Cute gifty shop with a few different items from local artists, but there are better shops on Hawthorne. Try Presents of Mind instead.

Such a great selection of Oregon products. Located on Hawthorn and have multiple locations. read more

Tender Loving Empire - Jewelry Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is the branch closest to where I live so probably to one I go to most often, and my favorite. I never fail to find something I want, whether for myself or others (often both). The staff are always friendly and helpful and the store is an absolute joy! read more

Really cute franchise of shops that has a lot of warmth and love inside it. The workers are so kind and patient, and offers so many interesting things from Portland and the PNW area. Candles, teas, wine, olive oil, jewelry, clothing, music, prints -- they have it all! On this trip, I ended up getting a few cute cards, a bag of loose tea, and mask with filter insert. It also made me feel better knowing that the shop helps local artisans and womyn in general. Here's their statement, if you're still on the fence about supporting and shopping local: "50 amazing people working here who have such a zeal to serve artists, promote creativity and champion positivity that it inspires us everyday. Our little t-shirt silkscreening operation has grown into a family of apparel and accessory brands like Brave New People, Seekers/Finders and Genuine Portland Articles. And then of course there's the 700+ jewelers, printers, sculptors, apothecaries, painters, rockers and misfits we work with daily to improve their work, educate people about their process, sell their products and get them paid." read more

Spacious, organized, and easy to navigate. Really generic stuff; was disappointed there wasn't anything unique or indie. Just not what I was looking for. Very cookie cutter products. Plus, I asked and not every item is made in or by someone in Portland, which defeats the purpose of the shop. read more

A really cool and unique shop with a variety of trinkets, jewelry, souvenirs, records, and health/beauty products. I always like to stop in here when walking down Hawthorne during PDX visits. Super friendly atmosphere, cool products, and great vibes. A perfect place to stop in to get unique Oregon/Portland souvenirs- or gifts for yourself. Tender Loving Empire always has me wanting everything in the store, and I'm certain you'll agree. Cheers! read more

Tender Loving Empire - Jewelry Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm a huge fan of Tender Loving Empire so during a recent trip to Portland, I was excited to check out another one of their locations. We spent some time perusing the shop, which is full of lovely items, including cards, prints, clothing, jewelry, baby things, cosmetics, housewares, music, etc. While I wanted one of everything, we limited ourselves to an album, a super cute Portland t-shirt, and a catnip taco toy to take back to our orange kitty. The store manager was super friendly and helpful. This is definitely a must visit for tourists and locals alike, if you want to pick up a unique, handmade gift for a loved one (human or pet). PS: You can also shop their store online if you, like us, aren't regularly in the Portland area. read more

SUCH a well-curated space!! With gifts and souvenirs aplenty both for tourists and locals. My friend and I visited this place during our time in Portland last week and were thoroughly impressed with the local art, crafts, and MUSIC this place offers! The person working that day, Mandy, was incredibly helpful and willing to take the time to get to know us and cater to our needs! My friend and I visited two other TLE locations later in the week because we loved the atmosphere and welcoming staff so much! read more

A very cool store in a pretty dang cool little pocket of SE Portland, Tender Loving Empire should really be on anybody's list of places to stop for local holiday shopping. You could scratch quite a few people off your list in just one visit! The merchandise is a well-curated collection of locally-made goods ranging from stationary to jewelry to stuffed animals. Price points seemed pretty reasonable, and everything is displayed nicely. The aesthetic of the store is pretty minimalist and allows the goods for sale to be the focus. Smart. So, they're also a record label. I hadn't heard of any of the bands actually on their label (hey, I'm brand new to town, so cut me some slack!), but they did also have an extensive local section. Here's where things get funny: prominently displayed, they had at least an album from at least one band that's decidedly not local (Other Lives, hailing from Oklahoma). I mean, it's still a great album, and I picked it up, but doing some research to find a local connection, nothing came up. Not a huge deal, but just seems odd. I dig this store, and I'll definitely be back. Maybe on my next visit they can help me solve that one minor mystery. read more

Tender Loving Empire - Jewelry Near Me - Portland, Oregon

"Can I have one of everything??" -Me, every time I enter stores like TLE. This store is full of bits & bobs that make me wanna celebrate every/any occasion (greeting cards galore) and finally get around to starting a gallery wall in my apartment (so much cute wall art!) I resisted temptation to buy ALL the things, and left with a very cute print that reads, "Home is where the wifi connects automatically" for my new apartment. :-) This is a great spot to stop by if you're looking for quirky, fun, and/or quintessentially Portland-y souvenirs. Things here are on the pricey side, but hey, no sales tax in Oregon so there's that. read more

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Pricey but suuuuuuuuuper cute store! This was the perfect stop on our last day in Portland because many of the cool prints, pins, crafts, and wares I've seen during our trip (but held out on getting) were here. Gal at the register was super nice and wrote down the name of the artist who made the necklace I got so I could check out more of her stuff. Love that attention to detail! read more

