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El Interior Honors and Shares Traditional Mexican Folk Art

From colorful ceramic skulls for Día de los Muertos to floral table runners, Laura Gutierrez wants to share the art of her people.

10/08/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

The Business of Sports

UO's Standout Women's Basketball Player Sedona Prince just Dropped a Merch Line

And the best part is, in part because of her own activism, she gets to keep the profits.

10/06/2021 By Julia Silverman

Holidays

The Importance of Ofrendas on Día de los Muertos

Plus: We reach out to local Mexican/Mexican American/Latinx creators, makers, and businesses to help decorate our own ofrenda.

10/05/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Business

Powell's Books Gets into the Beer Game

For one day only, drinking beer can help save independent bookstores

10/04/2021 By Karly Quadros

Shopping

Warby Parker Opens Up At Washington Square

This will be the trend-forward eyeglass outlet's second location in Oregon

09/22/2021 By Karly Quadros

Eat & Drink

Need a Break from Soda? Try These 4 Oregon-Made Kombuchas.

Discover the stories and flavors behind Brew Dr., Soma, and more.

09/20/2021 By Amy Joshu

Shopping

10 New Portland Stores Worth a Visit

Eighteen months into the pandemic, we lost many beloved local business. But we've also gained lots of new local stores carrying everything from plants to home goods to jewelry to body products.

08/27/2021 By Jenni Moore

Shopping

A Custom-Built Trike Empire Grows in Portland’s Old Town

Icicle Tricycles builds everything from activewear to zine trikes.

08/25/2021 By Julia Silverman

School

Pack Your Schoolbag with These Local Back-to-School Supplies

Where to find supplies from backpacks, planners, water bottles and more while supporting Portland businesses.

08/23/2021 By Cami Hughes

Home & Garden

Livingscape Nursery’s New Owners Have Houseplant Tips for You

Tim and Shawna O'Neal also focus on education and highlighting BIPOC artisans at their North Portland store.

08/16/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Local Artists

ILY2 Hosts Monthlong Retail Residencies in Portland’s West End

As the space approaches its first year of operation, founder Allie Furlotti has her sights set on expansion.

08/06/2021 By Conner Reed

Shop Local

My People’s Market Returns for its 7th Year

The three-day event includes over 75 different businesses owned and operated by BIPOC locals, including bakers, designers, artists, and more.

08/05/2021 By Cami Hughes

Fashion

What Happened When Two Employees Bought This Ashland Apparel Company?

They combined YALA’s silky, sustainable clothes with livable wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits for everyone on staff.

07/08/2021 By Jenni Moore

Crafting

These Adult-Themed Cross-Stitch Kits Are Probably Not for Your Grandma

How Zoe Frost taught herself to cross-stich and started her business all within a month.

07/07/2021 By Cami Hughes

Style

This Portland Makeup Artist Is Inspired by Beer Cans

Vivi Moss recreates craft beer can designs, using her face as a canvas.

06/20/2021 By Cami Hughes

Books

Portland’s Only Brick-and-Mortar Black-Owned Bookstore Reopens on Division

Third Eye Books and Gifts will throw its doors back open on June 20 at an all-new location.

06/18/2021 By Conner Reed

Style

Portland Social Justice Apparel Brand Mimi's Fresh Tees Opens a Brick and Mortar

The three-year-old company is coming to Old Town.

06/11/2021 By Cami Hughes

Gift Guide

15 Gifts for Dad—with a Touch of Portland

Your dad likes to eat, right? We've got some gifts for dads who like to do that.

06/10/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Q&A

How Will Portland's Fashion Scene Rebound Post-COVID?

After a treacherous year for the fashion community, we asked major players what the city and state could do to help get them back on track.

06/08/2021 By Eden Dawn

Style

It's Almost Summer Wedding Season—but Oregon's Not Making Planning Easy

Even with a brighter pandemic outlook ahead, a lack of clear guidelines is a problem for brides and grooms alike.

05/18/2021 By Christen McCurdy

Portland Monthly

Style & Shopping

El Interior Honors and Shares Traditional Mexican Folk Art

UO's Standout Women's Basketball Player Sedona Prince just Dropped a Merch Line

The Importance of Ofrendas on Día de los Muertos

Powell's Books Gets into the Beer Game

Warby Parker Opens Up At Washington Square

Need a Break from Soda? Try These 4 Oregon-Made Kombuchas.

10 New Portland Stores Worth a Visit

A Custom-Built Trike Empire Grows in Portland’s Old Town

Pack Your Schoolbag with These Local Back-to-School Supplies

Livingscape Nursery’s New Owners Have Houseplant Tips for You

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