Allison H

Organic and sulfite free wine - I love the Reisling and the Merlot.

This is one of my favorite cookbooks - Dorie Greenspan is the best.

I love this mascara - it's thick but doesn't clump.

I've had my gas range for 10 years now and still love it - professional quality and they come in tons of colors.

I start every day with this. Add a little yogurt and some fruit, and you're good to go!

Love my french press - easy to use and makes great coffee.

Not too sweet and not too terrible for you!

Love my Bosch cordless drill - highly rated and built to last.

So many great flavors - my favorite is the Ginger Turmeric.

These are so cozy for the cats - and aesthetically pleasing for your home. catcaveco.com

My cats go crazy for this - I can get them to race all over the place. So fun! https://www.kongcompany.com/cat/essentials/laser/laser-pointer

Perfect for sensitive skin!

I love the coffee (smooth and bold) and the ritual of making it in my Chemex.

Super easy to use - the waffles never stick!

One of my all-time favorite kitchen gadgets - absolutely perfect for blending soups.

Use this guy every day - fits bread and bagels. And it's easy to clean.

A great cat toy! They love lunging and jumping for the feathers.

Love this app! She has recipes, a podcast, yoga, and meditation.

Duolingo is great! I've just started learning Italian with it.

Love this body wash - lots of great scents (coconut + lemon is my favorite) as well as unscented.

My cats go crazy for this wet food - it's both grain free and filler free - and apparently very delicious.

These are great desks - well made and perfect for the home office.

Hu makes single chocolate bars too - my favorite is the cashew butter.

This chocolate is amazing - paleo, vegan, made with just a few ingredients, and they are sooo good! We use them for baking and snacking.

Impala skates - I got them for my 18 year old. A little spendy but really good quality and lots of cute options.

Guided meditations and yoga - super helpful for getting to sleep.

This is a pressed powder foundation - it's light but has excellent coverage. It's also good for your skin AND has sunscreen.

I use this every day, twice a day - it's light and effective.

Super light and perfect for sensitive skin.

Not just for dogs - my cats love these! https://www.kongcompany.com/cat/essentials/kitty-kong

I love Lara bars - very few ingredients and all natural.

I use Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - it's light and works really well.

Super high quality - made to be passed down to your kids.

I love this journal - it's clean, simple, and comes in beautiful colors.

These bath salts are absolutely heaven. They can be purchased through the Loyly website.

These are the best cake pans, super high quality - what I used as a professional baker.

We love making pasta, and this pasta machine is super easy to use!

I recommend Method wood spray - plant based and smells great.

We just bought this dishwasher, and it's amazing. Super quiet, cleans beautifully, and it seems much larger inside than the Bosch we used to have.

I’ve had my Miele for years and love it!

One of the classics!

Fantastic studio lights - I use these for photographing artwork - would also be good for portraits.

Sheer and natural looking!

My favorite lipstick - great colors and very moisturizing.

We use this all the time - you can use a little oil or none at all - so much healthier than microwave popcorn.

I'm a total believer in the Olaplex system - it's a game changer for your hair.

I use this once a week to keep my blond from going brassy. Works great!

Love this product - it freshens up my hair and smells so good.

We use a lot of lemons in our house - this definitely comes in handy!

This is great for cookie dough and cupcake batter.

So helpful for parking around Portland - no more dealing with all of those machines!

I love my Parklane mattress - high quality and they started off as a local, Portland company.

Fantastic cookbook by Portland's Jenn Louis - learn how to make a variety of pasta shapes by hand.

Super powerful app - especially for how inexpensive it is.

I love my upright Sanitaire vacuum - I use it on the carpet in my house and have had it for many years with no problems.

THE best pedestal cake stands for wedding cakes - they are sturdy, stable, and elegant - built specifically to hold heavy wedding cakes.

This is a must have if you love to bake cookies!

The most delicious smelling candles - Bourbon + Brown Sugar, Bergamot + Black Tea, Clementine + Clove ...

I recommend Terro Liquid Ant Bait - it's worked well in my house.

Great book by Portland's own Jeffrey Morgenthaler.

This is great for preserving an opened bottle of wine for a few days.

