Thursday, December 13, 2012

Some Local Shopping Suggestions for You~

The Game Truck Party of Oregon is a completely mobile video game theater for up to 16 players at one time. Imagine the thrill your favorite gamer will have when this thing pulls up in front of your house! Call them at 503.913.9790, or find them on FaceBook.

Henderson Art & Coin is a husband and wife team of Sean and Marjorie that specializes in handmade jewelry, photography and original paintings. They also sell vintage jewelry, coins and other fun items. Find them on Etsy , or FaceBook or phone them at 971-244-2130.

Cheshmoon Photography provides out of this world family pictures and portraits for capturing any special moment in time. Find them on Facebook or phone owner Rasul directly at 503.689.8918.

Orwick Arts LLC offers stunning oil painting, landscape painting, and plein air painting. Michael’s skill as a landscape artist creates compelling views of our world that move beyond time and place –full environments for your mind to explore, your senses to imagine… places as mysterious as Oregon’s craggy coast, as unpredictable as a glacial view of Mount Hood, or as serene as an Oregon waterfall. His works can remind us of Remington in his most enamored moments with the majestic West, or of the Impressionists as he paints a dance of light on a pond or snow.
You can also view his works on Etsy or on FaceBook.

Sandra's Stitches is a fabric store that specializes in children’s fabrics. The shop is located at 257 West Main in Downtown Hillsboro or you can call them at 503.890.4766.
Insomnia Coffe Co is a locally owned organic neighborhood coffeehouse that specializes in Free pour Latte Art and locally crafted goodies. They’ve got three locations for your convenience, 5389 W. Baseline Road in Hillsboro (with a drive thru!) or 2348 NW Amberbrook Drive, near Streets of Tanasbourne in Beaverton or 139 W. 2nd St in Cannon Beach AND you can buy gift certificates for all of your loved ones! You can also find them on FaceBook or tweet ‘em up on Twitter.

Kaminsky’s Lock & Key Service is a local lock & key shop owned by Jeremy, that can take care of you whether you’ve locked yourself out of your car or your kids have flown the coop and you want to change the locks faster than they can change their minds... they can also make you six keys in less time than it takes to have one made at your local big-box store. Of course they also have a show room full of all kinds of door fixtures, residential and commercial alike. Find them on Facebook and Twitter, email them at j_kaminsky@pdxlocksmith.com or give them a call at 503.616.0227.

Lemon Kissed offers jewelry that’s fun and not fussy and sure to please the most discriminating tastes on your list. Each time I visit their website or FaceBook page, I find something I can’t live without.Visit LK online and see if you don’t want to get Lemon Kissed! If you have further questions, email Shauna directly at Shauna@lemonkissed.com or better yet, give her a call at 503.277.3917.

Haute Naked sells handmade bath and beauty products that are made with love. They are based in Beaverton and one of the reasons that I personally LOVE this company (besides the amazing products) is that the owner, Vivian believes that it’s important for her business to give back to the community. You can contact her at info@hautenaked.com or find Haute Naked on FaceBook or Twitter.

Le'Stuff Antique Mall is located at 234 E Main St Hillsboro (503-784-9769) and is filled with Le’Stuff that dreams are made of (my funny, not theirs!).  They've got 5000 sq ft full of antiques & collectibles with 25 dealers selling vintage jewelry to furniture and everything in between - and owners Jeff & Sandie pride themselves on selling great stuff at reasonable prices. You can find them on FaceBook or call them at 503.640.9197.

Orenco Accupunture & Wellness Clinic in Orenco station is dedicated to improving your health and quality of life with a focus on addressing the root cause of dis-ease, through acupuncture and herbal formula medicines. Conditions treated by Brian’s services include disorders regarding autoimmunity/immunity, endocrine, aging, neurological, as well as female/male issues, cancer, skin, respiratory, musculoskeletal conditions and influenza & the common cold. In short, if you have something that is bothering you, call Brian and get it taken care of, you’ll be glad you did!You can schedule an appointment online here. You can also find OAWC on FaceBook!

Givorgy Kraskoff Photography is owned by Givorgy, of course! He is a Portland Metro Area portrait photographer specializing in child, high school senior, wedding and fashion photography. Whether you want some high chair, high school or high fashion photography, he has you covered with a beautiful and unique perspective. Call him at 503.953.5055 or visit his FaceBook, Twitter or Instagram pages for more information.

Sesame and Lilies invites you to traverse 18 rooms of boutique and showroom space for a one-of-a-kind experience, in downtown Cannon Beach. They have all facets of home interiors, original paintings, antiques, French furniture, European silver pieces, linens, cashmere clothing by White+Warren and Label+Thread, fragrances, lotions, candles, gourmet food, books, stationary and highly unusual objects. They have been referred to as a “little Harrods” and let me tell you, if their bed displays didn’t have a nice little sign saying naps weren’t allowed, I would have snuggled up in one a long time ago. They are delicious displays of temptation! They are located at 183 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, OR 97110 and of course you can call them, 503 436 2027. They are open 7 days a week - 10am-5:30pm, but they are always open on Facebook!

