| Portland is home to a number of distinct, eclectic | | | | will not disappoint. If you can't find what you're |
| neighborhoods. The Pearl offers ritzy, high-class | | | | looking for in the infamous Stars Antique Mall, the |
| boutiques and restaurants. Downtown is great for | | | | Den of Antiquity has been providing the Sellwood |
| bar hopping. Northeast Alberta and Mississippi are | | | | area with gorgeous furniture and collectibles for |
| home to a flourishing arts scene. The Hawthorne | | | | over thirty-five years. The Den features an |
| district overflows with funky shops and colorful | | | | ever-changing roster of knick-knacks just waiting |
| characters. But if you are looking for safety, | | | | to be rediscovered. Farmhouse Antiques is a |
| personality and community charm, look no further | | | | collection of eight different dealers operating under |
| than Sellwood. | | | | one roof. From pottery to jewelry to old-time |
| Nestled right next to the Willamette River in | | | | postcards, Farmhouse is a great example of what |
| Southeast Portland, Sellwood is the place to be | | | | can be accomplished when like-minded business |
| for quaint, locally-owned businesses, beautiful | | | | people work together towards a single end. |
| historic homes, and a strong, nostalgic sense of | | | | The antiquing adventure doesn't end there, either. |
| community. Sellwood and the adjoining Moreland | | | | Kathryn's Antiques features ornate and beautiful |
| neighborhoods are family-friendly and feature a | | | | glassware - a lot of it. R. Spencer Antiques |
| number of different architectural styles, from | | | | focuses on buying and selling locally, and the |
| Victorian homes to cozy cottages and bungalows. | | | | Raven is home to some of Portland's most |
| The streets are cool and the air fresh thanks to | | | | interesting - and dangerous - military antiques. Oh, |
| the many trees that dot the sidewalks. It isn't | | | | and then there's the Sellwood Antique Collective |
| uncommon to see families out for an evening | | | | and the Sellwood Antique Mall. Over eighty dealers |
| stroll or a group of kids playing a pick-up game of | | | | work out of these two locations, so there's little |
| basketball some Saturday morning. The area | | | | chance you won't find exactly what you need |
| exudes friendliness and safety; it's no wonder, | | | | and, as is often the case, a few things you don't. |
| then, that prospective home-owners are vying | | | | After you've worn yourself out antiquing, make |
| for spots in this beautiful piece of the Pacific | | | | sure to take in the natural beauty of one of |
| Northwest. | | | | Sellwood's many serene parks. The Oaks Bottom |
| The beauty and safety of its neighborhoods | | | | Wildlife Refuge is over 140 acres of beautiful |
| aren't the only characteristics attracting | | | | wetlands dedicated to the preservation of some |
| home-buyers and new families to Sellwood. The | | | | of the area's most precious wildlife. Both the |
| vast array of locally-owned restaurants and retail | | | | Sellwood Riverfront Park and the Sellwood Park |
| shops are certainly sweetening the deal. The Ugly | | | | offer fresh air and the chance for plenty of |
| Mug Coffeehouse is Sellwood's premiere | | | | exercise. Sellwood Park features baseball, football, |
| alternative coffee source. Featuring fresh | | | | soccer and softball fields, basketball and tennis |
| espresso and pastries, beer, wine, and a relaxed, | | | | courts, picnic areas and plenty of native Oregon |
| welcoming environment, the Ugly Mug is the | | | | vegetation. Sellwood also offers the natural |
| perfect spot to crack open a book or catch up | | | | beauty and family fun of such destination spots |
| with an old friend. The Grand Central Bakery is | | | | as the Sellwood Community Garden, the Sellwood |
| another great option for a fresh cup of coffee or | | | | Pool, the Eastmoreland Golf Course and the |
| delicious baked treats. They also do lunch, offering | | | | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Sellwood is |
| a variety of freshly prepared sandwiches on their | | | | also home to the Westmoreland Casting Pond, |
| own marvelous bread. Try Assagio if you're | | | | historically used for the Rose Festival Milk Carton |
| looking for more of an elegant dinner option. | | | | Boat Race event. It is frequently used by remote |
| Featuring gourmet Italian food and wine, Assagio | | | | control boat hobbyists as well as for casting. |
| is the perfect choice for an intimate evening for | | | | If you are looking for non-stop noise pollution, |
| two. And who could resist Papa Hayden's, | | | | antisocial or downright rude neighbors, and the |
| specializing in over proportioned, gourmet luscious | | | | general hustle and bustle of big city living, then |
| desserts. | | | | Sellwood may not be the best part of town for |
| Sellwood is also well-known for its seemingly | | | | you. But if what you're seeking are quiet streets, |
| endless supply of antique shops. Whether you are | | | | amicable residents, quaint local retail and fare, and |
| looking to furnish a whole room or simply find that | | | | an overall sense of nostalgic charm, look no |
| perfect finishing detail, Sellwood's antique options | | | | further. You are already right at home. |