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.

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.

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...

Jay was fantastic He solve my product issues and got me…read moreinfo on how to make a claim was completed within an week Big Green Egg and the Pool &Spa House were fantastic Thumbs Up

Have been noticing an unusually large amount of water disappearing from my hot tub lately and…read morefeared the worst. Stopped by the Pool & Spa House to see how bad the damage could be and what I would need to do to fix it. Can I just say that Don was the greatest. He totally eased my fears and told me that hot tubs frequently get pin hole leaks in some of the joints and fittings. He even took me over to some of their systems on display to demonstrate where and what to look for in determining the type of leak. The best part was his recommendation of a product called "Fix a Leak" and how to apply it to my system. With one bottle and little expert instruction from Don, I fixed my hot tub in no time and it barely cost me any blood, sweat and tears as I had feared it might. Thanks Don!

Mistakenly thinking the sign said Vapariegated Wines, I walked in hoping to do a tasting! Upon…read moreseeing all the healthy and thriving plants, I realize my mistake and had a good chuckle with the owner. In my defense, theynshare the space with Little Rituals and their sign on the same door has two wine glasses! Whatever brought me in, I'm grateful. This store is fabulous. As a person who already has too many plants, this is it's also dangerous. You fellow plant lovers know what I mean, we always think we can find a spot for another! But it's not just about floor or shelf space, it's about proper lighting. They have all sorts of plants like monstera, fiddle leaf fig and palms. Snake plants, pathos, cactus and succulents. Yep, I'm in trouble! In addition to the plants, they have everything for their care and to display them like metal hanging plant holders, macrame plant holders, and pots in a variety of styles and sizes. Also lots of lotions, bath salts and oils. Such a cute shop and worth stopping in.

I have been in Variegated Vines and Little Rituals and a couple of times and didn't realize that…read morethey were two separate businesses until a few weeks ago. I was looking for some a unique gift for my daughters 24th birthday and thought this was the perfect shop to find something unique. I bought my daughter this an affirmation card deck. After she gets settled in her new place, I will bring her here to pick out a plant. And while I was there and I chatted with Vanessa and Cassie and loved hearing about their story I have how this brick and mortar shop came to be. Oliver was there too and we had a nice conversation about his dog Hankey. :) They currently co-share a brick + mortar shop with Little Rituals. There you can find our plants, propagation stations, planters/vases, soil, tools, potting tarps and so much more. Variegated Vines believes there is a plant out there for everyone and we want to be the ones to help you find it! (Copied from their website). Follow them on Instagram for the latest updates! @variegatedvines Shop and support local businesses!

I don't remember the last time I had such a good retail experience. The staff were right there…read morewhenever I needed them, and had the operation running through their headsets smoothly and efficiently. I ordered some tools they needed to grab from stock, and they called it in, and quickly had someone take my tools to the cashier, and even waited by the cashier for me to get through the line to explain the sale that was running and make sure I got the right discount. The cashier even ran over to hold the door for me on my way out! Fast, friendly, and I got a great deal. My new regular hardware store.

Bought a socket from them, wasnt even the right brand. Ended up not needing it, tried to return it…read more Told me since its not a craftsman they cant accept it....they sold it to me and i trusted them so i didnt double check at the register it wasnt a craftsman...

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.

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.

This is a very cool locally-owned neighborhood hardware store, complete with a skateboard sales…read moredesk, a museum-quality motorcycle, and friendly staff. Who says looking for the right tool can't be a fun and engaging specialty experience!

What is a hidden secret among regulars who shop at this store is that there is a huge garden center…read morein the back of it. Often it is the only place I can find veggie starts and flowers late in the summer.

Super MCM items including clothing, artwork, vintage Hawaiian, furniture and smaller items for the…read morehome. Service was impeccable and the shop was very organized, clean and fun to serch for that perfect item!

Picked up a Toulouse-Lautrec lithograph here alongside an adorable pair of socks. Great selection…read moreof vintage and artisan dishware sets with all pieces present. Nice jewelry, prints, and clothes as well. This is a must visit for me!

We've purchased several times from Sellwood Flowers and they are one of the better floral shops in…read moretown. Their flowers are fresh and last a long time. Their service is good and they will do their best to make things right. One time there was a mix-up, my original bouquet was delivered to another customer, and I received that customer's bouquet. I came home late and called the next day to let Sellwood Flowers know. Then they sent a new bouquet the next day that was representative of the flowers purchased. It was nice that I also got to keep the original - although not my color / taste.

Sellwood Flower Company is amazing and lovely to work with. We used them for our wedding flowers…read more We worked with Kailla who understood our color palette and vision right away. We got all locally sourced and seasonal flowers for our September wedding. They were so communicative and easy to work with. Day before the wedding there was an issue with the cake bakery changing the plans for the cake flowers. Mary who was working at the shop offered to drop off the flowers to the bakery on our behalf which was great! Then with more back and forth Kailla and I chatted and she just offered to do it onsite at our venue so the flowers would stay fresh. She went above and beyond as this change by the bakery the day before the wedding was stressful. We will continue to use Sellwood for our floral needs. I mean look how gorgeous My bridal bouquet is! In fact I told my husband that on our anniversary I want another bouquet from Sellwood.