Decided to pop in here while walking on 23rd street. Something about the colors and the eclectic…read moremusic drew us in here to wander around. One of Portland's home decor/gift stores, you'll find a lot of unique crafted concoctions such as their hand-made pillows, socks, baby unis, gift mugs, books, and other interesting collectibles. We bought a couple stickers here to commerorate our time visiting Portland. My girlfriend also bought a children's forest book for her nephew who enjoyed it. He mentioned he wants to visit Portland with us next time and I concur. Worth a visit due to the unique items, cleanliness, and welcoming vibes. Keeping Portland weird, yet interesting!

I've been driving by this shop on 23rd Ave. in downtown Portland as they were building out this new…read morelocation. Tonight we were in the area and so I stopped in to check it out. While I didn't purchase anything form the store, it is cute and if you are looking for local unique (both fun and practical) items as gift for someone while visiting Portland or a gift to bring back home to someone or to ship something from home, this is a great little store. They have a number of Pacific North West, Oregon and National Park themed items available. They had pillows, games, books, candles, glasses and a variety of adult and PNW branded children / babies clothes as well. What I found most appealing was the local card and unique wrapping paper section, which I will definitely come back, browse and purchase from myself. Oh - I am also a fan of stickers and they had the best selection I've seen here in Portland to date! After I did a bit more research on the store when I got home, I discovered that the store was named after the owners two (2) rescue dogs ~ "they represent to use that essence of comfortable den home, not too fussy and full of life!" I am a huge rescue dog fan and this made me smile and have even a great affinity for making recommendations to friends, near or far, to check them out. The website describes the store as "the ideal shop should offer unique nad well-designed products at affordable prices - in an inviting, approachable, relaxed atmosphere.."

Plank and Coil carries exceptional beds/ bedding but also unique and high quality furniture you…read moremost likely won't find elsewhere in Portland metro. Recently I downsized and needed furnishings that accommodate my new home. The couch, chair that doubles as a sleeper , along with other purchases exceeded my expectations. The owner is personable , knowledgeable and non pushy. I highly recommend checking out Plank and Coil when shopping for beds and furniture.

We are sleeping comfortably and soundly on a new certified organic Savvy (Serenity style)…read moremattress. The mattress is a 3-layer, 3 inches thick latex. Each layer has 9 thickness options (soft to firm), that can be split on each side of the bed for each sleeper's preference. The sturdy organic cotton casing has organic wool batting quilted inside. Why buy an organic mattress? Think of it like this. Organic vegetables are healthier because they don't have chemical pesticide residues. Likewise, organic mattresses do not have all the chemicals that run-of-the-mill mattresses are made of, like toxic flame retardants and phthalates. These chemicals out-gas. So why breathe any toxins that may effect your health? Why sleep on a bed of toxic chemicals? I digress! Now to Dennis and Plank and Coil. My wife and I made probably 3 trips in to the store to test drive a store full of organic mattresses. Naturepedic, Organipedic, Savvy rest, Palm Spring, Vispring are some varieties to try. How to test drive a mattress? Lay on several and compare. Dennis is the Driver's Ed mattress instructor with knowledge and patience to help you compare the choices. It is important to lay about 15 minutes on any mattress that your are considering to see how your spine, hips, limbs, neck and booty feel and fit the mattress. Is there sink or sag? Do you float cloud like or roll around like a jelly fish? Any limbs go numb? And relaxing those 15 minutes on the mattress, perhaps, you doze off or snooze a bit. That clinched the deal for me! Plank and Coil - is the way to sleep nirvana on an organic mattress! Also, the delivery team are mattress experts. They help with the set-up and positioning of the new mattress, pads, toppers, core and all accessories and ensure your bed frame has the right support for the mattress. In our case they recommended additional wood slats between the welded steel slats on our Room & Board frame. So there you have it! We spend about 1/3 of the time in the bed. Why not get the best and healthiest rest? I believe that is an organic mattress. We love how we sleep now! My mind is resting knowing "NO TOXINS IN BED WTIH ME!" Plank & Coil selections and expertise, no sales pressure, made the choice for us easy-peazy! All mattresses have warranties and return policies to check out! I recommend check out Plank & Coil!

I was in the area and saw this inviting plant store. When I walked in, the vibe made me feel…read morecomfortable. The salesperson greeted me in a friendly way. I saw the terrarium area and asked to make one. Lily helped me pick the perfect plants, explained the process and let me unleash my creativity on my own. I had so much fun. The prices are affordable and it was an enjoying way to spend time amongst all the beautiful plants and then take my treasure home. The store had quite a few customers which tells me the selection, service and value were top notch. I can't wait to bring my family to the store so they can make a terrarium for themselves.

