“We are sex positive. Every. Damn. Day.

Orgasms are good for us. They reduce stress, create joy, strengthen the immune system and improve sleep. They have the power to unite us. Lora DiCarlo. Where desire and technology are one so you can free your hands and open your mind.”

“To know Portland is to travel the streets and trails. From the mythic Shanghai Tunnels to arguably the world’s smallest park, Portland is overflowing with the unusual and the incredibly edible. God’s lightbox is how the artists refer to Portland’s gray, cloudy, rain-soaked sky. Like a Flemish painting, it’s a balm for the creative spirit. Creativity flourishes here in this city with a history of industry, artistry, hard work, entrepreneurship and weirdness. Please, come to your conclusions.”

“Live your crave
Sink your teeth into our humanely raised, antibiotic-free, Non-GMO meats.

100% crave worthy

Peace love and meat
Dig into great food, made slow for the fast life you lead

Divine in every way
Feed your desire for humanely raised, anti-biotic-free, Non-GMO meats.”

“What is beauty?

It’s the way you smile.

It’s your captivating talent for telling a story.

It’s the way an intriguing idea changes your expression.

It’s the infectious laugh that makes you adorable.

It’s your quest for answers to curious questions.

It’s the time you put in to make the world a better place.

It’s the way you look right after you awaken.

It’s your ability to listen with grace.

It’s the lines on your face that defines your character.

It’s your passionate, compassionate, reckless love of life.

Alima. Be your beautiful self.”

“A Tale of Two Pets

One purebred. One mutt.
It was the best of times.
It was the worst of times.
It was the time in between that kept us busy.

Perhaps it was fate that brought us together. After all, we are named after two of the greatest friends of all time. Castor & Pollux, the Gemini twins of Greek mythology fame were two brothers who forged a lifelong friendship. This coincidence was never lost on us. We would talk deep into the night about how it was before we met.

How our owners would bring us some of the most unhealthy, low quality snacks and toys. The mere thought of it made Pollux cough up a hair ball.”

Castor & Pollux Packaging

“Bear in mind that my handmade dog toy comes with its very own squeak.”
-Castor the Dog”

“Finding each other over food.

There’s a farmer out there with a delicious crop of raspberries and a school food buyer who would love to have them. But how will they ever meet? On FoodHub, of course. FoodHub works like a virtual wholesale market where local food buyers and sellers can find their perfect match, connect, and do business.

FoodHub
Where food people connect.”

“Simply ecodorable.

Wrap your baby in our adorable soft, breathable diaper covers. Reduce their footprint from day one with 100% biodegradable inserts. gDiapers are colorful on the outside and a marvel of technology on the inside, so delicate skin can breathe. Fashion and eco-function on one cute bum.

Parenthood. The toughest job you’ll ever love.”

“Let’s moüsse around.
Once only served to royalty, mousse is the people’s dessert now. We make ours in the kitchen with simple ingredients like the artisans of old. Rich, delicious and whipped into a frenzy of pure unadulterated perfection. Mousse goes beyond mere cake and ice cream. It’s the ultimate comfort food. Enjoy. Share. Repeat.”

“Share if you dare.
You may very well bring romance into your life when you share your bar of Moonstruck Milk Chocolate. Then again, you may simply lose half a chocolate bar. Play it safe. Stash one away to have all to yourself.

Happiness is...

Giving in to a craving
An incredible treat you hold in your hand
Knowing you are worth it
The first bite
Sharing if you dare
Savoring each taste
Sneaking a piece
Giving and receiving
Getting the last nibble
The last bite”

“You buy, we give 5%.

You decide where it goes.

Let’s turn the world inside out and change it for the better.”

“Contrary to popular myth, our tech-savvy neighbors do not live on Coke and pizza alone. The daily lunch rush is a flurry of orders for discerning palates in search of create-your-own wok sautés, sushi, made-to-order sandwiches, homemade soups and delicious, freshly baked pizza.”

“You have our permission to howl at the moon.