We use this all summer - so easy to use and grills to perfection!

Dealing with cat litter is always a pain - this stuff is really great. It's made out of corn, has low dust, good odor control, and is biodegradable.

Trendy clothing and accessories for women. Multiple locations and excellent service.

An old school Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. They've got great food, a huge tent for Covid-safe dining, and a market where you can pick up dinner on the go.

A local on-line jewelry store - gorgeous, unique pieces. And they have a big seconds sale every year!

They currently have limited hours - open on Saturday and Sunday only - for pre-order pick up or walk up pastries. Definitely worth waiting until the weekend for a special trip!

Spicy cauliflower, pickled cucumber salad, green curry bowls. . . need I say more?

A lovely boutique in NW Portland - handmade jewelry, accessories, clothing, and the most delicious smelling candles. I get all of my gifts here and treat myself from time to time too. ;)

Every now and then, I just want a burger. These hit the spot - super tasty and not overwhelming.

Delicious Indian street food - kind of like tapas.

I've used Jamie Bosworth over the years - she's very experienced and fun to work with.

Northeastern Chinese cuisine - new owner, new menu, so good!

Italian cuisine on Alberta Street - so, so good.

House roasted coffee and delicious donuts - the bavarian cream is one of my favorites.

Chickpea stew, kabobs, falafel, ... everything is amazing!

As a former wedding cake designer, this is the place I would go to order a cake. Johannah is skilled in technique and design and bakes a delicious cake.

Best macarons in Portland - and I've tried them all!

Delicious bread, sandwiches, and pastries - I love picking up cinnamon buns on Saturday mornings.

An old-school Portland bakery - it's been around since 1924! Back in the (pre-Covid) day, it was my go-to for office doughnuts.

Family run and absolutely delicious - some of my favorites are saag paneer, chana masala, and chicken korma.

Love the Pad Mee Lueng! Reminds me of East Coast Lo Mein.

The BEST breakfast burritos!

Pies, cakes, and pastries ... sooo good!

Wood fired pizza, multiple locations, and great salads! The kale and arugula is my fav.

Art prints, journals, books, totes, and more by Portland illustrator Lisa Congdon. Shop online or at her pop-up store.

Vegetarian options available, and the truffle fries are not to be missed!

Beautiful fine art books - this place is a hidden gem located just off Alberta.

One of my all-time favorite Italian restaurants in Portland. Family run, cozy, and always bustling.

French desserts, chocolates, and drinks ... AND they now have the Pix-O-Matic - a 24 hour contactless vending machine filled with delectable desserts.

Cozy, delicious wood-fired pizza, and amazing salads.

Fresh salads, pizza, and panini - the meatball sandwich is my favorite.

I love Popina Swimwear (super cute retro styles) - they have retail stores in Portland, but you can also shop online.

Portland's famous bookstore - take the day and get lost in here.

THE place for brunch on Alberta Street.

Delicious halibut fish and chips - crunchy and not greasy. And the fries are seasoned to perfection.

Lemon cookie and honey lavender ice cream sandwiches - need I say more?

A local Portland business that continues to expand - I'm a particular fan of the Pear & Blue Cheese and the Honey Lavender.

Located in the Zipper building on Sandy - the Tofu Bibimbap is amazing!

I wandered into this lovely store over the weekend - candles, crystals, body care, and magic stuff. It has a great aesthetic and the owner was super helpful.

I love heading up to the Seastar Bakery on Sunday mornings. They have amazing baked goods AND an incredible breakfast pizza slice with a fried egg on top.

Multiple locations, but I love the one right next to the Hollywood Theater. Excellent pizza and top notch salads too!

Plants, gifts, and gorgeous, lush floral arrangements.

Everything is fresh and light here - and the ambience is super cute.

These tacos are so good! My favorites are the smoked tofu and crispy cauliflower.

Lots of handmade items - gifts, cards, jewelry, music. They even have their own record label!

An Alberta staple - the Pad See Ew is amazing.

Vegetarian or vegan options, healthy, delicious, and pretty inexpensive for lunch!

A classic Portland brunch spot.

This is such a sweet neighborhood cafe - they specialize in brunch and pastries and also provide some homemade prepared foods.

