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by Porch Light | May 25, 2020 | inspiration | 0 comments

Keep it clean with this award-winning natural deodorant from Ursa Major. It's free from: aluminum, gluten, cruelty, toxins, petrochemicals, SLS, SLES, parabens, synthetic fragrance, glycols and silicones. Plus, this formula boasts a crisp blend of peppermint, eucalyptus, and rosemary – perfect for keeping you cool this summer.

These lovely stone drop necklaces come in a variety of pendant styles, from African turquoise and amazonite to rose quartz and snowflake obsidian. The 14k gold chain measures approx. 31" long and looks great on its own or layered with other necklaces. The best part is picking out the right stone pendant for you or a loved one based on their properties.

Did you know all of our plants and pots are mix and match? You can always DM us about current plant availability, and don't miss out on these terracotta pots that have drainage and a matching saucer. They won't last long!

Help us re-open our doors! Pretty please take two minutes to participate in a short survey to help us figure out the best way to re-open our shop. We want to know what will make you feel most comfortable when it comes to an in-store shopping experience and really value your input. Click the bio link to participate. We promise it's really quick and easy!

What could be better than a dual-purpose clean-beauty product? This sheer moisturizing tint is made from a pure botanical pigment, has an excellent lineup of organic ingredients and comes in a compostable tube. We could wax poetic all day about it. Grab yours in the online shop.

Looking for a stylish way to display your jewelry, or maybe an upgrade to your current wall-hook situation? These brass hooks are multi-purpose, come in various styles and are designed by a mother-daughter duo. Peep the online store to see them all!⁠

Treat your space to the cleansing properties of palo santo. Native to South America, palo santo wood can help relieve headaches, inspire creativity and serve as a natural bug repellent. Pair it with a fire-safe ceramic dish and keep a daily ritual for clearing your home (which is extra important right now since we're spending so much time inside!).

We miss seeing you in the shop. We miss our opening routine and our closing ceremony. We miss connecting with you, our neighbors and friends, who used to come by so often. We really hope we can re-open our doors to you on the other side of this, but there's a lot we need between now and then to make that happen. So, please keep buying gift cards and shopping small, and please keep DMing us about plants and beauty products. Right now the future looks uncertain, but everything you do shows us a way through this. A BIG thanks to all of you who have given us your support to date. You're amazing and we're forever grateful.

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by Porch Light | May 11, 2020 | inspiration | 0 comments

Cheers to moms all over the world today and everyday! If you're a little behind schedule on gifts for mom, have no fear, digital gift cards are here! Snag one in our online shop so Mom can pick out something special for herself. Plus, you get to feel extra warm and fuzzy about supporting a small local business.

This shop moment is brought to you by the letter A for Alocasia. Also known as elephant ear plants, these lovely tropicals have beautiful foliage (look at the deep purple contrast against the green), and will happily bask in all these extra hours of daylight. Need help picking out a plant? Drop us a line and we'll give you some guidance.

How are you celebrating Mom this year? Brunch might be virtual, but snail mail is here to make the day. Send mom the perfect card, thoughtful goodie, or a curated mini-gift set to help close the distance and say "thank you" for all she does. We're adding new products to our online shop every day and can even help you pick the perfect package. Send us a note at info@porchlightshop.com if you want our gift guidance, or click our bio link to shop now.

Mother's Day is this Sunday! We've got lots of little gifties and letterpress cards to help you say "thank you." Order now to get your shipment in time for her special day (and for the record, we think Mother's Day is every day!).

