Exterior of Tender Loving Empire gift shop

Tender Loving Empire

Portland


This small gift shop is so Portland it hurts: in addition to selling adorable handmade goods by local 'makers,' it's also an independent record label, with in-store listening station, plus a tiny art gallery. Can you guess it's really into promoting local art and creativity?

Also at 3541 SE Hawthorne and 525 NW 23rd Ave.


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