Last year when we posted about our favorite places to shop small in Seattle, I meant to publish a Portland, OR version as well, but never got around to it! I actually might be just as familiar with places to shop sustainably in Portland as here in WA, because as a three hour drive it’s always been one of my favorite weekend trips for shopping vintage. You know how it’s more fun to shop when traveling? Anyway, the list has been growing and I need to finally post before it gets lost in next month’s gift guides (which will undoubtedly include favorites from the boutiques below). Here are just a handful of conscious, handmade, and vintage boutiques to shop small and sustainably in Portland. View the descriptions below each photo for their own bios and website/Instagram links:
“Founded by Portland based artist and designer Melissa Grandkoski, DANO brings together plant-powered apothecary, thoughtfully produced wares from independent makers, and hand-selected vintage clothing curated to inspire and support a conscious and radiant lifestyle for self and space.” @shopdano
“Seven Sisters is both a Portland based shop and creative studio and produces our own line of products locally, by hand. Visit at 811 E. Burnside Street.” @sevensisterspdx
“The Yo! Store is a Womens, Kids and Lifestyle shop based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2016, we strive to offer modern, colorful and quality goods sourced from small independent makers worldwide. Everything we sell on the shop floor has been tried and tested by us or our kids.” @theyostore
I’ve visited and purchased from Eco Vibe many times over the years, and we link to them a lot as a great resource for eco friendly goods.
“Established in 2010, ECOVIBE is the collaboration of the combined visions of Leonard and Andrea Allen, aka “Len and Dre” and is family-owned and operated. ECOVIBE began as an apparel boutique but has evolved over the years to become a complete lifestyle brand with a focus on home décor, houseplants, plant pottery, kitchenware, apparel accessories, candles, and gifts. Our merchandise mix includes both decorative and functional décor for the home and personal lifestyle, and all of our products are hand-selected based on their sustainable and aesthetic values.” @ecovibestyle
Artifact: Creative Recycle (photo by @reluvclub)
“Artifact: Creative Recycle is a secondhand store that sells design driven men’s and women’s vintage and modern clothing, accessories, and shoes, as well as used furniture, art, and decor.” @artifactpdx
“Kindred Homestead Supply is a low-waste, bulk refillery for home + personal care located in Vancouver, WA. You bring the containers, we’ll provide the goods. It’s that simple!” @kindred.homestead.supply
“Gone West PDX is a tiny gift shop supporting women makers, locally made products and goodies made with passion.” @gonewestpdx
Altar (& other great Portland boutiques available at storefront Cargo Emporium)
“Altar carries an array of special, handmade objects—all made by artists in America.” @shop_altar @cargoinc
“Our homes are our sanctuaries. We believe our souls resonate with the objects we surround ourselves with. We humbly offer a curated selection of beautiful, well made, thoughtfully designed products to add depth, texture and meaning to your lives and your home.” @beamandanchor
“Tender Loving Empire is a handmade gift shop + record label curating goods + music from hundreds of independent artists.” Multiple locations. @tenderlovingempire
Where do you shop sustainably in Portland? Go ahead and list your favorites, and we’ll edit this guide!
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