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December 3, 2010
It’s amazing that we have the gall to be snarky during the holidays when we have so much to be thankful for. But we can’t help it—it’s in our DNA to mock and make fun of things. We’re built for it. But when we were compiling this list of amazing holiday gifts, we felt the snippy/snarky kind of melt away, and it was replaced by a hopeful/happy feeling. Ooh, it has to be the holiday spirit, right? We’re feeling giddy—light as air—and we can’t wait to shop and share what we’ve found with everyone on our list! No matter your budget, there’s something here for everyone—or just for yourself. Because let’s face it, you’ve been extra superduper good this year, and you deserve a holiday treat! Portland Picks’ Holiday Gift Guide: |
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| 1 | Winter Artisan Bazaar = Local Love! This isn’t your grandma’s school bazaar—unless you have one hip grandma. Enjoy fantastic holiday shopping from local artisans, plus live music, amazing raffle prizes, baked goodies, espresso, and hot & tasty food. You’ll find terrific gift items from Deborah Funches, 2 Monkeys, Style Sister, Magpie Ethel, Laurie Cosgrove Design, Ginza Girl, and more! |
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| 2 | Homemade Made Easy |
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| 3 | Happy Holidays from Butterscotch Butterscotch makes any occasion happy! And this Friday & Saturday (11 to 6) & Sunday (11 to 4) is their annual open house… the perfect time to pick up something perfect, and save 20% off all purchases over $5! (Excluding sale/consignment items.) Mention Portland Picks to be entered to win a $25 gift certificate. Shop and be merry! Butterscotch |
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| 4 | Make a Statement with Your Gift When your friends compliment your jewelry, take it as a hint! Give them a gift they’ll never forget—this super-gorgeous black-and-gold necklace from House of Harlow 1960. (It’s Nicole Richie’s line, and celebs like LiLo and Kim Kardashian wear her designs.) Statement necklaces are so in right now, and this one is pure glamour. Meringue Boutique 503.365.7725 www.meringueboutique.com |
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Once we laid eyes on the gorgeous scarves and shawls at Indigo Traders, we melted. (Though gift-shopping, we might have picked up one for ourselves…) In wool, silk, cotton, cashmere and blends, beautiful jewel tones, elegant neutrals and soft pastels, they’re impossible to resist. Plus, all shawls are up to 75% off during the holidays! Indigo Traders |
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| 6 | It’s Party Time! Dress for It. Mabel & Zora is the perfect place to deck yourself out! Sparkle and shine in holiday dresses and tops from Milly, Trina Turk and Michael Stars, then load up on glam gifts like Jonathan Adler luggage tags, Voluspa candles, jewelry from local designers, Trina Turk and House of Harlow, and of course, Hanky Panky! Mabel & Zora748 NW 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 503.241.5696 www.mabelandzora.com |
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What’s amazing? Giving back to nearly 80 fantastic nonprofits with CafeGive. Shop more than 300 local & national stores that you know and trust through their website, and a portion of every purchase benefits the nonprofit of your choice! Whether it’s Powell’s, Ellington, Columbia or Nordstrom (& so many more), your holiday cheer benefits a good cause. |
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| 8 | Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Try hCG! Normal aging, sitting behind a desk 40 hours a week, cookies—they contribute to weight gain. And therapy, Portland’s premier location for the hCG diet, is having their once-a-year sale! Safely lose ½-pound to 2 pounds of fat a day, with unlimited medical support and a professional life coach. Only 10 spots available! It’s only $459 (regularly $749). therapy |
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| 9 | The All-in-One Holiday Happy-Maker Make someone happy—give an Oregon Athletic Clubs + Pointe Spa gift card! Good for any of their 3 club or spa locations, they’re perfect for everyone on your list. Indulge friends & loved ones in a Grand Illuminations Spa package (massage, facial & pedicure), TRX or Pilates classes, personal-training sessions, New Leaf Bistro cuisine, and more! Oregon Athletic Clubs |
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| 10 | Fill Your Heart with Christmas Cheer There’s nothing like tradition to set the mood—and who better than the Radio City Rockettes® to create holiday excitement? They’re coming to the Rose Garden Dec. 23–26 with their Radio City Christmas Spectacular®, America’s #1 holiday show! Excitement, amazement, pageantry, a trip to the North Pole, and high-kicks… what’s more “Christmas” than that? Click here to save 20% off tickets (regularly $65.50, $45.50 & $25) with code PICKS. |
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We love shopping local, and we love coupons, but we always forget them. Until now! Chinook Book is now an app for iPhones! Save up to $3,000 with 250+ Chinook Book coupons on your phone! Only $16 at ChinookBookMobile.com, or get a free mobile pack with purchase of a 2011 Chinook Book.Get yours at PCC, Whole Foods, or ChinookBook.net. |
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We’ve been in love with Betsy & Iya’s jewelry for like, ever. Once they hit Portland we were hooked! And we’ve been giving her affordable & adorable designs as gifts ever since. This year we’re lusting after the Pedal to the Metal Dangle Earrings… no telling yet if we’ll be able to give them away… |
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Indulge at The Barefoot Sage! Their special pampering makes a great gift. Licensed massage therapists, foot and lower-leg massages, aromatherapy, essential oils, rose petals, foot baths… get the idea? Pick up gift certificates or decadent gift bags (with lotions, neck wraps and gourmet chocolates), or use their great space for your holiday party! The Barefoot Sage |
