Decent party store, been going here since Party City closed. Only complaint is that the store isn't…read morestocked well. A lot of shelves are empty.

Pretty standard party store, but the guy who helped me and my friend (newer staff member), was…read moreawesome! Sorted out a little mix up on pickup days for us, and did it with humor and all smiles. He really seemed genuinely wanting to help, and that's so amazing. For what we needed, and I left feeling confident he had it well in hand. I wish I got his name, but anyways, I'll take this place over Party City, just for his service!

I've been in search of a business that can do gift wrapping... as my skills leave something to be…read moredesired. I found Paper Caper on Yelp here and noticed one of the reviews mention their gift wrapping service. Of course, I came into their business looking like a typical man in gym clothes, completely out of my element in this type of store. I looked more like I belong at a sporting goods or outdoors shop. Regardless of my appearance, I walked through the threshold and was greeted by what would seem your prototypical seasonal music and decor. The store had pleasant Christmas music playing and the smell was something out of Ms. Claus's potpourri lounge. The young lady I approached at the counter was polite, courteous, and to the point. She answered my questions about gift wrapping and offered multiple variations and ideas. I came away with a pleasantly wrapped present with a cute little bow for one of my wife's Christmas presents. I even gave the lady a warning that I'd be back with other presents. Through all my warnings, she smiled and said kindly that that would be no problem whatsoever. The time and value of the service and product offered is good. I'll be happy to come back again!

I went to paper capers in Lake Oswego today to buy a simple $4.95 card. Cashier was a younger…read moregirl who charged me $6.95. I called around 6:15pm and she told me to come in tomorrow. This is a waste of my time, gas, and energy to fix paper capers error. this is the second this has happened! Strange how the error is always higher not lower!

This is truly the only place that has good quality and affordable piñatas!! And they have soooo…read moremany options too, not just what is online! It is interesting that it's a mix of a garden center and a piñata shack lol But I don't care! My daughter found the perfect pinata and I love that they sell the bats too. Super cheap $20 for pinata and like $7 or less for the bat. Highly recommend!

Awesome authentic piñatas at a great price! And the staff was also very friendly. The piñata…read moretotally made my daughter's birthday party.

I've rented chairs, tables, and linens several times from special occasions for many different…read moreevents. The experience is always good. The website shows clear images and dimensions of their inventory and ordering online or by phone is very easy. I've even rented equipment just 24 hours in advance and it's never a problem. Pick up and drop off is a simple process. They even deliver for a responsible fee. Would highly recommend Special Occasions to anyone.

We rented all our table settings, extra tables, and linens from Special Occasions for our wedding…read morein August 2022. We were very impressed with how responsive and flexible the team was as we figured out headcount and added rentals. We were even able to visit their showroom to see everything fully set in person. We would recommend them for anyone's rental needs.

I hate to give two stars, but when it's so crowded with Stuff you can't walk around easily…read more. If you are throwing a Halloween party and need decorations or really into Halloween this might be a great store for you right now. However it's going to take you forever to see things as it's Stuff on top of Stuff in that store.

This is the best collectibles shop I've been to ever! Items are high quality and unique. Also,…read morethe prices are fair . Considering the level of artistry of most of the merchandise, I expected higher prices. The shopkeeper is very knowledgeable and friendly. He's planning to go out of business, but I hope the community supports him to stay open.

This wonderful little shop has recently opened it's showroom. It has a lovely selection of…read morefloating candle centerpieces, and other related accessories for special occasions, corporate events, and home decor. The business has grown a lot from it's small beginnings in the owner's garage to having it's own warehouse, office space, and showroom in a little business park on Durham Road. It's easy to pass by the first time you go there, but once found the eager-to-please staff make you want to come back again and tell all your friends. There are a wide selection of pre-made kits to work with, but they are also happy to customize to fit your event or taste regardless of the size of your event. Some elegant, new centerpieces were added the last time I visited so it seems they are always trying to find some interesting additions to their collection. You can pick up, phone in, or order online, however large orders may need a little more time. Check them out for your next special event!

From the owner: Surroundings specializes in candle centerpieces and table top decorations for events both large and…read moresmall, parties and home decor.

