Address: 537 SW 12th Ave.
Pricing: Moderate depending on item
Phone: (503) 224-1647
Hours: Tues.-Sat.: 11:00am-7:00pm, Sun.: 12:00pm-4:00pm
How To Get There:
From I-5 Southbound:
1. Take exit 302B for I-405 W/US-30 W toward Beaverton/St Helens
2. Merge onto I-405 S/US-30 W
3. Continue to follow I-405 S
4. Take exit 2A for Couch St toward Burnside St
5. Merge onto NW 15th Ave
6. Turn left at SW Alder St
7. Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto SW 12th Ave
From I-5 Northbound:
1. Take exit 299B on the left for I-405 W toward US-26 W/City Center/Beaverton
2. Merge onto I-405 N
3. Take exit 2A toward Salmon St/Pge Park
4. Merge onto SW 14th Ave
5. Turn right at SW Salmon St
6. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto SW 12th Ave
By public transit:
Accessible by all transit routes that serve downtown Portland.
Parking:Street parking is available
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Alder & Co.: Aesthetically pleasing gifts at Portland’s newest shop
Jul 7, 2010
The newest business on a busy block, Alder & Co. is quickly establishing itself as a wonderful location for gifts and shopping in downtown Portland. Located in the heart of downtown Portland's West End, it is a convenient and lovely place to find something special.
Alder & Co. joins nearby Canoe, The English Department, and Gruner to form a block with truly inspired local businesses. The shop is named for the street it sits by and creates its own niche by offering “thoughtfully selected items that are suitable for everyday use as well as the grand occasion.”
The shop carries a variety of items for your wardrobe, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, and kids, as well as items that are beautiful and practical. Upon walking into the store, you will notice a clean and modern aesthetic. The lighting is a nice touch too, adding a warm and rustic glow.
Alder & Co. is a wonderful place to stop in and explore. From Japanese linens and papers to French candles, you can be sure to find something that fits your tastes. The shop does a nice job balancing it array of items in order to avoid feeling cluttered.
A good place to preview Alder and Co. is the shop’s blog. Updated with favorite things, you can browse and keep up with the creative items that they carry.
One of the best bits about this shop is their kid's section. They carry fun and educational items with a little something extra like Miller Goodman's ShapeMaker Wooden Toys. The shop's toys are beautifully designed and offer something you will not find a larger retail store. With reasonable prices, you can bring home a cool gift for your kids after your visit to Portland.
A short walk from nearly every downtown hotel, Alder & Co. is a great stop for those who value aesthetics and items that are stylish, modern and functional. So whether it is a brightly colored watering can or an eco-friendly stuffed animal, Alder & Co. is the place to see why Portland is known for its local innovative businesses.
HelloPortland Tip: In need of a bite to eat or a drink? Next door is Gruner, a fantastic restaurant that blends German and Pacific Northwest cuisine.
- by William Crane, Portland Reporter for HelloMetro
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William CraneWilliam Crane is an accomplished print and online journalist (http://www.william-crane.com) His work covers a variety of topics including features, local community news, sports, music, and political/social issues.
Graduating from Seattle University with a B.A. in Journalism, William's writing has appeared in a variety of different publications including the Stranger, Capitol Hill Times, the Skanner, Backfire Magazine, and the Internationalist.
