things Every Portlander Must Do This Winter

However you want to play it, Portland winter is a wonderland.

12/01/2014

SHOPPING

Why Cargo Moved its Hoard of Global Designs Across the River

Patty Merrill and Bridgid Blackburn explain their migration from the Pearl to the Central Eastside.

12/01/2014 By Zach Dundas

FIT CITY

How Nike Elites Changed the Athletic Sock Game

Tracking the rise of Nike's share of national sock stock

12/01/2014 By Sarah Ostaszewski

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Portland Monthly's Golden Holiday Hits Gift Guide

Toys! Sweaters! Food and drink! Accessories! The classics are classics for good reason. Sometimes, they just need a fresh spin.

12/01/2014 By Eden Dawn Photography by Nicolle Clemetson With Kristin Lane

WINTER BUCKET LIST

15 Ways to Pamper Yourself From Head to Toe

From salt-cave massages and yoga to champagne and chocolate pedicures, we've got plenty of ways for you to melt away winter stress.

12/01/2014 By Eden Dawn, Allison Jones, and Kelly Clarke

GIFT GUIDE

10 Hot Deals from Portland Monthly's Holiday Savings Guide

Pick up a copy of our December issue—on newsstands now!—to save hundreds of dollars on gifts and holiday fun around Portland!

11/26/2014

BEAUTY BEAT

Insider Tips From Portland's Grooming Experts

What do the city's top beauty mavens say for taking care of that head/face/bod? Read on!

11/25/2014 By Eden Dawn