A must stop shop for any visit to downtown Portland and lovers of the chicest, scrumptious candles…read more My top picks are "Botanica," "Synconia," "Oak Moss," and "Scarlett Rose." The owner Diana is one of the sweetest and funniest humans ever. Her husband Bryan is also very kind and friendly. It's always a pleasant visit to their storefront. Have loved supporting this business since the early days in the night markets! This is my go-to for purchasing the best smelling gifts or small trinkets/art for my friends and family. Need to also mention that ABW does a fabulous job at championing/collaborating with local artisans who reflect the diversity within the fabric of Portland's art culture--not only offering high quality products, but operating with great integrity and heart.

Awesome candle shop with so many quality goods and self care items. The owner of the store is so…read morefriendly and kind, I would come back just to speak to her. The candles smell heavenly and the overall vibe of the store is so whimsical fun and makes you feel great. If you need a local candle store for all your smell good needs, gifts, and more: this is the place!

Had a great afternoon experience at Yo Soy! Its a cute shop with local handmade jewelry and WA…read morenative plants. We browsed for a bit before the class began. During the session, Leslie leads you through a journaling exercise so you can create your "I AM" statement during candle creation. Leslie is awesome, quick and concise in her teaching, showing how knowledgeable she is. And she's also very responsive via email or text if you have any questions before or after!

I purchased a session with my family for my birthday. It was so much fun and a really unique…read moreexperience. Megan was fabulous and spot on with her suggestions, positivity and really worked to make this FUN. My daughter said that Megan was the best representative of the company because she truly loves what she does. Thank you and we will be back!

This shop had some really interesting gifts and things to buy. They also have a lot of gift…read morewrapping options like bags, tissue paper, and fun/unique wrapping paper! Lots of cards too. I also saw jewelry, puzzles, candles and some other fun items for purchase. There was also a sale section with some really good deals. Everyone working was very nice and helpful! The shop was kind of busy when I went in on a Friday around 1pm. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for something different to get for someone.

I love coming in here anytime I'm on Hawthorne. This gift shop has an incredible selection of just…read moreabout everything you could possibly want. I love their local artisan jewelry, they have an outstanding selection of Portland T-shirts, they have beautiful paper, wrapping paper, crystals, greeting cards, kids gifts... The employees are always, super friendly and the store has a good flow so that it doesn't feel uncomfortable even when there are a ton of people inside. Well worth your time to drop in here.

The store is very cozy and it smells so nice !! They have so many witchy/pagan things there. The…read morejewelry is priced nicely too. The owner was very nice, sweet and patient. This was my first time going and honestly, if I ever come back to Oregon, I'm making the drive over here again. I loved this shop so much.

I felt so welcome in this shop. Both ladies were extremely helpful and answered all my odd…read morequestions. They have such a wide variety of all the things you're looking for. I even found a couple things I didn't know I needed. They had several different types sage which is what I was looking for. They are reasonably priced and I feel like I paid a fair price for the items I bought.

I had great experience in this shop. They offer a lot of really cool books, tarot cards, prints…read moreetc. lots of neat gift ideas. If I hadn't been traveling/limited on luggage space, I would have bought more! This shop was inspiring though, and I'll have to see about ordering some of these items online. The value of the items was good/fair and the people working were nice. I did walk out with a gift for a family member that I think they'll like. I would recommend taking a peak inside if you're in the neighborhood!

Love this place it felt like stepping into a slightly more hipster/gothic version of women and…read morewomen first. Compliment.

With so many bazaars, night markets and craft fairs, especially during the holidays, the Portland…read moreBazaar really stands out for me based on the quality of merchandise and the way the vendors style and display their wares. This weekend the Portland Bazaar returned for its 9th year and as one would expect, it was crowded! But totally manageable. The space is bright and airy with lots of natural light. The variety of vendors and merchandise is impressive making it easy to find unique and meaningful gifts or something for yourself! There were several jewelry artists with unique and creative styles that I haven't seen elsewhere. I love jewelry and prefer to wear pieces that are individual and not mass produced. That's exactly what was showcased here. There were a few pottery vendors and my favorite, Pigeon Toe Ceramics, had a stunning display of serene, classic mid-century modern pieces. There was the normal coffee mugs and bowls, but what really stood out were the unique gravy pitchers, tiny creamers and soap trays. The colors were soft muted pastels and so soothing to the eye. I wanted everything on the table! Of course there were lots of alcoholic offerings and accompaniments: tea infused spirits by Townshend's Distillery; Portland Spirits was there with their amazing syrups, a much better alternative to soda and mixers (highly recommend the spicy ginger for killer Moscow Mules); pear infused vodka from Wild Roots, to name a few. And then there was Wild CBD, always the most crowded booth in this day of all things CBD. Les Tablettes de Chocolate had inventive bars loaded with fruits, nuts, herbs and spices in my favorite, dark chocolate. Their toffee was incredible. The presentation is beautiful and the taste superb. Baked goods were also available from several small batch bakers. One of the craftsman, Hew, had the most beautiful handcrafted bowls, containers, plates and utensils made from wood. So natural, simple - but hard to make - and incredibly gorgeous. They even had an area set up where kids could make hand painted ornaments, inspiring future crafters! Perusing the wares, marveling at the craftsmanship, selecting the perfect gifts and scoring spicy ginger syrup was a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Definitely make a point to come next year! They always post on Facebook when they have a show. The merchandise is special and high quality.

