Guides

Welcome to the 2009 Street of Dreams! This year’s Street of Dreams will be the first urban Street of Dreams in the nation, bringing you units from The Encore, Block 90, 937 Condominiums, and Waterfront Pearl. Don’t miss out on being a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity!

You’ll find plenty of small, affordable works of original art throughout the Pearl from February 3 to March 4, when district galleries sponsor "Bon Bon: Small Bites of Delicious Art." The purpose of the gallery hop, says Amy Caplan, owner of Caplan Art Design (1102 NW 10th; 503.319.6437), "is to get people out and about. If you are an art lover, this is a great opportunity to find great art at affordable prices."

Eleven Pearl galleries and four raffle ticket outlets will participate in "Bon Bon," displaying works by Eileen Kane, Eric Leichty, Nigel Conway and others. Many galleries will be serving wine and chocolates, and all will offer raffle tickets for a chance to win pottery by Kurt Van Vlack and other prizes.

Throughout the Pearl District
The Home Furnishing Sample Sale will feature significant discounts on designer furniture, floor samples,
home accessories, draperies, linens, collectibles, art and lighting.

"We’re very excited to help coordinate this event which is a Pearl District wide home furnishings sample sale,"
stated Joshua Ryan, Executive Director of the Pearl District Business Association. "This is an opportunity
for our Design Central for Home participants to work cooperatively and provide the public access to extraordinary
values on one-of-a-kind merchandise," he added.

Renee Russo, owner of EWF Modern stated, "This is not your ‘average’ sample sale. Many of our participating
stores have a policy about never having a sales. Many feature top-of-the-line, designer merchandise – and this
is the only time of the year where they will offer special discounts. It’s very exciting," she concluded.

This incredible sales event lasts for just one week, so visit the Pearl District early for the best selection.

Join us for the 4th Annual Pearl District Sample Sale. Your favorite Pearl District Home Furnishing companies will be offering discounts of up to 80% on samples, floor models, and other items in their inventory for one week. Don’t miss the special offers and savings!

Here is a list of participating merchants:

around town

The Willamette Valley is an ideal destination for women with wanderlust. Whether you’re looking to pick your own produce at a local farm, take a long walk through a scenic covered bridge or view the Willamette Valley from the basket of a hot air balloon, this region has something to please everyone in your group. It’s the Willamette Valley – drink it in on your RoadTrip.

Take to the road with your galpals for a bonding experience that you will long remember. Combine shopping, sipping, and soaking in your RoadTrip designed for loosening up best done out of town.