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Kenton: Where Paul Bunyan Stands Tall

Posted on by Living Room Realty

While the cost of gas is a hindrance, it really does make us think about what amenities are closest to home. I love spending time in Kenton with its small town feel and its expansive options for restaurants, shops, and services. Here are a few of my favorites! 

 

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Posies

8208 N Denver Ave. 

Small coffee shops are a Portland staple, and each have their own little quirks, but Posies has a special place in my heart. Not only do they conjure up a good brew or two, their pastries are like pockets of heaven on a plate. You’re sure to love anything they have on their beautiful counters.

Fang!

3131 N Lombard St.

Fang is the perfect place for both plant and pet parents. Their staff has amazing knowledge of their products, and their garden portion keeps you interested as the weather changes go by with seasonal offerings. I love that I can grab a pet appropriate plant and some pet treats to gift to my clients at closing!

Oregon Contemporary 

8371 N Interstate Ave.

Offering free exhibition hours, the Oregon Temporary is Kenton’s own art gallery. Known for amazing special exhibitions such as Culinaria & Lavender House, you can now stop by and see the Rick Silva exhibit called Peaking (until June 26th)! Silva is an Oregon artist and this exhibit centers on his newest video works. 

Artist & Craftsman Supply 

2906 N Lombard St.

Now that you’ve got the artist bug, why not pick up some supplies from our local art supply store? As the spring evenings turn to summer, consider having a Bob Ross painting night with friends, and the lovely staff at Artist & Craftsman supply will help you find everything you need! 

Woo PDX

8124 N Denver Ave.

Feeling witchy? Get to know yourself better by picking up a pack of tarot cards and some crystals from our favorite apothecary. Treat yourself to some amazing candles and bath products to revive your spirit! 

4 Local Coffee Shops in Milwaukie To Support

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The Local Coffee Company

13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd. 

Utilize Local Coffee Company’s Order ahead feature, and get yourself one of Dave’s favorites- The Cinnamon Roll Latte. Featuring White Chocolate, spiced brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon, this latte will give you the jolt you need in the morning. 

 

The Daily Dose

4630 SE International Way Ste 4631

This cafe makes mean sandwiches. Pair any of them with the Golden Milk drink, and you are setting yourself up for a productive afternoon with a well-fed brain.

 

Caffeinated Culture Coffee

17185 Se McLoghlin Blvd.

This local coffee cart chain has many creative coffee concoctions from the Mudslide featuring Kahlua mocha to the Brown Eyed Girl where they blend their hazelnut syrup, signature cold brew, and ice cream to give you the sweet caffeinated kick you’re looking for. 

 

Mocha Express

14813 SE Webster Rd. 

Looking for something with enough caffeine to power a small city? Try Mocha Express’ Eagle Vision. Hot or iced with any type of milk you want, this drink is so caffeinated that you’ll be smelling colors and hearing numbers with the amount of productivity you’ll get done, or at the very least make it through a night shift. 

5 Ice Creameries in SW Portland That Put Buddy The Elf’s Breakfast Spaghetti To Festive Shame

Posted on by Kim Parmon

Yes, yes, it’s the middle of winter, but sometimes you just need some ice cream to cheer you up, or to celebrate a big accomplishment! Napoleon, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Rocky Road are all classics but there are some awesome local spots that are shaking things up (no really, you can ask for these as shakes too). With bold and fun flavor combinations each creamery is bound to get you into the holiday spirit.

 

The Village Ice Cream Factory:

7709 SW Capitol Hwy.

With many gluten-free and dairy-free options to choose from, everyone can find something they love at The Village Ice Cream Factory. Enjoy a festive scoop of Egg Nog, Peppermint Bark, Andes Creme de Menthe, or Apple Cider Pie while holiday shopping in downtown Multnomah Village. 

 

Dairy Hill Ice Cream

6352 SW Capitol Hwy.

You can’t go wrong with some Almond Mocha Fudge or Pralines & Cream from Dairy Hill Ice Cream. If you’re feeling extra bougie or just feeling some vegan vibes, try their vegan Coconut Bliss Salted Caramel Bliss. 

