Love this store! The owners have curated lovely gift items and also filled the shop with healthy…read moreand thriving plants that add to the vibe and beg to be taken home! It's hard for me to leave without any even though I have way too many plants. In addition to house plants, they have plants for outdoors, too, They are outside in back. Make sure to check it out. So many wonderful gifts for yourself or a friend. Tote bags made in Navaho patterns, tantalizing scented candles, affordable fashion jewelry, accent pillows, dresses for little girls, some tops for women, boho accessories, planters, vases - something for everyone! And merchandise always changing. Definitely a good find!

I go into this fabulous shop for beauty medicine…read more It feeds my soul to look and feel all the wonderful textures and colors. I feel inspired to revive beauty in so many aspects of my life as I peruse all the little nooks and crannies that are filled with hand-made wonders of art and nature. Thank you to all you amazing, gifted women who pour your hearts into your art and share it on such an inviting display.

I stopped by Old Portland Hardware on a whim while visiting Portland and I'm so glad that I did…read more There you will find an extensive selection of items for your restoration and preservation needs. They have items such as: antique and vintage lighting, hardware, furniture, miscellaneous architectural fixtures, and so much more. And lots of these items come from local homes and buildings, so you are helping "recycle the past" as they like to say. While moseying around the shop, I inquired about a couple of light fixtures that were out of reach and they were very friendly and helpful when following up with questions. It was not difficult to find someone to assist me at all. The prices are at a premium here because you are finding unique items that are in excellent condition and often times hard to find. I found a 8pc set of drawer pulls that I was hunting for an antique dresser for years. Patience and luck came together for me at Old Portland Hardware. Looking forward to my next visit!

What a cool, clean, well designed, and organized antique store. There is a small parking lot in the…read moreback. They have a great antique selection everything and excellent lighting options., industrial items, and so many antique accessories for your house. I found an antique book that I love! Staff are friendly and helpful. There is a relaxed vibe in this store. Staff are great. Some of the bigger furniture pieces are beyond my budget. Smaller items and accessories were my favorite on this trip.

I am a huge fan of Pendleton Woolen Mills. I have purchased many blankets and fabric from them in…read morethe past. I recently learned that they offer in-person crafting classes at this location. I went to the activity last month and while the normal teacher wasn't there, it was a very enjoyable experience. When the activity was posted for this month, I was very excited to attend and meet the normal instructor. The class was from 3:00 to 5:00 and was listed as make this craft for free during this session. I arrived at 2:55 and the instruction for how to sew the project had already been delivered despite the fact that people were showing up for the 3:00 start time. Also the supplies were not provided but the most frustrating part was we weren't even going to make the craft. Everybody was disappointed and the store said everyone who showed up must have misunderstood what was clearly posted differently on their website. It felt like a bait and switch which was disappointing for a company that I had valued so much in the past. The selection in the store is great, but I was left with a sour taste in my mouth from the community crafting class that did not involve any crafting or community. The instructor said all of the information was online so I'm not sure why we even came to the store in the first place.

I love Pendleton. I've had one board shirt for eight years, and it still looks like it just came…read moreoff the rack. This stuff is pricey as heck, but it stands the test of time, so maybe it's a good deal in the end. It's nice to support the history and legacy of Oregon. When you can find something on sale, it helps. This particular shop also has all sorts of wool remnants, so if you are a maker, there are definitely amazing finds.

Shortly after a colleague from my old job told me that another former employee opened a shop…read morefollowing the birth of her son, I found myself wandering aimlessly around Sellwood, as my Mother-in-law indulged her penchant for antique-shopping... and ran across Bowl of Thistles, entirely accidentally. As I was telling my husband "Hey! I know who owns this place!" Stephanie (the owner) was busy telling her coworker "Hey! I know that woman!" Happy reunion ensued, followed by amazed perusal... honestly, I was astonished by the array of beautifully-showcased, high-quality, candy-like local artists' works tempting me from every corner. And she put it together in only a few months...! There were art-glass bowls and vases and jewelry, watercolor paintings and print cards, fabric arts fashion accoutrements and wall-hangings, crazy and humorous and "why-didn't-I-think-of-that" useful home decor, and all in a cute little renovated Victorian... must go back when I have a tshatshke/goodie budget. Really reasonable prices, too, especially given the quality of the merchandise and the trendiness of the area...