My Precious Kid LLC is literally chalk full of 1900 (we counted!) products including child safety, cloth diapers and baby gifts. If you have little people in your life, you will want to check out this shop! They are located at 633 SE Baseline St, in Hillsboro and can be reached by phone at 503-693-2832. You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest!

Heritage Vision Center provides each patient with quality vision solutions and exceptional customer service. Their staff is experienced in all areas of vision care including frame selection and insurance billing. They are especially skilled in contact lenses, vision care for computer users, the care of children's vision and vision therapy. Check them out on Facebook or visit them in person at 20 NW 185th Avenue, Aloha, 503.629.5200. You’ll like what you see!


Tonnie White LMT Massage Therapy is located at 315 East Main Street, suite 306 in Hillsboro. Tonnie believes that massage is a great way of healing the body and the mind and of course the spirit, and we couldn’t agree more! She offers a variety of styles of massage, but mainly focuses on Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial Release techniques. Call her at 503.504.0872 and find her on FaceBook.

Let’s Play toy store is a specialty toy store & the owner, Shirley, makes sure that they carry lots of classic, old fashioned toys that encourage imagination. Let’s Play has recently celebrated their 17th year of selling quality toys to Hillsboro area families. Stop in to see some great gift ideas for the littles on your list at 263 East Main Street, Hillsboro, 503.640.8301 or find them on FaceBook!

Sequoia Gallery + Studios is an art gallery representing more than 30 regional artist of many mediums, including 13 artists with studios on the premises. They are located at 136 SE 3rd Avenue in Hillsboro (or on FaceBook!) and are open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and First Tuesdays until 8pm. If you are looking for a one of a kind gift for someone on your list or if you want something special for your home, check them out.

Jacobsen's Books & More located at 211 E Main Street in Downtown Hillsboro has new and used books and gifts for anyone on your list! They have a lot of great books in for the Holidays, especially for children. Visit them on FaceBook and then visit them in person! 503-681-8243
Organic Skin Care by Janette is owned by Janette Haynes and offers holistic facial, microdermabrasion, waxing, makeup and sunless spray tanning. She also offers organic skin care and cosmetics for the lovely ladies in your life. 315 East Main Street, suite 310, Hillsboro.

McFly’s Antiques and Collectibles is a locally owned online store that specializes in vintage and rare pop culture collectibles from the 1950’s through the 1990’s. Do you have someone on your list that loved Orange Crush Soda? How about Evil Knievel? What about vintage sports memorabilia? Take a trip back in time and visit this store online.

StockMeUp Tools & Home is likely the place MacGuiver shops. There is a little magic for everyone. They feature tools and home items including home décor, laminate flooring, bounce houses, toys, and much more. I can tell you that this place is on my shopping route because there is some amazing stuff here! They are located at 877 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 and you can call them at 503-488-5931 or visit them on FaceBook here or here.

SWEAT360 is a fitness facility that specializes in creating unique group classes along with professional personal coaching. Whether you’re into Spin, Yoga, TRX, CrossFit style classes, or something else, the amazing coaches have a million creative ways to make you SWEAT. Not only are owners, Robert & Kili great coaches, but they hire high quality staff and also have a stong commitment to contribute to the community in which they live...and that is what you will find when you join the SWEAT team, a community working towards improved fitness and health! SWEAT360 is located at 2240 NE Griffin Oaks, suite 1000 in Hillsboro or find them on FaceBook or Twitter

Calvin’s Carpet Cleaning has served the Hillsboro and Portland metropolitan area since 1981. Whether you are hosting this Holiday Season or if you’d like to give it as a gift, having clean carpets can change the way your house feels and from first hand experience, Calvin will make sure that you get the best possible result! Call them at 503.640.9811.

Reliable Tech Solutions owned by Christian provides full service to your home, office or business for your mobile, desktop, laptop and tablet devices across all platforms and operating systems (Apple & Microsoft, OSX & Windows 8, iOS & Android). If you wish you owned a teenager, if only for the tech support, Christian is your guy! You can find him on FaceBook, or LinkedIn. Call for information and questions503.349.4361 or email reliatech@me.com.

