Who determines the latest trends in gift-giving?  It all happens at gift trade shows across the country.  Richard Bloom, from R. Bloom's of Lake Oswego, invited our own Tammy Hernandez inside one of the best in the country -- right here in Portland! 

Here are some of the great gifts Richard was excited to find:

Gizaun Art  -- Western Red Cedar outdoor art 
Corkcicle  - wine cooler stick
GlanceiD -   technology with a local connection
May Arts Ribbon
Keena -- Little black dress organizer
Monkey Business -- Children's paper products
Keena -- My drap cocktail napkin/stamps
French black opium soap -- boiteasavon@yahoo.com
Keena -- Owl contact lens holder
Toppers Originals -- Hat fedora
Dynasty Gallery -- Handmade glass art
Forest Life Creations Wood earrings -- Forestlife@yahoo.com
Jolie -- head bands
Benjamin International -- Silicone Rubber Pouches/Eyelass holders
Orox Leather -- Mens leather goods made from leather and recycled bicycle tires
U.S.E.D. Recycled Seatbelts -- Mens seat belt bags