Little Boxes

It’s almost Little Boxes time! Can you believe it?! We hope you all have a great Thanksgiving tomorrow and then we hope to see you for Little Boxes! There are 170 participating local shops and there are some seriously amazing prizes! All of the shops will be open extended hours on Friday & Saturday, from 10-7. You can pick up a map at any of the shops… make a purchase and receive a stamp on your map. If you show your stamp from one shop to another you get a 10% discount. You can also fill out a raffle ticket at each shop (no purchase necessary) & you can earn bonus raffle tickets by collecting extra stamps on your map. Prizes this year include an ipad, a stay at Hotel Deluxe, an ice cream party from Ruby Jewel, and over 50 gift certificates (ranging from $25 to $250!). There will also be a $600, $400 & $200 shopping spree to your favorite Little Box up for grabs!!!

Here’s the list of participating Little Boxes if you want to start planning your route: http://littleboxespdx.com/shop/

Curiosities

Something new and exciting has arrived at Porch Light…hand-blown glass objects! They’re crafted in Rhode Island and are filled with natural treasures…. bits of driftwood, seashells, moss, feathers, pine cones or charred fragments of maps and love letters. They’d make a great conversation piece on your coffee table or would fit perfectly in your curio cabinet. Available in two sizes for just $42 and $46 each. (1st & 2nd photo: Porch Light. The rest via Pinterest).

The Arrival of Fine Jewelry

Good news, magpies! Our ever-expanding jewelry selection has a few very special new arrivals! We’re excited to offer select pieces from fine jewelers Robinda Unsworth, Mashka and Jane Diaz. We offer a great range of jewelry to fit a variety of styles and budgets and are so pleased to add these stunning new pieces into the mix. Between these designers you’ll find an array of semi-precious stones like apatie, chrysoprase, labradorite, ruby jade, citrine, aquamarine, moonstone and many shades of quartz.  From delicate to statement, we’ve got you covered!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a round up of some of our favorite vintage images! Hope you’re doing something fun! (All images via Pinterest).

As Seen In…

In my travels around town I love spotting Porch Light items lovingly incorporated into new environments. Some of my favorite sightings of Porch Light goods have recently been at local cafes. I couldn’t resist sharing these highlights…

We’ve long carried these fantastic retro school clocks… Here they are in their natural Porch Light habitat.

And here’s the green version at Oui Presse on Hawthorne. Don’t you love it mixed in with the vintage glass plates?! I can’t even begin to express how charming/ delicious this cafe is… it has quickly become one of my favorite new places. (Photos via Oui Presse).

And then there are these new lamps we’re carrying at Porch Light. We adore them paired with a classic Edison bulb.

Here they are in use at Coffeehouse NW on W Burnside… They have one on every table which helps to create one of the coziest atmospheres around.

(Photos via Yelp and Coffeehouse NW).

Local Love!

Lots of folks who visit us are curious which products (especially jewelry) are locally made. To that we say, Good question! Porch Light carries a variety of goods from a variety of sources, from large companies to small artisans. We proudly carry a handful of great local products and would love to share some with you here!

Letterpress cards by Oblation Papers. We adore their clean, classic vintage-inspired aesthetic. Did you know that Oblation is also practically our neighbor in the Pearl? When our orders are ready they just walk ‘em on over.

Stationary by Two Guitars! Their designs are so good we can hardly keep them in stock. Screen-printed stationary with images of typewriters, bicycles and air stream trailers… perfection in greeting card form.

Jewelry by Jesseca Anne (who also happens to be one of our shop gals!). Jess makes custom pieces just for Porch Light that often incorporate reclaimed materials like vintage watches, lockets and antique beads. She LOVES talking about ALL of the jewelry at Porch Light and will gladly help you pick out the perfect piece for yourself or a loved one!

Did you know that Keiran (the owner of Porch Light) is also a jewelry designer? Some of her beautiful designs are at the shop too! Keiran uses sterling silver and creates striking, modern pieces that sometimes incorporate cheerful pops of color (with resin!).

