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!

This shop opened up just in time for the holidays! I stopped in to look for some last minute…read morestocking stuffers and ended up with something for myself too! Heidi welcomed me as I walked in and we chatted about the space and she told me about the bag project she was currently working on. It was fun to see an item in process right there! I highly recommend checking out the shop & supporting a local business. I'll be back! Thank you!

From the owner: I'm extremely happy to be part of the Foster-Powell neighborhood and I strive to offer goods that…read morehelp people make connections through thoughtful gift-giving. My shop features bags, textiles and other goods designed and screen printed by me. I'm also happy to offer handmade goods made by other artists, many of whom are local. This includes cards, ceramics, art prints, pillows, jewelry and one-of-a-kind wood pieces.

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!

This is a huge warehouse type of building that has several venders that are independently owned. It…read moreis like a big antique market that has many independently owned little areas. This place has both new and used items. We buy stuff every time we go. There is vinatage furniture, new art, used art, cool little chakis, chairs, purses, jewelry, antiques, clothing and great vintage finds. So much more as well! Some things are unaffordable for us and some are more reasonably priced. We found beautiful wood shelves that are stunning and bought them. They were exactly what we were looking for. We got a cool industrial console table abd other fool finds. I have bought a few nicknacks that I like and new art when they had a sale. Street parking is easy to find plus they have a parking lot. There are bathrooms. I would say the one thing I dislike is everything is a final sale. I mean absolutely everything. So I have not bought certain things in case they could not work where we want to put them or we were might want to use. Also for gifts since they are not returnable and want to give my gift receiver's that option. Some staff are more helpful than others. So it depends on who is working. This a good place to go if you are cool with final sales. Theycdo have grsat stuff.

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.

Yay, there is a new HomeGoods on SE 82nd! My car seemed to spot it before I did! While I was…read moreheading south towards Michael's, my car turned left down the drive towards HomeGoods, located in the strip mall with PetSmart. They took over an abandoned store, can't remember what was there, just know that having a HomeGoods here will definitely revitalize this little area. People were coming and going and it was quite crowded for a rainy Sunday. Maybe it's the time of year, but the large store footprint was not filled with goods like most HomeGoods. Many shelves and entire sections were bare. Like all HomeGoods, they had all the usual suspects - seasonal, gourmet food and snacks, gourmet chocolate, art, bedding, kitchen gadgets, bakeware, storage, small furniture, rugs, home decor, pet toys, beds and bowls, lamps, towels, pillows, bath accessories, faux plants and more! My favorite section is the gourmet food. It's a challenge for me to leave a HomeGoods without a bag of artisanal pasta! They have so many varieties and shapes not found in grocery stores in the PNW so when I see them, I have to purchase! I'm from an Italian American family with roots in NJ where the pasta aisles at grocery stores are a full aisle! So this section thatba,so contains olive oils, aged balsamic, roasted peppers, capers, pesto, artichoke tapenade and other Italian pantry items makes me very happy. The seasonal section is also a must. Right now it's exploding with all things pink, red, hearts and love for Valentine's Day. Those gnomes that used to be relinquished to the garden now find themselves dressed up for every season. Shelves filled with gnomes wearing pink hats and sweaters dominate this section. I'm in this area frequently running errands so no doubt this will become a regular stop.

While on a trip to Portland, OR, I came across Paxton Gate. This shop was very interesting. It had…read moretons of wonderful items for those who are into the metaphysical, taxidermy or just interestingly unique items. The woman working the checkout counter was very warm and friendly. It is a must-go-to store when visiting Portland.

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.

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.

Words cannot describe how wonderful and whimsy this place is! Just walking in the front door is…read morelike a wonderland of happy colors, textures and great design. I'm so glad my husband was with me or else I would have gone overboard. The selection of goods was incredible, you could find just about everything there. The staff were friendly and kind. I was even able to find some neat tiny dice to give my coworkers for only 5 cents a piece. I had to take a picture of my cute aesthetic haul! The next time we're in Portland we will definitely come back!

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!