Presents of Mind

Small gift store with some oddities. I didn’t see anything special and probably will never have to go back. If you’re in the area, this, like the others close by, suffices.

Wonderful selection of unique items, but how did this store get classified as a novelty shop? What idiot redefined that phrase in order to confuse me?

I absolutely love this store. I visit whenever I am visiting Portland — The only store I remember the name of when I reflect back on my trips out here (that means it is really great!). If you like eclectic and different jewelry, this is a great seek and find place. If you like soft vintage feel t-​shirts with Oregon-​esque stuff printed on it, you’ll find it here. If you like gifts for people, for anybody, come here. The staff is very sweet. I waited in line for 15 minutes to try on t-​shirts, and the one staff member allowed me to try them on in the bathroom (a very clean one too!). I came two days in a row, spent well over 45 min in here each time. If you are on a trip to Portland and don’t have an entire day to shop in once area, I would take your 30 min and hit this store out of all the ones on Hawthorne.

Love this store for unique and funny gifts. You will find something for yourself too when looking for someone else!

I love this place for everything Portland. When I have friends that move away from this great city I always head over to Presents of Mind and find an appropriate Portland-​y souvenir for that particular friend.

This little place is such a treasure trove. Cute and fun items are in here. From t-​shirts to dresses, to accessories, picture frames, magnets, stickers, gift wrappers and baby accessories, it seems like they have everything. Even with such a small place, it doesn’t feel too crowded. If you’re looking for a unique gift, this is THE place to go.

This shop is really awesome. Others aren’t joking when they say this place has something for everyone. It has a great mix of apparel, jewelry, accessories, cards, home goods, quirky fun stuff, artsy things, lots of stuff made by local artists, and just about everything else in between. It has a very modern style but is also totally affordable. I easily spent over an hour just wandering around looking at everything. I also happened to be there right before father’s day and found a great gift and card to send my dad (who is hard to buy for). Can’t wait to go back to this shop whenever I’m in Portland again!

I could happily get lost in this shop forever, it’s so nice and cozy and lovely. I couldn’t find what I was looking for (charms for a bracelet I’m making for my best friend who’s angry with me for missing her wedding :()but there’s so much to explore here.
The store smells of sandalwood and paper and fresh cotton. They have lovely knick-​knacks that you could get as presents, cool jewelery (lots of owl-​themed pieces!), vintage dresses, and my favourite — really, really cute greeting cards. The Father’s Day cards made me tear up a little bit. I’m coming back to get one for my father.
You’ll lose track of time here. It’s great. Also, the fantastic air conditioning offered some respite from the insane heat outside (it was in the NINETIES!!!).

Perfect store to find that thing you never knew you needed. They have a great amount of weird random items, cards, coffee mugs, soaps, jewelry and accessories. You will definitely want to take your time because every shelf has its own unique items. They even have a bit of a children’s section.

Got some really cute whale earrings for my sister. Lots of cute items here!
Staff was friendly and I would definitely stop in again.

Dropped into this store when I was in the neighborhood. Lots of really cute things and gift ideas. Picked up a gift and card for an upcoming birthday. What separates them from the other stationary and gift stores in the area, is that their wide array of options.

What a great shop! I would be in heaven if I lived in Portland and was within walking distance of this joint. It’s quirky, and cool, chic, and fun. I bought birthday presents for people who’s birthdays are months away!
If you check in on Unilocal you get a 20% off coupon, but don’t be a dope like me and forget to use it! I bought an awesome cookbook on baking with booze, yah! A super cute dish towel with two owls on it, and the item everyone needs… a pin for your hoodie which features a penguin sitting on a boat!
Great prices I’d say, I don’t recall being hit by sticker shock so it was all good. So much stuff I wanted to buy just because it was cute, or cool, but I only have so much room at home ya know? They have an amazing selection of quirky t-​shirts, I kind of regret not getting a couple :(
Def stop in if you’re a local or a kind of tourist pretending to be local like me. It’s a must!

This place always has the perfect gift for all my friends and family. I tend to always get my baby shower gifts here with unique handmade onesies and the cutest stuffed animals. I can always find the gift that fits unique to each of my adult friends too. It’s also a great place to find gifts portland specific. The prices can be a little spendy, but if you look on Unilocal there is usually a 20% off one item coupon offer you can use. You will not be disappointed here!!!

I love this place. I’ve been frequenting this large boutique gift store for years and am always happy to see a rotating stock. They carry numerous local goods as well as great kitschy and collect able items. There is something for everyone. The staff is consistently pleasant and helpful. Their location is fantastic and surrounded by other numerous shopping and eatery options. Stop in and browse around. It’s hard to leave without buying something.

What a charming little gift shop on Hawthorne! I wanted to buy everything but they were slightly overpriced ($ 2 – 5 a postcard?) Great service though.

After walking around Portland for a good 20 – 30 minutes without seeing a gift shop, I began to think I was going to come home to my boyfriend empty-​handed.
Luckily my dad found this place using Unilocal.I was so excited!
This store has a bunch of cool t-​shirts, cards, jewelry, gag gifts, and other things! I found a shirt that I really liked. It was a little pricey ($ 32) but I used the 20% check-​in coupon, which was great.
Service was very friendly.

I have loved this place since I’ve lived in Portland, but have since re-​discovered it. I noticed from their Facebok page that they carry summer dresses, so I went to check ‘em out.
Oh…MYGOD. Nice array of sweet, affordable, varied, and CUTE dresses. The dressing room is also their gift wrap room… curtained off from the rest of the store in the back. Room for one, or two if you’re good pals.
Their cards, jewelry and gifts are also most excellent. Service was friendly — the store was PACKED, so at times it was a bit difficult to maneuver around — a good problem to have.
If you need a gift, for yourself or a deserving pal, go here.

Oh, $ 15 coin purse, you were pricey, but that cat on the piano keys design was just calling out to me! You were handmade and cute, but you had me at CAT. And it just so happens that I play piano. We were meant to be.
This shop is a go-​to place to look for unique gifts ranging from thoughtful to cute to silly. Look through the reviewers’ photos and you can see that the shop is a fun place to get lost in.

Cute Heart Oregon souvenirs, like mugs, pins, stickers, etc. I picked up a few :)
Also has a bunch of cute nik-​naks, like mens socks, baby onsies, greeting cards, etc.
Definitely a cute store of gifts and souvenirs!

This fine and fun store has been a fixture of the Hawth shopping scene for a long time (1989!), and I’m sure for an even longer time to come. Love this store. I can’t leave without at least one little surprise for myself or for a friend.
It’s packed top to bottom with all manner of funny, useful, quirky, oft-​local/​handmade goods. High quality stuff but still affordable. They have an outstanding collection of jewelry, including many local designers. Card selection is definitely the best in the area, along with all sorts of cool and/​or funny other paper goods.
A couple more rad things about this store: there’s a sweet Unilocal check-​in offer, and they have an awesome sidewalk sale during the Hawthorne Street Fair. I have scored mounds of goods that way, and stacks of awesome cards. It’s become an annual tradition.
Whether you need some Stuff on My Cat postcards, guitar-​shaped ice cube trays, classy baubles, or a locally-​made drunken squirrel flask, this is your spot.