 

Sunny’s Legendary Frozen Yogurt

4397 SW Vermont St.

This certified kosher frozen yogurt shop has the best part of any holiday get-together;  Apple Pie and Country Vanilla flavors to help you reminisce about Christmas Past. Sunny’s also hears your tastebud’s demands for their Pomegranate Rasberry Sorbet! 

 

Manoa Shave Ice

333 S State St. Ste. B

While not *technically* ice cream, this frozen treat will bring some Mele Kalikimaka to your holiday season. Try their P.O.G. (passionfruit, orange, and guava) or lychee shaved ice!

 

Nectar Froyo

7847 SW Capitol Hwy.

Nectar is ready to give you all the fix-ins you need to recreate an all-frozen-yogurt version of Buddy The Elf’s Breakfast Spaghetti, aka a pile of sugar. With over 40 toppings and sauces, you can pile high those swirls of Snickerdoodle and Pecan Praline yogurt. 

New Year, New You: 5 East Portland Spots to Get Your Pamper On

Posted on by Steve Brian

Every new year roughly 45% of Americans make a resolution around the vague category of wellness. For some, maybe it’s signing up for a gym membership, eating healthier, or focusing on mental health. While we are not here to shame those who get gym memberships and promptly forget about them (guilty!) or those who choose a new diet and find that their cheat days are actually four days a week, we are here to encourage some good feelings going into the new year. Taking an hour each week to reset can help create more balance in your life. Maybe that’s through reading that book you’ve been dying to read, taking baths and watching Netflix, or just staring at a wall and enjoying some silence. You’ll find that your mood is generally improved, even if just for the short term. Deliberately setting aside some time for yourself each week creates a routine. Maybe your new routine can include supporting local service vendors and getting your pamper on in the meantime. 

 

Today we present “5 East Portland Spots To Get Your Pamper On”

 

New Year, New Do!

Lovings Gallery East

626 NE 102nd Ave. 

Sometimes you just need a new hairstyle to get the year kicked off! Maybe now is the time to get that pixie cut you’ve been dreaming about or get that exciting new color you’ve been obsessing over on Instagram. 

 

 

Cute Cuticles! 

Portland Beauty Care

1414 NE 122nd Ave.

Cuticles have no gender stereotypes. Your hands are one of the most used parts of your body, and with all the handwashing and hand sanitizer that we’ve been using the last few years, your hands deserve some TLC! 

 

 

Get Your Discs in a Row

Infinite Vitality Chiropractic

13150 NE Halsey St.

No need to go into the new year with old pain! Improve your quality of life with some chiropractic and get those disks in order! New year, a new range of movement!

 

 

All You Knead is Kit

Kit Knowles LMT

10552 NE Glisan St.

Follow up some of that chiropractic session in a moment of zen with a deep tissue or Swedish massage. No reason for your muscles to tense after a good snap, crackle, pop session. 

 

 

via Dharma Rain Zen Center website

Mindful Moments

Dharma Rain Zen Center

8500 NE Siskiyou St.

Pick up a few Zazen meditation and reflection tips to help you tackle next year’s stressors. 

Neighborhood Spotlight: Knot Springs

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Sometimes it’s difficult to know you’re stressed until your body rebels and you land in a doctor’s office with any number of ailments as if it’s saying, “I’ve been trying to tell you to slow down and relax!” Spas are often a last ditch destination to miraculously cure an out of whack system. Why not take that trendy self care seriously before you’re forced to?

Knot Springs calls itself “Portland’s Social Club for Wellness Lovers.” That means, yes, it’s a spa, but it’s also a co-ed space where you can keep to yourself, or make friends, while you bask in sauna/steam rooms and soak in a series of pools they call “The Springs.” Spa treatments? Of course. They’ve got all the favorites. Knot Springs is especially known for their foot massages.

You can book The Springs as needed, or become a monthly member. Now THAT’S self care. Know someone who can’t afford to treat themselves? A gift certificate to Knot Springs is the ultimate surprise.

Photo courtesy of Knot Springs.