Introducing our labor of love, our mission in life, our Ode to Joy. Made the old-fashioned way by hand with a little help from the cycles of the moon. No pesticides or chemicals. Just, whole biodynamic herbs, grape alcohol and a pinch of love.”

Trust your gut

Awareness and knowledge. Your secret weapon.
Know the warning signs for ovarian cancer.

“So, you want an MBA.
Good for you.

Guiding principles to becoming tomorrow’s business leaders, today.

Guiding Principle #1
A true leader knows when to lead and when to follow.

If you see yourself with the potential to be a true leader, you’re going to need more than theories and lectures. You need to look, act and smell like one. Of course, not everyone enters the world that way. You become a leader through experience and education. That’s where we can help. Our MBA program will do more than show you the ropes. You’ll learn how to motivate any project, group, team or organization toward greatness.”

“Here’s to you.

The broad-shouldered, the knock-kneed, the pigeon-toed, the small-breasted, the wide-hipped, the long-waisted, the short-legged,the stocky, and the skinny. And yes, even the perfectly proportioned.

May you live long, enjoy dessert and never stop laughing.

Blisters heal. Muscles recover. Friendship lasts a lifetime. High heels have their place in the very back of the closet. If you can run a mile, you can run a marathon. There comes a time when you really need to replace your sports bra. No, really. Consider this. Only one person wins. Everyone else should have a rockin’ good time. Yes, you can talk and run at the same time. Chewing gum is the hard part.

A little chocolate goes a long way. Be yourself. There’s a little bit of Jane in all of us.”

Crazy, hope-filled opportunists

Columbus sought gold to fill Spain’s coffers and found the New World instead. Colorado’s gold seekers triggered a rush of crazy, hope-filled opportunists traipsing across the West in search of perfection and everlasting wealth. The gold discoveries were overrated, but the Mile High city of Denver flourished. Gold is quite the little trickster, tempting fate and tipping the scales of fortune, caring not a whit. Making number 79 on the periodic chart quite possibly the luckiest and most desirable metal of them all.

“We are control freaks.

Disorder makes us cringe.
We are fixated on avoiding mistakes
Perfection is our middle name
Running a clean shop, our daily quest
If we could take our work home with us, we would
We live for the details that come to life through our craft.
We are printers with issues. Your issues.
We are Image Pressworks.”

“In Portland, every corner has a story. And our part of downtown is no different. Take the very popular, opulent movie theater that once attracted Portland’s best and brightest. There was also a landmark restaurant where colorful waiters dressed in drag served up courage and conviction along with burgers and fries. Nearby, a compassionate doctor opened a clinic so homeless teens could get free healthcare. Back in the early days before the Willamette was tamed, a flood inspired boat races up and down Taylor Street. Just a few steps from what is now the world-famous Portland Farmer’s Market, a visionary chef introduced fresh and organic to the local community. And the delicious farm-to-table movement was born. A lot can happen in a few square blocks. In fact, you could say coming together to address complex issues or enjoy the bounty of this amazing city is part of our DNA. Which begs the question; what will the next chapter have to say? Let’s carry on the tradition here and write our story together.”

Face your finances
Having a conversation about your finances is far less uncomfortable than not having one.

Change hesitation into happy
Hey, we get it. Talking about your finances is personal. Knowing you’re on the right path or making slight adjustments can make all the difference. Step up and ask to have a conversation. We applaud your bravery.

Tame your skin. Unleash your spirit.

Painted Hills Blood Orange & Clove Bar Soap

Capture the sun’s golden glow mingled with the warm scent of blood orange and clove. Let it carry you from sunrise to sunset as you wander.

“Zootology
A state of mind. Where the pleasure of getting high without feeling baked is yours to experience. Eat, drink and share. Stoned was then. Zoots is now.

ZOOTBLAST
Carpe Diem

Enlightenment is yours. 10mg. of cannabis infused with a dash of caffeine from guarana and yerba matte provides a gentle boost. Natural B vitamins and quercetin sustain energy and clarity while creating a sense of calm. So, you can seize the moment and yet be one with the universe.”