I adore this little gift shop, mostly for the service it provides to the seniors at the Hollywood…read moreSenior Center. The gift shop helps support local senior crafters who sell their handcrafted items on consignment. It also benefits the center's programs and services through the sale of items donated to the store. There is a completely random selection of merchandise such as scarves, hats, aprons, baby clothes and toys, household items, small appliances, books and more. And the best part is the prices! It's not uncommon to find dishes and candle holders for 0.10 cents, or books for 0.25 cents. The handcrafted items run the gamut in pricing, but it all goes to a good cause. I'm committed to doing what I can to help seniors in my community, so shopping here and donating items for them to sell is the least I can do. But mostly, it's fun gossiping with the senior volunteers who run the store.

What a great place to purchase gifts, especially baby items. Everything is handmade by seniors.read more

The 42nd Street Station in the Hollywood District is further proof that you can live in a city your…read moreentire life, and still be unaware of many of its hidden secrets. Heck, I can't even say that this IS a secret to anyone but myself, so I may be the only one in town who was missing out...until this last weekend, anyway. It was a TikTok video, of all things, that pointed us to the deli within (Aunt Tillie's), but from there, after downing a couple of sammies, we had the pleasure of checking out the various shops (many of which seem to have...let's say...eclectic and unstable operating hours), but are still fun to browse: a vintage store, a Himalayan goods store, and others. But the real draw is the antique "mall" co/op running in the basement: a sprawling labyrinth of curated collections of the riches of yesteryear, laid out in such a way to maximize foot traffic, and capture the attention of eye and mind: vintage clothing, furniture, home décor, movies, comics, collectibles, personal items, books, postcards and a whole lot more: enough to keep a treasure hunter like me busy poking around for quite a while! I wish there were more places like this, but based on the fact that I didn't know this existed until two days ago, perhaps there are! Time to get back out there, and start exploring, because I'm obviously slacking a bit!

This quirky little shopping center, which isn't t really a shopping center but a dozen shops of…read morevarious types under one roof, is a staple in NE Hollywood. Located one block east of NE Sandy and the iconic Hollywood Theatre, the large light blue sign that says 42 Station is also iconic for this neighborhood. This place hasn't changed in the 20 years I've lived in Portland and it needed a facelift 20 years ago! But you aren't here for the aesthetics, your here to visit one of the 7 or 8 shops. Or Antique Valley on the lower level; a large space of multiple vendors selling their wares. The primary reason I come here is the Postal Annex. It's just so convenient with parking on the street out front and friendly service, Even though I've moved to SW I still come here frequently. They only accept cash so be forewarned. The 2nd reason I come is Aunt Tillie's Deli. If I'm here during lunch hours or need a sandwich for a picnic, this is the place! They make a delicious and satisfying sandwich and homemade soups that hit the spot! I used to visit Linda's Upholstery whenever I needed custom pillows, a seat cushion or a couch completely redone but she is no longer there. Bummer. She is the master of her craft and affordable. The Himalayan Gift store, located on the left when you walk in, never seems to have anyone there, but they are still in business. They sell clothing, candles, souvenirs and other very miscellaneous items. There is also a hair salon, another antique shop and a Nordic Home shop on the first floor. When I say shop, we are talking a very, very small footprint. The size of a small bedroom. Like I said, The 42nd Street Station is an unusual blend of stores under one roof that fits right into this neighborhood. It's not a destination or a place for out of neighborhood folks, but for those who do live nearby or did, like me, it's an essential part of the community.

Love this little place inside Cargo! There always seems to be something new in stock; it makes it…read morehard not to buy at least one new item everytime I pop in. They have the best selection of washi tapes from Japan too...I've already lost count of the number of tapes I've gotten here. My latest purchases also include some adorable stationery, rubber stamps, and a Russian vintage pin. If you appreciate cute, delightful, interesting knickknacks you're bound to find some treasures here.

This store on Broadway has a stimulating and unique collection of toys, books and textiles. Crazy…read moreJapanese candy? Check. Vintage Mexican trees of life? Yup. Tiny Soviet rugs with folk tales knitted into them? You bet. It's kind of like if Cargo mated with Floating World and Finnegan's. It is a lot of fun to comb through this cheerful store, and the proprietor is a sweetie. Highly recommended.

