November (2009)

All month long
Moulé: Donate a new or used warm winter coat in good condition (no holes or stains) and receive a 20 percent discount on any new coat in store, through Monday, Nov. 30. 1225 N.W. Everett St.; 503-227-8530.www.moulestores.com

Monday, Nov. 1 through Saturday, Nov. 7
Anne Bocci Boutique: Mention The Neat Sheet at the register and you’ll receive a free pair of sterling silver earrings with any purchase over $35 now through Saturday, Nov. 7. 7824 SW Capitol Hwy.; 503-452-3711. www.annebocciboutique.com

Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 15
Nordstrom: Shop the Half-Yearly Sale for women & kids, with markdowns up to 50 percent on big brands. Nordstrom (five area locations), including Downtown Portland, 701 S.W. Broadway; 503-224-6666 www.nordstrom.com

Saturday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 15
Idom: Save 20 percent all week on amazing pieces from designer Modi Soondarotok’s latest collection. 827 N.W. 23rd Ave.; 503-477-6818. www.idomdesigns.com

Thursday, Nov. 5
Mabel and Zora: Join a book launch and shopping party for “Closet Confidential,” a new style book from Portland author and fashion blogger Winona Dimeo-Ediger. Meet the Daddy Likey blogger and be among the first to buy the book, and also save 15 percent on Mabel and Zora purchases made during the event. E-mail The Neat Sheet to win a copy of the book! 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 748 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-241-5696.www.mabelandzora.com

Thursday, Nov. 5
Relish Design Store: Grayling Jewelry Trunk Show, featuring wine, snacks and new jewelry from designer Katy Kippen, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Relish Design, 1715 N.W. Lovejoy St.; 503-227-3779. www.shoprelish.com

Thursday, Nov. 5
Maytee Spring 2010 Trunk Show: “Safari Dreams,” 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Parallel, 1022A N.W. Johnson St.; 503-274-8882. www.parallelpdx.com

Thursday, Nov. 5
Radish Undeground: First Thursday Local Designer Opening, with featured designer Kelcey Blanton’s line, Varnish. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 414 S.W. 10th Ave.; 503-928-6435
www.radishunderground.com

Thursday, Nov. 5
Nordstrom Rack: Big Brands Event, with day-long bigger deals than usual. Nordstrom Rack, three area locations; 503-299-1815.

Thursday, Nov. 5
Pin-Me Apparel: Green fashion trunk show by A Fortes Design, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pin-Me, 3705 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-281-1572. www.pin-me-apparel.com

Thursday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 8
Catlin Gabel Rummage Sale: This is the last year ever for the popular annual sale, which fills 88,000 square feet with vintage and new clothing, accessories and housewares. Shop Thursday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 8. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr.; 503-297-1894, Ext. 423. www.catlin.edu/giving/rummage

Friday, Nov. 6
Local Goods: The cool new general store hosts a First Friday Open House from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., featuring Polaroids by Amaren Colosi and paintings and prints by Sarah Cruse. 2136 E. Burnside St.; 503-548-4390. www.localgoodsllc.com

Friday, Nov. 6
First Friday in Multnomah Village: Merchants stay open late ( 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.), offering treats and deals in shops and restaurants throughout the neighborhood. Stop by Anne Bocci Boutique for wine, chocolate truffles and raffle prizes. 7824 SW Capitol Hwy.; 503-452-3711. www.annebocciboutique.com

Friday, Nov. 6
Lucy: Shop the fashionable fitness retailer on Fitness Friday, for a day-long 10th anniversary event with free in-store classes and giveaways. Three area locations.Lucy, 1015 N.W. Couch St.; 503-226-0220. www.lucy.com

Saturday, Nov. 7
Solestruck: The Pearl’s pop-up shoe store will give away free pairs of Vans Classics to the first 100 people to show up at the store barefoot. 718 N.w. 11th Ave. www.solestruck.com

Saturday, Nov. 7
Boutique department store Mario’s will host a Pomellato jewelry trunk show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-241-8111. www.marios.com

Sunday, Nov. 8
Siren Nation Art and Craft Sale: Northwest women artists will showcase their works to benefit the Siren Nation Women’s Music and Arts Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. McMenamin’s Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. www.sirennation.com

Sunday, Nov. 8
Crafty Wonderland’s last monthly show and sale at Doug Fir Lounge, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 830 E. Burnside. www.craftywonderland.com

Wednesday, Nov. 11
Mario’s: Boutique department store Mario’s will host a Peter Cohen sportswear trunk show, featuring Cohen in person. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-241-8111. www.marios.com

Thursday, Nov. 12
Salut! Wine Outlet offers a wine tasting and sale event in the courtyard of Jupiter Hotel, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Taste and save 25 percent on more than 100 wines, and find closeout prices on Riedel Crystal. 800 E. Burnside; 360-635-3614.www.salutwine.com

Friday, Nov. 13
Kevia Jewelry Holiday Sale: Southern California-based designer Kevia Jeffrey-West, who went to school at Portland’s Lewis & Clark, will offer deals on her handcrafted jewelry from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Historic Overlook House, 3839 N. Melrose Drive.www.kevia.biz

Saturday, Nov. 14
Junk to Funk Fashion Show: Mayor Sam Adams and The Mercury’s Marjorie Skinner will co-host the annual contest featuring 25 pieces created from trash and presented on the runway at Crystal Ballroom. www.junktofunk.org.