A cool artist collective on Alberta - paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, and more.

These guys know what they're doing and have a great reputation - they are super busy, though, so it can take a while to get them out to your house.

Love heading up to the local hardware store - they always have everything I need!

I loved working with Gabe Covas. He converted my garage into an art studio and did an amazing job. He was on-time, on-budget, and did quality work.

After the big power surge in Portland last week, these guys brought the heat back to my house! They were quick, efficient, and super professional. Couldn't have asked for more.

Indoor plants, outdoor plants, books, gifts, you name it! This place is fun just to hang out in.

Steakhouse, butcher shop, and incredible cocktails.

I had gorgeous letterpress business cards printed here - and they're local, friendly, and super easy to work with.

I love having my artwork framed at Luke's! Amazing quality, and he has a great eye.

Mick is a fantastic plumber - no cutting corners here. And he's hilarious.

When I go to New Seasons, I don't even mind going grocery shopping - it's definitely 'the friendliest store in town.'

Plants, workshops, and design services! And it's super cute.

It's almost Spring! Portland Nursery has 2 locations and absolutely everything you need for your garden.

These guys came out and fixed a bunch of my electrical stuff this week. Super professional and knowledgeable - I had no doubt I was in good hands.

Gelato, gelato cakes, and homemade doughnuts - everything is fresh and delicious.

I recently bought 2 new appliances here (the NE 33rd Ave. store). I highly recommend this location - really great service.

Beautiful handcrafted furniture - I have a gorgeous Craftsman mirror that I'll pass on to my kids.

A nice in between place to go if you want something a bit more upscale than a regular barber and a little cheaper than a salon.

Love this place - if you're looking for a new scent, look no further.

LOVE Genius. I've been going to Lisa Jo (the owner) for years - 18 of them - and have never been disappointed. And ... they are super Covid safe - taking all the necessary precautions.

I love both the Pearl and the Lake Oswego locations. Clean, aesthetic, and they take care of my sensitive skin.

My daughter went here for 10 years! From 6 to 16. Miss Sarah is an amazing teacher - very compassionate.

The Echo Theatre has been around for over 30 years (formally called Do Jump!). They have amazing classes in aerial arts, physical theater, and fitness - a great place for people of all ages!

Ah... nothing like a day at the sauna. Sooo relaxing.

A local Portland business with everything you need for your outdoor adventures!

Been going to Dr. Price for years and have sent many friends there as well!

Both of my kids went here - love Dr. Larsen!

Cool selection of glasses and good service!

This is the go-to place were I take my Subaru (of course!).

Just went here today - they fixed my flat in no time!

Full service, top notch accounting.

Multiple locations and high quality pet supplies. Plus the staff is super helpful.

Super cute coffee shop conveniently located right next to the Hollywood library.

I'm a professional artist, and this is one of my go-to places for supplies. If you can't find what you need in the store, their website is sure to have it.

Several locations, great aesthetic, and seriously good coffee.

Another favorite art supply store! Local, friendly, and they have everything you'll need.

Two locations - Mississippi and Hawthorne. Great local establishment - and the Hawthorne location connects to Powell's Books.

Fresh juice, smoothies, bowls, and waffles! I love heading here on the weekends for a healthy treat.

A non profit movie theater and a historic Portland landmark - it opened in 1926! They show new films and old, and I'm eagerly awaiting for them to reopen as soon as the pandemic is over!

Lots of kitchen gadgets and appliances, outside furniture, and more.

Another favorite juice bar of mine - smoothies, smoothie bowls, and fresh juice - everything is healthy and delicious!

Super cute local ceramics - lighting, chimes, planters, and more.

A huge selection of teas and multiple locations - the Sellwood shop is located in a bright red caboose!

Painting and drawing classes for adults - Phil Sylvester is an incredible teacher!

Salt, chocolate, salt blocks, bitters - a great place for gifts or to indulge yourself.

Super cute, locally owned, right off of Alberta - my daughter loves the bubble tea.

A lovely wine bar in the Montavilla neighborhood - great appetizers and live music too.

Gorgeous handmade, local ceramics. Perfect for gifts or to treat yourself!