Took a terrarium class with some friends and this experience was perfect! The class fee includes a…read more6'' round vessel, a plant and other supplies needed for the terrarium plus a store credit for special items to add. It's definitely enough to make a beautiful bowl garden. You can also upgrade to a larger vessel, purchase more or larger crystals, etc. My friends and I all did different types of terrariums with different plants, but they all came out so beautifully. It was a lovely event to do with friends and then we all came home with a souvenir. Many thanks to Jude for helping us with our class - you were lovely and we appreciate your attention and guidance.

I just took a beginner scent class and am so happy that I did! I went alone but felt like I was…read morewith friends. It's definitely something I would love to do on a date night or go again for the next level class. It was fun, interesting, and I walked away with a bottle of perfume that I'm pretty proud of! Loooooved the lady that taught us!

A couple weeks ago after an exhaustive search downtown for a specific size ceramic plant tray, one…read moreof the retailers suggested I try antique stores. I immediately thought of Urbanite across the river. Sure enough, I found exactly what I was looking for! That store is not only beautiful but has such an interesting selection of items to look at. The staff is knowledgable and gracious. I subsequently returned and bought a wonderful, whimsical painting. Sarah, contacted the dealer to answer some questions I had and expedited the transaction in a timely and professional manner. What more can you ask for?

This is a huge warehouse type of building that has several venders that are independently owned. It…read moreis like a big antique market that has many independently owned little areas. This place has both new and used items. We buy stuff every time we go. There is vinatage furniture, new art, used art, cool little chakis, chairs, purses, jewelry, antiques, clothing and great vintage finds. So much more as well! Some things are unaffordable for us and some are more reasonably priced. We found beautiful wood shelves that are stunning and bought them. They were exactly what we were looking for. We got a cool industrial console table abd other fool finds. I have bought a few nicknacks that I like and new art when they had a sale. Street parking is easy to find plus they have a parking lot. There are bathrooms. I would say the one thing I dislike is everything is a final sale. I mean absolutely everything. So I have not bought certain things in case they could not work where we want to put them or we were might want to use. Also for gifts since they are not returnable and want to give my gift receiver's that option. Some staff are more helpful than others. So it depends on who is working. This a good place to go if you are cool with final sales. Theycdo have grsat stuff.

So this is the new Home Goods on 82nd Ave in Portland. It's been pretty hyped up by my friends but…read moreI had never been here. So I was in the area and stopped. Huge parking lot in a strip mall with many businesses. It was dark when I arrived and the parking lot was pretty dim with some lights burnt out. I don't like dark parking lots so found a light to park under. First thing I noticed when through the doors was Valentines items. I picked out a couple cards, cute red waffle iron and a set of kitchen towels for a gift. As I proceeded back further into the store there were several empty rows and a couple more partially empty rows. I was hoping for more but this location was pretty non-impressive. The one is Tualatin is wonderful and chuck full of items. They do charge for bags, 5 cents.

Yay, there is a new HomeGoods on SE 82nd! My car seemed to spot it before I did! While I was…read moreheading south towards Michael's, my car turned left down the drive towards HomeGoods, located in the strip mall with PetSmart. They took over an abandoned store, can't remember what was there, just know that having a HomeGoods here will definitely revitalize this little area. People were coming and going and it was quite crowded for a rainy Sunday. Maybe it's the time of year, but the large store footprint was not filled with goods like most HomeGoods. Many shelves and entire sections were bare. Like all HomeGoods, they had all the usual suspects - seasonal, gourmet food and snacks, gourmet chocolate, art, bedding, kitchen gadgets, bakeware, storage, small furniture, rugs, home decor, pet toys, beds and bowls, lamps, towels, pillows, bath accessories, faux plants and more! My favorite section is the gourmet food. It's a challenge for me to leave a HomeGoods without a bag of artisanal pasta! They have so many varieties and shapes not found in grocery stores in the PNW so when I see them, I have to purchase! I'm from an Italian American family with roots in NJ where the pasta aisles at grocery stores are a full aisle! So this section thatba,so contains olive oils, aged balsamic, roasted peppers, capers, pesto, artichoke tapenade and other Italian pantry items makes me very happy. The seasonal section is also a must. Right now it's exploding with all things pink, red, hearts and love for Valentine's Day. Those gnomes that used to be relinquished to the garden now find themselves dressed up for every season. Shelves filled with gnomes wearing pink hats and sweaters dominate this section. I'm in this area frequently running errands so no doubt this will become a regular stop.