Absolutely LOVE Notary Ceramics and can't recommend enough! I ordered a custom lamp from Notary in…read moreJanuary 2025. Despite having just suffered a finger injury and on the heels of a busy holiday season, Sarah was extremely responsive, consultative, and accommodating, and she turned my very loose vision into a stunningly beautiful custom lamp. So happy with Sarah's work and the entire experience with Notary. Can't wait to order my next lamp from here! Thank you, Sarah and team!!

I ordered two styles of mugs online based on the online photos and was in love with both. The first…read moreone, a gray one, with a faux wear/chip at bottom is gorgeous and after using them for a week can say I like the weight, which is just right, and they are nice to hold. Definitely happy with these. I would give these mugs a 5 star. The other, is in my personal opinion, nothing like the photos online and I would consider this more than artist variance in uniquely crafted items. This is the Simple Mug Matte Gray which we were looking forward to having the most. We were very unhappy and the owner worked with me directly to resolve the situation which I am grateful for as these cost quite a bit of money and was a splurge for us to buy 6 mugs in total.

Charming store! I've bought at least a dozen presents at Roger & Ives over the past few years. Each…read moretime the owner wraps them with such care that the package becomes part of the gift. So pretty. The store stocks beautiful new items with antiques mixed in. It just feels special to shop here.

How do you say Milwaukie in French? [1]…read more With Enchante, K.MARIE and now Roger & Ives within a few blocks, it seems a French renaissance is underway in downtown Milwaukie. This is an adorable new boutique with a collection of higher end home decor and gift items. A small collection of wares that fits into my personal category of retro glam. Tilde, in neighboring Sellwood, is the closest compare, and I tend to favor their more Portland-centric vibe. But, I always enjoy seeing new life breathed into this historic area. [1] For the record, my favorite pronunciation is by Alice Cooper in Wayne's World. Wayne Campbell: So, do you come to Milwaukee often? Alice Cooper: Well, I'm a regular visitor here, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers were coming here as early as the late 1600s to trade with the Native Americans. Pete: In fact, isn't "Milwaukee" an Indian name? Alice Cooper: Yes, Pete, it is. Actually, it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land." Wayne Campbell: I was not aware of that.

This is a large store with a lot to look at. Some items are more of a thrift but there is also a…read moreton of actual vintage items littered amount the antiques. Prices are pretty reasonable and there is something for each price point. They have sturdy leather baskets to carry around with you in the store. It's mostly street parking when you arrive. Bathroom is for customers only. I found some great pieces as well as older wrangler jeans for $20! There was a TON of clothes to look at. The ladies at the front were very helpful and carefully wrapped all of my items and put them into bags. They have a second location right across the street and a rewards program.

Based on a recent experience with the cashier (8/14) and her customer service:…read more Our family was outside, me with my two girls, while my husband ran in to quickly grab a single shirt, about 10 minutes before closing. We knew the store was about to close, so he planned to be in and out. Instead, the cashier told him, "There isn't enough time for you to shop." He explained he saw the single shirt he wanted to purchase and would be in and out. She then spent several minutes explaining how it would take too long to ring him up. In the time it took to say all that, the purchase could have been completed. From: the one who needed a shirt because one of her kids spilled ketchup all down the front of her white blouse Next time - let the customer make the quick purchase especially during business hours please

I have a vintage, fun little piece of costume jewelry...it's my favorite piece. It broke a couple…read moreof years ago, and I could never get anyone to even look at it. Megan was more than happy to look at it. She fixed it, and charged me a more than fair price. I can't wait to go back to shop her store. She has all kinds of vintage goodies!

Megan repaired a broken silver and turquoise necklace for my wife. She did an excellent job. Thank…read moreyou, Megan.

I just bought a t-shirt from there and it smells like 20 years of sweat. Buyer should have smelled…read morethis before buying and re-selling. Now I'm $24 down.

I would have liked to experience this store while I was shopping for antiques in the neighborhood…read morebut when I popped my head in the door and politely asked ( I always ask first ) if my very well-behaved ( and handsome btw ) dog could join me, the person behind the counter looked down her nose at me with disdain, then paused for an e t e r n i t y like she had to REALLY think about whether she should LET ME IN. I felt embarrassed and like I was a scumbag for asking. AND NO ONE WAS IN THE STORE EVEN! The world is hard enough right now, no thank you.

We got 4 gorgous Mid-century Modern refurbished chairs months ago. I had been looking and looking…read morefor the right chairs.we found them. We love them and they are so durable and so solid. They look great in our house and they are fantastic. They were $$$ and worth it. Owner was easy to work with and chairs were ready when he said they would be.

Michael at Red Snapper is a lovely human and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in MCM furniture!read more