Ecru Modern Stationer

(92 reviews)

This store was as good as its reputation, filled with amazing collection of Portland souvenir…read moregoods, stationary items, apparels and local made food products. The store was clean and organized. The prices of the items were comparable to other shops we had visited in and around Portland. Among the products, I loved their magnet wall full of unique designs. There were really nice stickers and postcards. After exploring the store for several minutes, we picked few magnets and stickers. Staff members were friendly and interacting with guests. The checkout was quick and easy. Highly recommend this store to anyone looking to do souvenir shopping in downtown Portland.

For the first interactions in Portland I was really grateful for everyone's kindness especially…read morefrom those working at Hello From Portland. We were greeted right away and there a lot of fun items to choose from, I ended up getting a magnet and a three pack of spicy jellys that were specifically made in Portland. So many great options for souvenirs and I feel like I scored since there isn't any sales tax. I ended up using the jellys for my charcuterie board and it was a hit. This store is super friendly and didn't feel like they were upselling their products just because we're tourists.

MadeHere

4.4

(76 reviews)

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Such an interesting and unique spot to get yourself or any of your loved ones unique gifts made in…read moreWashington. They have everything that you can look for sunglasses, candles, hot sauce, you name it. Things inside the store are a little bit more pricey however they're worth the staff. Doesn't really come around super often as there's typically always a line at the counter.

Super cute local items in a boutique environment / setting…read moreWould consider to support locals if possible

Oblation Papers & Press

4.6

(154 reviews)

Stopped by to check it out while in town: very friendly, knowledgeable staff, answered all my…read morequestions about papers and pens. The place was very cool and even got to type out a letter on a vintage typewriter since it was a special event. If you love stationary, definitely stop by this place--I can see why they're the stationary buff's stationary store.

I'm obsessed with this place. Any stationary nerd's dream of a store. There's so many things to…read morelook at and sift through. I love their selection of cards including ones that their own letterpress designed. The fountain pen selection is robust. They also carry brands that are usually harder to find in stores like some really fabulous Japanese brands (hibonichi, midori, etc).

Porch Light

4.3

(51 reviews)

Phenomenal experience! I got to work directly with Jen on…read moregetting some plant pots I dearly wanted and WOW. She just took amazing care of me and the pots are gorgeous. Highly recommend!!

If I owned an adorable little shop in Portland's Pearl District, it would look just like Porch…read moreLight. Part gift shop, part plant shop, part purveyor of everything local, this small-but-mighty store has it all. From greeting cards to candles, and jewelry to succulents, I could easily have done all of my Christmas shopping during my recent visit. (And since, technically, there are a few more months until Xmas it's still a possibility that I'll be back to do just that!) The shop has a really friendly, cozy vibe, and the inventory is definitely "something for everyone" without being too campy or kitschy. I ended up buying a small gift, a card, and some cool modern wrapping paper; but if I had more time (and money) I would have left with an armload of houseplants and a new pair of earrings (or two). Special shoutout to the kind salesperson behind the counter, who found a little box to fit the gift I had just purchased!

Kinokuniya Bookstores - Portland

(81 reviews)

This Kinokuniya is the best option for Japanese stationary products in greater Portland. There's…read moreanother much smaller one embedded in the Uwajimaya Asian Market in Beaverton. My Son led me here last weekend when I was in town. There was lots of notebooks, pens, and other stuff to consider, and having a Kinokuniya membership (10% off) was a bonus. David was more interested in the manga books, and we were happy browsing in our own little corners. We both happily came away with a small collection of treasures and a promise to return. There were lots of folks here, making the aisles a little tight. But checkout moved quickly and efficiently.

Had a really great visit to this newer Kinokuniya Bookstore. You wouldn't necessarily know it was…read morea Japanese bookstore if you just walked by because it's a little bit tucked in - however it looks like they reused an old movie theater sign to help get your attention. The store is much larger than the one in Chicago! So of course there was a much wider selection of goods, including a lot more Alien Stage items (know the teens are a fan of this show). We ended up signing up for the annual membership which gives you 10% off your purchase immediately and you rack up points (who doesn't love points) which will add up to more savings. We purchased a hard to find art book. Service was friendly, and answered all the questions we had on the membership, not rushing us at all to make the decision.

