I was just walking down the street whin this new corner shop caught my eye. This is a nice little…read moreshop in the Active Space building. They sell a variety of small plants in unique containers (I saw a carton of open eggs for example). It all looks quite creative. Most of the containers are re-purposed and small. The guy working there was friendly and happy to talk about the place. It would be a great place to get a plant for your desk or a present! They also do plants for offices and events.

These two are the sweetest and so incredibly talented. When you enter the store, your eyes will…read morelight up once you see their unique, captivating arrangements and creations. A major plus, they're completely dedicated to eco-friendly construction of everything they make. I haven't seen a better floral designer in this city - if I could, I'd have them decorate my home, work and every event I host. We're having them design the floral arrangements for my bridal shower this weekend - I can't wait to show off the pictures!

Yours Truly took a photo we had of my husband's plane and created a perfect likeness of it onto the…read moreleather bomber jacket that our daughter gave him for Christmas. I might note that we called YT just after Thanksgiving to see if they could have it done in time for Christmas. YT said they would surely try. It was completed in plenty of time. We were thrilled and my husband was very pleased. It turned out excellently We would definitely recommend this company.

Yours Truly was very professional and very prompt, with high-quality service. We had them do some…read moreengraving on some bulk items that were very sentimental to my family. Not only was the job done superbly, the turnaround time was less than 24 hours. I highly recommend their services for engraving and embroidery. We had some other quotes for engraving from jewelry shops nearby and at the mall and he was able to beat the price by a dollar or two per item, FYI.

I adore my wedding set created by Mark. His work is truly one of a kind, drool-inducing! He's a…read morewonderful human, super easy going and a gem to work with. Take a look at what he's put out and see for yourself! If you want something unique, one of a kind and like the idea of knowing the artist who created your piece, get in touch with Mark!

I honestly had no idea what to expect working with an interior designer--especially virtually--but…read moreColleen blew me away! We were clueless when it came to designing for our new living room's weird arrangement and I was paralyzed with trying to figure out what to buy first. Colleen came in with amazing ideas and a focus on collaboration that really helped us walk away with concrete ideas for next steps on the space. I can't wait to work with her again as our home comes together more and as additional rooms need her eye!

I loved working with Colleen at Mote Studio! She really brings inspired vision, professionalism,…read morecreativity, and warmth to the design process. I hired Colleen to help me style my new rental home. She took her time to look mindfully at each room, each piece of furniture, and all the current decor and envision something new--this was so helpful and has really allowed me to feel more at home in this new space. I truly love how it all turned out! I highly recommend Mote Studio and will be using their services again.

I work for a non-profit that regularly needs items printed, but has a tight budget! The shop was…read moreincredibly easy to work with, communicative, and made the pricing not only competitive with our previous printer, but actually saved us some money! Highly recommend.

We've had multiple projects done through NightOwl and they keep providing thee best service and…read moreproduct. I'll never go anywhere else again. I love this place!

Almost a year ago exactly my friend gave me a button with Tina Fey on it. "Where did you get…read morethis?!" I exclaimed. "I made it," she replied I gawked at it and envied her for having access to a button maker. A year later, Portland Button Works has appeared and granted my wish to make my own Tina Fey buttons. Oh, what fun! There's much more to this place than the name might lead you to believe. While buttons are there to be bought, ordered, or even made by you on a whim in person at the store, they also carry a wide selection of zines. I've only been there one time and I'm already feeling very inspired to read more zines. Finally a place in Portland with awesome zines that I can get to without crossing a bridge or those pesky streetcar tracks. The fifth quadrant of this city has been waiting for a place like this to open for a while now. If you're not fortunate enough to live nearby, then have no fear as it's just a block or so off the Killingsworth Max stop. Besides having a really nice selection of zines and buttons, the store itself feels very welcoming and cozy. There are benches to sit on inside that seem to be created from recycled materials, and I believe most of the shelving has been made from pallets. In the center of the store sits an island with a few button makers on it, beckoning for you to make your own. In addition to the awesome space, the folks who run the store are really welcoming and eager to answer questions or chat about zines. I am very excited for this new addition to the neighborhood and the future buttons to be made!

I love Portland Button Works's Design-o-Matic app. It's incredible that you get to play with…read moretypefaces and colors and how the top and bottom text curve. Prices that go down with steps in volume make shopping there super thrifty. It's reassuring how they keep you apprised of your order's progress as it goes through their system. You get an immediate acknowledgment, and notifications when the buttons go into production and get shipped. I asked if I could get the buttons by a date two weeks out, and they came in more like two days. I got a handwritten note from the proprietor and a bonus grab bag of RESIST buttons with my order.

The Contrast Gallery is upstairs from the Downbeat Bar. The building is a business incubator office…read morespace focused on Black business. For their art shows, they are doing open call for now. Their openings are lively and social, with DJs, drinks, and a crowd. They are open call for now to unrepresented artists, so artists, talk to them! They had photography, paintings, and drawings on my visit. Portland loves what their opening events offer. The entrance is on Glisan under the sign Enterprise Building. We appreciate what they are doing and they are a great social magnet in events.

Ive been turned away three times from excel. They refuse to work because they LIVEatthis loc. Its…read morenot a residential zone. They will waste your time.

My dad gets his company items embroidered here regularly, so I often do drop offs and pick ups for…read morehim. They have the cutest goldendoodle to greet you as you enter. He often has a Mohawk or colored hair. The ladies are so friendly and are very nice. I am currently waiting on an embroidery order for myself. I cannot wait to see it! Their work is outstanding and the product lasts. There are no loose stitches. Prices are very reasonable and they can get small batch items back to you within a couple weeks. They do have some items in stock that you can purchase to embroider on, but I often bring my own items. Last time I went in they were saying that there is a shortage on obtaining flex fit hats for wholesale. Something to keep in mind if you would like hats to be embroidered. Also, they text you a proof of your work before completing it. That way you can let them know if you want to make any changes before your product is complete.