What a cute shop! Amazing selection of cards and goodies by local artists. And i was surprised at…read morehow reasonable the prices were. I do wish they had more pens and notebooks. I can see myself spending too much time looking at pens if it were the case. Get some margaritas at Cha Cha Cha next door afterwards!

I drove to this location after a quick search for stationary. I was pretty excited but the…read moreexcitement wasn't met. This location is pretty random with not much around it. There's not much parking 3 spots, shared with the building. The store itself has a few cute items but overall lacking a bit of charm I had hoped to find. It seems either fairly new or just not much in the store as it feels "empty". I'm not sure if it's this location or true to all the stores!

Three cheers for local, independent businesses!…read more This one is a goodie. Art supplies, craft supplies, gifts (one for me, one for you), and inspiration are around every corner. I'm a watercolorist and am impressed at the traditional supplies they offer, but also unique elements I can add to my collection (like circular paper). Take yourself on a day date to stroll Division and start here. Or you can go after work since they're open until 8pm on weeknights.

Prices are a little steep, but where else can you browse for adorable bagel washi tape, locally…read morecrafted greeting cards, and tons of sardine erasers? Too many itty bitty treasures to browse, it's great. Free parking isn't too hard to find off the side streets.

What a fun and interesting collection of artists and their work! This cute little gallery and shop…read morehas a great selection of handmade local art that is both unique and affordable. I love popping in for both first Friday art events as well as just to grab a sweet treat for a friend's birthday. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great rotating artwork featuring paintings from really talented artisans, jewelry, cards, prints, ceramics, paper and glass... It's a one stop arts shop of beautiful things! Support this awesome space and great people as often as you can!

Local artists and good variety of affordable art! They have a fabulous selection of cards made by…read moretheir artists $4-6

I have been supporting this business for YEARS! My father has been sober since 1988. I make sure to…read moreget him his coin every year. In that time, I also quit drinking and have been sober since 2015. As You Wish is now located in Clackamas by the Fred Meyers.

As You Wish is a bit of an anomaly to me. Located on a busy stretch of Glisan next to several I-84…read moreramps, I imagine thousands of people pass this establishment daily. But who is going in? The exact demographic is puzzling to me. The shop has somewhat of a metaphysical vibe, with AA/spiritual/motivational tchotchkes thrown in. Don't get me wrong, the business owner seems friendly, the store has been around for a long time, so she probably has a devoted following. But it took me, personally, five years to give in to my curiosity to see what the place was all about. Think New Renaissance meets hospital gift shop, with a spiritual reading thrown in for good measure. There is a wide assortment of spiritual and self-help books, New Age and Celtic CDs, lots of branded coins and trinkets, bookmarks and the like. I think you should check the place out, even if it's only just once. The store has survived its current location for a number of years, and obviously continues to draw folks in. Who knows, maybe you'll love it!

Fabulous gift shop selling good from local artists…read more I have to admit I underestimated this shop from the outside. I had walked past it countless times walking up and down 23rd, but finally decided to stop in when I was looking for a gift for my partner's mom. I was not disappointed, and this shop has something for everyone, not just middle aged moms. Not only did I find the perfect gift and card, I bought a few things to take home for myself. The quality and craftsmanship of the items here is really impressive. From the paper quilled greeting cards, to the pottery, to the hand carved wooded fountain pens, I was in awe at the level of talent displayed in this store. It's really well decorated (with emphasis on the current season) and there is eye candy everywhere you look. I really wish I had taken more pictures because the two I took just do not do this place justice. My favorite part of the store was the "toppings bar", a cute little nook filled with ribbons and cute gift tags to add the perfect finishing touch to any wrap job. Bottom line: If you are looking for a gift, or just something festive for your holiday decor or table setting, this is a great place to consider.

My favorite gift shop that was created and decorated with love! Amazing owner! So thankful to have…read morethis place in Portland. And you can find a lot of local artists!

A sweet and lovely shop tucked around the corner in the Hollywood district of NE Portland ... one…read moreof my favorites! I like how one reviewer described it: "a sweet lil magical store" ... exactly! I shop here for birthday and holiday gifts because it has a little of everything: fun-colored gloves & hats, jewelry, wallets, candles, dish towels, puzzles, notepads, greeting cards, prints, etc. I especially love the original artwork by the owner, Nina Hand. Nina is so friendly and helpful. I always enjoy chatting with her. A neighborhood gem! It's located on 40th Ave around the corner from Sushi Chiyo & Bank of America off of Sandy Blvd.

Such a cute shop full of surprises. Great place to find a little something to brighten the day…read more Stopped in looking for a card (found!) and ended up leaving with some adorable hair clips and a beautiful picture book, too. Owner and artist, Nina, was helpful and so sweet and friendly. Highly recommend checking this lovely little spot out!

Lovely shop with a delightful selection of artistic and creative home goods. Wonderful place to…read morefind gifts. Super friendly staff too!

This will have been the third time I've tried to come by to get a birthday gift during business…read morehours and the sign saying "will be back in 10 minutes" is up. So I go and have a coffee/walk for 30 minutes and no one is there and the sign is still up when I return. Breaks are necessary and there has to be a more considerate system for customers while allowing for those breaks. I really want to spend money in this store, it's so cute! Let me in! :) I can totally amend this review if something changes

There is more than one bookstore to choose from…read more There are even many bookstores in Portland beside the big one. Anne Bloom's bookstore is a small well-curated classic. Their sections are well organized and the staff know where things are on the shelves. They have a large selection of fiction, nonfiction, then specialty sections. They have a nice children's area with a young reader engrossed in a book. They have the little table and chairs. They are up to date with a graphic novel section. I stopped in for a new book in high demand. As in sold out online, at Barnes and Noble, at Powells, and with a 6 month wait for the audio book at the library! In its first day, the book sold 150,000 copies, and by day three, it is, for now, a rare book. Annie Bloom's had it! Annie Bloom's is in a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. So you can bring your book to nice bars and restaurants, dives, cafes, pizza shops, sandwiches and beer/wine at John's, the Multnomah Art Center, and gift shops, or book shop after those. Annie Bloom's is an approachable bookshop which has what others do not.

Visited this spot for the first time last weekend. As an avid reader, I was excited to check out an…read moreindependent store. The bookstore itself was quite large, but I felt as though the selections were limited. Nobody from the staff greeted us upon arrival or checked in. There were a few fairly priced books, but none that caught my eye. Not sure if I'll go back.