Today is the last day to enter to win a $100 gift certificate! So, to enter to win:⁠
1. Post of photo on your Instagram that makes you feel downright happy.⁠
2. In the caption, tell us what you miss most about visiting your favorite local small businesses.⁠
3. Tag @porchlightpdx and the small businesses you miss and hope are still around when the dust settles.⁠
4. We'll select one winner at midnight. You can post as many times as you like!⁠

Did you hear we're giving away a $100 gift card?! You've got a few more days to enter to win. This GC is extra-special because it was donated by a thoughtful customer who wanted to support the shop despite the fact that she no longer lives in the US. Her generosity made us feel warm and fuzzy, and we want to keep spreading that feeling. So, to enter to win:⁠
1. Post of photo to your Instagram feed that brings YOU joy and makes you feel downright happy.⁠
2. In the caption, tell us what you miss most about visiting your favorite local small business.⁠
3. Tag @porchlightpdx and the small business you miss and hope is still around when the dust settles.⁠
4. We'll select one winner who most profoundly touches our hearts with their joyful post. You can post as many times as you like!⁠
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A huge XO to @julizzlez for being the kindest human by donating this GC. / Giveaway ends Tuesday, May 5 at midnight. Winner will be announced Wednesday, May 6. / This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram.

We stock these amazing, hand-dyed bandanas by @jenniearle, who recently shared a tutorial for turning them into face masks. We love this option for keeping our communities safe and healthy, especially as we reserve medical-grade masks for hospital staff and other essential workers.

Picnic weather is here and we're getting creative with safe ways to enjoy open-air snacking that align with our new normal. Do have a backyard, balcony or private outdoor area to sprawl out across? Maybe you're sticking to an indoor space where you can fling all the windows open and let the sunshine in? Either way, if you're sitting on the ground with snacks and a bottle of something sparkly, we're pretty sure you can technically call it a picnic.

We're giving away a $100 gift card! It was donated by one of our generous and thoughtful customers who wanted to support our small business despite the fact that she no longer lives in the US. That act of kindness made our hearts sing, especially right now when little shops like ours are struggling all over the world. So, that got us thinking, what can we do to spread more joy right now, when every thoughtful gesture goes a long way? That's where you come in....⁠
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To enter to win this $100 shop gift card:⁠
1. Post of photo to your Instagram feed that brings YOU joy and makes you feel downright happy.⁠
2. In the caption, tell us what you miss most about visiting your favorite local small business.⁠
3. Tag @porchlightpdx and the small business you miss.⁠
4. We'll select one winner who most profoundly touches our hearts with their joyful post. You can post as many times as you like!⁠
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A HUGE thank you to @julizzlez for supporting our shop and choosing to donate this gift card. You're incredible. 🤗 / Giveaway ends Tuesday, May 5 at midnight. Winner will be announced Wednesday, May 6. / This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram.

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by Porch Light | Apr 27, 2020 | inspiration | 0 comments

See those lovely kokedama hanging in our window? They're made by one of our very own shop team members! She also happens to be a small business owner of the botanical shop called @mypoppyandfinch, which specializes in using PNW-native plants in their creations. If you're looking for a cool initiative to support, check out her work. Right now she's donating 19% of profits in honor of Earth Day's 50th anniversary, but only through the end of the month. Supporting mother earth, small biz and charitable giving? Sign us up.

Only 24 hours left to take advantage of BOGO 1/2 off sale on apothecary items! Use the code "SELFCARE20" at checkout, and be sure to view our IG highlights for more skincare and beauty products that aren't listed in the web shop. 🧖🏽‍♀️BOGO 1/2 off applies to product of equal or lesser value. Promo cannot be combined with other offers, like discounted gift cards. Curbside pick-up available to Portland-area locals, all other packages will be shipped. Click our bio link to shop now.

Looking for something to do tomorrow? One of our plant ladies, @plants_by_her is leading a virtual Plant Care Basics workshop on 4/25. She'll be covering all the essentials, from watering and pruning to preventative pest control and picking the right plant for your space. Peep her bio link to sign up!