These recycled silverware keychains are made locally, just for us. We think they’re quite charming.

We recently started carrying Harlow jewelry. Her elegant designs are often made with natural gemstones like sky quartz, pyrite, rutilated quartz, labradorite, chrysoprase or carnelian. (We JUST put out a fresh batch of Harlow so come on over if you want first dibs!).

Little Boxes!

Can you believe it’s almost that time of year again? We sure can’t! Last year a magical Black Friday event called Little Boxes was created by the lovely folks behind Betsy & Iya (Betsy & Will!). It was a huge success and we’re so pleased to be participating again this year. The day after Thanksgiving is typically a big chain store/ mall holiday that promotes sale induced frenzies… If mall madness is not your cup of tea then Little Boxes might be more your speed. Little Boxes celebrates the small/ unique/ lovely/ independent stores that Portland has to offer… and the best part? It’s not limited to one part of town… it’s your favorite little stores and it’s city-wide!!! Perhaps you even participated last year so you already know how it works? If not, it’s simple… there will be maps listing all the participating shops and if you show a receipt from one to another you will receive their special discount or deal. This event makes us feel all warm and fuzzy and gives us an extra dash of Portland pride. So mark your calenders and stay tuned for more details… a full list of participating shops is coming soon.

Book Arrivals!

Lots of new books have been arriving at the shop! The weather here in Portland is just beginning to turn… there’s the perfect chill in the air at night… It’s the best time to curl up with an inspiring book! Come pull up a chair with us (and Rizzo!) while you pick out your favorite.

 

 

Some Favorite Things…

Things have been a little quiet around the blog lately while we’ve been busy little bees at the shop! We’ve been working on the online store (we’re getting close so stay tuned)! We’ve also been unpacking tons of amazing new treasures! Earlier this summer Keiran took a trip to Iowa and brought back some fantastic vintage pieces for the shop… it’s just beginning to hit the floor so come on down and get it while it’s hot! Keiran was also recently in New York at a trade show and picked out the most perfect new lines for Porch Light. Some of those new goodies are starting to arrive  and we’ve been putting out loads of new jewelry, perfume, candles, books and cozy wool scarves. Come see what’s new!

Here are some of the items I am currently coveting.  -Jess

Tonic Perfume: Just $28 a bottle! The scents are wonderfully unisex. We have a range of scents but my favorites are Tobacco 1812 and Smoky Fig.

Himalayan Mercury Glass Soy Candle: We have many different scents like campfire, spice and tobacco bark. $30 each. (They also come in a rustic spice tin pot for $24 each).

Vintage White Pot: I’m a sucker for the sweet hand painted details. $24.

Roost Tourmaline Ring: What’s not to love about this dainty beauty? Gold vermeil and pink tourmaline, $78.

Joli Earrings: Joli has long been a staple jewelry line at Porch Light and loads of new pieces just hit the floor. The new collection features lots more natural, semi-precious gem stones. This sparkly little pair is made with garnets, labradorite and fresh water pearls, $64.

Vintage Beakers: These actually just sold! They have such a great shape and would make excellent bud vases.

Vintage “Loveliness” Tin: It doesn’t get much sweeter, $46.

Monarch Tin: It has a lions face on it, need I say more? $18.

Small Blue Tin: This one has butterflies on the top! $20.

Pollen Arts Key Candle: Handmade Beeswax, $20.

Pollen Arts Chanteud Candle: Handmade Beeswax, $28.

Round Ink Bottle Candle: Handmade Beeswax, $12.

Best Of: Rizzo!

If you’ve been in to visit us here at Porch Light or our neighbors at Eden then you will no doubt recognize this beautiful beast! It’s our shared shop kitty, Rizzo! We all adore her and you can see why from these photos. If she’s not lounging on one of the beautiful sofas or the fancy bed at Eden then she’s busy hamming it up over here. Some customers have joked that she “runs the place” because she clearly goes wherever she pleases! These are just a few of her favorite spots (and ours).