Richard Bloom -- of R Blooms in Lake Oswego -- joined us today with a sneak preview from gift shows all over the country.   Everything he brought to show us had a Northwest connection!

These are the products he talked about:

Maggie's Bath House  website 
 Beaverton, OR 

• Handmade soap, body spray, organic lotion
• Variety of fragrances
• Organic -- perfect for people with allergies 

Rose City Totes website 
 Tigard, OR 

• Pet houses, pet mats, computer carrying cases
• Quilted, light-weight, washable
• 19" laptop case in the works 
     

Clay Rabbit Pottery  website 
 Woodland, WA 

• Table accessories, bowls, serving containers, place settings, garden/outdoor
• variety of patterns 

Honey Ridge Farms products are available on the Professional Bag Lady  website  
 Brush Prairie, WA 

• Honey, honey crème, balsamic-honey vinegar and sauces

 Barhyte Specialty Foods are available on the Professional Bag Lady website  -- Gourmet Dressings, mustards, sauces, olives, salts

Tin Can Necklaces website -- Recycled, unique, NW artists

Namaste Glass website   
 Cottage Grove 

• Wine bottle stoppers, jewelry, pendants, belt buckles

Peteracey is available on the etsy website  -- Recycled and refurbished vintage jewelry and magnets
   
Oh My Stars!  
 Portland, OR 

• Chalkboards, hand painted flowers, bird blocks, magnets 
• Contact:  ohmytnt@hotmail.com

One Mark Creations website  
 Beaverton, OR 

• Handcrafted tea towels, french press cozies, tea cozies, tea wallets
     
  

Ornaments To Remember website  
The Learning Community   
 Wilsonville, OR 

• European, glass gourmet teabag ornament

Queen Bee Creations website  
 Portland, OR 

• Pillows, bags, hip holster/wallet purse

Chickpea Baby website   
 Portland, OR 

• Baby changing pad in diaper bag

Paperglory    
 Canby, OR 

• Carousel ornament gift books 
• Contact:  garry@paperglory.com

A.D. Imports website  
 Boring, OR 

• Pots, Vases
  

To find out more about Richard Bloom and his work, visit his website.