General Goodness
With great design befitting a general store, it’s clear this little shop has aspirations of major expansion but for the time being you’ll find it’s their artisinal bath and beauty section that’s most well stocked. Portland General’s goodies are packed in amber glass jars and vials with names that are completely charming and in many cases downright edible sounding - consider Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Bath Whip or her Sweet Potato Pie Body Creme. Of course there’s also Big Aunt Ida’s Mud Scrub created from ground coffee (pick from dark, medium or light roast), Man in the Mountain Shaving Jelly and Grandpa’s Black Fly Butter. The kiddo friendly products include Bare Bottom Baby Creme packaged in a glass honey bear jar and Fjosnissen’s Snow Butter - a chemical-free, all natural, unscented, vegan butter that has been whipped to light and creamy perfection. All of the products are made from scratch by Lisa Brodar, shop owner and nursing student who is passionate about helping others live “healthful” lives and using her nursing knowledge in researching the ingredients that she uses in her body care products. Can’t decide what to select? Order the sampler packaged in a vintage cigar box.
