This place is magical! I felt like I was transported into a…read moreHarry Potter world or some sort of whimsical wizard home. Whether you have something in mind for your home or you're just wondering around; expect to enjoy the wonders this place has to offer. From old vintage machines, light fixtures, kitchen appliances or medical devices; this place will transport you into an enchanted world of randomness. Everything is so curated so beautifully! I'm so glad we stopped by after seeing it on our drive.

I have driven by here so many times and have never stopped. I couldn't believe it. This place is…read moreamazing. A taste of Macabe and the most organized and clean hardware store I've ever been in. The owner, or at least I think he was the owner, was the most interesting kind man. This store is definitely worth a visit to!!

Took a terrarium class with some friends and this experience was perfect! The class fee includes a…read more6'' round vessel, a plant and other supplies needed for the terrarium plus a store credit for special items to add. It's definitely enough to make a beautiful bowl garden. You can also upgrade to a larger vessel, purchase more or larger crystals, etc. My friends and I all did different types of terrariums with different plants, but they all came out so beautifully. It was a lovely event to do with friends and then we all came home with a souvenir. Many thanks to Jude for helping us with our class - you were lovely and we appreciate your attention and guidance.

I just took a beginner scent class and am so happy that I did! I went alone but felt like I was…read morewith friends. It's definitely something I would love to do on a date night or go again for the next level class. It was fun, interesting, and I walked away with a bottle of perfume that I'm pretty proud of! Loooooved the lady that taught us!

Stopped by Urbanite looking for nothing but inspiration, and found it!…read more This store is really many stores. Each vendor displays whatever they're making, selling, or interested in. That could be pottery, clothing, art, furniture, tchotchkes, plants, or something else. Some get really creative with their booths, adding hanging decor or a fun layout. I had some sticker shock over pricing, but I'm sure there are deals to be found also. If I were looking for a special item I would certainly return here to search. And it's a great place to wander looking for nothing in particular!

Urbanite is a great place to find unique items! Love the curated mix of vintage & new…read more Last time we stopped in they had dedicated more space to large scale art pieces, which was fun to see. There was a big section of very cool wall art & some interesting architectural models. Great pieces if you have the space to display!

So this is the new Home Goods on 82nd Ave in Portland. It's been pretty hyped up by my friends but…read moreI had never been here. So I was in the area and stopped. Huge parking lot in a strip mall with many businesses. It was dark when I arrived and the parking lot was pretty dim with some lights burnt out. I don't like dark parking lots so found a light to park under. First thing I noticed when through the doors was Valentines items. I picked out a couple cards, cute red waffle iron and a set of kitchen towels for a gift. As I proceeded back further into the store there were several empty rows and a couple more partially empty rows. I was hoping for more but this location was pretty non-impressive. The one is Tualatin is wonderful and chuck full of items. They do charge for bags, 5 cents.

Great selection. Everything you could ever want, just about, especially for home decoration. Good…read moreprices, helpful people and worth the try!

I've never seen such an extensive collection of beautiful & rare oddities - It brought me to…read moreexcited tears! Plants, crystals, bones, teeth, taxidermy, bugs, books, jewelry, apparel, prints, DIY kits, feathers, & more. Some of my favorite pieces were: - The peacock taxidermy - The giraffe taxidermy - The deer jawbone (she came home with me) - The black scorpion preserved in resin (she also came home with me) - The stag beetle preserved in resin (... she came home with me too) - The rat snake preserved in liquid (she will come home with me someday) - The badger skull - The scorpion earrings by Theeth - The "Crap Taxidermy" book The staff was incredible helpful, too. They were eager to tell me more about pieces, show me things in cases, & even wrap my purchases beautifully. Some of the pieces in Paxton Gate were incredibly expensive, but still, they were priced properly. The giraffe taxidermy was $7,500. That makes sense. Some of the other items, however, I couldn't believe at how low the prices were. The deer jaw bone was $14, the black scorpion was $25, & the stag beetle was $18. What a deal! I highly recommend stopping in to this shop if you have a penchant for the macabre, like me. Fun fact: I found all four animals tattooed on me (rat snake, stag beetle, honeybee, badger) in this store.