My go-to gift shop! They always have the best stickers of current memes, movies and pop culture. I…read morecould seriously spend all my money on the stickers alone. Lots of really great LGBTQIA+ merch (socks, mugs, pins, you name it) and lots of hilarious cards for any occasion. Whenever I need a last minute gift for someone and don't know what to get them, I come to Citizen Ruth and find something perfect (and usually a few things for myself too).

I love this place! They have the most fun stuff. A lot of kitschy items in various styles. Think…read morequeer, T-Swift, strong women, dogs, cats, plants, PDX and more! I can, and have spent a lot of time looking at every item. They are more fairly priced for a local owned shop than most as well. The staff is always so friendly, and they have shop pug who is the cutest little guy ever! He loves pets! Do yourself a favor and stop in here for yourself or for fun gifts/cards!

Bought a beautiful Native American style woven Italian blanket for my new couch made from recycled…read morematerials which when you buy 1 by 01Jun2024 another is donated to a houseless shelter. Super friendly clerk and the store had wonderful home decor items. Super cute.

Cute store but noticed they sell some red trays that have gold moths on them and I have one of…read morethose, I bought it at target from their Halloween section for only 5 dollars a few years ago! They are selling them for 18 dollars! Would be a nice store but they are charging their customers three times the price for cheap target Halloween decorations. At least be transparent about it :(

What a fantastic addition to Silverton!!! This is the cutest little shop with such a sweet owner…read more She has a fantastic selection of home decor, table ware, eclectic Nick-Nacks, and a wide verity if pillows & blankets. I love the candles which are locally made and everything is reasonably priced so it won't hurt the pocket book. This will definitely be my new go to for gifts to give friends and family, and a little something to treat myself too!!!!!!

From the owner: Family owned and operated in beautiful Silverton, Oregon. We take pride in choosing unique,…read morebeautiful, and affordable gifts and Boho Modern home decor. Much of our products are locally made by artist and craftsmen here in Oregon. We carry gifts for baby, children, men and women.

Beautiful selection of jewelry and home gift items. Always have a great selection of cards and…read morebooks too.

This is my goto place for cards, gift wrapping, and little gifts of all sorts- for men and women…read moreand kids. I have all sorts of amazing craft and small brand options. And the options are in that perfect price point between expensive and cheap, perfectly right in the middle.

I'm literally feel like I came home when I walked into this store. It is so cute, and it's made ti…read morelook like a kitty playground which I absolutely love. It's whimsical and creative. It's going to be a regular mandated stop whenever I visit Oregon. The most I spent on the while trip was in this store and definitely worth it

What a fun store! GrittyKitty is not just for cat lovers, but if you are, it will be impossible to…read moreleave this shop without purchasing something. The vast variety of items they have amassed is impressive, and the way everything is playfully displayed is sensory overload! In a good way. Wandered in on a sunny afternoon with zero expectations and stayed a good 20 minutes making several laps around the store. In the center is a large tree structure adorned with dozens of adorable cat stuffed animals, with leaves made of huge paper globes in rich teals and purples, and hanging flower lanterns. The walls are filled with cat pictures, many original art from local artists. in fact, many of the items in the store are made locally. They even conduct workshops where you can make some of them, like the hanging flower lanterns. There are notebooks, hair clips that look like a cat, figurines, keychains, scarves, tote bags, and various purses, wallets and crossbody bags. For the kitchen there are bottle openers, coctail stirrers, coffee mugs and the cutest cat spoons that hang into the mug. Yep, bought a silver one! The art - various paintings, prints, note cards - is fun & whimsical. I loved the Purrmaid and the octopus with a cat head! So creative. The owner is delightful. She and the other owners created an inspiring space that encourages one to browse and marvel, and lets you do just that without any pressure. I told her how much I loved the shop and made a point to say, it's not just for crazy cat ladies. And then pondered over that terminology when people who have dogs, and won't go anywhere without them, are not called crazy dog ladies. She loved that perspective. Loving cats sometimes gets a bad wrap, but in this shop, crazy cat ladies, cat lovers, or anyone who appreciates creative art and gifts are welcome and can find enjoyment. I left with my new cat spoon and a tortoise shell cat clip for my hair, which I proudly wore that night!