December (2009)
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Sorel Apres-Ski Trunk Show Event: Check out fun (and warm and waterproof) winter boots, plus enjoy hot cocoa with butterscotch schnapps and gourmet chocolates. Enter to win a $500 Columbia shopping spree and other prizes. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Sportswear Flagship Store, 911 S.W. Broadway; 503-226-6800. www.sorel.com
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Holiday Fashion Show + Party: Ste. Maine, Coco Gets Dressed and Coco and Toulouse will combine forces for a holiday part with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, stellar goodie bags, a fashion show, deals and discounts from all three stores. 6:30 p.m. at Ste. Maine, 1626 S.E. Bybee Blvd.; 503-232-1880. www.saintmaine.com
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Oscar Albert Holiday Party: Stop by the Spanish bistro and wine bar to sip wine and shop for gifts created by women entreprenuers, including Missionary Chocolates, Bambootique, Apolloni Vineyards, Global Sistergoods, Flavour Pals and Muddy Waters. 5:30 to 8 p.m., 4847 S.E. Division St.; 503-477-9894. www.oscaralbert.com
Thursday, Dec. 3
Relish Design Store: Holiday Party & Local Design Collective, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, meet local designers and purchase customized holiday gifts. Plus, save 15 percent on all sales and pre-orders. 1715 N.W. Lovejoy St.; 503-227-3779.www.shoprelish.com
Thursday, Dec. 3
Mabel and Zora: One of our favorite Pearl District shops hosts a holiday trunk show by local jewelry designer Angela Arnold, with champagne and treats. 748 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-241-5696. www.mabelandzora.com
Now through Saturday, Dec. 5
America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar: Shop two consecutive weekends (Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6) at more than 900 booths filled with gifts, toys, jewelry, handmade and craft items, collectibles, games, fresh cut trees and more. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr.; 503-736-5200. www.expocenter.org
Friday, Dec. 4
Jet Boutique Holiday Party: Join Mississippi’s chic Jet Boutique for its first holiday party, with live music, new designs, jewelry from Stone Posey and a chocolatier, Sarah Hart of Alma Chocolate. Save 10 percent on purchases all day Friday! 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 3753 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-282-3753.
Friday, Dec. 4
Lille Boutique: The lingerie boutique hosts a Malia Mills trunk show of swimwear for spring/summer 2010, plus new lingerie styles. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 1007 E. Burnside; 503-232-0333.www.lilleboutique.com
Friday, Dec. 4
Flutter: Paper Treasures jewelry trunk show, featuring treats and drinks and unique jewelry upcycled from found bits and pieces. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3948 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-288-1649. www.flutterclutter.com
Friday, Dec. 4
Oh Baby – The luxe lingerie shop will host its annual holiday party, featuring cocktails, models wearing the latest lingerie gifts and jewelry from Emily Jane. What’s not to love? 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Oh Baby’s Irvington location, 1811 N.E. Broadway; 503-281-7430. www.ohbabylingerieshops.com
Friday, Dec. 4
Designer Sample Sale: Join Baby Star, Sock It To Me, Pistil and Mosey for a warehouse sale featuring 50 to 80 percent markdowns on baby clothing, cool socks, hats and handbags. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1801 N.W. Upshur St., #560; 503-221-7827. www.babystar.com
Friday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 6
Butterscotch: The cheerful modern gift boutique hosts its annual Holiday Open House, marking down all purchases over $5 by 20 percent all weekend. 144 N.E. 28th Ave.; 503-234-6877.
Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6
Lights on Broadway: The Irvington neighborhood will host a weekend long festival of lights and shopping specials on and around Broadway all weekend. Visit broadwaymerchants.com/blog for participating shops and discounts, including Halo Shoes, Oh Baby, SoHo Boutique, Great Wine Buys and many more.