Paxton's Gate is a staple for Portland weird. They take it to a unique classy level. It has…read moreinitimidated some family and friends with the taxidermy. They do not kill animals and acquire the taxidermy or the animals died of natural causes. Taxidermy is just part of the amazing store. Find stones, crystals, rocks, plants, gifts, you name it. Truly unique offerings. They also display local artists in jewelry and wall art. Check this store out to help build your eclectic collection. They are also dog friendly, wow didn't know this store could get any cooler, but you did it! Prices are reasonable and staff is very welcoming and friendly. This location is part of my Portland dog friendly collection. Follow here for more suggestions. https://www.yelp.com/collection/-qX6l2H98FTB7Q7kH75mtw?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ishare

Do not consign furniture with this company! Similar to an…read moreearlier Google review from Renetta, I had a very poor experience as a consigner with this business. I consigned 7 pieces with them in February 2023. Michael, the owner of the business, violated the terms of consignment contract in two ways and was just a poor business person to deal with. He violated the agreement by lowering prices for my pieces below the agreed threshold without notifying me, as was required. And he did not make payments to me following sales of individual items as was also required. Perhaps more importantly, as Renetta experienced, he provided no documentation whatsoever as to the actual sales of the items - no receipts, invoices sent to clients, no notation of sales prices per item, nothing. He just said the total proceeds were XXX$ (less than 50% of his original estimation). So he could have been completely making the number up. Because of this I asked for a report with prices by pieces and receipts. He refused to provide one. When I eventually gave up on that, he then ignored my requests for payment until I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I was finally paid for my pieces almost a year after consigning them. I am a small business owner myself. I store receipts for every transaction my business conducts. If someone asks for a receipt or record of a transaction I can provide it easily. For Michael, this is too much to ask.

Fabulous shop! Driving by, the colorful collection of Eames dining chairs in the window caught my…read moreattention and I had to stop in. So glad I did! They have curated a vast collection of mid-century modern furniture, many unique pieces, and in good condition. Was impressed and amazed at how many chairs they have! Not one or two of this and that; they had enough of the same chair to surround a dining table for 6 or 8! And also many dining tables of different materials and styles. Michael, the owner, gave me a cheerful greeting upon entry and welcomed me into the store. He gave me details on several items I was checking out, and since he didn't have the Eames chairs in the particular color and leg style I'm seeking, he offered to reach out to his network and get back to me. Now that is service! The store is deceivingly large so take your time and go through every room. In addition to couches, occasional chairs, dining tables and chairs, there are coffee tables, ottomans, side tables, lamps, hanging lights, chandeliers, pottery, vases, some dinnerware and some beautiful art. I'm so happy that I discovered this gem of a store! I will be making my rounds here frequently. Beautiful items, fair prices, and super friendly and helpful service - a winning combo!

I am trying to do "thriftmas" this year - that is, only buying Christmas presents from thrift…read morestores. Artifact makes that easy! They have a curated section of stocking stuffers, as well as a section with goods from local makers. Today, I stopped by and snagged two adorable kilim stockings as well as coffee chili oil from Hot Mama Salsa. I will certainly be back before Christmas as I am on the hunt for more knickknacks, cozy sweaters, and a new lamp. Who knows what else I may stumble across in the process!

I have been told by so many people to try this place. They've were all right. I was impressed that…read morethe prices were so good for the excellent, in trend, hip collection they've curated. It's a fun place to shop with fun music and everything from clothing in all sizes, accessories, decorative home goods, and furniture. I love it and will make this a regular haunt.

This is my favorite store in Portland…read more I bring all of my out-of-town guests here. There's so much variety, but everything has the same basic characteristic: cool factor. The store curators share their finds from around the world and provide a place for local artisans to sell their wares. It's an experience just to browse the creative merchandising and super fun to hunt for little things to bring home. The back right corner (from the entry) is a delightful treat. The back left corner has an incredible book collection. Downstairs almost feels like you're in a warehouse for an enchanting movie set. I love it!