Glad these guys are gone, at least from SW PDX. Their sleezy business practices and generalized…read moredishonesty were a blight on the neighborhood. Wasn't always like that; they had been a reputable fixture to the neighborhood for decades, which those who live and work nearby valued. A good, well maintained selection of equipment that the staff was knowledgeable with, together with business practices that empasized service, made them a welcome asset worthy of repeat customers. Then something changed. Gone was the service and maintenance, in came ... something else. Good Riddance.

When you are renting tools for half a day transportation time is a factor. Most tool rental places…read morewill have similar selections. So go to the nearest. That meets your needs. But this review goes to the root of tools. There is a romanticism, and it is deserved, about tools. One romanticism are tools used by, and inherited from, great (great, great) grandparents. In that era, American tools were made in, well, America. Same for most countries, respectively. Some are my most prized possessions. Forward to Japanese tools, Taiwan tools and Chinese tools. By the way, there are some fine German tools about. And there is a whole galaxy of European stationary power tools. Meanwhile we have consumer values and the clean and new aesthetic. Now, new is all. Shiny. And today is buy brand, not buy to pass on to generations, homes, art, clothes, furniture - and tools. Brand replaces family values. In this context, we are talking tools, rented. You are renting, not passing on, or using extensively. You can go to another big box rental and get a clean branded machine. In rental, the durability and reliability of makers does not matter. If it fails, return for credit! Or you can buy failure-prone tools from China. Think Chicago Tools at Harbor Freight. I have noticed some contractors buy tools intent on destroying them in the warranty period or losing them - a perfect option in that inexpensive tools "business model is disposable". Just build it into the cost structure. But think, every material object-tool takes resources and carbon to make. Why landfill it or destroy after minimal use? Immoral, in my view, to buy it, trash it and landfill it. Another option is to buy used durable and reliable brand tools on the secondary market. Or if you use a tool often, or desire to pass it through generations, buy durable, reliable, quality. But if you need a tool infrequently or once upon a time, rent it! Yes, Barbur tools for rent are, well, well used. But they are not there for ego-stroking new and shiny, they are there to do a job. And yes, this rental place buys a tool and runs it into the ground. But if it works for you in the SW hood, I say go for it. Barbur rental has party supplies, think weddings; and tools. They have many of their items in an online list, but it is always a good idea to tour the yard and the tool room and get their paper list. Hey, you might find something you did not know you needed to rent, or that you might need in the future! I've mainly rented jackhammers and hammer drills with bits. I would suggest that you double check the bit chucks up before you leave. I rented a demolition hammer only to discover the bit had been peened out of usability on the chuck side. If it's your own tool, abuse it, whatever, but don't do that otherwise. And don't do to a rental tool. They did refund my money on that problem. I would say that barbur does not have the shiny, but limited selection, power tools the big box does. They have old, well used tools, to do your job. I know my tools, and know when Barbur is better than other options. You want to get the job done, not get your shiny ego massaged. So suggest know your tools and rent wisely when it is the best option.. Barbur does go down in the Portland Museum of Oddities list. The owner keeps his collection of big game head trophies on the wall. I asked, they don't rent them, but if you were a set decorator for a major film or series, maybe they would! Medium size tool and party rental shop with fine service. Worth engaging if you are in the 'hood, know your tools and check function before renting, Just don't mix tools and parties! Demolition hammers - do not bring to weddings!

We couldn't have been happier with our rentals from The Party Place for our wedding! They were so…read moreeasy to work with, extremely professional, and quick to respond. We visited their location in person to make our selections and their staff was so helpful and courteous! I took quite a long time to make final decisions, kept going back and forth on a few things, and at the last minute decided to add a rug and never once did I feel rushed in making decisions or like I was troubling them with all my changes. The setup and teardown on our wedding day went so smooth, they set everything up exactly how I envisioned it and everything looked amazing. We rented their farmhouse style tables, chairs, a dance floor, all the place setting items, and an area rug and everything turned out so great! I would recommend The Party Place to anyone looking for rentals!

Professional, professional, professional! The Party Place has the most kind-hearted and…read moreprofessional employees in the service. We were amazed at their beautiful selection of rentals for reasonable prices. Our wedding day looked so incredibly put-together - so gorgeous!