Amity

(3 reviews)

My new favorite shop in Portland…read more The owner, Alshiref, curates a wonderful collection of works by local artists. It feels like the best of the best of goods produced locally. Engaging owner and reasonably priced goods. The owner told me he opened just as Covid was hitting. So glad he made it through! Lovely space.

This store is supporting local artists. The lady who was running the business said they are…read moresupporting 40 artists. They are having so many amazing handmade stuff /arts. If you would like to just visit them and promote their business would be great . Or if you want to buy a present for your mom , dad , your friends and loved one this is the spot . Don't miss them . I loved it

All Burn Wax

(16 reviews)

A must stop shop for any visit to downtown Portland and lovers of the chicest, scrumptious candles…read more My top picks are "Botanica," "Synconia," "Oak Moss," and "Scarlett Rose." The owner Diana is one of the sweetest and funniest humans ever. Her husband Bryan is also very kind and friendly. It's always a pleasant visit to their storefront. Have loved supporting this business since the early days in the night markets! This is my go-to for purchasing the best smelling gifts or small trinkets/art for my friends and family. Need to also mention that ABW does a fabulous job at championing/collaborating with local artisans who reflect the diversity within the fabric of Portland's art culture--not only offering high quality products, but operating with great integrity and heart.

Awesome candle shop with so many quality goods and self care items. The owner of the store is so…read morefriendly and kind, I would come back just to speak to her. The candles smell heavenly and the overall vibe of the store is so whimsical fun and makes you feel great. If you need a local candle store for all your smell good needs, gifts, and more: this is the place!

Pinky PDX

(6 reviews)

LOVE this place. I've gotten two tattoos here (One as a walk in with Happy Fang Tattoo and one…read moreappointment with Karl Ikon Tattoo). Both of my pieces are exactly what I wanted and both artists really listened and helped me with placement. I spent more time with Karl and he is my favorite person who has tattooed me. He made a custom piece for me and even allowed me to make changes the day of. Karl worked within my budget and the whole experience was awesome. Even if you're not looking to get a tattoo the shop itself is full of fun stuff and Karl's collection of VHS tapes are always playing. Great movie selection. Love this place.

I stopped in here because I was getting a tattoo in the back of the store with Karl. I highly…read morerecommend getting a tattoo, of course. The store itself has soooo much stuff to browse and buy. While I was sitting for my tattoo, I had a lot to look at, like shirts, stickers, stuffed animals, etc. The area has street parking and is near other shops, so if you are in the neighborhood, it makes sense to pop in and check out. Definitely unique Portland fun stuff to buy from local artists.

Tender Loving Empire

4.7

(16 reviews)

This gift shop is one of several locations in Portland. We found this while walking along 23rd…read moreStreet in the Alphabet District and my girlfriend noticed they had candles here so we popped in here for a bit. If you're a scent person, the candles/soap/potpourri selections they have will make you smile as it screams Portland with garden/outdoor reminders. Many of the concoctions are made in Portland. Additionally, they have vinyl records available here which caught my eye. I didn't purchase any but it's nice to see they offer them here. Portland is lucky to have this kind of shop around and it's worth checking out.

This was a super cute gift shop. We had a great time looking through the store while we were…read morevisiting. They have a variety of items like soaps, candles, t-shirts, cards and more. They have items that would be great for most people and even four legged friends in your life. I loved the foodie section and I wanted one of everything. The store was very clean and well organized too, which made it even easier to browse around. There's a good amount of street parking in the area and you'll find some great local items here.

Powell's City of Books

4.8

(5k reviews)

Paradise for book lovers. I always love to visit local bookstores whenever I travel--it makes me…read morefeel more connected to the city, and I love the personal touch that the local bookstores offer. This massive bookstore has an incredible selection, with something for every type of reader. I could easily spend hours exploring every corner. One of the highlights is the Rare Book Room, it's fascinating to see these book treasures up close. They even have a copy of The Journals of Lewis and Clark valued at $350K! It's like stepping into a small museum for me. The staff members were friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to help. The entire store has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes me want to stay longer. highly recommend stopping by. It's one of the places that makes you appreciate the joy of books.

