I went here for a candle-making session (by appointment only). There is a wide variety of scents…read moreyou can combine and choose from. There is a list of scents that are complimentary, and Leslie, the owner, is very knowledgeable with recommendations as she makes all of the scents herself. There is also a self-reflection component to the process. I used Blood orange chili and Ginger saffron and it smells so good! One downside: You can't take the candle with you right away because the wax has to set. Bonus: If you bring your jar back to make a new candle, you get $10 off!

Had a great afternoon experience at Yo Soy! Its a cute shop with local handmade jewelry and WA…read morenative plants. We browsed for a bit before the class began. During the session, Leslie leads you through a journaling exercise so you can create your "I AM" statement during candle creation. Leslie is awesome, quick and concise in her teaching, showing how knowledgeable she is. And she's also very responsive via email or text if you have any questions before or after!

I knew I'd have fun but didn't expect to have THIS MUCH FUN!!! I want to come back with all my…read morefriend, buy gift certificates for those that don't go with me. Perfect for dates, events, hanging out or anything. Highly recommended. The owner is one of the best and sweetest. What an amazing experience pouring wax, smelling scents and chatting with her and the other guest. It was great Vibes the entire time! Great Black Owned establishment.

What a fun time we had visiting and making our own fragrant candles at Mister OK's Essentials. We…read moreparticipated in the Yelp event to try out this Black Owned Business and turned into a fun afternoon with my husband checking out Alberta Street. We had about 12+ people in the class we attended. What I appreciated most was the overview from Precious, the owner, as she kicked off the class and understanding why she started this business. "She began in 2017 when her son was born. She realized she and her family were burning candles, but didn't like what was in the air when they were burning and the chemicals the candles were putting out into the air. From that, Mister OK's was born. " The product produced (and the one the candles you make) use high quality oils paired with a wooden wick to eliminate soot and 100% soy wax for longevity. She walked us through how to assemble the candle wick, enjoy the available fragrances and be creative in producing our own scent, and an easy process of fusing the scent with the soy wax. Once your candle was done, you were encouraged to go enjoy the local stores on Alberta and come back in about 30 minutes to pick up your product. When we came back, we spent time getting to know Precious and her story much deeper. She is truly an inspiring young woman who is an entrepreneur at heart. I would strongly recommend anyone to grab your friends, your significant other or a family member and just come out for some fun while walking away with an enjoyable product. I've been burning my candle during the day in my home office and it's made a wonderful addition and brought some relaxation to my environment. The only recommendation I have is for Precious to be more vocal and promote the product she makes and has for sale in addition to making your own candle. :-) https://www.misteroksessentials.com/

I am a frequent customer of Glassbaby at this Lake Oswego store. The salespeople are very kind and…read moreengaging. I keep coming back with all the holidays and seasons. I'm a bit addicted now. I also love the purposeful company mission of giving. A great company to support.

I went here with a friend who is a collector. I have seen these little glass wonders at her place…read morebut I wasn't sure what all the rage was. Upon entering the store I do want to say that masks were required as well as social distancing. There was sanitizer available as well as masks provided. The ladies that work here are very sweet, helpful and most of all knowledgeable of the product. At first they really didn't look like much to me but they were very colorful and from what I understand each one is unique because they are handblown glass candle holders by artisans. USA made proudly. Each candle holder comes with a unique name and story behind it. They even have beautiful coffee table books show each candle holder, it's name in the story for it. I will say that the pricing on these little balls of glass seem to run up to $90 each for the limited edition ones. Of course they come out with limited edition ones on holidays such as Christmas. $3 from the sale of every glassybaby is donated to the glassybaby foundation to provide hope and healing to people, animals and the planet. They have given over $10.8M to organizations in need. Wow! What's better than giving! On this day they were running low on stock due to the Christmas rush and covid. My friend did find some beautiful pieces to add to her collection and we were on our way. They don't skimp on the packaging. It's absolutely high-quality and beautiful. This is a very unique gift to get someone special who enjoys candles.

The guy who owns this place, his brother in law owns Chezee Pizza (q.v.) and his son works there,…read morebut I love this place for other reasons. My undergrad degree is in Near Eastern and Arabic Studies and I've eaten and cooked a bunch of Mediterranean palate foods and Lina's has a great selection of raw materials, from pickled veggies to regional dairy specialties. Love this place. Check it out.

This is a small Middle Eastern grocery store in Gresham close to downtown. There is plenty of…read moreparking in the parking lot and on the street. I like coming here even though it's tiny because they have a lot of hidden gems. You always find interesting things everywhere you look. They also have Arabic sweets, Cheese's, canned goodies, and awesome full size pita bread. The owner is very nice and helpful. The only problem is that that I forget the store is there...

best merchandise and sweetest girl at the desk! good place for a last minute gift and they even…read morehave a selection for vintage dresses witch i thought comes in handy! if you need a quick dress! love the leather purses and music selection was vibes ‍

Honey I'm Home is a beautiful shop on a busy corner of Mississippi Ave. The owner Erin is very…read moreknowledgeable about all of her products and even makes many of them herself. I always recommend her store to friends and family for gifts and products to use in their daily lives!

Glaze is a relatively new neighborhood gift shop. They primarily carry ceramics from a couple local…read moremakers, as well as small goodies such as chocolate, jewelry, knits, etc. I stopped in while wandering down Montavilla's main strip. Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming without being pushy. The main ceramic artist is JaMPDX and their pottery is super cute and often involve little critters, fruit baskets, swirly designs, pastel colors. A few of the other artists who use the shop are more edgy or masculine. I believe they all make the ceramics in the back of this very store. It is all worth looking at and admiring and considering buying for yourself or as a gift! Support living artists!

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

One of my favorite shops in Portland. Everything is intentionally made, and every trip I find…read moresomething new to love. Spending just a few minutes with Max you can see how much she loves what she does. The flower essences are a daily joy, the forest spray is a staple for client gifts, and the beloved bath salts are divine. Max is generous, thoughtful and a complete joy. Queer owned, witchy perfection. Must visit!

I don't even live in PDX and I still choose Roots & Crowns for my herbal needs. Everything is…read moremade with so much love and intention, and the owner is a GEM to follow on social media; always sharing messages of gratitude & hope in an otherwise tense moment in society.