Pistils is a great plant shop for both beginners and those with a green thumb. The folks that work…read morethere are all very knowledgeable of their variety of plants and how to take care of them. They have a range of plants from big rare plants to tiny succulents. They also have things like crystals, and decor so it's a perfect place to get gifts for you or loved ones. Their prices is reasonable as well.

Manor Fine Wares is aptly named! The store is filled with beautiful and elegant items for your home…read morethat are of high quality yet understated. There are elegant linens in all shades of neutral (white, cream, gray) with pillows and throws in pops of color or texture neutrals. The guest towels are just charming! Seasonally they change; silver reindeer; pastel bunnies; yellow tulips - a great way to recognize the various holidays with a simple touch. Lots of small home decor items that are carefully selected, simple, yet one of a kind. Trays for your trinkets in a textured sand pattern or subtle animal print. Tissue box covers that transform that cardboard box into part of your decor. Wonderful scented candles. My favorite area is the jewelry. I can't stop by the Manor without checking out the treasures, many from local artists, and definitely pieces that are not mainstream. Service is exceptional; if you are the type that want hands on assistance as you select items to refresh your bathroom or replace your bedding, they happily oblige. Or if you are like me and want to wander on your own and take it all in, preferring to seek assistance only if needed, they let you be. Definitely on the expensive side, but the quality is equally high. They always have an area with sale items, especially after Christmas, so make sure to check it out for fantastic deals.

The best customer service on Sunday afternoon, 3/3/18, by the cutest little blonde girl in…read moreglasses! She did such a terrific job helping everyone in the store, checking prices and recommending her favorites, and she was all by herself. Amazing! I bought super cute bull decor from here (yah I know!) The soaps and perfumes all smell so good and they have the most classic but stylish and trendy stuff. Expensive but quality things. I will definitely come back even though parking sucks.

The curation of the items at Benchmark is brilliant. This is a great gallery and shop, with…read morenever-before-seen or reimagined items. The events are enjoyable as well. Great offering for Portland.

Lovely spot, a friendly and knowledgeable staff that really cares about what they offer. This place…read moreis so full of detail I was asking questions about the art on the walls. And it's pet friendly which is always a plus!

Very nice place, and the lady was very helpful…read more They sell a lot of high end home lights and home fixtures (appliance and door handles, coat hangers, etc). Every item I saw there looked very high quality. They have a large selection of 'Edison bulbs.' They have a nice coffee shop on the premises. They will be having a 15% off sale on December 1.

To say I'm angry is an understatement. I have spent a significant amount of money on their website,…read moreI have been a loyal customer, and have provided them with plenty of earned media (free content on social platforms) . I purchased a dining table in early December and after check out, realized I was charged tax on the shipping cost for this large item which was near nearly $500 on its own. I have been asking via email if it is typical to apply this practice since it has never happened on any other purchase, and shipping is not a tangible good. I have sent multiple follow up emails to their support team and have received no response. Today I come here to write this review and realized from other folks that had I purchased this item from Instagram I would not have been charged the shipping at all and I'm now even angrier that this appears to be what I would consider unprofessional and deceptive practices. A much bigger concern than the non-response of emails. I attempted to buy the table on IG and sure enough no shipping charge. Because the item that I purchased was considered nonrefundable, I now think I'm going to have to dispute the entire charge with my credit card company and reject the delivery unless they are willing to refund my shipping cost which considering the lack of emails, is highly unlikely. I'm greatly disappointed and have found that their business practices have become questionable since they were acquired by Food 52. What used to be a locally owned and operated business with principles and ethics that reflected that kind of organization have now gone off the rails, and I just can't see continuing to support them any longer if this is not made right.

We stopped by Muji spontaneously while walking around nearby. I was excited to see a location in…read morePDX and was eager to browse around. I will say the store layout was a bit interesting, with some areas that felt more cramped. It was fairly crowded when we went, so I did have to squeeze by people to make my way through the store. I spent some time browsing the clothing section and found several items that caught my eye. The clearance section was a bit disorganized and the sizes were not labeled clearly unfortunately. Customer service at Muji was friendly and adequate. The staff working in the fitting room area were especially helpful. It would've been great to have more fitting rooms available, as the line moved slowly and took up a good chunk of time. You are also limited to bringing in 5 items at a time but you can swap out items as needed. I ended up purchasing multiple tops and a few pants for everyday wear. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to browse the homewares section but was pretty satisfied with my clothing purchases and shopping experience. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Was excited to see a MUJI store, as there isn't one that's local near me. This store is pretty…read morelarge in that it has clothing, stationary, home goods, food, and even a little cafe inside. They have some really nice looking pieces from athliesure to work, I wish I had more time to try things on - but the line was long for the fitting room. The quality of the clothes looks to be on the higher end as well, with a lot of signature type styling. My purchase was rung up quickly and the cashier was also very nice & friendly! Another store I wish they had back in Illinois!

