Gift Guide 2025
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Gift Guide 2025 *
Gift Guide 2025
The holidays are coming up, and Portland’s community of small business owners, makers, and artists is so large, diverse, and skilled that it’s hard to even decide where to shop. As always, the Mercatus Directory is here to make it easy with a curated collection of inspiring options for everyone on your list.
Kapuanani Designs
$28.00
This 12”x18” poster, custom designed by artist Amy Kapuanani Antonio, celebrates the Native Hawaiians whose swimming skills helped American and British fur traders transport their goods on the sea and the rivers of the Pacific Northwest. Each print comes with an informative history about the subject.
La Tienda Del Sol
$45.00
Embodying the splendor, history, and mystical color of the Wixarika culture, this small wooden house with intricate beading is art, decor, and storage all in one.
Blind Insect Gallery
“Home Sweet Hive” Fine Art Print
$25.00
The Blind Insect Gallery showcases artists from around the globe, including local luminaries. This 11”x14” print by Portland artist Kyla Rae features a watercolor and ink illustration of a beehive inside of a heart, highlighting the creepy-beautiful connection between humans and nature.
Natural Wonders
$20.74
Chocolate oranges are a holiday classic, but wouldn’t they be a little better with some green? Handcrafted in Portland by 2020 High Times award winner Crop Circle Chocolate, these vegan, organic, and fair trade dark chocolate truffles feature a refined citrus flavor from orange and yuzu zest, plus 100 mg of Citrus Saverz sativa for a high-quality.
Make & Mary - Casa de Ritual
$20.00
Make & Mary specializes in botanical blends to heal the body and spirit. This bath bomb from their Love Note series is infused with 100 mg of full-spectrum CBD extract for relaxation, Dead Sea Salt and white kaolin clay to exfoliate and refine skin, and a sensual fragrance blend grounded in sandalwood and amber, with floral notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and rose.
Shop Amrapali
$75.00
Oregon’s first and only South Asian boutique carries one-of-a-kind items from Indian artisans, so you’ll have to move fast to find your design! This unisex cotton kaftan in vibrant pink and gold is for a 40-inch chest, but it’s also available for the bigger busted. And it has pockets!
Cultural Blends
“The Best Coast” Men’s T-shirt
$40
Reclaim Oregon’s West Coast-Best Coast pride with this message tee in 100% cotton, screenprinted in Portland! Available in men’s sizes small through 3X, women’s sizes small through 2X, and a variety of colors.
Sage Planta
$52.00
A great kit for those just starting on their plant journey, combining a minimalist cement planter and two of Sage Planta’s high-quality, organic plant care products: Plant Fertilizer to nourish and Plant Pest Control. Just add a plant!
Fire Lily Coffee
Zawadi Medium Roast Subscription
$15.20 per month
A coffee subscription is the gift that keeps on giving! Grown in Kenya and roasted in Oregon, this medium roast Peaberry coffee features vibrant fruity notes of mango, peach, berries, and vanilla. Every purchase supports educational programs in Kenya.
The Barreled Bee
Buzz Stix Abby's Chocolate Martini
$10.00
The perfect stocking stuffer for the cocktail enthusiast, these candy sticks combine a buckwheat and coriander honey blend with New Deal Distillery's Mudd Puddle Bitter Chocolate Vodka and Coffee Liqueur.
REIMI Botanicals
The Sea Forest Collection Bundle
$159.00
For the land-locked merperson in your life! The Sea Forest Collection bundle features a small-batch, natural cleanser, lotion, serum, and nourishing concentrate made with sustainable marine ingredients to maintain hydration and enhance skin elasticity.
Everything Beauty
$33.00
For your buddy with the bossest beard, this bundle can turn any masc into a Mogul. This premium, plant-based set includes Beard Wash, Beard Conditioner, and Beard Oil to keep those bristles healthy, shiny and smelling amazing.
Okappa Housewares
$90.00
Japan and Portland are both known for their intimate, artisanal coffee culture, and Okappa Houseware brings them together with imports from Japan’s finest makers. This beautifully-crafted 2-cup pour over kettle by Kogu features a swan-like neck for precision pouring and a secure lid closure for no-spill safety.
Sarah and Hareld
$30.00
Turn every watering session into a dance party with the Let’s Disco planter. This round planter can sit flat, but we suggest hanging it up high for real 70’s mirrorball vibes.
Orox Leather
$300.00
Orox Leather designs leather goods made to last for a lifetime or more. Handcrafted with solid brass hardware, hand-pounded rivets, and saddle-stitched seams for lasting strength, the full-grain leather of this mini backpack will develop a patina as it ages that tells your story.
Casa Gracia
Your choice!
Combine statement with subtlety with luxury. These handmade earrings surround a bold mini Mexican-inspired tile with vintage Italian Venetian seed beads in delicate shades of purple, pink, and accented gold, backed in genuine leather.
Hot Mama Salsa
$34.00
Infused with the rich, smoky essence of dried Mexican chilies, Hot Mama's chili oils can be used to spice up any dish. Hot Mama Salsa’s variety pack includes mild, medium, and hot varieties, and the back of the jar will let you know what to pair each flavor with.
Dory Designed
Warrior-inspired Black Agate Bracelet
$30.00
This men’s bracelet takes inspiration from the materials used on breastplates to give warriors strength and protection, featuring four sealed wood beads surrounded by matte black agate stone beads.
Attic Journals
$19.95
Attic Journals turns trash into treasure by rescuing vintage school and library books from the remainder pile and transforming them into journals featuring 75 pages of blank, sustainably sourced paper with a little piece of history inside. This classic Dr. Suess cover would make a perfect school notebook, reading journal, or secret diary for kids of any age.
Culzzles
Pretend To Be” ABC Floor Puzzle
$20.00
For your little learner who can’t sit still, combine exercise and education with the “Pretend To Be” ABC floor puzzle. This 2” x 3” puzzle has animal and action words for every letter so kids (aged 3 and up) can learn their ABCs while pretending to move like their favorite animals.
Tattoo 34
$100-Your Choice!
Tattoo 34 is a family establishment with an inclusive, welcoming environment featuring a solid team of caring tattoo artists who are talented in many different styles.
Black Pearl
Your Choice!
While acupuncture is in their name, Black Pearl is dedicated to whole holistic health in an inclusive and empowering environment. Treat your loved one to a massage therapy session ($130-$160) for deep relaxation and with deep healing, or a cupping session for stress relief.