Mimosa Studios is a "Paint Your Own Pottery" studio located in the heart of the Alberta Arts District. They provide friendly, hands-on help to all painters, no experience necessary. Their goal is to have people paint something they are proud to take home or give as a gift. Everything is food safe, dishwasher and microwave safe. They fire the kiln everyday so turn-around time is very fast. They have hundreds of choices, including fabulous ornaments, and their paint colors are rich and bright! Make your own gifts, give a gift certificate or throw a ladies night or have a date night. The options are unlimited! If iyou have 4 or more in your group, reservations are recommended. Check out their FaceBook for some inspiration or just get in the car and GO! 1718 NE Alberta, Portland...503-288-0770

Hillsboro Community Acupuncture LLC is located at 315 East Main Street, suite 303, in Hillsboro. The owner, Debbie provides many services to align your body with improved health. Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxabustion, Gua Sha, Herbs and Sotai is just a start. If you have further questions, feel free to contact them at hcacup@gmail.com.

Beavercreek Armory is a multi-faceted gun store, offering firearm training, service, and new and used sales. They are a distributor of all major firearm manufacturers and can boast about their friendly and knowledgeable staff- all with the intention of providing their customers with the most complete and honest experience possible. David and JoAnne used to be neighbors to Ritual, but they’ve moved to big fancy digs complete with classrooms and an indoor shooting range at 23574 N Clara Lane, in Hillsboro.Call 503.629.9310 or visit them on FaceBook!


Schroeder's Den Daycare and Training Center for Dogs specializes in quality daycare for your qualified dog, training with Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, and puppy socialization every Sunday at Puppy Romp. Do you have a dog owner on your Christmas list? Then this is a must-stop for you! Visit them at 2110 NW Aloclek Dr. Ste 620 in Hillsboro, call them at (503) 614-9899 or find them on FaceBook!

Gimre's Shoes is a 120 year old family owned shoe store that
specializes in comfort footwear such as Dansko, Keen, Merrell, New Balance and more. Their trained staff provides superior service and a purchase experience second to none. Gimre’s is located at 256 E Main Street in downtown Hillsboro and can be reached by phone at 503.640.5866 or on
FaceBook, Twitter & Pinterest.
Washington County BicycleTransportation Coalition (WashCo BTC) sells refurbished bicycles and accessories, as well as promotes bicycle transportation, protect bicyclists’ rights and improve bicycling conditions throughout Washington County through education, advocacy and community. Through the WashCo Community Bicycle Center, the WashCo BTC provides refurbished and recycled used bicycles for sale. All of their bicycles are donated and their volunteers make them the "best bike they can be for the bike they are". The WashCo BTC is open Monday 10am-4pm and Tuesday - Saturday 10-6 at 137 NE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro. They are a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization.  You can find the WashCo BTC on FaceBook and they are happy to accept financial donations or donations of bicycles in their store!


Bag&Baggage Productions Theatre is a live professional theatre that is committed to unique interpretations and novel stagings of plays by the world's best-known authors. They seek to rethink & reinvigorate the most celebrated titles, to challenge the public to experience them in new ways, & to connect our work to the lives & experiences of the audiences. They are located at 253 E. Main Street, Hillsboro. Purchase tickets online or call 503-345-9590. You can also check out their FaceBook page for updates & info!

Talus Rock is an oasis away from home & the normal stresses of daily life, perfect for a romantic getaway for two, weddings, reunions, parties or corporate events. Heather & Bruce have taken 30+ acres in Sandpoint, Idaho & turned it into one of the most divine places to lay your head. There is nothing like enjoying your first cup of coffee of the day while watching eagles catch fish out of the pond on the property. In addition, the hosts of this lovely B&B that sleeps 1-24 guests, are gracious & unimposing while being accommodating & helpful with places to visit. While Talus Rock is not located here, but in beautiful Sandpoint, ID, we at Ritual love them not only for their amazing hospitality, but for the work that the Pedersen family does to make the world a better place to live through their mission work. Make reservations here and they will throw in a complimentary bottle of wine to sweeten the stay when you mention Ritual or this Shop Small guide. In addition, from now through April 15, 2013 enjoy Talus Rock’s “Snow Cozy Escape”. Book your first two nights for lodging at regular published rates and get the third night free. There are no restrictions to this offer except that it cannot be used with any other promotions. I have stayed here twice this year & I know anyone on your list would love a gift of Talus Rock! Find them at FaceBook or call Heather directly at: 208.255.8458 to book your stay. “Charity they say begins at home, for us, our home is our charity. Sleep for a cause at the extraordinarily unique Talus Rock Retreat” ...and enjoy Sandpoint, Schweitzer & especially Talus Rock Retreat.

Amrapali Boutique sells designer Indian apparel, jewelry & handicrafts that have been handpicked especially for you. All goods are handcrafted by local artists and small businesses in India. We have a huge selection of handmade sparkly bangles for various hand sizes and lots of handmade gifts for kids. FaceBook or at 2056 NW Aloclek Dr. #305 Hillsboro, Ph: 503-946-6571.