Talk about a ssssstatement piece. We love these brass Mamba Snake earrings by @carolynkeysjewelry (posts are sterling silver and earring measures about 2.75” L). Available in the web shop.⁠

We're big proponents of self care, especially right now, which is why we launched our buy-one-get-one 1/2 off sale on apothecary and skincare goods. Gift yourself or someone who really needs a lift a soothing balm, nourishing scrub or revitalizing mist. It might seem like a small thing, but having little rituals dedicated to our personal health and wellness is critical to our mental health. Check our IG stories/highlights for details on sale goodies, or shop our online store with the code "SELFCARE20" at checkout. We love all of you, whether you're risking your life everyday to go to work in essential capacities, or are making the responsible choice to stay home so others can live more safely.

Flash Sale: BOGO 1/2 off apothecary and clean beauty products this week ONLY! Check our IG stories for flash sale items, or use the code "SELFCARE20" at checkout. We have a ton of skincare products that aren't listed in the web shop, so tuning into IG stories is the best way to preview all of our goodies and claim them on the spot. BOGO 1/2 off applies to product of equal or lesser value. Promo cannot be combined with other offers, like discounted gift cards. Curbside pick-up available to Portland-area locals, all other packages will be shipped. Click our bio link to shop now.

Hope you all had a plantastic weekend!

Next week we're launching BOGO 1/2 off apothecary items! Starting 4/21 you'll be able to get precious products from clean beauty brands like Herbivore, Little Barn Apothecary, Kore Herbal, Ursa Major and more. Here's how you can get in on the fun:⁠
🏼Shop Online: sign up for our newsletter and keep a close eye on our IG so you don't miss the promo code you'll need at checkout.⁠
🏾IG Flash Sales: tune into our IG stories next week to preview and claim your goodies. We've got way more products than are listed online, so this'll be your best bet for snagging precious serums, balms and beyond. ⁠
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This sale cannot be combined with other offers (like use of discounted gift cards), because we're a small biz and simply can't cut that deep. Thank you for understanding and supporting us!

There are so many ways you can support small and local businesses right now. Take @mypoppyandfinch, one of our resident plant ladies who uses varietals native to the PNW to create beautiful living centerpieces, kokedama and more. During the month of April she's donating 19% of purchases to @craglawcenter, which is basically Mother Nature's law firm, in celebration of Earth Day's 50th year and in partnership with @EarthDayOregon! She uses recycled materials, pollinator-friendly plants and sustainable items to bring her creations to life, and for that we think she's pretty dang cool.

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by Porch Light | Feb 17, 2020 | inspiration | 0 comments

Happy Sunday! Anyone else find themselves giving extra TLC to their plants on weekends, or is it just us?⁠
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Whether you're celebrating romance today or rebelling against it, showering a Valentine/Galentine with love, or completely forgot about this love-it-or-leave-it holiday, we hope you have a good one, however you like to get down. 🖤️⁠
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Stocked up on handmade jewelry that real people designed, crafted and loved so that you could L-O-V-E it too.⁠
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Do you know how to speak your special someone's love language? Valentine's Day is this Friday and with it comes the opportunity to make your person(s) feel especially adored. Our team put together a little gift guide to help you treat the Valentine in your life. Whether they prefer loving words, gifts, or anything in between, these options will have them saying, "BE MINE." Sign up for our newsletter by clicking the link in our bio. The Love Language Gift Guide goes live tomorrow! ⁠
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We're potting up something extra special for you and your Valentine next weekend (hint: it includes pre-potted plant babes ). And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss our gift guide geared toward finding the perfect something for your someone based on their love language. Click the link in our bio to subscribe.⁠
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Is it too soon to start talking about weekend plans? Ours include staying in bed for as long as we darn well please. 😴What's your favorite Sat/Sun ritual?⁠
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We've got a lot of medium to bright indirect light-loving plants in the shop right now. They're perfect for Portland winters if you've got a window that gets decent exposure throughout the day. 🌥️Feel free to stop by with your plant questions anytime!⁠
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by Porch Light | Nov 12, 2018 | inspiration | 0 comments

We hope that November is being kind to you! Enjoy every little bit of sunshine during this month ️ . . . . . .

