Alder & Co.

If I could live in this new store, I would! Located in Downtown’s West End next to Gruner, the high-ceiling space in the striking Skylab Architecture building is the perfect showcase for these wares that bring a cosmopolitan sense of design along with an appreciation for old-world artistry to Portland. The owner, Carla, focuses on items she loves—chevron-patterned notebooks from France, white ceramic dishes and stationary from Japan, woven bags from Morocco, as well as jewelry, skin care, candles, toys, and dresses from the States and our own backyard, including locally-made Frazier & Wing mobiles. Liz Hummer, 6/2/10