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It’s early December, and if you’re like many of us, your calendar is filling up with people to see and places to be. And speaking of places to be … we salute the hosts and hostesses of the holiday season – those generous souls who invite us into their homes for food, drink, and all-around ...
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Our merchants (those design-savvy folks responsible for our product assortment) have been very busy this year. Their efforts have culminated in a unique assortment of gifts that honor craft, beauty, and utility. Below are three products that embody those traits, and have earned them “fave gift picks” status. Tommy Pin-Up Lamp We just love ...
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This year, we’re spreading the holiday glow with an Artisan Fair in each of our stores. It’s an opportunity to celebrate American handcraft, and the local artists that bring beauty and great design into our everyday lives. The Portland Artisan Fair is on Saturday, November 17th, from 10AM to 5PM. Several local artists will showcase their gift-friendly ...
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If you’re like us, the holidays involve a fair amount of to-ing and fro-ing to parties, open houses, and dinners. And if you’re really like us, those events involve a cocktail or two. Naturally, we’re drawn to cocktails with some history behind them. The Tom and Jerry is an old-timey winter standby that’s similar to eggnog. Some ...
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This week marks the 20th anniversary of our flagship Portland store at 1100 S.E. Grand and Taylor in the historic Eastside Industrial district. Since we opened our doors twenty years ago, the Portland store (or “Grand” as we like to refer to it) has been many things – an anchor business that helped develop a vibrant ...
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