Kim G.
Yelp
Absolutely love stores that take the time to curate a plethora of locally made items across a vast array of categories and house them under one roof. Saves me the time of going to all the independent shops!
At MadeHere PDX you can buy a wide variety of items. Let's start with the sweets! There are decadent organic chocolate bars peppered with local berries or dried flowers or nuts. Moonstruck mint hot cocoa mix, Ranger chocolate bars, Tom Bumble Bars, Only Child chocolates and s'mores kits from 1927. And that's just scratching the surface!
Lots of high end and famous food items like Jacobsen Salt products - their salted caramels are divine and their six pack of flavored salts is a wonderful gift for anyone in your life who loves to cook. I fell in love with Alchemist Jams at the Milwaukee Farmers Market, their beautiful labels caught my eye. Buy a peppered variety and pour over cream cheese, serve with crackers for an easy and delicious appetizer. There are dozens and dozens of stellar pantry items and seeing so many local brands in one collection is inspiring.
The smell of leather leads me to the simple but beautiful handbags, wallets, unique leather belts, and gorgeous jackets. Even leather wine caddies, sunglass cases, totes, backpacks, travel cases. That is what makes this store so cool, they go beyond carrying the basics and extend into products you wouldn't think of! Trust me, if you are seeking a special gift that says quality, one that is timeless, you can't go wrong with any of these handcrafted leather items.
Of course I always have to check out the jewelry crafted by local artisans. So much that I would buy if I hit the lottery!
For the home there are textured pillows and throws, handmade chairs and coffee tables, pottery, vases, rugs, mid-century plant stands and so much more.
You really need to take your time and wander around to every corner and then do it again going in the other direction. There is so much to take in.
Whenever friends visit from out of state I take them here. It's such an experience! And with Powell's right across the street, it makes for a perfect afternoon.
Prices are on the high side which is understandable for the care and quality that goes into the products. But there are items in all price ranges. It's a great way to spend an hour, wondering around marveling at the cool products. And leave with a dark chocolate, pistachio-ginger bar for $10, and feel like it was time well spent!
Do check their website for days and hours; I think they are only open Friday, Saturday & Sunday. They also have a website for 24/7 shopping.