Kaijuemily Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 So I live on the Oregon Coast and my family lives in Portland. Does anyone know of any shops that carry dollhouses or miniature supplies? I had to pass a shop in Lincoln City ( I think) that had dollhouses displayed in the windows, but I was on a business trip, and could not stop to check it out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaijuemily Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 The Lincoln City store was called the Rocking Horse Antique Mall, I guess. Who knows when the next time Ill get to drive down there will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I know there's a big dollhouse/ miniatures show in Portland in Sept., put on by the same people who do the really big Seattle show. You might rub elbows with the great Rik Pierce who lives in Vancouver Wa. I grew up in the willamette valley and one of my friends from school put the carpet down in his new house lol I know there are decent shops in the Seattle area but I think the one in Portland closed down. Morgan will know for sure, she lives in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'm a bit north of you, in WA, but even here I don't know of any brick-and-mortar dollhouse stores. I do all my shopping online. There used to be a really nice one in Edmonds, but it closed several years ago. If you find one in the Portland area, let us know. I get down that way sometimes and would definitely stop in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Just a suggestion....if you do find some on an online search, do yourself a favor and call first to be sure theyre still in business. When I moved to my new area there were 3 or 4 promising sounding "dollhouse" shops listed. Two turned out to be escort services and only one of the actual dollhouse shops was still in business. Good luck, and I envy you, how I miss the Oregon coast... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgansmith Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Yea, Emily, you saw your one and only miniatures store in Lincoln City. Rocking Horse Mall has had the dollhouse store for 40+ years. The owner is super nice. In September there should be a mini show in Portland. It's fun. And in Vancouver, Country Store Miniatures operates out of a barn I believe, by appointment. They used to have a brick and mortar store but it closed. And that's it. Where are you on the coast? I am easy of Portland and make at least 4 trips to Seaside a month if you find something on craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackey Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Karin your story made me laugh, but I would have been plenty upset if I drove miles to go to a dollhouse shop only to find out is was an escort service. So thanks for your words of advice. I was in Portland once and found it to be a vey nice city. I really enjoyed the American Advertising Museum, and the only thing that could have made the trip better would have been if I was there during the miniature show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinystuff4me Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 On 5/1/2014, 8:45:15, Kaijuemily said: So I live on the Oregon Coast and my family lives in Portland. Does anyone know of any shops that carry dollhouses or miniature supplies? I had to pass a shop in Lincoln City ( I think) that had dollhouses displayed in the windows, but I was on a business trip, and could not stop to check it out! Hi... Heirlooms...Dollhouse Miniatures & more. In the quaint historic district of colony Aurora, OR. 21561 Main st NE. I'm open Tuesday thru Sunday 11 to 6. Mondays and early/late hours by appt. I am a new shop but bring to the public years of buying and collecting, knowing this would all happen someday. I have wonderful consignment items from the world over. you are welcome to call and make sure I haven't locked the doors, I promise that I haven't nor plan too! 425-209-9196 your mini friend, Wendy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I am in Portland area, and I know of nothing. There used to be Country Store Miniatures in Vancouver WA (30 min drive with traffic) - but I believe it is online only now. Every now and then a consignment shop has overpriced miniatures. I think most of us just do online (craigslist finds) or wait for the AMAZING (I love it!) mini show we have annually. I'm glad I read this thread - I will look for the Aurora shop, and now I know Rik Pierce is around my 'hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 On 5/1/2014, 11:06:47, WyckedWood said: Just a suggestion....if you do find some on an online search, do yourself a favor and call first to be sure theyre still in business. When I moved to my new area there were 3 or 4 promising sounding "dollhouse" shops listed. Two turned out to be escort services and only one of the actual dollhouse shops was still in business. Good luck, and I envy you, how I miss the Oregon coast... Yeah and that TV show "Dollhouse" didn't help my Google searches either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abigaille Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 On 11/14/2016, 2:04:52, Elsbeth said: I am in Portland area, and I know of nothing. There used to be Country Store Miniatures in Vancouver WA (30 min drive with traffic) - but I believe it is online only now. Every now and then a consignment shop has overpriced miniatures. I think most of us just do online (craigslist finds) or wait for the AMAZING (I love it!) mini show we have annually. I'm glad I read this thread - I will look for the Aurora shop, and now I know Rik Pierce is around my 'hood. Country store miniatures is still in business! I was there last weekend. You just have to find her number online by searching Country store miniatures Vancouver in Google and then make an appointment. You just goto her house and they have a shack out back. It's awesome!! She had everything, furniture, building stuff, wallpaper, everything. So much good mini stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 4 hours ago, abigaille said: Country store miniatures is still in business! Wonderful to hear of a shop still operating, even with reduced access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiconi Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 This is an old thread, but I'm interested; we plan to move from Arizona to the Oregon coast in the next year (ooooh, moisture!) Are there any mini clubs on the coast? Shops? Shows? Is Portland the only option? Any mini makers who might want to get together to start a club? It's not hard, you just start getting together and more people show up. No need for officers or rules... I helped start a club in Hawaii, and it's been going strong for 17 years, even though most of the founding members are gone, and I don't think we ever had more than 8 members at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Wow, this is an old thread- and happy to say since it was originally written I have moved back to Oregon! The only shop left here is in Lincoln City, on the coast. It was mentioned in this thread, it’s within a store called Rocking Horse Mall. I have visited and they do have quite a lot of items so definitely worth going. There is at least one day of the week - Wednesday or Thursday- I forget which,that they are closed, so check first. Im a member of Eugene Miniatures Club, which does have members from the coast area and even Portland. We do several meetings per month on zoom and several in person, as well as sharing emails and projects with each other- so it is an active club. Vast amount of collective knowledge and one of our members is an IGMA artisan. Aside from that, the Portland miniatures show is in September this year. Google search for Eugene Miniatures Club and Portland Miniatures show. Karin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiconi Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Thanks for the update. We're in Gold Beach right now, scouting possibilities. We're only going as far north as Coos Bay on this trip, maybe next time Lincoln City! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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