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Dearest Santa,

We have been good girls and boys here at Hammerpress this year so we think we deserve some nice things. Here are our wish lists if you need some inspiration:

Brady would like:

For Against - In the Marshes 10" LP
Woolrich Navy Cabin Field Shirt
Waxed Getaway Duffel
Midori Brass Pen

Britta would like:

1989 Vokswagen Cabriolet
The Good Flock - Navy Tokyo Bag
Kaweco Writing Instruments
Juniper Ridge - Yuba Solid Perfume

Jenn would like:

Fuoriserie Stainless Mailbox
Dr. Blade Sheet Metal Print by Danger Press
Best Made Co. - Enamel Steel Cups
Pendleton Harding Blanket

Matt would like:

Boulevard Brewing Co. - Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Weston Letters - Aluminum House Numbers
Wool Felt with Leather iPhone Wallet

Our friends with OLO fragrance & Nice Work asked us to participate in their pop-up shop over Thanksgiving weekend, OPEN FOR BUSINESS. We were thrilled to have our cards and art prints in this finely curated event! Soon enough, I was happily on a plane to Portland to experience OFB in person.

Eric Trine’s hexagon

Hammerpress products

Maak Soap Lab

happy shoppers

Portland was my home for 5 years, so I jumped at the opportunity to revisit and extend the Hammerpress love in Oregon. I also visited some of my favorite shops that carry our cards, like Cargo, Lark Press & Powell’s Books.

Powell's Books

Snow-covered Mt Hood looms in the city’s distance on a clear day.

Dinner at Olympic Provisions with deliciously briny, fresh Washington oysters.

Beautifully designed coffee shops are practically everywhere in Portland, but Coava Coffee Roasters was especially lovely.

A visit to Portland would not be complete without a drive to Crown Point, which overlooks the Columbia River Gorge (below).

And a rainy day favorite, Por Que No? Taqueria.

Thank you Portland for your amazing restaurants, fir-scented air & inspiring shops (School House Electric!) Couldn’t be happier we were asked to be part of the incredible selection of artists for OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

-Britta