Discover local makers, dreamers, & doers here…read more.. A way cool spot, in Downtown. Reminds me of old downtown actually. Endless possibilities... a very nice vibe mannnnnnnnnnn... we got some cool tea varieties. Saw some Portland stuff and some not-Portland... this is small business heaven... I'm pretty sure you can find a gift here... and right in the middle of beautiful, Downtown...

Another cool spot! Good vibes, a variety of items - from clothes to household items to stickers,…read morecards, and crafts, even records too. Good for gifts, some Portland related while others not themed and good for all occasions. Good location, helpful staff. Prices are on the high side, especially for their clothes, but found a few items and bought them to support a small business.

I walked past Skyclad early in the morning on a Friday and noticed a sick Dolly Parton emo shirt in…read morethe window. I had not picked up a souvenir from my time in Portland, but had planned on doing some shopping later in the day once everything opened up. I live in and I am from Nashville and we love all things Dolly, so I made a note to come back by that afternoon before heading back to my hotel nearby. When I popped back by, I immediately walked over to the row of custom T-shirt designs on the back wall next to the counter. The employee who was working was really nice said hi to me and I noticed the Taylor Swift shirt they had on was also really cool. I was an easy sell for that one. I spent probably 30 minutes in the store looking at everything they had and trying to get an answer from my wife back home on which shirt she would like to have. There were a lot of other really unique items in the store as well. I bought some cool pins and a very lovely smelling perfume along with two shirts. This is an excellent store to bring back something unique from Portland and the service was very good.

From the owner: Skyclad Emporium is where punk rock, witchcraft, and wild nostalgia meet. We’re part ritual shop,…read morepart rebellious art space—offering handmade perfumes, candles, vintage treasures, T-shirts, tarot, and other unapologetic gifts. Located in downtown Portland, we’re your altar for the weird, the sacred, and the beautifully offbeat.

I had the good fortune to be in SW Washington for a few weeks in January and to discover Fumerie…read moreParfumerie in Portland. I have a modest collection of about 225 bottles at home. To be honest, I believe I visited their shop more often than I went to the grocery store! I was so happy to finally be able to walk into the shop, sample a wide variety of fragrances, and carry out my purchase the same day! YES!! No more blind buys! Fumerie Parfumerie is a cozy, quintessential PNW perfume bar with a curated fragrance list that is best-in-class for niche and indie scents. They have become my go-to source for fragrance from lines like Naomi Goodsir, Tauer, Slumberhouse, Profumum Roma, Papillon, Imaginary Authors, Voyages Imaginaires, and Hima Jomo, just to name a few. You will be well taken care of by their scent-tenders - and they make everyone, from perfume newbies to seasoned collectors, feel at home. They are a best kept secret when it comes to mail order! Thank you, Fumerie Parfumerie for your great selection, your amazing website, fast and free shipping, and for carrying scents that everyone should get their nose on. I will definitely make time to visit you whenever I'm back in the Pacific Northwest and will be sending you my new wish list very shortly.

if you're a white person, you'll probably have a better experience here than any poc…read more visited here recently after having them on my radar for awhile, and the it was a unique experience, love the concept, but customer experience wasn't the best. i came in first to an empty store and i was the only customer, then shortly after, a white couple came in. i felt like the shop keeper immediately stopped helping me and diverted all her attention to the couple, mainly focusing on them. she helped them until they had made a purchase and left the store until she went back to helping me (which took awhile, and i felt very neglected). i left with some samples but they're the vial kind without the ability to spray. maybe i should've asked, but i wish they could have warned me before i paid for them. now that i have them, i can't twist the caps off. also reading reviews about how some people received free samples on their first visit but i didn't rubs me the wrong way. possible discrimination maybe? when i called the store to ask if i can bring the vials back and have them help me transfer to a couple atomizers i have at home, they said no. not the best interaction so far. now i have 4 samples i paid for at $6/$8 each that i can't even use. marie-marie downtown gives spray samples and i've always been treated fairly there.