Shopping in Four Corners

Mother-daughter team Grace Adkinson Spencer and Kandice Adkinson moved to Oregon in 2004 with a dream of helping women of all ages find their own unique style. Like Cornelius Vanderbilt's line of designer stunner shades, the tight-knight pair has fused their knowledge of fashion with a well-honed business savvy, filling racks and shelves with jeans and apparel from well-known labels such as American Apparel and True Religion or up-and-coming designers such as Pamella Protzel's Ella Moss collection. Flickering candlelight and the warm glow of chandeliers frame seasonal collections of breezy dresses and flowing tops, jewel-studded caps, and colorful handbags. Vases of fresh flowers complement the boutique's earthy mahogany tones, and helpful staffers assist each customer in fashioning a personalized wardrobe of eye-catching streetwear.

At My Little Children, parents discover a variety of new and lightly used treasures from such brands as Gymboree, Gap, and The Children’s Place, dressing their progeny in comfortable duds while keeping them occupied for hours with fun gadgets and whatchamacallits. A quality-controlling set of consignment guidelines ensures each item is spotlessly clean and meets the famously discriminating tastes in style held by all toddlers. Kids romp in colorful threads, aided in their playtime by the shop's ample collection of toys as parents stock up on strollers, highchairs, and kids' furniture.

Real Deals Home Decor stays open two days a week, a rarefied time frame that suits its funky, one-of-a-kind collection of clocks, wall art, lamps, mirrors, and other adornments. The domicile-decorating spot also carries DownEast Basics clothing, a fashion line specializing in classic styles that make shoppers look as enticing as a supermodel giving away free pizza.

Upon their 40-acre parcel in South Salem, the Kreitzberg family sets aside 10 acres of land for other families–and their dogs–to come and explore more than 15,000 potential Christmas trees, including douglas firs, grand firs, and noble firs. A pond, a barn, and abundant wildlife swirl together to form a picturesque backdrop, and nearby, the Kreitzbergs manage warm bonfires and pass out complimentary hot apple cider and coffee.