Best Of Portland

FORAGE FOR THE FRESHEST LOCAL PRODUCE AT FARMERS MARKETS IN THE PORTLAND METRO AREA

In addition to fresh produce and plants, artisan food producers offer prepared products, ranging from fruit jams to farmstead cheeses, breads and pastries, pickles, pasta, chocolate, and more. The markets also offer many amenities, including live music.

 

Beaverton Farmers Markets

12375 SW 5th St., Beaverton, OR

Saturdays May-September   8AM-1:30PM

Saturdays Oct-Nov 19th  9AM-1:30PM

Wednesdays June 15-August 31  3PM-6PM

 

Portland State University

S.W. Park & Montgomery

Open All Year Around

8:30 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Mar-Oct)
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Nov-Feb)

 

Pioneer Courthouse Square

S.W. 6th & Yamhill

10:00 am to 2:00 pm Mondays June 20th to September 26th – Closed July 4th and September 5th

 

Shemanski Park

S.W. Park & Salmon

10:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesdays May 4th to November 23rd

 

NW

N.W. 19th & Everett

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Thursdays June 2nd to September 29th

 

Kenton

N. McClellan & Denver

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesdays June 1st to September 28th

 

King

N.E. 7th & Wygant

10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sundays May 1st to November 20th

 

Lents International

S.E. 91st and Foster Road

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sundays June 5th to October 30th

 

FEATHER YOUR NEST WITH FABULOUS FINDS FROM THESE DELIGHTFUL LOCAL PURVEYORS OF HOME DECOR AND FURNISHINGS

Shag Puff Dressing Chairs $898 can be found at Anthropolgie in the Pearl

 

Portland Oregon has grown into one of the nation's most sought-after cities to live.  It's vibrant mix of local and national retailers surprises the most indulgent of shoppers in search of out of the ordinary shopping experiences.  Local purveyors of furniture and home decor we're crushing on right now include:

Anthropologie

Bella Casa

Johnathan Adler

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Pottery Barn

Restoration Hardware

West Elm

Williams Sonoma

Z Gallerie

 

Online crushes:

1st Dibs

Ballard Designs

Frontgate

Grandinroad

Gumps

Horchow

Joss & Main

Mackenzie Childs

One King's Lane

These hives are the bee's knees!

 

Click here to see this rare antique french country house bee hive on Aspen Mountain Vintage / etsy

 

We're really crushing on this haute hen house available through Neiman Marcus

 

$100,000 hen farm that comes with three to ten heritage-breed hens. The bespoke "Versailles-inspired" coop is described as the "poshest hen house ever imagined" with a living room, waterer, library and chandelier.

 

Click Here to order yours today!;)

When it comes to finding chic, affordably priced designer furniture and home accessories online, we're crushing on Joss & Main

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Oregon Remodeling "Cost vs Value" Report for 2013

With the touch-and-go of affordable residential real estate inventory and financing sometimes the best thing to do is to stay put and freshen/renovate a existing residence.   Homeowners shouldcarefully weigh the pros and cons of buying vs remodeling.  To do so, you'll need an idea of which remodeling projects deliver the highest ROI (return on investment), and the going costs associated with projects by region.

Click Here to find out where you'll get the most bang for your remodeling buck!

Restoration Hardware's charm is in the details.

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February Events in Portland, Oregon to fall in love with!

                                                                               *photo credit ZsaZsa Bellagio

 2/1-14/14    Chinese New Year - Year Of The Horse.  One of the ways the horse serves human beings is to give people a ride to their destination. Therefore, the horse is not only a symbol of travel, but also a sign of speedy success.

Other events to consider putting on your calendars include:

2/1/14             Seafood & Wine Festival

2/1/14             Jambalaya Creole Cook Off

2/5-9/14         NW Sportsman Show

2/6-9/14         Portland International Auto Show

2/8/14              Astoria Timber Festival

2/8-9/14          NW Family & Kids Festival

2/13/14           Pinot Noir 365 Winter Wine Tasting Event

2/14/14           Open Table List of Restaurants with Valentine's Menus

2/14-15/14      Romance in the Cellar at Eola Hills

2/14-17/14      Valentine's Wine & Chocolate Weekend in The Gorge

2/20-23/14     Portland Spring Home&Garden Show

2/20-23/14     Seaside Jazz Festival

2/20-23/14     Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

2/24-3/2/14    Beer Brawl VII

2/28 & 3/1/14  WurstFest

2/28-3/4/14    Portland Yard, Garden & Patio Show

Old Town Florist for Holiday Swag!

Old Town Florist carries an incredible selection of locally grown seasonal stems. Choose from a selection of design styles; Asian inspired "Ikebana" type of arrangements, with strong lines and bold exotic flowers. English garden style bouquets, a more romantic feel in clear glass or a handsome basket. Equadorian roses of many colors are always available, designed in clear glass in a simple and elegant manor.

We have been a part of the Pearl district for over 15 years, servicing both residential and commercial needs.  For more information drop in, place a order online or call them at 503 223 1646.

Release your inner beekeeper with Williams Sonoma backyard beehive starter kit. Bring it on, honey!

    Backyard beekeeping brings health and vitality to your garden and natural raw honey to your kitchen. Getting started is easy with this essential set from one of the world’s leading beekeeping suppliers. It contains a three-box, eight-frame beehive along with basic protective clothing and tools you’ll need for establishing your hive.

        Custom-designed beehive with 19 3/4" x 14" 6 5/8" wood hive boxes, each filled with 8 high-quality assembled wooden frames complete with beeswax-coated Rite-Cell® foundation. Peaked roof is copper-colored anodized aluminum. Wood construction is hand stained for weather protection.

        Adjustable vented helmet with pocket veil: Cool and lightweight polyester/nylon with a built-in sweatband. Veil has a drawstring bottom and tightly woven netting that works well against gnats and mosquitoes, too.

        Large gloves: Soft cowhide leather with sturdy canvas sleeves.
        9" stainless-steel hive tool: A must for beekeeping, this mini crowbar is used for lifting, prying and scraping.

        14" wooden bee brush: Long, soft bristles to gently brush bees away from frames and clothing.
        4" x 7" stainless-steel smoker: equipped with a guard and easy-pump bellow.

        Entrance feeder: Allows you to use your own mason jar or #5 round jar for feeding syrup or supplementing water.

        Includes an entrance reducer, used to adjust size of hive opening from large to small as weather gets cooler in fall and into winter.

        Bees not included.
        Hive is made in USA.
        A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.

    Set includes:

        Beehive (3 boxes with 8 frames each, and a stand).
        Helmet with veil.
        Large gloves.
        Hive tool.
        Bee brush.
        Smoker.
        Entrance feeder.

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