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Cold weather is no reason not to look chic. Have a gorgeous winter in these warm, waterproof boots from Sorel, made for the coldest of Portland days and slickest of streets (icy driveways, slippery sidewalks, or just looking cute while keeping warm). See the newest styles at the Columbia Sportswear store downtown! Columbia Sportswear Flagship Store |
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| 15 | Give the Gift of Enduring Style Why do we shop? To enhance the way we look, and Sara Dahlquist of Dahlstyle (Portland’s Personal Style Consultant) helps you look (and feel) your best! She’ll teach you how to create a stylish and functional wardrobe for yourself, or someone special on your holiday list. Get 15% off personal shopping with the purchase of a Closet Consultation until Dec. 31! Sara Dahlquist |
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| 16 | Health, Wellness and Beauty for the Holidays Are you looking to fill in smile lines, undo sun damage, or permanently remove unwanted hair? Call Aesthetic Medicine to get a $100 gift card for just $50! Click here to read patient testimonials, and see some amazing Before & Afters! See Dr. Darm on AM Northwest, and on Studio 6. Plus check out their new website at www.DrDarm.com. Aesthetic Medicine |
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Where would you rather be this weekend—standing in line at the mall, or breathing fresh air at the Oregon Coast? Take your gift list to Astoria to enjoy excellent restaurants, local shopping (indie, vintage & designer boutiques), homegrown breweries and beautiful waterfront hotels! Be sure to stop into Betty Lou Jean Co. (a designer clothing boutique in the Commodore Hotel), Vintage Hardware (treasure hunters will love it), and Totally Trixie (a new jewelry boutique on Commercial Street). And keep an eye out for monthly features on Astoria! |
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Did you know? The Pearl District boasts more than 100 local, small businesses purveying everything from art to fashion, home furnishings, personal pampering, and more! And did you know? The Pearl District has more than 40 amazing restaurants, bars and coffee shops. It’s been voted the #1 most walkable neighborhood in Portland, so put on those comfy shoes and get out of the malls to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts as you benefit our local economy. Bonus: the streetcar is free in the Pearl! |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Agave Denim Winter Warehouse Sale We’re obsessed with locally designed Agave Denim. Head to their warehouse for 40–80% off denim and knits for men and women (plus treats & live music)! And don’t miss the Denim Exchange—bring in gently used denim to be donated to Neighbors helping Neighbors and the Arc of Clark County, and receive an extra 10% off! What: Agave Denim Winter Warehouse Sale |
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| 2 | Give Good Art! Why subject yourself to the crazed holiday-shopping scene when you can buy one-of-a-kind, locally handcrafted goodness and enjoy a cocktail at Bar Bar? And where else can you enjoy happy hour pricing from at Mississippi Studios/Bar Bar while you get your art on? Bring cash! Select vendors take credit cards. (And ask about the New Year’s Eve raffle!) What: Give Good Art Sale |
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| 3 | Spruce Up for the Holidays! It’s not too late to add some serious spice to your home for the holidays! Room by Room is offering 15% off all orders of carpet, lighting, tile, stone, materials and installation, and get free professional Interior Design consultation! You’ll find the perfect surface in their 6,000-square-foot showroom (now open to the public). |
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| 4 | Suite 6 Boutique: A Sale Just for You! What: Suite 6’s Portland Picks sale! |
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| 5 | Your Friend in the Booty Business Thinking about trying Pilates, but think it’s expensive? Not at NW Pilates! It’s affordable, really fun, and a fantastic workout. To make it even more accessible, the December new-client special is 25% off your first private lesson, and 10% off a package of 10 (group or private) lessons! Once you see the results, you won’t want to stop! What: NW Pilates New-client special |
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| 7 | Holiday Happy Hours at Mario’s 3.10! Starting tonight spend the First 3 Fridays in December at Mario’s 3.10 in Bridgeport Village, enjoying cocktails, shopping, and festivities at their Holiday Happy Hours! Fashionable & accessible men’s and women’s clothing, amazing customer service, and fabulous gifts…what more could you want? Toast the season and enter the raffle for a $250 gift certificate! What: Holiday Happy Hours at Mario’s 3.10! |
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| 8 | Enjoy a Neighborhood Tradition Usher in the holiday season with the Ainsworth Holiday Home Tour. Tour five lovely Portland Heights homes and visit the Holiday Gift Show, all benefiting the children of Ainsworth Elementary School. Funds directly benefit the students of Ainsworth by providing computers, enhanced art programs, field-trip opportunities, classroom supplies and other support to teachers and staff. What: Ainsworth Holiday Home Tour |
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| 9 | Lights on Broadway! Shop local! Shop on Broadway! Through December, NE Broadway merchants will be hosting holiday sales, events, special tastes and entertainment. Check out their website for all the details, but highlights include pet photos with Santa at Furever Pets, the Gambler’s Sale at Sofa, Table, Chair, and the Great Wine Buys Champagne Tasting & Sale! What: Lights on Broadway |
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Do You Dream in Italian? Hip furniture has the perfect way to ring in the New Year—order a stunning Italian Natuzzi sofa, sectional, or chair—any style, any material—and save 50% off the list price! Leather… fabric… seriously any style, any material, just the way you want it… and a big discount to boot! Happy new home/year! What: Huge sale on Natuzzi furniture |
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Happy holidays! We hope this season brings you health and happiness. |
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