Coming from what most would consider a non-reader type of person :), I can tell you that you should…read morestill make your way here. If nothing more than to experience the history of Powell's or if you're searching from some sort of obscure book in physical form. This place has all things a book bug would love to dig through. Aisles and aisles of novels, graphic and otherwise provide for endless amount of time looking over their inventory if you so desire. Personally, I also like looking through what I'd call their impulse buys. Stickers, clothing, tote bags and other assorted "gifts". They have a ton of stuff to choose from and all unique and not mass produced. So take some time while visiting or otherwise and stroll through this piece of history and celebrate its independence!

The Lippman Company

(98 reviews)

Great party stuff - anything you need for a party from decorations to serving to dinnerware and…read moremore. And lovely, helpful staff

It was an unprofessional environment and staff. The had a ton of variety for parties and festivals,…read moreCostumes, balloons, anniversary decor, their prices were fine, I just thought the employees looked unprofessional and behaved the same way. Didn't purchase anything due to the off putting nature of the employees.

The Party Place

(35 reviews)

We couldn't have been happier with our rentals from The Party Place for our wedding! They were so…read moreeasy to work with, extremely professional, and quick to respond. We visited their location in person to make our selections and their staff was so helpful and courteous! I took quite a long time to make final decisions, kept going back and forth on a few things, and at the last minute decided to add a rug and never once did I feel rushed in making decisions or like I was troubling them with all my changes. The setup and teardown on our wedding day went so smooth, they set everything up exactly how I envisioned it and everything looked amazing. We rented their farmhouse style tables, chairs, a dance floor, all the place setting items, and an area rug and everything turned out so great! I would recommend The Party Place to anyone looking for rentals!

Professional, professional, professional! The Party Place has the most kind-hearted and…read moreprofessional employees in the service. We were amazed at their beautiful selection of rentals for reasonable prices. Our wedding day looked so incredibly put-together - so gorgeous!

Power of Love Rentals

(11 reviews)

We used Power of Love Rentals for my daughter and son-in-law's 25th anniversary party. Our order…read morewas a bit last minute so it was a relief to find someone who could supply them. We made a couple of changes in the order, and they were totally cooperative and nice to work with despite that. They allowed pick up and return which also kept the cost down. I highly recommend them.

We used Power of Love Rentals for our sweetheart chairs, and two wood tables and we couldn't have…read morebeen happier with them! Adding these items was a bit of a last minute decision for us and I was so happy to find a company that had them available and was so easy to work with. They were professional with their communication and so quick to respond to questions! We were able to have our wedding coordinator pick up the chairs and the tables and we're so grateful for how accommodating they were. The chairs were stunning, everything I was looking for to make a statement at our sweetheart table. The six foot wood table was the perfect length for the sweetheart table as well as the dessert table. We couldn't have been happier! I would highly recommend Power of Love Rentals to anyone searching for rentals!

Event

(8 reviews)

First time wedding coordinator for a friend's family member. Irina, Art, and Anna, it was a…read morepleasure working with you. I can't thank you enough for your time and efforts to work with me and the bride. Your farmhouse tables, chairs, tableware, EVERYTHING made the event! Worth every penny and more! Quality was perfection! Much, much, much appreciation! Thank you again!

This company is the best! The owners Art & Irina are so kind and easy to work with. They have great…read morecommunication and make the process easy. They helped me with my wedding two years ago and with a church event that we did just recently. They consistently deliver great service and their rentals are quality and in wonderful condition. From arrival, set up & pickup, they are always on time. I highly recommend them for your event!!

Sandy Pdx Fun

(3 reviews)

The best inflatable party house ever! Over the years I have scoured many websites looking for a…read moreunique inflatable experience. All I could ever find was the typical square castle with themed characters that never offered anything unique or that went with the party theme we were having. Then I came across PDX Fun and my search was over! Each bounce house and slide is unique and unlike anything I've ever seen before. I rented the ultimate dance party bounce house with an attached slide, and it was a hit! Larger than life, super colorful, disco ball and amazing light show inside the house. I was able to play music from my phone via Bluetooth for the ultimate party experience. The delivery and set up was pretty seamless. I didn't have to lift a finger. Benjamin and Kathryn were very respectful of my home and yard, very friendly and non-intrusive. I will definitely be using them and recommending them to everyone I know!

We rented the interstellar bounce for my 18 yr old's bday party and it was a blast! The disco ball…read moreinside made for a great dance/bounce party. It is a perfect size for older kids; was super clean and very well designed. Set up/take down was easy and Kathryn is a pleasure to work with. Can't say enough good things about the experience!

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