I've been in search of a business that can do gift wrapping... as my skills leave something to be…read moredesired. I found Paper Caper on Yelp here and noticed one of the reviews mention their gift wrapping service. Of course, I came into their business looking like a typical man in gym clothes, completely out of my element in this type of store. I looked more like I belong at a sporting goods or outdoors shop. Regardless of my appearance, I walked through the threshold and was greeted by what would seem your prototypical seasonal music and decor. The store had pleasant Christmas music playing and the smell was something out of Ms. Claus's potpourri lounge. The young lady I approached at the counter was polite, courteous, and to the point. She answered my questions about gift wrapping and offered multiple variations and ideas. I came away with a pleasantly wrapped present with a cute little bow for one of my wife's Christmas presents. I even gave the lady a warning that I'd be back with other presents. Through all my warnings, she smiled and said kindly that that would be no problem whatsoever. The time and value of the service and product offered is good. I'll be happy to come back again!

I went to paper capers in Lake Oswego today to buy a simple $4.95 card. Cashier was a younger…read moregirl who charged me $6.95. I called around 6:15pm and she told me to come in tomorrow. This is a waste of my time, gas, and energy to fix paper capers error. this is the second this has happened! Strange how the error is always higher not lower!

You know all of those Pinterest projects you intend to do but never get around to? Well Adrian, the…read moreowner, is hard at work actually refinishing cute furniture, stenciling numbers on old drawers, reupholstering chairs and doing it with style. There is also a great selection of vintage accessories and decor. The yard is full of fun little items to Shabby Chic up your yard. My Mom picked up a board to display photos at our beach house and I picked up some keys. The prices here are good- especially for large furniture items. Why only 4 stars you ask? I am not a a Shabby Chic, whitewash lots of items kind of gal who likes to decorate with Paris inspired pieces. I do however enjoy beautiful displays and stunning merchandising and will be back to check out some items that fit my 1910 home.

This beautiful shop has that certain something you didn't even know you were looking! Adrian was…read morevery knowledgeable and very helpful. Definitely will be recommending it to friends who need a fun destination on a weekend outing.

This is the place to go if you're looking to learn about lavenders and looking for help selecting…read morethe best variety for your situation. I really can't say enough good things about Chris - she was super knowledgeable, helpful, and patient in consulting which variety of lavender would best suit the space I had in mind and my use case (low maintenance and only needing one trim a year). Since she runs the place by appointment only, I first called then emailed with more details of the space I was trying to fill and what I was looking for. After some back and forth, I made an appointment to stop by, look at specific varieties, and pick out some plants. The day of, she went through the different families of lavender and helped me narrow down to a specific variety, looking at the dried cuttings from last year as well as plants in her garden. She also had plenty of other hardier medicinal plants available including multiple types of mints, thymes, rosemaries, and other herbs. All the plants are very reasonable priced and I couldn't be happier with my experience. It's very clear that Chris has a passion for her plants.

We're so lucky to have so many wonderful lavender farms in the Willamette Valley region, and Barn…read moreOwl is definitely one of my favorites to visit during lavender season in late June through July. Come here for the best selection of lavender varieties, the best lavender products like sachets, wands, and lotions & potions, and best of all... an opportunity to view how lavender grows, feels and smells in the garden. If you're anything like me, you need to see plant varieites in person, not just in your favorite garden design books. I can't make a decision on what's going in my garden unless I see how someone else has implemented it. Located in a residential setting, parking wasn't the first consideration when designing the layout of the farm. If you or someone you're visiting with has mobility issues, try dropping them off near the entrance before parking. The gravel path has a gentle grade and can pose risks for those prone to falls. But don't let that deter you from visiting the crown jewel of lavender farms in the area!

Love this store! I want everything they carry, everything! Specializing in items made locally, the…read morebreadth of items representing Portland is quite impressive. Jewelry by local artisans mingle with bottles and cans of hard cider, beer and wine. Immediately I noticed the beer type bottles containing Pinot Gris from Coopers Hall, a local taproom. What a fabulous idea for bottles in the go. Don't even get me started in the adorable cat toys! Not your everyday Crayola crayon colors found at pet stores, but soft muted sage, gray, cream, pale blue colors that go with your home decor. In cute Portland icon shapes like doughnuts, fish and even a bag of toys shaped like tortellini for foodies like me. Seriously, adorable! The hand crafted ceramic coffee mugs and bowls were equally functional and art to brighten your space. A corner dedicated to music is in the back right part of the store - they sell their music and offer recording options. Yep, you heard that right. Reusable bags, beautiful canvas totes, cotton long and short sleeve shirts with various sayings, soaps, lotions and bath bombs. For Foodies There Jacobsens's Salt, Oregon Toffees with every add-in combo, jams, gourmet chocolate and more! A section with books on Portland and OR trails with treats for campfires, candles, stickers, travel mugs in plaid - they have curated a fabulous collection! The interior is so pleasing with the white walls and light wood geometric display shelves car creating a mid century vibe. Customer service was warm and friendly, offering assistance and background info on the store. There is another location downtown Portland and one on SE Hawthorne. How have I never stumbled upon Tender Loving Empire before? I'm a shopper and definitely their demographic. Will be visiting all of the stores frequently!

