Mark Fearing Visits Green Bean Books/Dec. 12

Jennifer Green of Green Bean Books sends these updates: 

Saturday, Dec 5: 10% of all sales benefit Mercy Corps

Saturday, Dec 12 at 3:00:  Illustrator, Mark Fearing of The Book That Eats People will visit and read his book

Weds, December 23 at 4:00: Free holiday puppet show

Alberta Shopping For Elves

Grasshopper - My “go to” spot for birthday presents, Grasshopper is a welcoming, open space with a friendly staff and a generous play area. The price range is a little high for those on a budget; it can be a great place for grandparents to splurge on a special gift. Kara Larson, the owner, first opened Tumbleweeds next door, and then opened Grasshopper for her lovely kid’s clothing line, Wild Carrots (fun prints and a DIY aesthetic) though she also carries a nice variety of other designer brands such as Kiwi Industries (cute sweaters), Tea, Cotton Caboodle, and Zutano. She has great taste in toys, focusing on natural materials (like the Plan Eco House, a wooden dollhouse that has a wind turbine and solar panels on the roof) and fun and intelligent design. 
Grasshopper
1816 NE Alberta 
503 335 3131

www.grasshopperstore.com

Green Bean Books - I can’t say enough about this wonderful space. Opened earlier this year, Green Bean Books has quickly become one of the neighborhood’s favorite family spaces. Jennifer Green was an teacher at Markham Elementary for ten years before fulfilling a long timedream of opening a kids’ bookstore on Alberta.”Reading was always my favorite part, as a teacher" she says. Green Bean carries a nice selection of kid’s books as well as vending machine facial hair (really, too cool!) and other fun knicknacks. There is a cozy reading area and sale shelf (by the back door) chock full of fabulous deals. Jennifer leads a reading time (walk-ins are welcome) every Tuesday from 11:00 to 11:30 am.

Green Bean Books

1600 NE Alberta

(503) 954 -2354

www.greenbeansbookspd.com

Mimosa Studios The perfect place for your favorite elf to make his/her own fabulous DIY gift. A favorite for birthday parties (they can host parties for adults too) and for handmade gifts for grandparents. Kids (and adults) come to Mimosa to glaze and/or paint the ceramic tile/ statue/ christmas tree ornament of their choice. A fun activity and a Christmas present - two for the price of one! Prices range from $5 for a tile to $56 for a large platter. The kilning process is free, and the piece is usually ready within four days of painting.

Mimosa Studios

1718 NE Alberta

503 288 0770

www.mimosa-studios.com I

Igpei Toys- The other half of the Origin Flowers retail space, this toy store was (amd still is) the brainchild of owner Beka Ambler’s son Isaac ‘s son (age 12 at the time of opening) and retains a true sense of fun. Nothing here is too expensive, too precious, or too educational. There are many small wonders. A great place for elves to shop for other elves. Check out the dinosaur flyers and cutie kid rings. And who doesn’t need a new piggybank these days? Depending on how much your allowance is, you might have some left over for Beka’s pretty flowers.

Igpei Toys

1534 NE Alberta

503 775-9599

Plan ahead: All these businesses are within 4 blocks, from Igpei on 15th to Grasshopper on 18th. Easy walking for short legs!

Ask The Storeowner

Q: What do you sell in your shop that holiday shoppers would want to buy?

A: cork's selection of over 600 wines, 100 specialty brewsextra-virgin olive oil from European estates at excellent prices. Also available in bulk. Our high quality olive oil and six-year aged balsamic vinegar gift set is an affordable and a sustainable choice since the bottles can be refilled anytime at either cork location. Cork @ 2901 NE Alberta

A: Guardino Gallery’s Holiday Group Show, "Little Things" where 42 artists were given the challenge to create artwork that would be no larger than 7”X 7”(square/cube). This is the 9th year we have provided holiday shoppers with easily portable, exquisite paintings, clay, glass, resin, encaustic, metal, wood, photography and mixed media. Guardino Gallery @ 2939 NE Alberta

A: Tumbleweed has everything a fashionable girl loves...from organic teeshirts, made in the USA to denim to local hats and scarves made from recycled wool and cashmere. Tumbleweed @ 1812 NE Alberta

A: Grasshopper has toy recycle trucks and dump trucks --actually made from recycled milk jugs! We also sell Plan toys, the leader in the eco friendly toys. Our favorite this season, the eco-doll house. Another favorite, the Playmobil chicken coop. We are also loving games this holiday season... Dominos, Quirkle, Crayolina, Penguloo and lots more so you can spend time with your family. Grasshopper @ 1816 NE Alberta

A: bolt’s array of sewing project books with tons of fun, useful projects—some even for your gift receiver to make you! And don’t forget, a yard of fabric can easily fit in a stocking! Bolt @ 2136 NE Alberta

A: Pie Footwear has eco-friendly shoes, purses and socks galore for both men & women! Vegan options too. Pie Footwear has what your favorite eco-conscious fashionista is looking for this holiday season. When you treat your feet, think Pie Footwear and make your indulgence a responsible one. Pie @ 2916 NE Alberta

A: donna & toots has fun socks for women, men and kids. Stylish hats, scarves and gloves to accessorize our locally made skirts, tops and dresses. Not to mention our cozy coats and sweaters to add warmth and fashion to any cold gray day. donna & toots @ 1631 NE Alberta

A: Green Bean Books offers fantastic holiday picks in new and used children’s books as well as a great selection of grown-up fiction and nonfiction books. Buy whimsical gifts to go with your books such as fake moustaches, miniature journals, and cool shadow puppets. Or if you just need a break from your hectic holiday shopping, smack a fuzzy moustache on your upper lip, snuggle up on the couch by the faux-fire and read a great book at Green Bean Books! Green Bean Books @ 1600 NE Alberta