The Last time I was Shopping at Tender Loving Empire on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard... I purchased some CDs and Cassettes. I planned on listening to them on a Rainy Day when I could NOT get to SE Hawthorne again. Well, here we are in Lock Down. There is a Station where you can Listen to Newer Music set up. I saw some Beer Can Shaped Glasses for Drinking Beverages on one of the Shelves. These have a Design on them. There were also Cans of Wine for Sale, I took note of the Types of Wine so that I could tell my out of town Visitors and Guests about this Item for Sale. Did you know there are LOTS of smaller items for Sale, in case you should need one for a Birthday Gift for one of your friends or family. Sometimes, I'm the ONLY Person Shopping inside this Tender Loving Empire store. There are Two Other Locations as well. I like this one. read more

Cute shop with Portland goodies! I loved all the little trinkets and goodies here! A little pricey but they're all uniquely made. Super friendly workers here and definitely worth visiting since this shop is in Portland only! read more

The shop is always so beautifully curated and welcoming. When I checked out at the counter the person helping me had already written down suggestions to similar music I might like based off the record I was buying. Always love coming here when I'm in town. Always something new from local or hand selected makers! read more

I want to buy everything in here!!! All are either handmade or locally based - from soaps, make-up, and beauty products to prints, greeting cards, and other accessories. Very unique items and thoughtful gifts that you likely won't find elsewhere. A little on the spendy side, but a great way to support local artists and creators though! read more

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Situated in popular Hawthorne street, this nifty shop has all kind of cool stuff: creative art pieces, gifts, jewelry, music, shirts for adults and babies etc. pretty things that will tickle your heart. Price might not be cheap but the quality is good. read more

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I always get lost in this store. It's full of those quirky, delightful pieces of art and adorable objects that make a house feel like home. I first discovered it via a gift-card from a friend and I've never looked back. One of my favorite art pieces I own is their "I will survive" succulent print. It's perfect, since I am a plant killer. It's the one plant I can't kill. Everyone that works who is so friendly and laidback. I love ducking in on a rainy day just to browse and hopefully find a new treasure. Plus, the window displays are always so dreamy. I mean, just look at those flowers. If you want a small, arty shop full of Portland quirkiness, this is the place. read more

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I'll take one of those, that, oh and don't forget that! Well shit...just wrap this whole joint up I'll take it. Tendering Loving Empire is the all encompassing answer to "Oh Crap, what should I get _____" This could be a great way to weed out friends. If you can't find something you're loved one would cherish here....should they really be that beloved? Just sayin. Tender Loving Empire is just full of adorable knick knacks, a whole local music section, beautiful jewelry, art, cards. It's just busting at the seams with everything you didn't know that you needed, but suddenly can't live without. I resisted a beautifully crafted ring last time I was in, but it's haunting my subconscious. I can hear it's siren song pulling me back. I think this is a battle I might loose. Go! Find something new to love for your home, your body, your eardrums, your mouth, just go. You deserve it because you're a wonderful human being. read more

The newest location of Tender Loving Empire opened just before Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping rush. What a fantastic new gift shop in the busy Hawthorne shopping district! With a wonderful selection of local goods, this boutique has something for everyone on your list. Mom, the best friend's new baby, your prizes kitten? You can find a clever little gift for each of them for a nominal fee. Most gift stores these days average $20+ but there are great items for $15 and under that I will be returning for in short order. My favorite part? Excellent customer service, even on a really busy Small Business Saturday, and their own beats playing on the shop speakers. That's right, they have a local record label featuring quality performers. Please remember to keep it local this holiday season and throughout the year. This new shop in my 'hood will be my new go-to, alongside my trusty favorite Presents of Mind. read more

I usually never write reviews on yelp, but for this store I had too as I had such a difficult and frustrating experience. Whenever I come into this store I can never find anything worth buying as it is extremely pricey, I was looking to purchase a candle last week however it was over $40, and was nothing special. Also the items they sell can be found in other shops on Hawthorne for less money. I had an extremely difficult experience when dealing with an employee named Abbey, as I was trying to return an item gifted to me. They didn't properly explain to me how I could return the item, and were quite rude throughout the interaction. Besides the confusing and rude employee, the shop is tiny with nothing special to offer. I would suggest spending your time and money at other stores on Hawthorne such as Presents of Mind, Mementos, and Powells! read more

A super lovely collection of items reside in this store. There's something for everyone and the enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will help you find what you need. Thanks to Matthew for suggesting their new 'Friends and Friends of Friends' vol 10 release for our drive back to Vancouver,BC. Kept us happy and entertained through a few listens! read more

Super cute store selling all types of knick knacky local items and lots of local prints of Oregon. You really don't NEED anything in the store but you WANT it all! Reasonably priced, it's a great place to buy a souvenir or a present for a friend. I will happily be back to 'browse'. read more