Saturday, Dec. 5
NEAT EVENT! First Annual North Portland Holiday Festival at Icon Tattoo Studio. Holiday extravaganza handmade craft bazaar and benefit for p:ear, sponsored by The Neat Sheet. First 50 attendees get free goodie bags filled with Missionary chocolates and prizes. 813 N. Russell St.; 503-957-4738. www.icontattoo.net
Saturday, Dec. 5
The Jeweled Feast Trunk Show: Sample and purchase Portland’s finest spirits, jewelry, art and confections all under one roof. Elemental Vodka will unveil its new organic Vanilla Espresso Vodka and share recipes for creating unique holiday cocktails, plus shop for gifts by Guilded Lily Jewels and more. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Highball Distillery, 610 S.E. Tenth Ave.www.highballdistillery.com
Saturday, Dec. 5
Xtabay Vintage: Shop, sip and save 25% at the glamorous Clinton Street vintage shop’s holiday party and sale. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2515 S.E. Clinton St.; 503-230-2899. www.xtabayvintage@blogspot.com
Saturday, Dec. 5
Healthy Pets Northwest: Bring your pets in for a holiday anniversary party, featuring pet photos with Santa ($25) and 20 percent savings on toys and treat. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 2224 N.E. Alberta St; 503-249-6571. www.healthypetsnw.com
Saturday, Dec. 5
Agave Denim Outlet Winter Warehouse Sale: Save 50 to 80 percent on designer denim, knitwear and jackets, 10 a.m. to5 p.m. Saturday. Save an extra 10 percent when you donate a pair of gently used jeans. Agave Jeans Outlet?, 6210 S. 11th Ave., Ridgefield, Wash.; 360-887-5400. ?www.agavejean.com
Sunday, Dec. 6
Formal Holiday Artisans Fair – Handmade Northwest presents a handcrafted holiday shopping event, featuring handmade clothing, jewelry, art, gifts and more. Free goodie bags for the first s100 customers. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Chelsea Ballroom, Southeast Ninth Avenue and Hawthorne Boulevard. www.handmadenw.com
Sunday, Dec. 6
Holiday Open Studio and Sample Jewelry Sale: Sip wine and shop for jewelry from featuring Grayling, Pyrrha, Judaica, Silver Season, Thomas Ballard, Susan Goodwin, Ayala Bar, Holly Yashi, Evelyn Knight. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Palladium Inc., 7661 S.W. Capitol Hwy. www.palladiuminc.org
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Mink Boutique: One of Hawthorne’s best fashion finds, Mink will host a holiday party and sale featuring 15 percent discounts for shoppers who donate a bag of gently worn clothing for Dress For Success. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 3418 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-232-3500. www.shopmink.com
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Fig Studio Mixed Media Sale: Browse and shop for handcrafted goods created by local interior designers and architects, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Presented by Maharam Fabrics, 3-Form and Milliken Contract in The Pearl District at Urban Studio, N.W. 10th and Davis Streets. Fig Studio Blog
Wednesday, Dec. 9
CRAVE Portland Holiday Shopping Party: Grab your girlfriends and head to this annual must-shop party, now under new management. Enjoy glamourous food, refreshments, entertainment and pampering and shop vendor market stalls filled with sample-sale prices on clothing, jewelry, handbags, girly gifts, bath and body treats, gourmet food, home decor and more. Post 419 in the Bison Building, 419 N.E. 10th Ave. Visit the Crave Portland Holiday Shopping Party online for more information and tickets.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Mario’s: Downtown Portland’s chic boutique department store will host its annual Holiday Party, with deals and discounts during the event. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-227-3477. www.marios.com
Thursday, Dec. 10
Mississippi’s Month of Holiday Celebrations continues with trunk shows and parties, deals and discounts up and down North Mississippi Avenue. Get more info here.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Amai Unmei: Join the boutique’s one-year anniversary and holiday party, with cocktails, snacks and 10 to 5o percent discounts on locally designed clothing, gorgeous coats and more. 2275 N.W. Johnson St.; 503-234-3020.www.amaiunmei.com
Thursday, Dec. 10
Covet Boutique: Stop by the boutique’s day-long Holiday Open House between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to save 30 percent on purchases of $100 or more. 429 S.W. 10th Ave.; 503-222-6838. www.lovecovet.com
Thursday, Dec. 10
Elsa+Sam: Hawthorne’s charming dishware boutique will host a holiday party and sale, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sip wine, nosh on treats and save 15 percent on all purchases, including already marked down sale items. 4314 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. 503-517-9942. www.elsasam.com
Friday Dec. 11
Pin-Me Apparel: Stop by sweet boutique Pin-Me for a trunk show featuring Flood Hats, locally made from 100 percent recycled materials. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 3705 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-281-1572. www.pin-me-apparel.com
Friday, Dec. 11
Paper Treasure trunk show: Stop by Ginger Salon tonight for a showing of jewelry from Paper Treasure, plus refreshments and prizes. more quick note to let you in on a little secret: I’ve added another Trunk Show to my list of Holiday Shows. Tomorrow, Friday, December 11th I’ll be at Ginger Salon (1319 NE Freemont) from 6-9 with all my jewels. Come check out Ginger’s beautiful space, meet their talented team of stylists, have a drink, enter to win free goodies (including Paper Treasure jewelry)
Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12
Lower Fremont “Oh Deer” Winterfest 2009: Shops and businesses on Northeast Fremont Street will gather between 13th and 15th Avenues to host a holiday art and gift festival, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Shop for clothing, crafts, jewelry, pottery, bath and beauty products and more. Be sure to stop by Ginger Salon Friday evening for aPaper Treasure trunk show of unique jewelry and locket necklaces inspired by shipwrecks. 1319 N.E. Fremont St.www.lowerfremont.com
Friday, Dec. 11
