Pop quiz, Portlanders. What’s better than shopping local? For 100 points: Shopping local from the comfort of your own home, of course. Not only is it one of the best ways to support the local economy, but locally-crafted gifts tend to wow during the holidays (a big win in our book).
To kickstart your holiday shopping, we’ve rounded up 15 products we love from local Etsy shops — some of which hold the coveted Star Seller badge that’s given to sellers who consistently earn 5-star reviews, ship orders on time, and provide great customer service, aka less holiday stress for you.
Psst — Some of these items may sell out quickly due to limited quantities. Click on the link to the Etsy seller’s page to find something similar.
This sticker is the perfect adornment for any book lover’s water bottle, car, or laptop.
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🎁 Under $25
3D model kit of the Burnside Bridge ($20) | Build the Burnside Bridge at home with this two-inch tall, 8.5-inch long mat board kit. | Houha Designs
Book lover vinyl sticker ($5) | Send this locally made, weatherproof vinyl sticker that reads, “Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?” to your favorite bibliophile. | Little Truths Studio
Animal line drawing book ($19.99) | Help hone in drawing skills with this book, containing step-by-step instructions for how to draw 150+ animals, insects, birds, fish, and other cool critters. | The Pigeon Letters
Heart and bicycle soap ($7.75) | The soap — made with goats’ milk and scented with the essential oils of lavender, anise, and sweet orange — will make a great local gift for someone who appreciates the Portland cycling scene. | Lora’s Beauty — Star Seller ⭐️
The holes in this pot allow for root health and air circulation .
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🎁 $25-$50
Cheese making culinary kit ($42.95) | Gift this to your foodie friend so they can make their own fresh mozzarella, ricotta, goat chèvre, paneer, and mascarpone. | Grow and Make — Star Seller ⭐️
Wool blend winter scarf ($28.90) | Stay stylish and warm with this handmade non-irritating wool blend scarf that’s 12 inches wide and 70 inches long. | Tie Mood — Star Seller ⭐️
Blue and white orchid planter ($45) | This 8-inch (top diameter) pot is made from Terracotta clay and contains extra holes throughout to maintain root health and air circulation. | Dances with Clay
Sushi cotton boxers ($30) | These full-cut, three-panel design boxers with a sushi roll design are made from woven quilter’s quality cottons and have a fully functional fly. | Bonus Pants
1927 gourmet s’mores kit ($27) | There s’mores have been handcrafted from scratch using ingredients from local purveyors. | 1927 S’MORES COMPANY
Kids rash guard set ($30+) | Protect the kids during a pool or lake trip with this stretchy polyester and lycra blend rash guard, printed with ecologically-safe transfer sublimation inks. | Lola and Stella — Star Seller ⭐️
This sturdy display will make your records look great — no matter if you have 20 or 200.
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🎁 $50-$100+
Upcycled eco lightweight backpack ($54) | This backpack — made from items such as recycled plastic bottles, feed bags, and rice bags — has an interior zip pocket and slip pockets, large front zip pocket, side cargo pockets, and padded adjustable shoulder straps. | TORRAIN Recycled Bags
Golf headcovers ($58.95+) | These locally made covers are yellow, orange, purple, and blue — with a colorway dubbed “tequila sunrise” — and made from wool with fleece lining and an added layer of batting for protection. | Reinland Golf Co — Star Seller ⭐️
Vintage gaming pendant light ($147.95+) | Bring the billiards home with this classic lighting fixture that is complete with an aged brass lamp socket, glass cone shade, and industrial style wall plug. | DW Vintage
Floating wall rack display ($155+) | This wall rack has been and finished with natural oils and waxes, and provides a minimalistic way to store and display your blankets or towels. | The Iron Roots
Dulexe tall boy vinyl record storage ($275+) | Store up to 120 vinyl records in this handmade display. | Wicker Wood Works — Star Seller ⭐️
