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Nov 28,2008
savvy streetwear is diamondz
by nancy stovall
Shopping for your boyfriend, brother or best friend? What they want is at Hecklewood Clothing --new in Old Town at the newly-remodeled Estate Hotel, on NW 3rd and Couch. While you can shop Hecklewood online, their headwear, t-shirts, sneakers, pants and accessories fill the shelves of their flagship store in Old Town. Touch the fabrics, see the colors, and while you're there, pet Sam's ever-friendly pitbulls. Need more? Starting . . . NOW--summer/fall '08 is on sale from 15% - 75%. and don't miss their First Thursday opening on December 4th, 7 to 10pm. The new show is all skateboarding exhibition they're calling " Wood Pushers ". Once you're done shopping for the boyz? Refresh yourself with a nosh at Casba Cafe' (NW 2nd & Davis). Finish your list with imported objects at the Monkey & The Rat and girl-y glam from Eclexion boutique, both on NW 2nd between Davis and Couch. Done, and done locally.&
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Nov 20,2008
Hermitage is a Home
by Julie D
I dropped into Hermitage this week and had my usual head spinning desire for everything in the shop. Jennifer June is the talented proprietress of Hermitage, with an exquisite eye for the stupendously cool and unique. One of the things Jennifer does best is bring work from independent artists living outside of Portland into Portland. I like that when I go to her shop, I can say, who is this by? Instead of ... oh I love this, it is by so and so, right? While Hermitage is the home to many lovely home accessories, the main focus here is on wallpaper. Jennifer retails some of the most unique and special wallpaper designers I have come across. Much is handmade, screen printed, block printed or hand painted. A perusal of her books made me consider wallpapering my whole house. But I have refrained. For now. If this sounds too good to be true, it is. Jennifer will be closing Hermitage's Portland doors in January and relocating to Seattle. I am not sure what Seattle has done to deserve suc
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Nov 11,2008
New Boutique, Amai Unmei, A Must Visit
by northwest nola
A friend of mine recently opened up a great boutique on NW 23rd, Amai Unmei . I know I'm partial, but what a cool store! When I found out she was opening up shop right down the street from me, I was excited. But when I walked in to her brand spanking new lair o'fashion, I was even more excited, as I totally got it. This lady is in the fashion business for a reason; because she gets fashion. Not only do the the fashions rock, but the store itself is gorgeous. It is clean and bright. You feel like you can get your shopping done while you're there. I also think it's neat that Allison, the owner/designer, spends a fair amount of time manning the mothership. How cool to walk into a store and actually speak with the designer who made the dress you're about to buy. I spent a good twenty minutes salivating over the rich silky dresses and trendy winter coats, while silently deciding what I'm not going to buy at other stores this month in order to buy one of Allison's dresses. Full disclosu
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Nov 8,2008
Rachel Ann Austin
by Julie D
Rachel Austin , carpenter turned painter, is a delightful artist living in SE Portland. She is inspired by small precious moments often missed in the hustle of the day. I love the shapes and colors that she uses, and in addition to her oil paintings, she uses various other mediums, such as watercolor and mixed media. She has a private studio, but you can buy and view her work at some really cute local shops. Cheeky B , Tilde , and Noun to name a few. She will also be showing at a couple of sales in person this winter: The Sunday Best , November 30th The Crafty Wonderland , December 14th Read More...
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Nov 5,2008
Pretty Paper Maven
by Julie D
There is a snappy new book shop in town! Only it's not a place to purchase books. It's a place to repair them, create them and treasure them. Meet the fabulous book, box and paper maven Molly Lewis. One visit to her studio will have you wishing you could re-cover all of your old books with the most amazing handmade covers you have ever seen. Molly is the founder of Hinged Strung Stitched and specializes in making custom presentation boxes, photo albums and books. She can build you a beautiful journal from scratch, or create an intricate clamshell case to hold your treasures in. Call her up to schedule a visit at her studio and you'll find yourself unable to pull yourself away. One could lounge for hours on one of her white tuffet stools, drinking tea and talking paper. She is a friendly girl with a wealth of knowledge who will gladly tell you anything you ever wanted to know about the art of book binding. If you don't make it to her studio, though you really should, you can catch
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Oct 9,2008
DB Clay Folds It Up
by pearlgirl
I've always enjoyed the unique wallets made by NE Portland's DB Clay . (I'm not sure which NE Portland neighborhood they're located in) This local company successfully transformed the utilitarian wallet into a design object. Their seasonal releases of new designs are something I always look forward to—and now, it's something I'll miss. Yesterday, I learned that DB Clay is closing its doors due to economic conditions. It's really sad to lose such a great local business. You can still order online—orders must be placed by October 15—or visit one of DB Clay's exclusive retailers to shop the limited inventory. Read More...
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Oct 9,2008
Shop Talk - The Arrangement
by alex
I love shopping in my own Northeast neighborhood. I'm quite lucky to have some great little boutiques practically around the corner! Take The Arrangement , for instance. I always seem to have plenty of time to shop there since it's conveniently located next to hubby-magnets such as Pizzicato, Beaumont Market and the hardware store. Take your time, honey; I'll be right over here! The Arrangement is a great one-stop shop for cards, gifts, home decor, and fashion accessories... read more »
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Sep 15,2008
Shop Talk – Ink & Peat
by alex
This past Saturday, I was invited to attend the grand opening of Portland's newest floral design and home decor stores, Ink & Peat . I was SO excited – I had been meaning to stop by Pam's store since she first opened her doors a few weeks ago and knew I would be in for a treat based on the pictures she had posted on her blog . And boy, she did not disappoint! Ink & Peat is filled with treasures big and small that include must-haves for the home and body. While taking the photos below, my heart kept jumping with delight as I discovered piece after piece... read full article »
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Aug 26,2008
New NW Boutique is Absolutely Unique!
by northwest nola
Today I visited what surely must be one of Portland's most unique spaces -- a new boutique art gallery tucked quietly into Northwest Portland. The Life Jacket Design Shop & Gallery, which opened about 6 weeks ago, is home to all things original: one-of-a-kind artwork, mixed media, accessories and home decor. Owner and resident Carol Christensen, a Seattle native who recently relocated to Portland after spending 18 years in New York, is both curator and artisan of this little museum. She will proudly guide you on a tour of her small space, telling you many of the stories that accompany her creative expressions. Carol named the gallery, Life Jacket, at least partially in reference to the fact that it's her new project aimed at taking her mind off of her son going away to college. In essence, it is her "lifejacket," though she is sure to note that she is not quite that desperate! A lifejacket, she thinks, tends to wrap itself around you and keep you above the "st
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Jul 29,2008
Multnomah Designer in Better Homes & Gardens
by pearlgirl
Congratulations to local designer Kate Grenier —her magnetic expressions were featured in the August issue of Better Homes & Gardens . We'll have more on Miss Kate in the near future. Meanwhile, read more about her designs on the Cecily Ink Blog. Kudos!
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