Absolutely delightful gem of a store. Give your self time to explore. 15 min was to short…read more Mix of Asian influences with 100% Portland culture. Came in for a puzzle and came out with more. Such a fun story. They have 3-D printed whistles that you can take as well as instructions on how to contact your state representative regarding ice Parking nearby is cleaned up above the homeless encampment so it's feel safe as a woman alone in the daytime to park nearby and walk to the store without fear

I have been curious to check out this place since I drive by it so frequently. I got my chance…read moretoday when having to wait for tire service across the street. I was pleasantly surprised there wasn't that horrible off-gassing smell at similar type places. However, they did have some kind of odd blinky holiday lights that made annoying noises throughout my visit. I toured each aisle and there wasn't anything to my liking but I can see where a new Asian restaurant could completing outfit their establishment with everything they need. It was nice to see they had real plants! I would consider returning for those or maybe some of their pots. Prices were okay, not great. According to many handmade signs, they take shoplifting seriously!

I love how I discovered this store, I was in the neighborhood, after having lunch at House of Banh…read moreMi. I wanted to see if there is a Kmart near the area so I did a Yelp search for Kmart, this Portland Closeout store popped up. After glancing at Yelp photos, the 20 % off Yelp check in caught my eye, and the funny t-shirts, the ones on their profile pic. I asked my personal Uber driver ( my other half) to take me. You will not miss this place, there is a huge business sign and parking is available on both sides of the lot. I don't know where to begin looking, the store is clutter but it is a good clutter. There are tons and tons of stuff. Its like a one stop shop, Things you need in Chinatown and the flea market combined together. I am pretty sure you will find something you don't need but actually need here. Just like my experience here. I had fun looking around, Lets see this shop is HUGE! There are sandals, shoes, clothing for mens, womens, children, tshirts, hats, make up, hair accessories, phone accessories, even blankets. If you can't find what you are looking for, ask the owner, she is super friendly. I recall her name is Long. I had fun talking to her and she helped me find what I was looking for. As I mentioned I found 2 items that I didn't need but needed. I saw 2 hats , I didn't think I needed it but bought it for my mom and good friend. ( they both love hats!) I came to shop not looking for hats and not needing it but then I am so glad I bought them because my mom and good friend loved the hats. I also bought those funny saying shirts to give away as souvenirs. They are pretty funny! I was able to use my 20 percent Yelp check in and I am so happy to discover a new place in Portland. I noticed the blankets are cheap, they are the really soft blankets which comes in different color, prints, and even comes with a bag. I remember those blankets, during my childhood days my mom used to buy that blanket for us and I remember they cost more than what Portland Closeout sells them for. I am going to buy a blanket next time I visit. After paying for my items, Long mentioned that her husband is at the store across. Note: Portland Closeout is in 2 separate shop. The store is in front where Long's husband manage has all household items for your kitchen, home and garden which includes furniture, plants, even paintings. This store does look clutter as well, but its a good clutter!! I noticed children's bicycles out in front. This store has EVERYTHING!! Overall, I love how I discovered this place and I enjoyed my shopping experience here. I will be back. If you just moved to Portland, Please check out Portland Closeout, I guarantee you will find products for your new place and you can thank me later!! #101/100/2017

Best shoe store in town! I have been coming here for over 20…read moreyears for both work boots and my everyday shoes. Most shoe stores stop at a size 12. I am a size 15 so this creates a problem for me. Al's goes to 17-18. They always have plenty of my size to choose from. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I can't imagine shopping anywhere else.

I was very impressed by the variety of inserts at Al's. Both my wife and I have found that the…read moreright over-the-counter inserts (not custom made) can provide a surprising amount of additional comfort to whatever footwear you choose. Al's, as the name states, carries an impressive array of work and recreational shoes and boots. The employees are very knowledgeable, and in the case of my wife's specific needs, willing to direct customers to another store if there is something that is not carried in-house. Excellent service.