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One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. ~ Carl Jung

 

 

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At TORRAIN, we believe less is more.  Less waste, more earth.  Less clutter, more time to focus on what really matters: connection to each other and respect for this incredible planet. We design our products to reflect these values; they are colorful and bold, but also lightweight, durable, and made with repurposed materials.  Read More »

Upcoming Events:

Studio Luxe Holiday Party

Friday Nov 14th 6-9pm

Studio Luxe Hair and Skin Spa - 539 NW 13th Ave, Ste 403, Portland, OR

Portland Night Market

Friday Nov 20th 4-10pm, Saturday Nov 21st noon-10pm

106 SE Alder, entire block 

Little Boxes - Portland city-wide shopping event

Black Friday Nov 27th 10-6pm, Small Business Saturday Nov 28th 10-6pm

TORRAIN - 265 N Hancock St, Ste103, Portland, OR

Duniway Holiday Boutique

Friday Dec 4th 10-9pm

Duniway Elementary School - 7700 SE Reed College Pl, Portland, OR

Laurelhurst Winter Bazaar

Sunday Dec 6th 9-4pm

Laurelhurst School - 840 NE 41st Ave, Portland, OR

Crafty Wonderland

Friday Dec 11th 5-9pm, Saturday and Sunday Dec 12-13th 11-6pm

Convention Center - Portland, OR

Urban Air Market - San Francisco

Sunday Dec 13th 11-5pm

Pier 70 San Francisco, CA

Renegade Craft Fair - Seattle

Saturday Dec 19th, Sunday Dec 20th

Magnuson Park, Hangar 30 - 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA

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My parents were born and raised in Syria and growing up as an American, it’s been an interesting road navigating the connection to my roots. Read More »

A girlfriend recently asked me what I do to stay in shape. I thought about it for a second, what do I do to stay in shape? I guess the question took me by surprise because I don’t feel like I go out of my way to “do” exercise; it’s just a part of my daily life. If I am unable to move my body for more than a couple days, I start to feel anxious, slower and heavier. I stay active to feel good. Read More »

The word sustainability is a hot topic these days. If you simply Google the word, hundreds of articles come up that relate to farming, global warming, recycling and sustainable practices. But what exactly does the word mean? Read More »