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.

Paxton's Gate is a staple for Portland weird. They take it to a unique classy level. It has…read moreinitimidated some family and friends with the taxidermy. They do not kill animals and acquire the taxidermy or the animals died of natural causes. Taxidermy is just part of the amazing store. Find stones, crystals, rocks, plants, gifts, you name it. Truly unique offerings. They also display local artists in jewelry and wall art. Check this store out to help build your eclectic collection. They are also dog friendly, wow didn't know this store could get any cooler, but you did it! Prices are reasonable and staff is very welcoming and friendly. This location is part of my Portland dog friendly collection. Follow here for more suggestions. https://www.yelp.com/collection/-qX6l2H98FTB7Q7kH75mtw?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ishare

Wow! Just Wow! Workshop Vintage is one of the best vintage shops in Portland, hands down! As you as…read moreyou walk in, immediately you know you are somewhere special. Look up, look down, look any direction and you are facing a vignette of thoughtfully selected and arranged items that look like an a Instagram photo. I had to catch my breath and slowly take it all in, then go back around for a second long, slow lap! Unlike some other vintage stores, no musky smells here, the pleasant aroma of perfumed candles tickles your senses. Stunning vintage clothing is everywhere. Carefully selected, gently worn, vintage patterns and styles the 50s, 60s, and 70s were known for immediately catch your eye. The day I was there, the dresses from the 60s and early 70s in their mod swirls of yellow, orange & lime green or fuschia, pink & white paisleys had me mesmerized. If Madmen was still in production, the female cast would shop here! There are collections of everything everywhere. Hats, handbags, boots, dresses, coats, incense, jewelry, textiles, bar ware, candles, crystals, ornaments - Workshop Vintage has it all and then some. They even have some newer items like the black leather handbag made by a local artist that I am still lusting for. Put this shop on your list of places to visit over and over again. It's a wonderful shop to experience with so many treasures to be found! In a city of vintage, Workshop Vintage totally stands out.

Such an odd selection of overpriced used items as well as newly manufactured plastic. They also…read moresell Fur. Would not recommend.

I got my first ever piercing here in a very pain-sensitive area. I was extremely nervous and it…read morehurt quite a lot, but Lia did a lovely job of reassuring me, making sure I felt comfortable, and making sure I knew exactly what to expect and when. Very happy with the result and very glad I chose Soda Pop, thank you Lia! :)

The front desk staff are super amazing and helpful. They are patient with helping you pick out…read morejewelry that matches your self-expression and price point. My experience with the piercers, Seth and Lys were great too. They are super knowledgeable and have the calming presence you need when doing this type of body work. I would highly recommend.

What a cool shop! They've got everything... perhaps to a fault, as it might be hard to find…read moresomething specific. Their website says: "If Portland is a museum of street art, then this store is that museum's gift shop." Meaning they aim to feature products from local artists. That includes stickers, prints, coloring books, magnets, clothing, cards, patches, pins, and more. This is somewhere I'd suggest Portland tourists come, or locals looking for holiday stocking stuffers and gifts.

What a fun place with so much variety. Go here for your holiday shopping and you will be sure to…read morefind something. The travel bookstore is very unique and books you would never find other places. So much variety for gifts for anyone on your list.

Flutter is a really cool shop with something for everyone. I especially liked their perfume…read moresection, they carry Etat Libre d'Orange and Tokyo Milk, which are found in select stores. There is vintage clothing, tarot decks, jewelry, postcards, and tons of vintage items. If you're in the area, make sure to check out Flutter, you won't be disappointed.

Groovy shop in a great walking neighborhood. After breakfast at Gravy, across the street, I was…read morefeeling a bit in need of retail therapy and Flutter was the PERFECT spot to explore, oooo, aaahhhh, and enjoy. They have everything from motivational/call to action buttons, kids toys, cute clothes, retro items, lovely hand creams, candles and soaps, to gag gifts, unique personality gifts, souvenirs, postcards from places you know and vintage photos of people you don't! The 80's teen in me gravitated to the oodles and oodles of small pins either a pic of a music icon, or a statement of personal belief. They also have a LOT of locally crafted items and I found a great pair of simple, cute, affordable earrings. Hubs picked up a few stickers and post cards. If you need a gift for birthday, hostess, because YOU deserve a smile for yourself, or just because an item made you think of someone you like, Flutter is THE place to find a little something to make your heart...well...the name says it all. Cheers! "CC"

I love the Jelly Cup Collective! Such an amazing addition to the community and the neighborhood!…read moreThe people are amazing they are overly kind and their products come from local makers! I love this shop and its entire vibe!

From the owner: Portland Oregon’s first entrepreneurial Asian artist and maker collective!read more

Fun shop to check out for local made gifts! Space is well decorated and curated with different…read moreitems.

I am not sure why this location does not have its own yelp page- but here it is! We stopped in here…read morewhile we were waiting for a table at Proud Marys, and are so glad we did! This store has the best Portland souvenirs and more. If you're looking for well-made, cute postcards or cool Portland t-shirts they have it all here! I was on the hunt for a cute magnet, which I found here, and hot sauce which oddly enough I also found here. The space is awesome and the cashier was very friendly!