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Although statewide tax-free shopping is gift enough, Discover Portland has combed the city for the most fabulous—and uniquely Portland—offers that will leave your loved ones giddy with Holiday joy.
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First up on our Shopping to-do list is Portland's newest local hat milliner: Bonnet in the Pearl District. Their hats are hand blocked and trimmed on site. Stop by to see them in person or check out their new online Etsy shop. Just looking at this beautiful hat has us swooning! |
Our next stop is EcoVibe Apparel, which is filled to the brim with new arrivals from ethical designers. Check out their vegan boots and shoes from OlsenHaus, and this lovely raincoat from Juleselin Organics (also available in olive green). |
The Dapper Frog offers a dazzling collection of fine art glass. Visit the Pearl District location or one of their two new seasonal stores – open just for the Holiday Shopping Season and stocked with all their fabulous product lines:
- Pioneer Place (700 S.W. Fifth Suite #2035, Downtown Portland)
- Clackamas Town Center (12000 S.E. 82nd Ave. Suite #2023, Happy Valley)
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Visit Portland Japanese Garden from Dec. 10-24 for their annual Holiday Gift Show & Sale. You'll find a wide selection of one-of-a-kind items from 16 regional artists: art glass, jewelry, scarves, ceramics, stationery, prints, ornaments and distinctive accessories. Free with Garden admission.
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All that shopping warrants a special treat just for you! Melanie with Adorned Aesthetics has special training with the best eyelash extension product on the market today: Lavish Lashes – the most natural, longest lasting lash extensions available. Flaunted by Melanie herself, this relaxing procedure takes 90-120 minutes and will leave you feeling like your gorgeous self again.
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It's cold. It's gray. It's dreary. You know what would be nice? A Hot Stone Massage (and a 15% discount to boot!). Get ready for 90 minutes of warming, soothing, comforting luxury. Call for an appointment today: Ruby's Spa at Edgefield in Troutdale at (503) 665-1357 and Ruby's Spa at the Grand Lodge in Forest Grove at (503) 992-3406. |
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And because you deserve self-indulgence year-round, attend one of Dosha's VIP Parties for a complimentary 2012 VIP card valid for 10% off all Dosha products & services all year long! All parties are from 12-8 p.m. and take place on the following dates:
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Dec. 10-24
Oregon Ballet Theatre presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. Spark your own childhood wonder with this beloved trip into a land where toy soldiers fight rat armies, snowflakes come dancing to life, and the sugarplum fairy presides over it all with the wave of a wand. Click here for tickets, starting at $21.
Dec. 15-31
Continuing a rich tradition of holiday spirit that began in the 1920s, residents of Portland's Peacock Lane delight thousands with their Christmas light displays.
Dec. 16, 18 & 22
Oregon Symphony has shows throughout the Holiday Season for all to enjoy! On Dec. 16th, enjoy four gifted vocalists singing holiday selections in close harmony at The Canadian Tenors Christmas. Join Mrs. Claus as she rescues the holidays from grumpy Mr. Grinch at Happy Holidays on Dec. 18th. And sing along to seasonal favorites both classical and popular at Comfort and Joy on Dec. 22nd.
Dec. 17th
Taste the wonderful world of Albany during the Nosh Tour — a backstage pass to many of Albany's homegrown restaurants for a behind-the-scenes tour with food and drink samples along the way.
Through Jan. 2nd
Every year, Pittock Mansion is transformed into a Christmas wonderland! This year's bedecking of the Mansion's hallways, grand marble staircase, and 23 treasure-filled rooms will feature multi-cultural Christmas customs and traditions in celebration of Christmas Around the World.
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