Accessories from the Heart

Cute shop. Loved the great variety of merchandise. Great jewelry. Beautiful bags. Many wonderful things to choose from… However, I walked out without purchasing because I was, not once, acknowledged while I was there even though the store wasn’t busy. There was one woman trying on clothing, and a few others walking around – not more than 5 – 6. I was there more than 20 minutes and lingered near several interesting displays – especially the beautiful jewelry. Not once, did any employee approach me and ask if I was interested in looking closer at a piece. I even looked one employee directly in the eyes, as I walked up towards the counter to look at some merchandise. She looked directly at me and did not acknowledge me or ask me if there was anything I was looking for. This was the woman with the greying, dark hair and bangs. I decided not to purchase even though I had seen many interesting pieces and was, in fact, out looking for gifts for 3different people. I had $ 300 in my bag that walked out the door. I guess they didn’t need my business.

I wish I could use more stars! I love love love this store and have loved it from the beginning. Anything I need — a fun hat, a new Troll Bead necklace to begin, a wallet, gift, you name it. As a repeat customer, I can only imagine that the negative reviews were a personal vendetta, as happens on Unilocal from time to time — from someone with too much time on their hands. All of the staff are warm and friendly and this is now my favorite accessories store!

Just at this local shop today with the boys, you can’t always find the kind of service they offer anymore. Please go check this local gem out. Tons of unique gifts in all price ranges, and the best gift wrapping around.

I don’t understand the negative reviews this store received earlier this year. Every member of the staff was warm and friendly to me, even after it became obvious I wasn’t going to spend much. They helped me find the right size in the owl pj’s I wanted, which were very reasonably priced, and gave me tips on what Portland neighborhoods I should check out. The owner was gracious, and Patricia, crow artist extraordinaire, cheered me with her sunny smile and sharp wit! I will buy her beautiful paintings as soon as I have a house in which to properly display them. Thanks for your hospitality, Accessories from the Heart.

Accessories from the Heart is one of my favorite places to go shopping! Carol and the staff are extremely friendly and they do a great job helping me pick out gifts for my friends and family. One year I was running late to a Christmas party and couldn’t find a gift bag anywhere. After making a quick stop here to pick up a few last gifts, Carol offered to wrap my other gift that I couldn’t find a gift bag for — she ended up being a life saver! Everything at Accessories for the Heart is truly unique and one of a kind! I highly recommend checking this place out to absolutely everyone!

I’m afraid I must agree with Lauren A. When we first moved to LO last August, I visited the shop and was astonished by the rudeness of the woman working there. To give the place another chance, I dropped by a few days before Christmas and was once again struck by the superior, rude attitude of this woman. Imagine my surprise when I saw pictures of her in the local paper last week and learned that she is the owner! I had just assumed she was some poorly-​trained, underpaid. sales clerk who hated her job. This is so sad because the shop could rate a 5 if based on quality of the lines carried and depth of inventory. Perhaps the owner should consider retirement before her investment is destroyed. In any event, she should realize that she is a shopkeeper in a lovely little town in Oregon and not the Queen of England. And arrogance to customers (or potential customers) is hardly the key to business success.

Lovely store. Very helpful staff. If I need a gift or something special for myself this is where I always go. This store carries a wide variety of quality merchandise. Everything I have purchased in this store has become a treasure. I love their selection of Hobo and Brighton. After speaking with the owner I learned she is lovely and really gives back to her community and cares very highly for local businesses. I will return to this store again and again.

Do you like to purchase overpriced accessories from people with huge attitudes? If so, go here.
If you do go in, be aware of the older woman working there who seems to believe she is better than everyone else. She does not bother trying to hide her superiority, either.