A wide range of unique, locally made gifts including jewelry, clothing, home goods, and specialty food items.
Beautifully packaged care packages with crinkle paper, cute boxes, and styled items for $6, perfect for loved ones.
Authentic Portland-themed items and souvenirs that capture the local spirit and craftsmanship.
A small collection of music records and cassettes from our in-house music label, featuring local artists.
Luxurious self-care items and artisanal treats to brighten your day and enhance well-being.
Not sure if the whole store is racist or just this one clerk that was there today 9/15 around 5:30pm. Three of us (Latinas) walked in and were not greeted at all by the woman who was there with a hat on behind the counter. She was wroting something down and never bothered to look at us or say a word. The store was empty till we walked in. She didn't acknowledge us at all as we walked around looking for souvenirs before our flight but you better believe the moment a white man walked in minutes after us, she gleefully said hi. We left immediately.
cute finds and super friendly staff, literally the staff make it what it is
My go-to for the best gifts for anyone in my life! Unique jewelry, delicious speciality food items, awesome T-shirt’s, wonderful card selection, luxurious self-care products, etc. etc! The staff at every location is always wonderfully friendly and helpful! I immediately feel happier as soon as I walk in the door at TLE! If you’re having a bad day, I recommend stopping in TLE for some gorgeous artisanal treats and the best energy to brighten your day! I guarantee you’ll leave in a better mood. Also, highly recommend their care packages. The packaging itself is amazing and the products are all wonderful! You can select one of their beautifully curated care package or select your own items and make it into a care package (crinkle paper, cute box and nicely styled) for just $6. Your loved ones will feel extra special! Definitely a gem of Portland!
Portland based design shop and music label—what an interesting concept. Here you can find Portland souvenirs, clothings, various home goods (from other brands), as well as a small collection of music records and cassettes because they are also a music label…I mean, CASSETTES?! Wow that's fun! I had a great shopping experience here and found this store a warm, homey, friendly space.
Fantastic customer service and cute, locally made cards and gifts for foodies, beer/wine lovers, babies, and really everyone. Fun fact: The words on the neon sign above the checkout stand are from a song by Portland-based band, Modest Mouse. 🤓

Portland's premier destination for locally crafted gifts, unique jewelry, and curated home goods.
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Tender Loving Empire is a beloved Portland-based design shop and music label offering a warm, homey space filled with unique finds. We specialize in locally made gifts, including artisanal jewelry, specialty food items, clothing, home goods, and a curated selection of music records and cassettes. Our friendly staff provides exceptional service, and we offer beautifully packaged care packages to make your loved ones feel extra special. Whether you're looking for Portland souvenirs, self-care products, or one-of-a-kind items, TLE is your go-to for high-quality, locally crafted treasures.
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