Tender Loving Empire is a store that curates the best handmade gifts and local music from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. It offers a variety of art, music, and more, including at the Portland airport location, which also functions as a record store with new releases. The store provides all the Portland feels with its selection of truly local, handmade, and well-crafted souvenirs that are not typical. Shoppers can find a wide selection of different options, from fun stickers for water bottles to cute little cards and gifts. The store environment is noted for its cute, intuitive design, soft friendly lighting, and pleasant tactile sensations. It is described as an excellent idea for the area, with fairly reasonable prices. Many purchases from here remain cute displayed in homes. The record room in the back is a highlighted feature to explore. Overall, it is considered a top airport store where people enjoy browsing and reliably find great items.
