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Handmade bridal blowout at Garnish boutique
Portland fashion designer Erica Lurie, owner of Alberta’s Garnish boutique, is wasting no time getting a jump on her 2010 New Year’s resolution: to better listen to her customers and give them what they need. And apparently what they need is more casual everyday wear and less bridal finery. In light of that, Garnish has [...]
Neat SHOPS
Your local, feel-good holiday shopping guide
Gifts that give back are the only way to go this holiday shopping season. Creative Portland shops and businesses have dreamed up so many inspiring and generous ways to help others this year, we can’t help but want to shop local and spend money on things that will benefit people in need, children, pets – [...]
Neat EVENT
Garnish + Hope Dolls benefit shopping party
November 9, 2009 by karenvitt
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Indie Alberta clothing and accessories boutique, Garnish, kicks off a three-week charity shopping event with a holiday party and sale from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.
The party celebrates Garnish boutique’s holiday fundraiser for Hope Dolls, a Portland non-profit for at-risk youth. Shoppers who donate lightly used clothing between the kickoff party and [...]
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Closing sale at Ella’s on Alberta
Sadly, we’re losing another favorite Alberta boutique. Ella’s will close just weeks after Mabel and Zora shut its Northeast Portland doors, but the creative women behind both shops are looking ahead. While Mabel and Zora remains open in the Pearl District, the gals at Ella’s are moving on to fun new ventures in writing, floral [...]
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Fashion by Flashlight lights up Alberta
October 8, 2009 by karenvitt
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Alberta Street boutiques invite adventurous shoppers to take an evening stroll during the 4th annual Fashion by Flashlight event, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. Shops will offer sales and specials, designer trunk shows and refreshments to get you lit and keep you energetic throughout the evening.
Start at Ella’s Boutique, where [...]
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12th annual Alberta Street Fair this Saturday
September 15, 2009 by karenvitt
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Exploring the Alberta Arts District is always an adventure – after all, the funky neighborhood gets much of the credit for Keeping Portland Weird. And one day a year the adventure gets even weirder. On Saturday, Sept. 19 this funky strip will host its annual street fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is [...]
