... HEATH ceramics ...

Founded in the 40s by Edith Heath, this Sausalito, California company has been making some of the most beautiful ceramics we know of, using absolutely luxurious glazes. In 2003, Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey purchased the small company and dedicated themselves to continuing Edith's handcrafted tradition after her death. With an emphasis on preserving small, local industries and connections to some very sustainable businesses (Chez Panisse recently commissioned a line of plates), we couldn't imagine any better place to register for our dinnerware!
Look for our registry on http://www.heathceramics.com, by searching for our us using either of our first and last names.

...relish...

Relish is a small design shop in Portland's Pearl District that carries unique housewares from up-and-coming independent designers. The lines they feature are consistently contemporary and often reveal a subtle playfulness. In particular, we love their Tonfisk tea set, FOLD throws, Amenity bedding and MOLO Float glasses. You can view our registry on their website, http://www.shoprelish.com, by searching by either of our last names under the "Gift Registry" link.
(UPDATE* We've been told that you can't search by Amanda's last name if you type it into the "Last Name" field. However, you can find the registry by either of our last names if you search in the "Registry Name" field.)

(They also happen to be where I got Amanda's engagement ring!)

... kitchen kaboodle ...

Not wanting to give Target any more of our money (damn we love those 8 dollar sunglasses), we looked to the greatest little kitchen store in Portland to round out our eclectic cooking tools. Kitchen Kaboodle has been "fiercely independent" since 1975 and is a big advocate of shopping locally. They have the friendliest staff, a great selection and even a Myspace page that has songs from local bands.
Search for our registry at http://www.kitchenkaboodle.com by either of our last names. (Just so you know, a few things don't show up online, so if you live in PDX, stop by one of their stores to find great things like barnyard animal-shaped ice cream sandwich molds.)

... REI ...

This Pacific Northwest-based outdoor retailer is like a playground for big kids. Some of their stores feature "rain rooms" to test waterproof coats, freestanding pinnacle rock-climbing walls, and their flagship in Seattle has an outdoor mountain bike test trail! Founded as a co-op for climbing gear in 1938, REI continues to support environmental stewardship by sponsoring conservation programs and buying offset credits for portions of their carbon emissions. But when it really comes down to what's important, they just provide some good ways to keep warm and dry outside (perfect for camping in the NW).
You can find our registry list on http://www.rei.com.