I came to Joybird to sit on couches and see which was comfiest for me and settled on the U shaped…read moreBryant in a custom color. Kimberly helped me out and was a great advisor for the process and I understood that choosing a custom color was different than a floor color. It took a couple months for my couch to come but delivery was seamless and my couch is sooo comfy 7 months later with lots of everyday use and pets. The couches are a little spendy but waiting for a sale (I waited until Black Friday) makes it worth it in my opinion.

Our experience with Joybird was deeply disappointing--because of how the company operates once they…read morehave your money. Joybird is optimized to get you to buy--and then leave you stranded. Even if the color is wrong. Even if the product can't physically be delivered. Even if the mistake isn't yours. We purchased two couches from this Joybird store. At no point during the sales process were we told that the orders were non-returnable. When the couches arrived, one of them did not match the fabric swatch we were shown in the store. The other one never even made it into our home--the delivery team could not get it up the stairs. When we reached out to Joybird, they refused to accept a return, refused a refund, and refused to take responsibility--on either couch. Instead, they pointed us to fine print on their website about their company policies. It would be one thing if: - The sales associate had clearly explained that all orders were final. - We were pointed to explicit fine print before purchasing. - The product delivered actually matched what we were shown. But none of that happened. There are many other furniture companies that treat customers far better and stand behind what they sell. I strongly recommend choosing one of them instead.

Dana will dial in your preferences. No hesitation on this choice. Don't bother spending time on…read moreresearching other furniture options. You have found furniture nirvana.

My husband and I were on the hunt for a new dining room set. I did some research online of a few…read moreplaces we wanted to visit. Portland Furniture was our first stop of the day. The space is very appealing to the senses. Great vibes. I was disappointed that I was unable to view dining room sets in person but I will say I learned most places we visited that day had the same set up. I am thinking most likely due to space. Many pieces of furniture but lacking DR sets to view in person. We sat in a few chairs and found a favorite one. We didn't pull the trigger until we looked around other places just in case we found a matching set elsewhere. Welp, we came back full circle to the most comfortable chairs we sat in that day. We communicated via text to complete the sale and picked up our chairs not too long afterwards. Very pleased with selection, communication, quality and style. Store space is filled with beautiful quality furniture. Check them out!

Oh don't skip this shop. I know it's on a street of great…read morebougie shops but this one is charm upon charm: it's like walking into a grown-up candy store and finding wrapped bonbons that you want to try -- chocolates that are milk and dark -- all kinds of extraordinary flavors wrapped like truffles. Cherry cordials, pear cordials, apple cordials in chocolates. Caramel chocolates, chocolate caramels. Thing is it's hard for not to love the store because it has three of my favorite things: 1. chocolate: shelves and shelves of unique artisan chocolates made with skill and care from all over the world. 2. And salt -- am a VERY big fan of picking up local salts whenever one is traveling -- including actual blocks and blocks of Himalayan salt stacked. Not imitation but the real stuff. They even have fresh popcorn for you to taste the truffle salt with. 3. Lastly they have fresh cut flowers. It's like a florist and you can create your own bouquets. Beautiful specimens with structure and freshness. I have to say they also have bottles and bottles of bitters -- crafted bitters. King Floyd chief among them. The staff person was super helpful. She was kind and educational about many things.

The Meadow is a small space, but packed with artisan salt - who knew there were so many varieties -…read morebitters, a massive array of decadent chocolates from around the globe, and gorgeous flowers that greet you when you enter, and you can select stems to make your own bouquet. Smaller selection of pantry items, small bags of pasta with their name, and hot sauces. Also a few books books, focusing on salts, bitters and cocktails, of course! I've purchased some of the Maldonado finishing salt, and it absolutely makes a difference. Never use these salts as an ingredient, it's used to sprinkle on meats, veggies, potatoes, right before serving. Awesome on chocolate cookies. They even sell small containers for salt, known as salt cellars, so you can keep your favorite salt in your purse in case your restaurant meal is lacking that little something extra. They refill for life, for the tiny ones only. I enjoy checking out this store when I'm in the area or when looking for a gift for one of my foodie friends. I'd buy more, but the prices are very high, especially the pasta and chocolate. I can't rationalize $12-15 for a chocolate bar that I'll eat in one sitting. Maybe I'm the problem, maybe one bar is supposed to last for many servings!