Credit: Sword + Fern

Emily Baker’s Sword + Fern is one of the city’s most unique, personal shops. In addition to showcasing its in-house line of wildly popular jewelry, Baker has used it to gather small vintage housewares, art, plants, a line of wildcrafted apothecary products, books, posters, and more. Despite its tiny size, its always invited careful exploration since opening back in 2008, and as such it’s been a popular stop for shoppers and out-of-town press alike, helping to pave the lower E Burnside area into the shopping destination it is now.

So, it’s a little sad to hear that Baker is closing the E Burnside shop at the end of this month until a new location can be sussed out. In the meantime, Baker is offering 40% off in honor of their anniversary (online code: HAPPY6) until the end of the month, and the online shop isn’t going anywhere. Now is an excellent time to get some of the rad, new-agey vibes Baker throws down into your life until her next move becomes apparent.

Marjorie Skinner is the Portland Mercury's Managing Editor, author of the weekly Sold Out column chronicling the area's independent fashion and retail industry, and a frequent contributor to the film and...