Fair enough. Lucky for all of us, we live in Portland, the city where nearly everyone you know makes something cool. So if you want to share that maker-magic with people near or far, it's a good idea to start ordering now.
Shopping at Portland's small businesses is a fantastic way to keep funds and jobs in our local economy. If you're pressed for time or just not keen to shop indoors, these companies offer ways to gift a very Portland assortment with the folks on your list this year.
Cellar 503: a wine club featuring small-producer wines from Oregon's 21 wine regions
Parcel Portland: curated gift boxes in appealing, yet understated packages
Hyacinth-Orange: plant subscriptions for the houseplant obsessed in PDX
Spruce Supply Co: casting a slightly broader gift-box net with goods from the Pacific Northwest