Shop: Northwest Portland/Nob Hill

Northwest Portland is a shopper’s paradise. In addition to national retailers like Brooklyn Industries, Kiehl’s, Lush and Urban Outfitters, here are a few local shops to check out.

Blush Beauty Bar
513 N.W. 23rd Ave.

This welcoming cosmetics boutique offers a full range of products from local and national brands and a menu of coveted services like eyebrow threading.

City Market
735 N.W. 21st Ave.

Whether you’re whipping up a meal or throwing together a picnic basket, you’ll find something delicious at this specialty food store.

Gilt
720 N.W. 23rd Ave.

This go-to spot for estate engagement and wedding rings is also a great place to treat yourself to a vintage or locally designed bracelet, necklace or pendant.

Idom
827 N.W. 23rd Ave.

Visitors to this boutique will find colorful looks inspired by designer/owner Modi Soondarotok’s native Thailand.

Liner & Elsen Wine Merchants
2222 N.W. Quimby St.

One of Portland’s best wine shops, Liner & Elsen offers a comprehensive selection of bottles, from rare and vintage labels to small local varietals, as well as in-store tastings and classes.

Sloan Boutique
738 N.W. 23rd Ave.

Sloan’s friendly staff and stylish, reasonably priced clothes have helped many a stuck-in-a-rut shopper pull together a new look.

Stella’s on 21st
1108 N.W. 21st Ave.

Stella’s orange and purple exterior signals the vibrant whimsy shoppers find inside — colorful, locally made jewelry, accessories and items for the home and garden.

Twist
30 N.W. 23rd Place

This Oregon-based gallery and boutique stocks an impressive array of handcrafted jewelry and art pieces.

Three Monkeys
811 N.W. 23rd Ave.
503.222.5160

The vintage dresses, jewelry, accessories and knick-knacks in this eclectic resale shop just beg to be browsed.