This morning we spent some time visiting the opening day of the new Portland Flea For All craft and vintage market. Judging by what we saw today, they’ve managed to strike a balance right between Elmer’s Barn and Picnic Arts Festival. Here are a few photos; if you like what you see here, they’re open [...]
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A blue, brick wall. A white door. An understated sign. Although they are on Fore Street, in a prime location, it would be easy just to walk right past. Don’t do it. Open the white door and go inside: stepping into Lovely Things was the best surprise I’ve had in some time. You should open [...]
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There is a certain kind of bookstore that acts like a magical time machine when you walk through the door. Carlson Turner is that sort of magical shop. Step through the door and the hush and the smell of fine books washes over you. This is not the bookstore with an attached coffee shop or [...]
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Let’s be clear up front: Fun Box Monster Emporium is a comic book store (Coast City Comics, in fact). But it is not just a comic book store. Instead, imagine if you crossed a comic book store with Hot Topic and your favorite vintage shop. Throw in a few great pinball machines at the back [...]
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