Discover the Joy of Holiday Shopping in Tualatin Valley

Tualatin Valley is the ideal location to “shop local” for holiday gifts, decor, wine and gourmet foods. This year, explore the myriad local shops throughout Tualatin Valley on Small Business Saturday.

Across Tualatin Valley, new and long-time retailers are ready to help you find something special. In November, the Forest Grove shop Willow & Ash opened a second location in downtown Hillsboro. Filled with fun gift ideas, this family-owned shop stocks unique, locally made items alongside well-known national brands.

For gifts that celebrate the flavors of the season, head to Smith Berry Barn in Sherwood. Chock full of gourmet gifts and holiday decor, including fresh evergreen wreaths and garlands, it is well stocked with local products, including honey and berry jams and syrups made from fruit grown on the farm.

Give someone special a gift created by you. Creative shoppers can take a hands-on approach at Glow Gifts + Candle Studio at Bridgeport Village. The locally owned studio invites guests to design custom-scented candles and roll-on fragrances. Choose from more than 45 scents or blend your own for a signature fragrance.

For something sweet, savory or both, stop by Pilgrim’s Roasted Nut’Z, a small Bavarian roasted nut company specializing in a variety of fresh flavored and roasted nuts. Grab a bag of praline pecans, English toffee peanuts, cinnamon roasted almonds and more at their store in North Plains.

Check off the readers on your list with a visit to independent shop Sherwood Bookstore (www.sherwoodbookstore.com). Guests can browse the eclectic selection or share a favorite read through the “leave-a-book, take-a-book” cart at the front of the store.

Music lovers can discover hidden gems at Exiled Records, located on the outskirts of Beaverton. Exiled Records features new and used vinyl, cassette tapes and CDs of all genres, from country and folk, blues and jazz and classical to indie releases, R&B and soul and dance and electronic, and many genres in between.

Treasure hunters will find plenty to explore at Curiosities in Tigard. This antique “mall” in Tigard that has a variety of vintage, retro and mid-century vintage clothing and jewelry, home decor and antiques from more than 60 sellers.

Art lovers will appreciate A Framer’s Touch in downtown Forest Grove. Beyond custom framing, the shop features a gift gallery with works from local and international artists, plus bath, body and specialty food products.

For families, Piccolo Mondo is a must-visit. With three locations in Tualatin Valley (Beaverton, Bethany and Hillsboro), this family-owned toy store encourages cultural awareness through toys, books and stuffed animals from around the world, as well as creative playthings that inspire imagination.

Find even more locally owned shops and holiday gift ideas at www.tualatinvalley.org/shopping