Workroom 719: Entermodal Sample Sale at designer pop-up shop Workroom719. Get great deals on locally designed bags + accessories. 719 S.W. Morrison St. www.entermodal.com
Saturday, Dec. 12
Sole: Sahlia Michelle Designs jewelry trunk show, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1033 N.W. Couch St.; 503-222-SOLE. www.4mysole.com
Saturday, Dec. 12
Ellington Handbags: Visit this hip handbag studio for a day long Holiday Shopping Party with treats, drinks and a buy-one-get-one-half-off deal on all handbags and wallets. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1533 N.W. 24th Ave.; 503-542-3149.www.ellingtonhandbags.com
Saturday, Dec. 12
Office PDX + Egg Press Pop-Up Shop holiday cocktail party. 625 S.W. 4th Ave. www.officepdx.com
Saturday, Dec. 12 through Thursday, Dec. 24
Grapevine: This chic Lake Oswego boutique kicks of it’s Twelve Days of Christmas Sale, offering a different special or sale each day as we count down to Christmas. 310 State St., Lake Oswego; 503-635-6009. www.grapevinestyle.com
Saturday, Dec. 12
House Spirits: The local distillery (makers of Aviation Gin, Medoyeff Vodka, Krogstad Aquavit and small, limited release lines), will host its fourth annual Holiday Food & Booze Bazaar, noon to 5 p.m. Nip whiskey and wine while shopping for foodie gifts, including food, wine and more from Chop Butchery, Joyas de Panama Cigars, Cellar Door Coffee Roasters, Jacobs Creamery, Rogue Creamery, Xocolatl de David, Cellar Door Coffee Roasters and more. 2025 S.E. Seventh Ave.; 503-235-3174. www.housespirits.com
Sunday, Dec. 13
Crafty Wonderland’s Super Colossal Holiday Show and sale at the Oregon Convention Center, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.craftywonderland.com
Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13
p:ear’s First Annual Craft Fair & Live Art SwapRaiser: Enjoy beer, wine, waffles, raffles and more while shopping for crafts and art to benefit p:ear, which supports homeless and transitional youth. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. Northwest 6th Avenue and Flanders St. Also mention p:ear at Piece of Cake bakery the weekend of Dec. 12-13 and 50 percent of your purchase will benefit p:ear. p:earmentor.org
Tuesday, Dec. 15
PDX Fashion Synergy Mixer: Stop by the Flurry designer pop-up shop from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to meet local designers, mingle, nibble on treats and shop from 16 local lines. 401 S.W. Morrison St. Read more on The Neat Sheet about the Flurry Designer Pop-Up store.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Icebreaker: Save on soft merino wool activewear and layering pieces at Icebreaker’s Friends + Family Sale. Noon to 9 p.m., Four Square building, Northwest 14th Avenue and Overton Street. Visa and Mastercard ONLY. 503-241-8300.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Phlox artist reception and sale: Visit one of our favorite Mississippi boutiques to see artist Marla Shroeder-Swade’s
series of paintings and giclées of iconic Portland vintage neon lights and signs, plus save 15 percent on Phlox purchases during the event. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 3962 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-284-1264. www.phloxpdx.com
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Chimpanzee Benefit: Laughing Planet Cafe in Sellwood will host a talk by Dr. Sheri Speede (Oregon’s version of British monkey maven Jane Goodall) about working to save chimps at the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center. Dinner proceeds, plus sales chimp t-shirts, calendars and gifts will benefit the center. 5 p.m., 4110 S.E. Woodstock Blvd. Get more details here.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Flutter: Gossamer trunk show featuring “bohemian cowgirl” clothing and jewelry by Vicki Wooten and Beth Olson. Enter to win a $50 gift certificate! 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 3948 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-288-2649. www.flutterclutter.com
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Mario’s: Stop by this chic boutique department store for a holiday trunk show of fine jewelry from Jemma Wynne. The New York collection is defined by casual elegance, like the cashmere hoodies of jewelry. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-227-3477. www.marios.com
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Union Rose: Now open in its new Montavilla location, Union Rose boutique will host a SheShe trunk show and sale, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy drinks, treats and gifts while saving 15 percent on SheShe designs. 7909 S.E. Stark St.; 503-287-4242.www.unionrosepdx.com
Friday, Dec. 4 – Saturday, Dec. 19
Pearl Hardware: Here’s a deal that doesn’t suck! Bring in your old, gently used vacuum cleaner and you’ll save $50 on a new Miele model. The old vacuums will be donated to an as yet undecided charity. 1621 N.W. Glisan St.; 503-228-5135.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Pin-Me Apparel: Oooooooh, neat, a style trifecta! One of our favorite boutiques hosting a trunk showing of two favorite designers, Prairie Underground and Grayling Jewelry. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., 3705 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-281-1572.www.pin-me-apparel.com
Thursday, Dec. 17
FREE SHIPPING DAY! More than 500 online retailers are offering free shipping on orders placed by midnight today. Participating vendors include Bloomingdales, JC Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret, Williams-Sonoma, Zappos.com, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, FAO Schwartz, eToys, Baby Universe, Crate & Barrel and more.www.freeshipping.org
Friday, Dec. 18
Marios: The Row Spring 2010 Trunk Show, noon to 6 p.m. 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-241-8111. www.marios.com
Friday, Dec. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19
Flurry Pop-Up Store: Joint trunk shows with Varnish clothing and Sahlia Michelle Designs jewelry Friday; and Sahlia Michelle plus Janeane Marie (upcoming competitor on Project Runway Season 7) on Saturday. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day, 401 S.W. Morrison St. Read more on The Neat Sheet about the Flurry Designer Pop-Up store.
