10/19/09

By Far the BEST retail store in Portland!

by lonestarkitty

How I love thee! When I need a special card or a gift for baby or friend this is where I go. The store always provides great ideas and they constantly mix it up! Staff is helpful and cheerful despite being on Hawthorne(hipster attitudeville). I go back again and again and always make sure to tell my friends about it. If you haven't been there, check it out! You'll love it too!

• Pros: Unique selection of gifts, especially by local artists
• Cons: Some of their clothes can be pricey

03/11/09

The most helpful and friendly staff in Portland

by jessejacob

I have been a patron at Presents of Mind since the mid-90s. I have always been able to find just the right gift for whomever I was shopping. Their selection of fun, unique, and beautiful gifts is unparalleled. What I love most about Presents of Mind, however, is the staff. You will not find a collection of people anywhere more excited about the place they work. With extensive and helpful product knowledge and all around awesome attitudes, it is the employees at this one-of-a-kind store that keep me coming back for more.

• Pros: Example: best croissants in town
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

03/09/09

Best Gift Shop in Hawthorne

by KarinRolfing

Locally made, original gifts that you can't find anywhere else. I've bought and loved: Handmade copper earrings for under $20, a pink onesie (for my baby niece) with a robot on it, MadLibs book about everything that can go wrong when you travel. They have lots of gag gifts for under $10, as well as really nice stuff for $15-50.

Presents of Mind has a great way of doing business. They treat their employees well, so they keep really good staff. They take excellent care of their customers, earning loyalty and referrals. They are active in the community and give back in many ways. I was president of the Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association (www.thinkhawthorne) for several years, and Presents of Mind has always supported our efforts to make Hawthorne better - with their time, money, and events.

• Pros: Support local businesses and artists!
• Cons: Plan to park 1-2 blocks away. But parking is free.

03/08/09

The best little shop on Hawthorne

by annesaraceno

I have lived in the neighborhood for 17 years and this little shop keeps getting better and better. The cards, gifts, clothing and stationary are a staple for me. Where else can you find items that are not "chain" material and works so hard to have lot's of local art? Presents of Mind!

• Pros: local art
• Cons: none yet found

03/08/09

I love this place!

by moonchild123

My mom told me about Presents of Mind, so i stopped in on Saturday to pick up a baby shower gift and found the most unique selection of baby clothing and accessories! I dont know much about babies, but the staff was very accommodating, and eager to help me choose the perfect gifts....i even found the cutest pair of locally made earrings for myself! I will deffinatly be back!

• Pros: Unique gift selection, great service.
• Cons: tons of people in the store.

02/12/09

cool stuff - bad service

by chelb

So, I will admit this place has very cool stuff. But from now on I will find 'this stuff' elsewhere. Last week I had a particular gift in mind for a friends birthday, knew exactly where it was in the store, and drove in from Hillsboro just to get it. Due to unforseen traffic on hwy 26 I knew I'd be a couple minutes late so called in to let them know i was on my way. I wasn't given any promises, but arrived at 7:02 (2 minutes after closing) and was greeted by nothing more than a locked door and blank stares from the sales staff inside. I understand the desire to get home on a Saturday evening... but maybe we should re-evaluate customer service. I'm sorry you lost me as a customer cause up until last weekend I really felt like you had something good going. Luckily I found the product I was looking for on Etsy... my friend will just have to wait for a belated gift.

This plentifully stocked, one-stop gift shop makes it hard to leave without sneaking a little something for yourself.

by Contributor

In Short
This veteran Hawthorne neighborhood gift shop goes beyond generic gifts with everything from dangly earrings to bright handbags made by local designers. The fully-stocked card section takes up a good chunk of the store, and offers some of the wittiest cards in tow. Also available: invitations, announcements, stationary, baby accessories, locally made clothing, soaps, candles, and so many displays it'll will make you squeal with glee.

08/04/07

Lots of fun stuff

by portlandmoneymaker

With a super sweet staff and ecclectic selection of gifts, you'll easily find yourself spending a lot of your paycheck at this store as soon as it's deposited into your account. They evenhave stuff for expecting mothers. I'm always treated respectfully and graciously at this cuter than cute gift shop.

04/21/07

coolest place in hawthorne

by seattlechick

This store is a great,fun gift shop.It has candles,soaps,jewerly and more.So this is a great place to get gifts and stuff.

12/06/06

GREAT BOOTY

by roger_jones

Like Treasure Island, this is so much more than a cards and gift store. It is an EXPERIENCE. The helpers are full of exciting recommendations for that special someone. Whether you have the time to browse or need to get in and get out, you will appreciate making PRESENTS of MIND your destination. I do and will continue to spend me swag there for great booty sez ARR.

Tell 'em "Jolly Roger" sent ya.

• Pros: Service, selection, organized, hours
• Cons: parking