While on a trip to Portland, OR, I came across Paxton Gate. This shop was very interesting. It had…read moretons of wonderful items for those who are into the metaphysical, taxidermy or just interestingly unique items. The woman working the checkout counter was very warm and friendly. It is a must-go-to store when visiting Portland.

I've never seen such an extensive collection of beautiful & rare oddities - It brought me to…read moreexcited tears! Plants, crystals, bones, teeth, taxidermy, bugs, books, jewelry, apparel, prints, DIY kits, feathers, & more. Some of my favorite pieces were: - The peacock taxidermy - The giraffe taxidermy - The deer jawbone (she came home with me) - The black scorpion preserved in resin (she also came home with me) - The stag beetle preserved in resin (... she came home with me too) - The rat snake preserved in liquid (she will come home with me someday) - The badger skull - The scorpion earrings by Theeth - The "Crap Taxidermy" book The staff was incredible helpful, too. They were eager to tell me more about pieces, show me things in cases, & even wrap my purchases beautifully. Some of the pieces in Paxton Gate were incredibly expensive, but still, they were priced properly. The giraffe taxidermy was $7,500. That makes sense. Some of the other items, however, I couldn't believe at how low the prices were. The deer jaw bone was $14, the black scorpion was $25, & the stag beetle was $18. What a deal! I highly recommend stopping in to this shop if you have a penchant for the macabre, like me. Fun fact: I found all four animals tattooed on me (rat snake, stag beetle, honeybee, badger) in this store.

Do not consign furniture with this company! Similar to an…read moreearlier Google review from Renetta, I had a very poor experience as a consigner with this business. I consigned 7 pieces with them in February 2023. Michael, the owner of the business, violated the terms of consignment contract in two ways and was just a poor business person to deal with. He violated the agreement by lowering prices for my pieces below the agreed threshold without notifying me, as was required. And he did not make payments to me following sales of individual items as was also required. Perhaps more importantly, as Renetta experienced, he provided no documentation whatsoever as to the actual sales of the items - no receipts, invoices sent to clients, no notation of sales prices per item, nothing. He just said the total proceeds were XXX$ (less than 50% of his original estimation). So he could have been completely making the number up. Because of this I asked for a report with prices by pieces and receipts. He refused to provide one. When I eventually gave up on that, he then ignored my requests for payment until I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I was finally paid for my pieces almost a year after consigning them. I am a small business owner myself. I store receipts for every transaction my business conducts. If someone asks for a receipt or record of a transaction I can provide it easily. For Michael, this is too much to ask.

Fabulous shop! Driving by, the colorful collection of Eames dining chairs in the window caught my…read moreattention and I had to stop in. So glad I did! They have curated a vast collection of mid-century modern furniture, many unique pieces, and in good condition. Was impressed and amazed at how many chairs they have! Not one or two of this and that; they had enough of the same chair to surround a dining table for 6 or 8! And also many dining tables of different materials and styles. Michael, the owner, gave me a cheerful greeting upon entry and welcomed me into the store. He gave me details on several items I was checking out, and since he didn't have the Eames chairs in the particular color and leg style I'm seeking, he offered to reach out to his network and get back to me. Now that is service! The store is deceivingly large so take your time and go through every room. In addition to couches, occasional chairs, dining tables and chairs, there are coffee tables, ottomans, side tables, lamps, hanging lights, chandeliers, pottery, vases, some dinnerware and some beautiful art. I'm so happy that I discovered this gem of a store! I will be making my rounds here frequently. Beautiful items, fair prices, and super friendly and helpful service - a winning combo!

Recommended by a Sellwood local and I see why! As a Hawai'i…read moretourist, all prices are below retail and very reasonable. . The store has everything from clothes, furniture, decor, jewelry, artwork and more! Clothes shopping felt like looking thru a cozy boutique shop rather than sifting thru a Goodwill or Ross rack (no offense, great value stores). . Scored a brown waxed leather Gap jacket, a light brown studded western vest, and a Free People white net embroidered collard shirt. The cashier commented on my cowboy style selection - I hadn't noticed till paying...lol. My focus was picking items I wouldn't normally find on the islands -- success (:

I am trying to do "thriftmas" this year - that is, only buying Christmas presents from thrift…read morestores. Artifact makes that easy! They have a curated section of stocking stuffers, as well as a section with goods from local makers. Today, I stopped by and snagged two adorable kilim stockings as well as coffee chili oil from Hot Mama Salsa. I will certainly be back before Christmas as I am on the hunt for more knickknacks, cozy sweaters, and a new lamp. Who knows what else I may stumble across in the process!