Dear TLE, you have successfully defeated my girlfriend into offering everything that she didn't think she'd need, but was reminded based the overwhelmingly cuteness nature of your merchandise. Let us be perfectly honest, your trinkets are expensive, provided very little constructive usefulness, but even I was succumbing to the $25 cat donuts, the $25 megaman tie, and the $60 self-cranking sailboat box. I don't know how you managed to capitalize on the tiny part of us that loves and craves cute trinkets, but sir/madam, you need to stop taking money from my girlfriend, who spent way too much money at your shop, and feels only slightly bad. To be honest, I think there are so many things in this shop that can appeal to every customer, but the prices are just too expensive for any poor student like me to afford. read more

It's a cool unique boutique, and having their own record label really makes them stand out! Unfortunately the headphone jack on their listening station was busted when I visited in December (only one ear worked- I even tried my own earbuds), so I didn't check out much of their local recordings. read more

If I could have spent all of my money here I would have. They have such cute stuff!!! Artwork, greeting cards, sweatshirts/shirts, baby clothes, music, natural deodorant, jewelry...the list goes on! I don't remember his name but the man working at the front was so incredibly friendly and helpful! Gave me suggestions of things to do in the city and was just an all around cool guy. If you're looking for some cool Portland trinkets to take home come here! read more

I LOVE THIS LITTLE STORE SO MUCH! What's great is that you can shop online too! They have a lot of good music and so many cute things for the home. I wish I could buy everything in the store! Great for gifts and souvenirs read more

It's REALLY hard to find small, high quality Portland stuff to send to family and friends, and when you live here it's not something you think about or keep an eye out for often. Thank goodness for TLE because I was able to find everything I needed at reasonable prices! read more

I actually love everything about this little shop....except for the service. I always prefer to purchase everything I can local and I appreciate the diversity in the products sold here....quirky and fun! Unfortunately I walked in this evening about 25 minutes before they were set to close and started to look for the perfect card. My husband and I were the only people in the shop and the young lady behind the counter refused to acknowledge that we entered. We looked for 10 minutes and then I abandoned my stack and left. I don't require anyone to be overly friendly but I refuse to purchase from someone that does not even acknowledge that we are standing 5 feet from her - she could not even look up from her phone. I really needed a card so Presents of Mind won our business. Likely not shopping here ever again will save me money. read more

I've never used Yelp before but I have been so disappointed with my visits to Tender Loving Empire that I felt like I needed to review. The store is so cute and I love all the merchandise they sell. But each time I have gone in the girl (Asian) behind the counter barely interacts with me. She sits on her phone and doesn't even look up to talk to me and she hardly ever says "hello" or "bye". I feel like I am interrupting her by asking for help or shopping in her store. Very bad customer service. read more

Have you ever felt like you went to a city and didn't have anything to show for it? Well, that's a problem of the past, at least in Portland it is! The lovely local fare of Tender Loving Empire showcases work from some of the greatest crafters, makers, and artists in this lovely city. The customer service people are always friendly and help me find exactly the right gifts for my loved ones abroad. This place is the bees knees of PDX passion. GO HERE NOW! read more

Really cute eclectic shop. Great place for Oregon nicknacks, homemade items and some records. There is something for everyone. It's a little spendy, but you are getting good quality items. read more

I love you Jack! Ill never (actually) let go! This place is giving me all the good feels in my heart parts. Record label plus arts collective repping local musicians, artists, designs and crafters. Like a next level Etsy shop on all things PDX. Be sure to check out their annual Friends of Friends album. It is how I find many new favourite bands. Yes, with a "u". I am Canadian. read more

This is a fun store for gifts, or for yourself too. I love their jewelry as well - I bought a beautiful gold necklace here for a reasonable price. It's fun just to browse through and get your out of town friends a fun Oregon gift. I got part of an Oregon tree stump that was made into a magnet - with the well known Portland, Oregon sign with the deer downtown on it. They have a few locations around Portland. read more

My wife and I found a prize chicken and a happy cow coaster and now our life is complete!!!!! Need I say more?!!! EPIC!

Loved this place! Lots of small unusual things, toys, makeup, jewelery, pins etc. Found some really great souvenirs here. A must visit!

They have such a cute space here and a great amount of local music. I fell in love with The Domestics album they had out for listening and I bought it in an instant. This place has a sweet vibe and I would fersure come back! read more

If you are looking to send a or keep for yourself a gift, memento, talisman, or symbol of that which is Portland then this is the place. Incredibly friendly and informative staff, creative, locally-made goods and a continually updated stock of vinyl in the back created from, of course, the talent of local and nearby bands makes this a key stop for all locals; whether in body or spirit. read more

Super cute store and the person working was awesome! So friendly and helpful. Helped my boyfriend with his question about mead and even looked up some potential places to buy. read more

Went here for the first time and amazed at the assortment of Portland designed souvenirs gifts cards and so much more. They also have their own recording label and promote local talent. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

super cute place for cute Portland-based/themed gifts.