Retailtherapist It's Friday and Retail Therapist knows there isn't much time left to shop for Mother's Day. With that in mind, here are two ideas to start you off. More to come! Let's start out with this classic: A hanging plant to spruce up Mom's front porch, $25, Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark, (503) 231-5050. Show Mom some appreciation for all the home-baked goods she made you growing up by ...   More

Retailtherapist Souchi is having a spring-inspired in-store event on Thursday, April 15, from 6-8pm. All merchandise will be 15 percent off at this posh-but-down-to-earth Northwest Portland boutique where owner Suzi Johnson sells her line of fine knitwear alongside designer clothing, jewelry and accessories. She will also raffle off an organic cotton cardigan (pictured above in meringue) in the color and size ...   More

Retailtherapist Sown Textile Design—a Portland company that designs and makes durable bags in natural fibers and classic shapes—is opening a showroom next door to Pigeon Toe Ceramics, in Adam Arnold's former studio space. Sown is sustainability- minded and uses a variety of natural materials and fibers, including organic cotton, recycled cotton canvas, and mill end bolts and leather remnants purchased ...   More