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Our Guide to the Best Spots in Sellwood
We love being a part of the vibrant and welcoming Sellwood neighborhood in Portland, Oregon! This community is brimming with charm, history, and a plethora of delightful, local spots to explore. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. To help you get started, here are some of our top recommendations for places to visit:
Coffee & Breakfast
Blue Kangaroo, Henry Higgins, Portal Tea Co, Grand Central Bakery
Shopping
Notary Ceramics, Columbia outlet store, Stars Antique Mall, Dig Vinyl, Sellwood Union & TASI (of course!)
Food & Drinks
Jade, Gino's, Nama Ramen, Portland Bottle Shop
Parks
Sellwood Riverfront, Westmoreland Park, Sellwood Outdoor Pool
Local Events
Sellwood Farmers Market, SMILE Summer Music Series, Summerville + so much more!
We’re incredibly excited to be a part of the Sellwood Moreland neighborhood and look forward to contributing to the vibrant community. For more info on the neighborhood be sure to visit the Sellwood Moreland website!
Introducing Cargo Emporium!
Can Cargo possibly get any more magical?
You’d better believe it!
Introducing CARGO EMPORIUM. Cargo, already a Portland institution of international and local artisan goods, has opened its doors to several hand-selected businesses to join the Cargo family and create one of the most vibrant maker’s scenes in Portland.
Some of the new permanent pop-up shops within Cargo Emporium:
Cargo celebrates 22 years of bringing beauty and whimsy to Portland and Astoria, specializing in direct importing of home wares, folk art, and authentic craft from around the world. Owners Patty and Bridgid form deep relationships with artisans and craftspeople to create Cargo’s signature style.
TASI
Offering landscaping, interior foliage, and botanical design, Bloke has been making Portland pretty since 2011.
Loaded Hips Press is run by the great-granddaughter of a puppet set designer and showcases cards and gifts printed by hand and by letterpress.
Hello Good Morning
A fun shop for kids and grownups too!
Seeking New Production Assistant!
Jewelry Production Assistant Position
TASI Designs is a jewelry design studio located in SE Portland. We design and produce two lines – TASI & Stowaway. Our jewelry is carried by over 100 boutiques nationwide.
We’re seeking a Production Assistant to work 20 - 35 hours/week.
The position requires competence in jewelry techniques – specifically wirework. Candidates must be confident in their ability to use pliers, hammers, and other small hand tools. The main part of this job will be wirewrapping fine gemstones with 26 and 28 gauge wire, including rondelles and briolettes. Any experience with these materials specifically is a huge plus.
Production Assistant candidates are individuals who are responsible, detail-oriented, able to do precise work, find repetitive tasks enjoyable/meditative, take pride in their work, and have a positive attitude.
If you have examples of wire-wrapped jewelry you’ve made in the past, please attach images with resume.
Compensation based on experience.
Submit cover letter and resume to lindsay@tasidesigns.com.
Eat the New Neighborhood!
Now that we’ve settled into our new digs in SE Portland, we wanted to share the best eats in our new neighborhood! Next time you come to TASI you won’t have to stumble far for some yummy sustenance after shopping til’ you drop!
Welcome Blair!
We are so excited to introduce TASI’s new Retail Sales & Store Manager, Blair Minor!
Originally from Southern California, Blair grew up in a large family of creative women who taught her cooking, gardening, and sewing at a very early age and ignited in her a passion for the creative arts in all forms.
While attending UCSC, Blair began her career in jewelry by collecting and restructuring vintage jewelry that she found at flea markets into more modern silhouettes. After much success with this endeavor, she moved to Los Angeles where she designed jewelry for companies like Saks 5th Avenue, Henri Bendel, Anthropologie, Forever 21, and many more.
While this afforded her an unmatched knowledge into the commercial world of jewelry, Blair craved a return to her roots in jewelry - high quality, unique, handmade designs with a story. And she’s found a perfect home with TASI!
Blair will be womaning the TASI store most days in addition to her strategic role in growing the TASI brand!
Blair lives in SE Portland with her husband, Kevin; dog, Big Viv; and cats, Tito & Fat Stuff.
TASI Store Opening!
Located inside of Cargo, in the vintage greenhouse - 200 square feet filled with jewelry and gifts!
TASI @Cargo - 81 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR
Goodie Bags for the first 20 customers each day!
Get first pick of SALE jewelry marked 30 - 70% off.
April hours:
Thursday - Sunday
11am - 6pm
Production Assistant Position
TASI Designs is a jewelry design studio located in SE Portland. We design and produce two lines – TASI & Stowaway. Our jewelry is carried by over 100 boutiques nationwide.
We are a small business located in SE Portland, and we’re excited to grow our team!
We’re seeking a Production Assistant to work 20 - 30 hours/week.
The position requires competence in jewelry techniques – specifically wirework. Candidates must be confident in their ability to use pliers, hammers, and other small hand tools. The main part of this job will be wirewrapping fine gemstones with 26 and 28 gauge wire, including rondelles and briolettes, any experience with these materials specifically is a huge plus.
Production Assistant candidates are individuals who are responsible, detail-oriented, able to do precise work, find repetitive tasks enjoyable/meditative, take pride in their work, and have a positive attitude.
Compensation based on experience.
Submit cover letter and resume to lindsay@tasidesigns.com with subject line: Production Assistant. If you have examples of wire-wrapped jewelry you’ve made in the past, please attach images with resume.
Sample Sale
Retired designs from high-end Gemstone TASI pieces
to Stowaway basics will be 20% - 70% off!
Cargo
Sunday, May 28th
11am - 4pm
81 SE Yamhill St
(customer parking lot behind the building, on SE Water Ave)
Check out the pop-up workshop with visual artist Adriene Cruz
also at Cargo this Sunday - in the elevator! (1 - 4pm)
Hope to see you Sunday!
2017 Pantone Color of the Year
Pantone has become the authority on color in the design world. Pantone sets color standards making it possible to effectively communicate color across the many media of design – digitally and in print. Pantone also watches and forecasts color trends, impacting the palette choice of designers around the world.
The Pantone color of 2017 is Greenery! Pantone described Greenery as, “a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew.” Nothing could sound better as we chip and thaw our way out of yet another ice storm in Portland this winter!
We love this color and it can be found in many pieces of the TASI line! Greenery is a match to the gorgeous stone Green Garnet, a gemstone option for all pieces in the TASI Gemstone Collection. Green Garnet is said to promote confidence and stability in challenges. It is a beautiful accent to silver and even more rich when paired with gold. View the Gemstone Collection and all the designs that can feature Green Garnet - the color trend for 2017.
Greenery is also the color of Peridot, one of Taya’s favorite gemstones to feature in one-of-a-kind designs, and the birthstone for August!
2016 Holiday Shows
Join us this year at our Holiday Shows!
Sunday, December 4th
Laurelhurst Winter Bazaar
9am - 4pm
Laurelhurst School (840 NE 41st Ave)
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Saturday, December 10th & Sunday, December 11th
Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market
11am - 6pm (Sat & Sun)
at the Oregon Convention Center
Our biggest show of the year! The booth will be packed with pieces from every collection of TASI and Stowaway Jewelry! And a big sale section too!!
FREE admission on Saturday and Sunday!
Tickets are on sale now for the "First Pick Pre-Show Party"
Tickets are $20 and include:
* Entry into the show from 5:00-9:00pm on Friday, December 9th and an opportunity to shop early from over 250 handmade vendors without the crowds.
*One free drink of your choice at the cash bar
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Saturday, December 17th
TASI Pop-Up Shop at West Elm Portland
1 - 4pm
1201 NW Couch St
