I can’t even tell you all how excited I am to finally write this post! I feel like this has been an idea of mine for a couple of years now. A couple of years ago, I put out an “Instagram guide to Portland” but a few of the shops closed down so it felt like it was long overdue to finally share some of my favorite local Portland shops just in time for the holidays too! Ideally, it would have been nice to have put this out on Small Business Saturday but I have been so slammed with work and had no time whatsoever. I finally bribed Leo into following me around Portland to some of our favorite shops and I am so excited to share some of the best local shops in Portland! (Please note too: we hit just a small area of shops! There are SO many other great places in Portland we weren’t able to hit so I will include a couple more at the bottom of the post!)
SHOP BOSWELL – 729 SE Morrison St
This place is quickly becoming my favorite local shop to stop in, take a look around and plan my next purchase. The shop is absolutely gorgeous (THAT LIGHT THOUGH) and the shop dog is SO SWEET! They carry some of the best brands too such as Paloma Wool, LOQ, Base Range and many more. They recently started carrying men’s clothing too and we found Leo a hat while we were there! I can’t recommend this shop enough if you’re visiting Portland or if you’re a local! There’s some other great shops, restaurants and bars nearby as well. Also just a quick drive over to Burnside you will find the 811 shops! Seven Sisters, HAUNT and more are right in one building! (811 E Burnside St)
IGWT – 1136 SW Alder St
I’ve been a fan of this brand for awhile now and was so happy they opened up a shop in Portland. They recently moved downtown and the new shop is so cool. The pieces and structures feel like the pieces are truly on display, almost like an art exhibit. They had some really cute scrunchies and I picked up a brown silk one, just in time for the holidays!
Maak Lab – 916 W Burnside St
If you’ve ever browsed local Portland shops, Maak Lab probably popped up in your searches. Their shop wall is pretty iconic, filled with local scent collaborations and plants. They do a lot of custom scents for restaurants and shop around Portland such as Tope, Ava Genes and Tusk. Every time I stop by, I always pick up their candle collaboration with Tusk, a local Portland restaurant. It smells INCREDIBLE and I love being able to support two local Portland favorites at once. Maak lab is also now doing Airbnb experience workshops to learn how to make your own soaps and scents! It’s on my Portland bucket list now!
Frances May – 1003 SW Washington St
Forever in awe and drooling over every piece in this shop. This is definitely for the fashion and style lovers. SO many incredible brands that I couldn’t even name them all if I tried. Their window displays are always incredible and so unique. Word is, they’re moving down the street but I am sure the shop will look beautiful no matter the location. This is also a great place to pick up J. Hannah Nail Polish! (Saltillo is my fave!)
Woonwinkel – 935 SW Washington St
I LOVE this shop! If you’re looking for some fun new pieces to spruce up your home or apartment, this place is it! They have so many cute decor pieces as well as ceramics! I recently bought some cute reusable straws and a portable coffee mug, both in fun colors and great to reuse and limit plastic use! This shop is just so fun and inviting, definitely a must!
There are so many other great shops we were unable to stop by! It would take so long trying to visit every single great local shop in Portland! SO here are a few more to check out as well:
Palace – 2205 E Burnside St
West End Select Shop – 927 SW Oak St
Mister Sister – online only right now?
The YO! Store – 935 NW 19th Ave
Focus Group (Vintage shop!) – 3962 SE Hawthorne
DANO – 3725 SE Division St
Cupboard Goods – 5713 NE Fremont St
That’s my little Portland local shop round up! Please let me know your favorite in the comments below! Any great shops that I missed?
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