$10 and Under

Coasters from Ruby Press

A perfect merging of letterpress skills, local craft, and practicality comes together in these very pretty floral coasters from Portland-based Ruby Press.

06/07/2011 By Amara Holstein

Shopping Spree

June Wish List at Alder & Co.

Domestic bliss comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and prices at Alder & Co. Stop by soon to dress up your home or yourself at this wonderful Southwest shop.

05/31/2011 By Teri Gelber

Happenings

Remodelista Local Market

Design blog Remodelista is bringing together some of Portland’s best and brightest artisans in a one-day local market this Saturday, June 4. Come check...

05/30/2011 By Amara Holstein

Out and About

New Store! Woonwinkel Opens.

Impeccably curated, with an eye to modern design and carefully crafted goods, Woonwinkel is an excellent new store for Portland design buffs.

05/20/2011 By Amara Holstein

Market Watch

Take it with a Grain of Salt, Or a Chunk

There's wisdom and more in that little shaker on the table. Expand your salt horizons and explore the vast world of salt at The Meadow in Northeast Portland.

05/19/2011 By Teri Gelber

Desireables

Vintage Vases at Una

This jewel box boutique in Southeast has a changing selection of fun and affordable vintage pottery I can’t say no to.

05/18/2011 By Teri Gelber

Made in PDX

Lovely Woolly Laptop Cases

Local company The Good Flock makes stylish cases for laptops, iPhones, and iPads, while keeping everything organically modern.

05/03/2011 By Amara Holstein

Shopping Spree

Spring Finds at Canoe

Portland’s wet, woolly, and sometimes sunny springs keep us all on our toes. Here are some ideas for gearing up for a typical May from one of our favor...

04/26/2011 By Amara Holstein

$10 and Under

Vintage Pens at Noun

Fulfill a little bit of writing nostalgia with these vintage calligraphy pens for only $9 at Noun.

04/25/2011 By Amara Holstein

The Pantry

Gourmet Jams from Pink Slip

Spring fruits and flavors have finally started to show up in Portland. One of our favorite new tastes are the marvelous concoctions from Pink Slip Jam, a loc...

04/21/2011 By Amara Holstein

Shop Here Now

Old Town Gets Earthy

Celebrate Earth Week and forage for your favorite sustainable must-haves at this strictly green boutique.

04/20/2011 By Teri Gelber

Market Watch

An Easter Basket to Envy

Not your ordinary bunny delivery, this basket is filled with single origin chocolates and fancy caramels from one of Portland’s premier chocolate count...

04/19/2011 By Teri Gelber

Covet

Eye-Popping Felted Cushions and Trivets from Nepal

Surround yourself in comfy colors this spring—hand-felted, rainbow-hued pillows and trivets make life more fun.

04/14/2011 By Teri Gelber

Desireables

Powerhouse Pepper Mills

A guide to great grinders for high and low kitchen budgets and those who can never have too many pepper mills.

04/12/2011 By Teri Gelber

Made in PDX

Wash Away Springtime Blues With Maak Soap Lab Bars

They haven’t quit their day jobs yet, but these young soap crafters come clean with their forest-scented vegan suds.

04/07/2011 By Teri Gelber

$10 and Under

West Elm Glass Bubbles

Showcase your plants (and show off your good taste) with Hanging Glass Bubbles from West Elm.

04/04/2011 By Amara Holstein

Holiday Gift Guide

The Expert Eye

In order to help you with your holiday shopping, we've called in some help from the professionals (Giovanna Parolari of Una, Jordan Sayler of Winn Perry, Liza Brennan of Manor, and Sarah Shaoul of Black Wagon) for our gift guide.

11/09/2009

Lookin' Good

Style Council

If the United Nations decided to open a women’s footwear store, it would probably look something like Switch Shoes

05/19/2009 By Jill Spitznass

Desirables

Grammar Girl

Noun offers a charming mix of vintage and contemporary goods that reflects a lifelong affection for nostalgia-tinged objects.

05/19/2009 By Jill Spitznass