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May 4, 2010
What’s in Store for Spring?
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Portland Picks:
Having “Project Runway” Withdrawals?
Head to Anne Bocci Boutique for the authentic runway looks from the NY Fashion show, like Mila’s ensemble (pictured). Own a piece of history! Anne has showcased the winner, Seth Aaron Henderson, since she opened three years ago. And shop Anne’s stunning jewelry, Suzabelle, and indie artists!
Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery
7824 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
503.452.3711
www.annebocci.com
We adore Stella & Dot jewelry, and just found out they have “Mommy & Me” and “Big Girl” trunk shows, with hostess benefits (free jewelry & half-price items!) and prices from $14–$29. Bond with your little princess by booking yours today, or order online!
Stella & Dot
Patricia Carlile
www.stelladot.com/patricia
Kitchen Kaboodle Loves Your Mom!
Our mom is the best cook we know, so we’re entering her to win a Mother’s Day gift basket full of cool stuff at each Kitchen Kaboodle location. Even if she doesn’t win, we can thrill her with zillions of mom-pleasing gifts at great prices!
butterscotch’s spring wares are fab! For Mother’s Day they have Fringe Studio Art Glass vases, Skeem and Voluspa candles, jewelry by local artist Diana Acuesta, and Baby Zutanio so baby looks cute as a bug. Plus fun spring espadrilles from rock flower paper—keep those for yourself!
butterscotch
144 NE 28th Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
503.234.6877
www.shopatbutterscotch.com
We picked up a “Flashdance” sweatshirt by Alternative Apparel at Adorn, and haven’t taken it off since. All the AA stuff is so dang cute! Mention Portland Picks and Adorn will give you Buy 1, Get 50% off the 2nd Alternative Apparel item—have fun deciding!
Adorn
4759 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97213
1.888.654.0570
www.shopadornonline.com
Now that we have the sandals, we need clothes! Happily, Moxie will fill our closet—Filly dresses, Level 99 jeans, Matt & Nat vegan handbags, Gentle Fawn, local jewelry, TOMS shoes, and stripes, stripes, stripes! Save 20% off your entire purchase, now through Mother’s Day. (Online code: moms20.)
Moxie
2400 E. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214
503.296.6943
www.moxiepdx.com
What's Your Color Season?
Allison Smith's Color Seasons gorgeous colors are available in Pratt and Lambert paint. Mention Portland Picks for a free paint sample, available for one week at the locations below, and take the online quiz at www.yourcolorseason.com to find out if you’re a spring… or a summer! Insight + décor = love.
Powell Paint Center
Portland: 5205 SE Powell
Tigard: 12540 SW Main St.
www.yourcolorseason.com
Fess up, ladies… you wax! And Brow Betty is the place to go for fabulous eyebrow maintenance, as well as the “whole shebang.” They call it the “Full Betty,” and if you mention Portland Picks, you’ll get $5 off the Full Betty or a bikini wax!
Brow Betty
The Pointe at Bridgeport Village
503.706.8266
www.browbetty.com
We could all use a little good luck—and what’s more iconic than a lucky penny? Keep your good karma close to your heart with the Lucky Penny Pendants from Littleput Books. They make amazing gifts at under $15 a pop, they’re absolutely precious, and we promise—they work!
Lucky Penny Pendants
Littleput Books
Looking for a unique health-spa experience? Recharge your batteries before you do your spring shopping at The Salt Grotto. Enjoy a salt therapy session, then pick up a gift on your way out. Their Dead Sea Salt products and bath salts will have you looking fabulous!
The Salt Grotto
906 NW 14th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
971.255.1053
www.thesaltgrotto.com
Thoughtful Gifts for Any Season
What do we want? Local, earth-friendly, lovely gifts. Where do we find them? Paper Moon Shop, of course! Whimsical stationery and gifts abound—for birthday parties, graduations, baby showers, teacher gifts, Mother’s Day, and for Y-O-U. Shop happily for personalized gifts—from a locally owned business. L-O-V-E.
Wedding season, Mother’s Day, splurging on ourselves… we’re off to Flora! They have amazing teas from Rare Tea Company, Hobo wallets and handbags, Lucia soaps and candles (fresh and organic!), and loads of new jewelry. Mention Portland Picks for $10 off your purchase of $75 or more!
Flora
917 SW Washington St.
Portland, OR 97205
503.227.0586
www.florapdx.com
Affordable jewelry from northwest artists—it’s all at Avenue Five! From contemporary to traditional, plus a special emphasis on custom diamond engagement rings and alternative metals, you’ll fall in love with everything. (Especially the Amy Buettner ring, pictured—she’s from Portland!) Mention Portland Picks for 15% off your purchase!
Avenue Five Jewelry
Pacwest Center, Mezzanine
1211 SW 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97204
503.228.7419
www.ave-5.com
Get out there and shop, lovelies! Keep it local. xoxo
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