I'm looking forward to attending the opening of Flora in their new, larger storefront in downtown Portland on Thursday night. Owned by Jewelie, a self-professed "herbalist and alchemist," this very current gem-of-a-store's offerings include cards, jewelry, tea, local art, home decor, botanical scents, personal accessories, soaps and candles, as well as lotions, balms and potions made in-house. Flora features the beautiful work of the prolific Portland artist, Flora S. Bowley (yes, the store name is merely a coincidence), and the jewelry of Bend, Oregon artist, Heather Beeson-Straw, of Nashelle Jewelry Designs. To add to this mix, the expanded Flora will house a separate store, Space Design Botanicals, on its mezzanine level. The latter is owned by my friend, Martie, who is "style" personified, and who has a long list of residential and commercial clients who avail themselves of her design services and her lovely, spare, floral arrangements. If you're in town, join in the celebration from 5-8pm at 917 SW Washington St.
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