Sunday, Nov. 15
BRAVO Wedding Affair: Annual wedding showcase of more than 60 services offering gowns, florists, catering and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Embassy Suites in downtown Portland at 319 S.W. Pine St. www.bravowedding.com

Thursday, Nov. 19
Garnish Apparel kicks off a three-week holiday shopping event to benefit Hope Dolls, a non-profit for at-risk youth. Join the kick-off party from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and shop Garnish through Thursday, Dec. 10 to save 10 percent on your purchase. The shop will donate 10 percent of each sale to the charity. 1524 NE Alberta St., Portland, OR 97211 or at www.garnishapparel.com

Thursday, Nov. 19
Flurry grand opening, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Get details about downtown Portland’s Flurry pop-up shop grand opening celebration here.

Thursday, Nov. 19
Bubble Boutique pre-holiday fashion show, featuring cocktail dresses and holiday wear from Susana Monaco, Kyumi andKaren Zambos, plus jewelry from Luc Kieffer Paris. Save 10 percent on purchases during the event. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 1100 N.W. Glisan St.; 503-219-0098 www.bubbleboutique.com

Friday, Nov. 20
Oh Baby: Corsets and Cognac party at the luxe lingerie shop’s Irvington location. 1811 N.E. Broadway; 503-281-7430.www.ohbabylingerieshops.com

Friday, Nov. 20
Say Say Boutique: Holiday shopping event with cupcakes and coffee, featuring local designers Nora Catherine, Plume Featherworks jewelry, Skyler Stainless Steel Cuffs and Sue Bradberry. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 1010 S.W. Morrison St.; 503-223-1282. www.saysayboutique.com

Friday, Nov. 20
Mario’s: Boutique department store Mario’s will host a Temple St. Clair fine jewelry trunk show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-241-8111. www.marios.com

Thursday, Nov. 19
Garnish Apparel kicks off a three-week holiday shopping event to benefit Hope Dolls, a non-profit for at-risk youth. Join the kick-off party from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and shop Garnish through Thursday, Dec. 10 to save 10 percent on your purchase. The shop will donate 10 percent of each sale to the charity. 1524 NE Alberta St., Portland, OR 97211 or at www.garnishapparel.com

Thursday, Nov. 19
Flurry grand opening, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Get details about downtown Portland’s Flurry pop-up shop grand opening celebration here.

Thursday, Nov. 19
Bubble Boutique pre-holiday fashion show, featuring cocktail dresses and holiday wear from Susana Monaco, Kyumi andKaren Zambos, plus jewelry from Luc Kieffer Paris. Save 10 percent on purchases during the event. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 1100 N.W. Glisan St.; 503-219-0098 www.bubbleboutique.com

Friday, Nov. 20
Oh Baby: Corsets and Cognac party at the luxe lingerie shop’s Irvington location. 1811 N.E. Broadway; 503-281-7430.www.ohbabylingerieshops.com

Friday, Nov. 20
Say Say Boutique: Holiday shopping event with cupcakes and coffee, featuring local designers Nora Catherine, Plume Featherworks jewelry, Skyler Stainless Steel Cuffs and Sue Bradberry. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 1010 S.W. Morrison St.; 503-223-1282. www.saysayboutique.com

Friday, Nov. 20
Mario’s: Boutique department store Mario’s will host a Temple St. Clair fine jewelry trunk show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-241-8111. www.marios.com

Saturday, Nov. 21
Eco-Elegant Wedding Show: Browse a showcase of eco-friendly/sustainable wedding vendors, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center for Architecture, 403 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-287-3474. Free with registration: Eco-Elegant Wedding Show Registration

Saturday, Nov. 21
The Vanity Fair: Enjoy wine and snacks while shopping for vintage clothing and accessories, art and antiques; plus, see a vintage fashion show and get free hair and makeup services. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Southwest Community Center, 6820 S.W. 45th Ave.; 503-823-2840. $10-$15. www.southwestcommunitycenter.wordpress.com

Saturday, Nov. 21
Soho Boutique: Anah Claire jewelry + Talitha leather goods trunk show, noon to 4 p.m., plus save 20% on all clothing in store, including coats and designer denim. 1605 N.E. Broadway; 503-282-4940.

Thursday, Nov. 19 – Sunday, Nov. 29
New pop-up shop: Lulu’s Vintage and Shop Vintage Online will co-host a pop-up shop downtown, with 20 percent of benefits going to Dove Lewis Animal Hospital. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 19-21, Nov. 24-25 and Nov. 27-29 in downtown Portland at 23 N.W. Fourth Ave.

Wednesday, Nov. 25
Pre-Thanksgiving Family-Style Dinner: Get out of your kitchen for a night and make a reservation at Abby’s Table. Read more about the natural food chef’s pre-Thanksgiving dinner here. Abby’s Table, 609 S.E. Ankeny St.; 503-828-7662.
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Thursday, Nov. 26
Thanksgiving! Get our stylish Portland Thanksgiving dinner options for cooking in or eating out here. Also, read about Bluehour’s first ever Thanksgiving dinner here.

Friday, Nov. 27
It’s the busiest shopping day of the year! There are Black Friday sales all over town all weekend, so we’ve condensed them into one handy list to make it easy for you. Get The Neat Sheet’s Black Friday sales shopping guide here. There are so many sales, why not print the list and take it shopping with you?

Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29
“East Meets West” Shop Local Black Friday Passport Sale at cool boutiques on both sides of the river, followed by a party at The Cleaners at the Ace hotel. Get The Neat Sheet’s East Meets West Passport Sale story and details here.

Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29
Ellington Sample Sale: Save on beautiful, handcrafted leather handbags and accessories, Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1533 N.W. 24th Ave.; 503-543-3149. www.ellingtonhandbags.com

Friday, Nov. 27
Mabel and Zora: Save 15 percent on holiday dresses Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28. 748 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-241-5696. www.mabelandzora.com

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