Dads are the Original Hipsters

The description on the back of the book says it all!...

They listened to vinyl. They had mustaches. They raged all night and didn't take sh*t from anyone. Admit it - Dads were hipsters first and they've been killing it since back in the day.

based in his blog, this book takes us back to the origin of the style and culture that is "Hipster" 

These fantastic photo's will have you looking twice...

"Wait...Dad?"

Skateboard 

"SO HIPSTER...next time you're obviously rolling down the bike lane of some hipster neighborhood in SF, Portland or New York, remember this...

Your Dad was so awesome that the things he did for fun were made illegal in public places."

This book is cover to cover 

"It's funny because it's true" 

moments!!

Stencils, journals, mobils and more!!

Great new and SUPER fun giftables!!

Stencil kits!!!

These stencil kits are so much fun! 

 Beautify your public spaces with some (temporary) inspiring street art!

The whole family can create some beautiful art on the neighborhood sidewalks with these stencils and some DIY spray chalk!

Spray Chalk recipe

1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons cornstarch
3-4 drops food coloring

              Mix together in a spray bottle and they are ready to go!! 

Send a little magic to someone you love with these adorable Unicorn themed stationary kits!

Need a little magic in your work life? 

These desktop Unicorns will bring a dash of whimsy to the workplace!

Two different scenes 

Magical rainbow and mystical beach backdrops!!

The pictorial Websters dictionary, flashcards and stamp sets are always a great gift for the nature lovers and design minded folks. 

Now, grab a Pictorial Websters artists and writers journal. Each weighty cream colored page is decorated with those beautiful chocolate brown in Websters illustrations. 

Beautiful!

 Beautiful!

 Mobile's are always so much fun, for the babies room or any living space that needs a little kinetic decoration! 

Why not make your own? 

All you need is  string, scissors and glue and this fantastic which has 20 great cuts out designs like

nesting dolls, circus tents, raindrops, hot air balloons and more! 

Mothers Day is almost here

Mothers Day is almost here!

We've got some great gifts for those special ladies in our lives. 

It shouldn't cost a fortune to give Mom a great, locally made gift that shows her how much you care.

We have great gifts for every budget. 

Like candles, tea towels, earrings, books and more under $15.  

Candles

Our candles always make a great gift! 

These locally made, natural soy wax candles come in a variety of scents and sizes.  Scents like lemongrass, lavender, rosemary lemon, Pacific NW Rain, Hiking Trail and of course our Aster & Bee exclusive scent!! These large jar candles burn for over 100 hours!! 

 NEW!!

Cocktail hour! these new candles smell fresh and fruity just like a delicious Tom Collins! After about 100+ hours, when the candle runs out, just give it a wash and use the recipe on the back to make yourself a real Tom Collins! 

Mom's like to look pretty and feel good!

Jewelry

Jewelry is a great gift for Mom. 

We have a huge collection of locally made jewelry and are sure to have the perfect piece for your Mom.   

Mom's should be pampered

Skin and body care products

 100% natural and locally made perfume in a variety of scents. 

Choose from a perfume solid, or roll on perfume oils. 

 Mom will love relaxing in a hot bubble bath with these all natural and locally made body products; face wash, shampoo, condition, clay masks and more! Everything your Mom needs to feel good from the inside out. 

 We also have a nice assortment of all natural locally made soaps. These beautiful soaps make a great little and budget friendly gift that you know Mom will love! 

For the Home!

these great tea towels and aprons make great locally made gifts for Mom!

While in the kitchen, baking up some delicious chocolate chip cookies, Mom will feel very special in her retro inspired apron and her fantastic Bigfoot tea towel. 

We have so many more gifts that are sure to show your Mom just how much you love her. 

As always, you will receive complimentary gift wrap with purchase!

Easter is almost here! Great Spring time gifts for the family!

Easter is quickly approaching, and we have some great little Springtime gifts for the whole family here at Aster & Bee!!

Add a little botanical flair to your hair with these adorable, locally made flower hair clips! 

Great for the kids, and the young at heart!

Time to get those bikes out of the garage and we have some great bike accessories to spruce them up!! 

Vintage inspired horns, bells and streamers!

These handmade gnomes and mermaids are too cute! These are really a great gift year round, but I can just see them peeking out of an Easter basket! Cant you?

Springtime isn't just for the birds! 

Let the kiddo's create a beautiful house for them to enjoy all Summer long!

Cute little gifts that are sure to make you smile!

Everyone loves bubbles! 

Hands free Magic Bubble Bear bubbles!!

 Just a few of our home and health inspired gifts for her and him. Beautiful locally made soy candles, soaps and shaving bars!!

We also have so amny great and colorful jewelry items just in! A perfect addition to any women's Spring collection!

Finally, Glob has just arrived! 

These little packs are great for arts and crafts projects, and they are 

especially great for egg dying!

If you are looking for a great, kid friendly all natural way to color those eggs, Glob is exactly what you are looking for!

These are just a few beautiful and clever Springtime Easter gift idea's that are family friendly, budget friendly and earth friendly!!

Visit Aster & Bee for more!!

Some great new items!!

We've been busy unpacking and I've not updated you all on some great new products that have recently arrived!! 

There are so many great new gifts, toys and jewlery...oh, so much JEWELRY!

The Listography books are always such a hit!  We've got the music, love, friends themed listography books in now too!!

How cute are these? Letterpress coasters from East Coast designer KatyDid!! 

These Rulers would make a great Easter Basket addition!! Great Women Rulers, Rulers of Modern Art, Rulers of the Sea and Rulers of the Kitchen featuring fun facts about amazing chefs throughout history!

 Ok, these aren't necessarily new to us, but people have been talking so much about these here in the shop and I wanted to tell you all about them in case you haven't had the opportunity to check them out! 

Man's Face Stuff, made here in Portland Oregon is a line of wonderfully scented cleverly named mens mustache wax. We also have beard balm for the manliest of men folk!

             Wooden tops. Classic and tons of fun!!!

Bill Ding! One of our customers suggested this fantastic game, and we can't keep them on the shelf! It's a great stacking and balance game!! Good for independent play, or group play! 

Beautiful new plush animals form Rich Frog!

You guys are all familiar with Sophie the giraffe. 

Meet Peggy the pig, Lucy the goose, Sparky the Rabbit and Chill the bear! Made with all natural rubber! Great for those teething babies. 

 Baby legs, probably not new to you, but a new and fantastic addition to our shop!

Rain Rush, this is a beautiful baby toy! 

This toy is so beautiful, it's a nice addition to the coffee table. 

Toy...or art? We say BOTH!

Traveling for Spring break? Classic car bingo is a must have!!

 We've been playing this game so much since we got them into the shop! This particular version is perfect for travel! Great questions about the great outdoors makes this game fun and educational! Kids and grown ups can pick their level of difficulty and have fun answering these nature themed trivia questions! 

The Conductor. A new and incredibly illustrated book! The conductor brings the trees to life with rustling and whirling leaves, creating music with his very surroundings! Great for all ages! 

A rainbow of cabochon earrings as well as these beautiful new and vintage earrings form Live to create! 

Great for Spring!

This is just a tiny taste of some of the amazing new products just in!