Can't take our eyes off this beauty

Lots of cozy scarves in so many pretty colors just waiting to warm you up! ? . . . . .

For anyone who has a new place to fill with plants and love!

Are you a tea of coffee person? Or both? We have so many great @jessicawertzceramics in the shop right now! Come and find your new favorite mug.

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by Porch Light | Oct 29, 2018 | inspiration | 0 comments

It’s that time of year when you start cultivating your indoor garden. Cozy up your house and clean the air with some new houseplants!

Sweet photo of everyone’s favorite plant cabinet by @sarahnicolehunt.

New super soft alpaca scarves in the shop! Today looks like a perfect day for something cozy. ?

Must-haves of the season! Have you tried our lip balms from @kore.herbal and @urbapothecary ?

Time to get cozy. Stop by the shop to pick your new favorite blanket.

We’re loving these new botanical infused body oils from @smokeperfume. In rose or cypress they are both all natural, super hydrating and smell delicious! We carry their perfumes now too!

Enjoy new products from @mypoppyandfinch! Cultivating happiness and celebrating nature through small batch, native plants inspired gifts featuring PNW wild flower, Blue Flax (Linum Lewisii).
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by Porch Light | Oct 15, 2018 | inspiration | 0 comments

Perfect gift for you and your favorite plant pal! Split them up and become best "fronds"

Happy Sunday! Our doors are open 11 to 5 today

Never enough of plants and pots

Perfect time of the year for a warm cup of tea and a spoonful of @beelocal honey .

Don't they look like pretty gems? Fully restocked on your favorite wooden magnetic airplant holders!

A simple card can make a big difference to someone in need of kind words. If you feel like you need to reach out to someone dear, we’ve got you covered.

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by Porch Light | Oct 1, 2018 | inspiration | 0 comments

Were all stocked up on our @tatineofficial candles and Garden Mint is still holding strong as our favorite!!

Love this sweet shot of our pot cabinet from @paperhouse !

Kitchen necessities.

It’s gettin’ to be cozy scarf weather. Don’t want to rush it, but we’re kind of excited over here.

We’re getting down to the last of our @portlandaproncompany stock, so stop in and pick one up before they are all gone.

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by Porch Light | Sep 17, 2018 | inspiration | 0 comments

*GIVEAWAY* Help us reach 3000 followers today! Tag two friends and tell us your favorite thing about autumn. We’ll enter you to win this beautiful 18” sterling silver and gold filled chain necklace from @tumbleweedbeadco. If your friends follow us you’ll get an extra entry and we’ll enter them too. Good luck!!

Hello beautiful!

Just got in a bunch of new rugs in so many pretty shades of blue. Stop by and see us!

Everyone has a plant lover in their life, right?

We’ve got your kitchen needs covered.

Hello pretty blue shop corner!

Have you tried our new in-house line of candles yet? We have five beautiful scents including Palo Santo wood, black tea and bergamot, sea salt and pine, fig, northwest forest and earthy wood with a hint of patchouli. Stop in and pick one up today!

Happy plants make happy homes.

Ahhhhhh, it’s the weekend. Hope you’re making some magic!

Porch Light Portland is seeking a new part-time employee to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position is confident, friendly and outgoing, connects with our aesthetic and represents our style to our customers, has excellent customer service skills, strong retail experience and a creative mind. Some knowledge of plant care is a plus. The position is for 2 to 3 days per week from 10:45am to 6:15pm INCLUDING WEEKENDS. If you want more info or are interested in applying please email your questions or a cover letter and resume to info@porchlightshop.com Better yet, drop one by the shop and say hello. We look forward to hearing from you (or your friends, so please pass it along!).

Lots of sweet planters in the shop right now!
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Have you seen our new terracotta planters? Made in Italy these beauties come with a saucer and have drainage holes. .
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