Beaverton Businesses with Holiday Vibes…
How many ways can you say holiday shopping without leaving the cozy comfort of Beaverton downtown? A baker’s dozen and then some. We are here to count the ways!
Staghorn Mercantile. 12650 SW Farmington Rd., 503-520-1631, staghornbmercantile.com – a plant nursery offering local delivery to selected areas, gift cards, shop online. Plants embody the spirit and beauty of the natural world bringing peace and joy to the recipient.
Jan’s Paperbacks. 12320 SW 1st Beaverton, 503-649-3444, One of the last independent booksellers. Buys and sells used books or trades them Okay, this one might be more for me. Nothing provides a balm to winter weather like curling up on the couch with a good book. Sure, you can buy one for someone else too.
Forager Vintage. 12570 SW Broadway, 971-238-4697, online shopping, curated vintage fashions, accessories and home decor. For your neighbor, your sister, your friend – I mean, who doesn’t love vintage? In addition, there is a fabulous collection of crystals, candles, and good vibes for all.
Vanek’s Shoe repair. 12460 SW Broadway, 503-643-1266, The source of such great shoe knowledge nuggets as the fact that shoes were originally measured in barleycorns at 3 to an inch. It goes without saying that if you want to look your best for the holidays, your shoes need to be in their best shape as well. Besides, it makes all that shopping and standing in line more bearable. Love Western boots? This is the place for you…
Beaverton Florists. 4705 SW Watson, 503-644-0129, Describe themselves as a mom and pop shop offering plants, flower arrangements and gifts. In store and Delivery. Love succulents? No problem. Can’t get out to the store? Got you covered. Check out the new delivery of poinsettias this week too.
Guatamex. 4680 SW Watson Ave, 503-644-1929, Local, family owned, Mexican grocery offering ethnic groceries and prepared food, Whether it’s fresh, prepared food to tide the family over the night you decorate the tree or a gift of gourmet ingredients for a culinary adventure, stop by and see what’s cooking. They might have one of the greatest inventories of Mexican ritual candles around.
Little Little Art Co. 4655 SW Watson, no phone number listed, An art retail shop featuring artists, makers and bakers, hosting several pop up holiday markets during the season. Buying gifts from the original maker really serves so many purposes including supporting local talents and the gifts are the rare products of actual human creative intervention.
Beaverton Music Services. 12480 SW 1st St, 503-643-5431, Selling and renting musical instruments,repair and lessons, beavertonmusic.net – music for kids of all ages. The ability to create music can change a life but renting an instrument makes it a low pressure deliver. We love this hippie vibe ukelele. Peace. love, and music!
Tony’s Smoke Shop. 12400 SW Broadway, 503-597-0027, Longtime tobacco retailer now head shop offering hookah gear, cigars, glass pipes and accessories. I think we all know someone whose idea of a gift isn’t going to be a sweater.
Crystal Heart Books – 4675 SW Washington Ave, 503-520-0404. A new age metaphysical shop with stones, crystals, Buddhas, and jewelry as well as books. These are gifts that won’t be outgrown, wear out or need batteries.
Bizee Bird. 5020 SW Watson, 503-644-9515, Exotic bird store, birds for sale and adoption. They will help you find bird rescue groups from whom you can adopt, bird care supplies, grooming and boarding services. Pets should never be purchased on a whim but, having said that, birds need love too. If you already have one, you’ll find those stocking stuffers here.
GHM boutique. 4775 SW Main, 503-265-8613, Charity thrift shop sponsored by Gung Ho Ministries offers women and men’s clothing for resale, tanyahawkins@ymail.com. Some of the most amazing finds can be uncovered in thrift stores. For a one-of-a-kind, nobody-else-is-getting-this sort of a gift, start here.
Beaverton Pharmacy. 12250 SW Canyon Rd., 503-644-2101. In addition to regular pharmacy services and products they offer gifts and cards. So, there you are, filling your prescription for Zanax and you spot the perfect card for that relative who is so hard to buy for. Serendipity and living right, that’s what that is.
Clockworks Rose Tea Emporium. 12412 SW Broadway, 503-739-5120, The self-declared world’s only steampunk tea room. They must be doing something right because they are booked into mid-January though gift certificates are never amiss. Contact at info@clockworksrosetea.com
Book Corner. 12470 SW 5th St., 503-643-5188. Treasures straight from the shelves of the library. Help out another local non-profit and the profits go to support the Beaverton Public Library.
Black Hole Piercing & Tattoo. 12550 SW 1st St., 503-672-9399, Specializing in piercings and tattoos. If your child is getting their first earrings, these people can make that experience safe and easy.
Dita Barbers. 4545 SW Angel Ave., 503-372-9541, modern, minimalist and creatively eclectic. Who doesn’t want to look their holiday best? Haircuts have come a long way baby.
Blessings from Heaven. 4755 SW Tucker Ave, 503-644-1814, non-profit Catholic bookstore. Not just selling books but the gamut of religious articles. Never hurts to get in good with the big guy, birthday and all.
