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H o lid a y & ft Quide Gai-Pied Natural Spaces 2544 N.E. Broadway 503-331-1125 6401 S.W. Macadam 503-892-2373 Tom of Finland doll $69.69 Boys like to play with dolls, too. And this Helsinki homo is hot, hot, hot. Based on Touko Laaksonen’s classic homoerotic art, this articulated 13- inch action figure features inter changeable hands, feet and penis (cut and uncut). Kitos, Touko! r ''V hus venerable ■ homo destina- y y tion has a lot more going for it besides gay-specific books, videos and DVDs (which, inciden tally, they rent as well as sell). The laid-back atmosphere is perfect for browsing the choice tchotchkes for faggy fa-la-la- ing. Gai-Pied is the source for the requisite beefcake calen dar, with more than 40 incamalations from Bel Ami boyz ($12.95) to Colt’s hairy-chested studs ($15.95). Gay Play game $19.95 Packaged in a handy plastic tote, this gayme “for lovers" from Kheper Games (created, incidentally, by native Ore gonians Brian and Tony Pellham) rolls out a 40- by 60-inch red carpet of love. (Don’t worry, it’s washable.) Take turns throwing a die and moving from space to space, performing such tasks as “rub something, your choice,” “nibble nipple" or “cold hands, start over.” The first person to reach the final space gets to select the first lovemaking position, so, really, every one wins! Dress-up refrigerator magnets $19.95 W ho says playing dress-up is for kids when the fella you’re dress ing—or, perhaps, undressing— is a dude named Jonas Morecock? He’s 7 inches of pure play and has four other buddies to choose from, depending on your taste in men (or clothes). Try ’em online at www.xodus-usa.com/magnets.shtml, where you can have a little virtual vamp. -TK O Reevcled gl.iv* i> turned into unusual innerware in s and sires th.it can be mixed and matched wned and by women. Natural Spaces has a mission to “contribute to the preservation of a healthy planet for future generations by offering products that are environmentally gentle.” The store is filled with glass works, dinnerware, art, picture frames, candleholdcrs, ornaments and other wares made from recycled prixiucts. A gardening section features hand-crafted brass faucets adorned with animals and wire “gar den pets”—a dog or cat to plant alongside your peas. They also carry a variety of organic linens for dining room, bedrixsm and bath, plus an assort ment of natural soaps and lotions. You’ll be feeling so peaceful and earth-friend ly by the end of your shopping spree, you might just want to sink down on the organic-sheet-covered bed for a sntxize. the Sea Glass dinner- ware collection by Riverside Design. The hand-colored, bent, recycled glass pieces are unusual and ele gant—sort of zen mas ter gone mod. A full set is a splurge—a single plate could set you back $37. Mindful menagerie $3.50~$23 If your budget is smaller (like mine!), check out the flat glass wall vases with flower inlays ($13) or the colorful recycled glass fish shaped napkin rings ($23 for a set of four). Your Critical Mass friends might like a bicycle cog picture frame ($22). And stuff those stockings with Palmstones soap in gem like shapes and colors ($3.50 each). —MD Sea Glass dinnerware price vanes The most stunning items in the store are from Continued on Page QQ1 3 l b r l a equi a passion for style. hair • skin • makeup • massage 2328 nw westover rd • Portland, or 97210 dolcesalon.citysearch.com • 503 2267802 SOLSTICE! Lufht /j return!*]. even thj^kijh U ij the riariej/ hour. aurora C horus * deceairer z u * 4*7™» RffCftVtD SUITING S I} »6 v ' SIS door * PARKBClSE HS Audtlomjm 0003 NE S h u n Portland « T X O T S throuqh Chorus Members. 0UTUTS: ANNIE BtOOM S BOOKS I IN OTHER WORDS | NEW RENAISSANCE BOOKSHOP | REElfCT30NS COEEEE A BOOKS | TOUCHSTONE, C A U . S03.2B7 47J1 ¡VISA. * r M a s , * MOM UK) WWW AllftORACHORUS ORf, * »-'« n«n»<1 jr»n to I« * »< tir.» >>«*« «»* 1 * 1 «; m Join us for our GLBT Run Tuesdays, 5:30PM 800 SE Grand Avenue PORTLAND RUNNING ( 503 ) 232-8077 & WALKING COMPANY www.portlandrunningcompany.com i i i i ? i a r t f u l H om e d e c o r 3 6 3 0 se 5 0 3 - 2 3 0 -2 5 2 2 « - » at d i v i s i o n 1 1 - 6 : 3 0 »vw s u n 1 1 -Sr/v s l l l l ? I
