Tender Loving Empire

Josie Chamness

2024-05

Such a lovely spot to stop at for Portland themed gifts, merch, and stickers. As an added bonus, the shop focuses on featuring local businesses and artists, which not only makes the products unique and better looking but keeps local businesses alive. Highly recommend!

Brylee Landers

2024-04

Got this cute like agate ring! Super fun and crafty things here

Nikki Mahieu

2023-12

I think this was my fav shop when I visited Portland this september. Great selection of little things. Perfect as souvenirs. I am still sad that I did not buy more solid perfume. The lady behind the desk was very friendly as well.Just one thing that I did not like, but I do not know if it’s because I’m European, is that when I purchased she asked for my e-mail for the receipt and I immediately got spammed in my inbox with mails and promotions etc. Please tell people this when you ask their e-mail.

Daniela Rojas

2023-05

This is a very cute shop. There are plenty of merchandise ranging from earrings, candles, book and pets beds and toys. This is a very fun place to get items that are Portland style. There are all items that would make fun gifts for friends and family. I got some very tasty ciders that last time I came here.

Lindsey Hasham

2023-05

My go-to for the best gifts for anyone in my life! Unique jewelry, delicious speciality food items, awesome T-shirt’s, wonderful card selection, luxurious self-care products, etc. etc! The staff at every location is always wonderfully friendly and helpful! I immediately feel happier as soon as I walk in the door at TLE! If you’re having a bad day, I recommend stopping in TLE for some gorgeous artisanal treats and the best energy to brighten your day! I guarantee you’ll leave in a better mood. Also, highly recommend their care packages. The packaging itself is amazing and the products are all wonderful! You can select one of their beautifully curated care package or select your own items and make it into a care package (crinkle paper, cute box and nicely styled) for just $6. Your loved ones will feel extra special! Definitely a gem of Portland!

Jessica Cummins

2020-05

Fantastic customer service and cute, locally made cards and gifts for foodies, beer/wine lovers, babies, and really everyone. Fun fact: The words on the neon sign above the checkout stand are from a song by Portland-based band, Modest Mouse. 🤓

Carlee Bird

2023-07

Was super excited to get to see this store IRL. Great variety of gifts, including an awesome jewelry selection and leather goods. Fun and colorful prints in different sizes and tons of portland stickers.

Bleezy “Mr. Heaven” Cheesy

2018-05

Support TLE Portland's #1 independent record label. Local artists and great vibes!

Chelsea Amato

2023-05

Such friendly and helpful staff! We got so many sweet things here. One of the employees, Maggie, even recommended some places to get a drink in Portland. They were excellent recommendations!

Cassie M

2023-07

I love this store. Solid place to get gifts for yourself as well as others. The staff have been kind every time I've gone in. Get yourself some Seafoam Honeycomb Candy.

Ryan Kovatch

2023-07

My friends and I love getting each other gifts from here. Their art section is the BEST. Super friendly employees and great vibe overall!

Jordan Butler

2024-02

Love their jewelry collection from local artists.

Gena T

2023-09

Closed randomly for 20 minutes around 2:30 on a Monday. Not ideal. Once they did open again I found the store has a lot of funky fun items!

Keri White

2023-05

Adorable shop with such fun selections! I enjoy popping in every now and then to look around and find a fun new gift for friends and family!

Rebekah Desloge

2019-05

i love the idea of an artist/maker focused space, and the collection of music and goods was super fun to explore. super bonus was the great staff that was friendly and super knowledgeable.

Neetu

2022-05

I am a huge aficionado of the Tender Loving Empire stores and I can’t recommend highly enough! They have cute body products, sustainable goodies, and beautiful pieces of jewelry. Def a store I get mesmerized by.

Yü Wu

2021-05

Portland based design shop and music label—what an interesting concept. Here you can find Portland souvenirs, clothings, various home goods (from other brands), as well as a small collection of music records and cassettes because they are also a music label…I mean, CASSETTES?! Wow that's fun!I had a great shopping experience here and found this store a warm, homey, friendly space.

Nathan C Bowser

2022-05

Hey TLE, You're my new go to for sending gift baskets from Portland. I like the selection & the easy shipping. My recipients say the best things about TLE.So glad to have a go-to spot for great gifting. You're my right hand partner, thanksIn '20 we did 90% of shopping through online community & small business orders. TLE is one of the consistently high quality shops with local gifts, that I can turn to. And it does not take forever to ship things out.Backoff Made in Oregon jam, TLE got real art & creators. Step down Made Here pdx, that leather keychain is expensive and not quite a gift like this cookbook & candle & screenprint. (Love ya both but TLE is the SPOT.)Great local gifts, great service &online shopping that doesn't stink! Love it here.

Dara Elkanah

2023-05

probably my favorite store i’ve ever stepped foot in. love absolutely everything about it. i even got offered the opportunity to play an artist of choice. have to visit every single location now!

Jackson Cafazzo

2011-05

Wicked awesome art and handmade gifts and goods! Nearly everything is made locally, direct from the artist. As well as being attractive, often the goods are made with recycled/reclaimed materials. If anything, just stop in for the eye-candy, but I'm sure you will see something to brighten someone else's day, too :D

Adam Shanley (quartertonality)

2017-05

Nice little gift shop. Pretty twee, and full of local, or near local, crafts, cards, trinkets and the like. Super friendly staff, and in a great location. You can find all sorts of unique and quirky gifts here.

Fernanda Paz Carvajal

2023-09

Probably the best store in Portland. Some products are a little expensive but so worth it!

Tristan

2022-05

Very cool shop with tons of great Portland t-shirts

Jonathan Harris

2020-05

Quality products and a tiny hand picked and created record section that has me pretty exclusively learning about new artists here. If you need to get someone a gift that is PORTLAND - go here

Jen Thiessen

2023-05

The cutest shop!! Good variety, well priced, excellent spot to shop for gifts.

Virgilio de la Cruz

2020-05

Some time back, my kid bought my wife a pendant from here that got lost. We were unable to find it again and figured we wouldn't BE about to replace it. My kid find another one she loved, and I'm hey conversation with staff, described it. The staff member knew what she was talking about and find one in the cupboard behind the counter!Just above and beyond and made my kid's day.

Sarah M

2019-05

Very cute place with lots of home grown post cards, prints, pins, magnets, merch, vinyls, gifts, and more. Overall great music, vibes, and customer service.

Devon McCleskey

2023-05

What a fantastic shop! Beautifully curated collection and stunning local artists. Highly recommend the stop.

Toni Smith - Graniello

2016-05

This is the cutest little store! Definitely worth stopping in! Everything is super cute and priced very well. I fell in love will every record they have in the store!

Pete Ereckson

2019-05

Great stock from a great range of PDX creatives. From jewellery to vinyl Lps this store is well equipped with indie goods.