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.

We stopped by this little shop during our visit to Oregon. Diana was very friendly and welcoming…read more They have a great selection of gifts and candles. I bought the card and got creative by placing in a frame I got at a thrift store. I hope to be able to stop by next time I'm in the Portland area. We enjoyed our conversation with Diana.

Who doesn't love home decor and CLEAN burning candles that are made locally. In this case the…read morecandles are made right in house by Heather, the owner and curator of this beautiful space! I have long been a fan of the candles for their gorgeous scents that are always just right on par. The scents are so well thought out, all of the combinations, that you never have one scent that's over powering another. They just work well together and help your space to feel more welcoming. So as far as candies go, you can't go wrong with these. They are by far my favorite and I'm a "super smeller," so that means a lot for me to say. The rest of the store is curated with local merchants goods. Jewelry, blankets, coffee cups and water bottles, wool hats, caramels, chocolates...you name it, you can find a lovely gift there! I did quite a bit of Christmas shopping there since I'd rather infuse my locally earned money into our local economy and support local businesses. I'm so excited to gift these unique and special items. And of course I got myself a "High Desert," "Festive Forest," and "Cypress & Spruce" candle to bring home for my house. I love everything about this store at it feels like walking into a cozy home that's been appointed with everything you need to be cozy and happy. Don't waste your time, just go and do your holiday shopping there! And spoil yourself some too!!!

This quaint little shop was a fun treat. The candles are so amazing and even made in house. The…read moreshop featured Black artist and makers. We purchased a Rise Up candle and 100% of the profits of this candle go to The Black Resilience Fund; a non-profit that is dedicated to fostering healing and resilience by providing immediate and direct financial assistance to Black Portlanders.

Beautiful, hand crafted candles. The scents are elevated, sophisticated and fill up an entire room…read morewhen burned. I have to large sometimes smelly dogs, and last week when a friend came over she said my house smelled like Christmas. I also love the large match boxes they carry for your candles. I cannot recommend Penrose candles enough!

From the owner: Penrose Candles is a modern home fragrance and design company based in Portland, Oregon. We…read morehandcraft timeless products with gender-neutral appeal and fragrances inspired by nature, memories and imaginary places. Candle refills available in-store!

I went here for a candle-making session (by appointment only). There is a wide variety of scents…read moreyou can combine and choose from. There is a list of scents that are complimentary, and Leslie, the owner, is very knowledgeable with recommendations as she makes all of the scents herself. There is also a self-reflection component to the process. I used Blood orange chili and Ginger saffron and it smells so good! One downside: You can't take the candle with you right away because the wax has to set. Bonus: If you bring your jar back to make a new candle, you get $10 off!

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!

every time I come in this shop, I feel all the intention and devotion that is put into the space…read more i've benefited from the magic within many times in a life generating way. it's not easy to run a Botanica - blessings to the unseen work.

Wide variety of traditions represented, excellent herb selection. Very personal staff who will…read moreshare, connect, give suggestions but also if you prefer browsing yourself they step back.

best merchandise and sweetest girl at the desk! good place for a last minute gift and they even…read morehave a selection for vintage dresses witch i thought comes in handy! if you need a quick dress! love the leather purses and music selection was vibes ‍

Honey I'm Home is a beautiful shop on a busy corner of Mississippi Ave. The owner Erin is very…read moreknowledgeable about all of her products and even makes many of them herself. I always recommend her store to friends and family for gifts and products to use in their daily lives!

Lovely shop with a delightful selection of artistic and creative home goods. Wonderful place to…read morefind gifts. Super friendly staff too!

This will have been the third time I've tried to come by to get a birthday gift during business…read morehours and the sign saying "will be back in 10 minutes" is up. So I go and have a coffee/walk for 30 minutes and no one is there and the sign is still up when I return. Breaks are necessary and there has to be a more considerate system for customers while allowing for those breaks. I really want to spend money in this store, it's so cute! Let me in! :) I can totally amend this review if something changes

From the owner: Trabajos en santeria...limpias,Productos exotéricos,extractos,amuletos,jabones ,velas ,inciensos…read more Extractos con feromonas,aerosoles

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.

Cute store very eclectic selection. Everything from jewelry and clothing, hats, etc. Store runner…read morewas very cheerful and happy to help. Will definitely shop here again.

What a gem! Hound and Hare Vintage is rare and beautiful find. Gorgeous vintage clothes for men…read moreand women as well as some spectacular housewares. The owner, Stephanie, is amazingly well versed in vintage as well as kind to all who enter. I love visiting this store every time I'm in Portland!