Friday, Dec. 18
Williams Avenue shopping specials: North Portland shops including Tiny Meat, Ink + Peat and SpielWerk Toys will stay open late, offering holiday shopping deals and discounts of up to 20 percent, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 3808 N. Williams Ave.; 503- 282-2233. www.spielwerk.net
Saturday, Dec. 19
Idom: View new pieces from Idom Designs at a Holiday Trunk Show + Sale, plus save 50 percent on all pieces from Idom, Emily Ryan and Liza Rietz Collections. Idom Designs will remain 50 percent off through the week. 827 N.W. 23rd; 503-477-6818. www.idomdesigns.com
Saturday, Dec. 19
Halo Shoes: Save 20 to 70 percent on high fashion and urban footwear at this Northeast Broadway designer shoe source, Saturday only. Save on Dries Van Noten, Jil Sander, Costume Nationale, Calleen Cordero and more. 1425 N.E. Broadway; 503-331-0366. www.haloshoes.com
Saturday, Dec. 19
Workroom 719: Jewelry designer Scarlet Chamberlain will present a jewelry trunk show featuring her new collection and gift ideas, noon to 7 p.m. at the downtown Portland designer pop-up shop. 719 S.W. Morrison St.; 503-890-7800.
Saturday, Dec. 19
Grayling Jewelry Sample Sale: Sole, our go-to source for amazing accessories, will host a Grayling Jewelry trunk show and sample sale, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1033 N.W. Couch St.; 503-222-SOLE. www.4mysole.com
Saturday, Dec. 19
Betsy & Iya: Much twittered about local jewelry designer Betsy Cross of Betsy & Iya invites shoppers to enjoy wine, cider, cheese, mood lighting (heee) and discounts on her jewelry, plus that of Sulu-Designs. Noon to 6 p.m., 1722 N.W. Raleigh St., No. 104.
Sunday, Dec. 20
Indie Portland designers holiday party and sale at Mercy Studios, featuring clothing and accessories from Church and State, Emily Katz, Stone and Honey and Andy Lifschutz. Enjoy drinks and treats while you shop, and also – they’re encouraging shoppers to bring their own handmade things to barter or trade. Neat! 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., 537 S.E. Ash St., #25.
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday Slideshow – King of kitsch Charles Phoenix, a pop-culture humorist and author of numerous neat, Americana-themed coffee table books, will present his hilarious Charles Phoenix Retro Holiday Slide Showat Portland’s Hollywood Theatre, 7 p.m. 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd.; 503-281-4215. Tickets $15, buy online here.www.hollywoodtheatre.org
Thursday, Dec. 31
Blush Beauty Bar – Make an appointment for a New Year’s Eve makeover between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Blush Beauty Bar, and the $30 fee is redeemable in product. Plus, get FREE false eyelashes when you mention The Neat Sheet. Read more about Blush Beauty Bar New Year’s Eve Makeovers here! 513 N.W. 23rd Ave., 503-227-3390. www.blushbeautybar247.com
Thursday, Dec. 31 – Our neat pick for NYE is the VJ Kittyrox ’80s Video Dance Attack part, which moves to Wonder Ballroom for this one night only. Dance along to 80s hits played on four giant video screens. Read more about Dance Attack on The Neat Sheet! 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St.; 503-284-8686. 21-over; $7 at the door orTicketmaster.
Thursday, Dec. 31 – Check out the opening party / New Year’s Eve celebration at downtown Portland’s new Couture Lounge. The lounge is so new, in fact, there’s no phone number or Web site yet. But The Neat’s Sheet’s friends promise excellent food and fun festivities from the folks behind the menu at Hawthorne’s Gold Dust Meridian, another all-time favorite Portland cocktail lounge. Couture Lounge, Northwest Fourth Avenue and Couch Street.
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