Mississippi Studios
North Mississippi Avenue has become one of Portland's coolest shopping destinations. The historic buildings that line the street now house an eclectic array of independent shops with an alternative style. Everything from hand... 10best.com
Lloyd Center
Oregon's largest mall is located in the busy Lloyd District neighborhood. Much of standard mall fare is found here, though with a slight urban edge. A large ice skating rink occupies the center swath of the two-story building... 10best.com
Ristretto Roasters
The Northwest is no less than a mecca for coffee lovers, and what better place to delve into the wonders of caffeine than at Ristretto Roasters? Here, Din Johnson (founder, bean blender, and coffee roaster) pours fresh coffee... 10best.com
Accessories: Hanging Terrariums & Vases
We love the hanging terrarium in today's Architect Visit: Boor Bridges in San Francisco. These mini-biospheres are a great way to bring a touch of green inside with minimal effort-and maintenance. remodelista.com
The Shop Downstairs: Beam & Anchor In Portland, Or
The Beam & Anchor collective shop is serious about local goods: they source their products from upstairs. A few weeks ago, we posted on the Beam & Anchor Studio, a collective of nine artists and counting located in a con... remodelista.com
Shopper's Diary: Pistils Nursery In Portland, Or
Pistils Nursery had me at the chickens. They roam the backyard of this Portland, Oregon gardener's mecca, which resembles an old-fashioned general store with its eclectic mix of merchandise. In addition to baby chicks for... gardenista.com
Shopper's Diary: Schoolhouse Electric Launches Housewares Line
Schoolhouse Electric Co. owner Brian Faherty founded the company after he discovered a cache of original cast-iron glass shade molds languishing in a warehouse; he restored the molds and set about creating a line of orig... remodelista.com
Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
Tim Wilson and Luan Schooler opened Foster & Dobbs in 2005, naming their specialty shop in Northeast Portland for Tim"s grandfather, Wilbur Foster, and Luan"s mother, Leta Dobbs. The establishment features refrigera... travelandleisure.com
Pendleton Woolen Mill
This classic Oregonian blanket is making a comeback in the company"s hundredth year in business. Pick up a brightly patterned tribal throws (the Four Winds is Navajo-inspired) or muted striped Yakima Camp blankets (... travelandleisure.com
The Meadow
The store looks like an innocuous gift shop but hides within it an outlandish library of exotic salts curated by salt "selmelier"; Mark Bitterman. travelandleisure.com