Neat TREND! The latest stylish summer sunglasses in PDX
July 20, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF, Neat TREND
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
It may seem counter-intuitive to do a trend piece on sunglasses in the middle of summer after most people have probably shopped them back in May. However, if you’re anything like us, you have probably lost and/or broken that sweet pair of Ray Ban aviators you thought were so cool all [...]
Save 10-50% Sunday only at Queen Bee Studio + Shop
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Honestly, sometimes it can be a little depressing here at The Neat Sheet. We are constantly getting info about the latest, don’t-wanna-miss-’em sales, the best new local products, boutique parties, shop events and more. So, what’s the problem you ask? Well, given the sheer volume of awesome things happening in Portland, [...]
Moxie boutique fifth anniversary party + sale
June 25, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
We’ve been traipsing to Moxie for five years now, shopping East Burnside’s best boutique for original on-trend clothing and accessories from local and sustainable designers. We have an extra special reason to stop by next weekend, when the shop will host it’s big Moxie Fifth Anniversary Party + Sale all day Friday, July 2 and [...]
Etsy PDX Progressive Day of Craft + Shop Hop
June 17, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
Crafty Portlanders lurrrrrrrv Etsy.com, and come Friday we’ll have a chance to take that big love offline for a day and shop in person from some of our favorite local handmade vendors. In celebration of Etsy’s fifth birthday, 17 shops throughout Portland and Vancouver will participate in The PDX Progressive Day of Craft + Shop Hop, [...]
Shop 40+ crafty local vendors at the Show of Awesome
June 17, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
As the weather continues to disappoint here in Portland, it’s important to focus on other, non-meteorological benefits to living here. Like the fact that this year’s second annual craft-tatular Summit of Awesome is being held right here in our fair (if sun-adverse) city, offering crafters and handmade enthusiasts some awesome [...]
Your NEAT Portland Father’s Day Gift Guide!
June 14, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Father’s are good at a lot of things. They’re expert intimidators of potential boyfriends, able to navigate the most perilous of trips purely by instinct, and can man a remote like no one’s business. One thing they ain’t so good at is asking for presents, or even a well-deserved hug [...]
Crystalyn Kae handbag trunk show at Moxie
June 11, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
By Erin Flesch, NEAT Contributor
Finding the perfect bag that transitions easily from work to play can be a bit tricky. Finding one that can do double (err, triple) duty as a vacation tote is even more unusual, which is why we are thrilled to find these neat Crystalyn Kae handbags. If you’re looking for a go-anywhere, [...]
AK Vintage Jewelry Goodness Studio Sale
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet last-minute sale alert! Portland jewelry designer Anna Korte will host a huge studio sale from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, June 9), offering amazing deals on her locally loved line of AK Vintage Jewelry.
Since starting her Portland jewelry line in 2002, Korte has expanded her work from limited runs of deconstructed vintage [...]
Idom Designs takes new partners + expands sustainability
June 2, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Portland’s fashion-forward Northwest 23rd Avenue boutique Idom has just announced it’s expanding its family by adding two new partners to the busy retail business. Modi Soondarotok, owner of Idom and designer of the shop’s in-house label of the same name, has welcomed Salwa Nassar and Evangelina Owens on board to help [...]
New “Betsy + i” jewelry exhibit at Small Victories
May 16, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
What do you get when you pair up two insanely creative local jewelry designers? Industrial sexiness and mechanical sass! So says the description of the new jewelry collaboration between designers Betsy Cross of Betsy & Iya and Isaac Watson of Focal Length Designs. The two Portland talents have teamed up to launch a new collection called “Betsy [...]