Words cannot describe how wonderful and whimsy this place is! Just walking in the front door is…read morelike a wonderland of happy colors, textures and great design. I'm so glad my husband was with me or else I would have gone overboard. The selection of goods was incredible, you could find just about everything there. The staff were friendly and kind. I was even able to find some neat tiny dice to give my coworkers for only 5 cents a piece. I had to take a picture of my cute aesthetic haul! The next time we're in Portland we will definitely come back!

What a unique, delightful, intresting and cool place. I never made it to their NW location. In…read moretalking to the staff today they have existed for a long time. This place has several diffrent vender booths selling, new & used furniture, clothing, kitchenware, decor, old doors, international items, skin care, antiques, and so many unique items. Easy to find street parking. You could spend an hour or 2 or 3 at this place looking at the amazing things they have on 2 floors. Make sure to check out all the nooks & crannies. Staff are nice and fun! I found the prices a bit high on some things and other things more reasonable It was pretty busy with all of people shopping. So a little tight to move around at times. I do wish the cashier/check out area was more well defined. People did not know where to go to get in line in the order the staff were doing it. So mabye some signs. Also people standing in the way of the cash out area since it is not well defined.

I have been curious to check out this place since I drive by it so frequently. I got my chance…read moretoday when having to wait for tire service across the street. I was pleasantly surprised there wasn't that horrible off-gassing smell at similar type places. However, they did have some kind of odd blinky holiday lights that made annoying noises throughout my visit. I toured each aisle and there wasn't anything to my liking but I can see where a new Asian restaurant could completing outfit their establishment with everything they need. It was nice to see they had real plants! I would consider returning for those or maybe some of their pots. Prices were okay, not great. According to many handmade signs, they take shoplifting seriously!

I love how I discovered this store, I was in the neighborhood, after having lunch at House of Banh…read moreMi. I wanted to see if there is a Kmart near the area so I did a Yelp search for Kmart, this Portland Closeout store popped up. After glancing at Yelp photos, the 20 % off Yelp check in caught my eye, and the funny t-shirts, the ones on their profile pic. I asked my personal Uber driver ( my other half) to take me. You will not miss this place, there is a huge business sign and parking is available on both sides of the lot. I don't know where to begin looking, the store is clutter but it is a good clutter. There are tons and tons of stuff. Its like a one stop shop, Things you need in Chinatown and the flea market combined together. I am pretty sure you will find something you don't need but actually need here. Just like my experience here. I had fun looking around, Lets see this shop is HUGE! There are sandals, shoes, clothing for mens, womens, children, tshirts, hats, make up, hair accessories, phone accessories, even blankets. If you can't find what you are looking for, ask the owner, she is super friendly. I recall her name is Long. I had fun talking to her and she helped me find what I was looking for. As I mentioned I found 2 items that I didn't need but needed. I saw 2 hats , I didn't think I needed it but bought it for my mom and good friend. ( they both love hats!) I came to shop not looking for hats and not needing it but then I am so glad I bought them because my mom and good friend loved the hats. I also bought those funny saying shirts to give away as souvenirs. They are pretty funny! I was able to use my 20 percent Yelp check in and I am so happy to discover a new place in Portland. I noticed the blankets are cheap, they are the really soft blankets which comes in different color, prints, and even comes with a bag. I remember those blankets, during my childhood days my mom used to buy that blanket for us and I remember they cost more than what Portland Closeout sells them for. I am going to buy a blanket next time I visit. After paying for my items, Long mentioned that her husband is at the store across. Note: Portland Closeout is in 2 separate shop. The store is in front where Long's husband manage has all household items for your kitchen, home and garden which includes furniture, plants, even paintings. This store does look clutter as well, but its a good clutter!! I noticed children's bicycles out in front. This store has EVERYTHING!! Overall, I love how I discovered this place and I enjoyed my shopping experience here. I will be back. If you just moved to Portland, Please check out Portland Closeout, I guarantee you will find products for your new place and you can thank me later!! #101/100/2017