TLE's apparel have made for great gifts. Super comfy sweatshirts and t-shirts are great for friends…read more& family who have visited and enjoyed Portland.

Beautiful gallery. Great artwork, multi media, apparel and jewelry. Puppet show performances, check…read morePortland Puppet museum website for details.

10 out of 5 stars always. Milieu is above and beyond heartfelt and communal. Everyone I bring here…read morefalls in love with it, too. Every single person who's ever made up apart of the artist collective at Milieu, that I've ever met, has been nothing short of magick. Ayo and Keon are out of this world when it comes to making anything (extraordinary) happen. If Milieu weren't before my very eyes, I could only access such collective wonders in my dreams, perhaps. Always something new and amazing going on. And seems the theme is, weekends are the time to head over. And FYI, closed on Mon and Tues, rocking all other days of the week. Surely check it out!!!!

This place is my dream come true! I'm so glad I stopped in with my little one today. It's a maker's…read moremarket with local designs and artists. They have beautiful jewelry, plants, stationery, and the perfect gifts. The owner was making candles in the back and was so friendly. Everything smells wonderful. They have a class schedule too for crafts and wreaths. Fun! Even my two year old boy kept pointing to everything and saying cute plant! Cute pillow! Cute necklace! I can't wait to buy a bunch of Christmas presents here soon!

The new ownership has done a great job bringing in some new vendors and a bit of a new look. It…read morestill has The Grove charm (and name) and this Grand Opening is happening!

Had a wonderful experience and tour at Birdsong Gardens Peony Farm today! Ed & Laura Wild, in their…read more90's are still running the farm--they look about 60-you will be amazed. They are amazing people with an amazing property. The pandemic and a hard winter have been tough on them. Several huge trees fell on the property last winter due to heavy ice and Ed is all about sawing them up and keeping the trails clear and looking like he has a crew of 20. Even though the peony blooms are through, I found this a great time to buy the plants from them. Ed had me look up the blooms by name on my phone so I could see the blossoms. He gave me planting instructions. They still have a lot of stock. I also bought some cement planters--a bunny sleeping next to a pot, and a lifelike bird from the gift shop.

Went into Paper Source to pick up some things for a memorial and gifts. Not a single person greeted…read moreme even though there were about 2 other people in the shop. As other women entered (all white) they were all greeted, asked if they were finding everything ok and myself...ignored. The women working didn't even bother to look up at me as I shopped with my partner for some time. I had planned to spend some money on several projects, but felt so disgusted I left. Think about how you treat your non white customers, especially during these times. If your goal is to make sure we don't shop there, well congrats.

my sister and i stopped by to look around and were planning on picking up a few things. when we…read morewalked in no one greeted us. didnt think much of it at first. however, after a while, we realized that literally every single person was being greeted and asked if they are doing ok or have any questions. all of which were white passing. we were even looking at a stand right next to the check out counter where two employees were at and nothing. there were 2 or 3 employees working and not one even smiled at us. i have seen another review from a girl that had a similar situation, so i am going to say this wasnt an isolated incident. extremely disappointing to see people still act like this.

Garden Corner is my favorite nursery! They have the best potting soil, a huge variety of indoor…read moreand outdoor plants, along with the world's largest hanging basket! It is so much fun to walk around and look at the decor, listen to the chimes and interact with the cat and chickens. The staff is knowledgeable and more than happy to share insights and tips. Every year we purchase our hanging flower baskets, fertilizer and potting soil here.

That was super impressed with this place. It's not only a shopping experience with healthy plants,…read morethe grounds are like a. Enchanted garden. The displays and paths through the place made it seem like a destination rather than a nursery. All the plants were in their own areas and was easy to shop. Even if you're looking for a day out, this would be a fun place to walk through

I do so much of my shopping online these days, it's almost a let down to shop in any…read morebrick-and-mortar. Parking is usually a pain and people with their shopping carts are worse. I've shopped at many different Michael's locations in many different states and they're all pretty much the same. Parking was plentiful here and not one shopping cart incident the whole time. Most of what they have in stock reflects the current wants and tastes of the local community. My husband was looking for macrame supplies and I guess the good people of Tualatin aren't much into macrame. Aside from some cotton cord, supplies were none existent. I, on the other hand, was looking to spruce up my fireplace mantle with a more coastal theme and needed some sea stars and large seashells. There were no sea stars to be found but I did score a decent size bag of beautiful seashells. Good sizes and varieties, and perfect for my project. At checkout there was one register open and the person being helped was having issues with her gift card (of course!). The salesperson said three employees had called in sick that day and we were welcome to use the self-checkout. Both of us being strong Union supporters, we declined and said we'd be happy to wait. When we finally got to the register, the woman gave us 25% off just for being so patient. Thanks!!!! I'll continue shopping online but it's nice to know Michael's is still there and hasn't gone the way of JoAnn's...yet.

This is the only store that currently has red candy melts and green sanding sugar in stock! I…read morelooked at many other stores to no avail. They also offer self-checkout now.