If you are looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind treasure to decorate your home, look no further than Paxton Gate. Their amazing collection of treasures span plants, animals and the natural world, and you surely can find a wildly original gift at this local spot.

A large collection of vintage taxidermy is on display prominently throughout the store. Working to source animals that have died of natural causes or euthanized through an animal control program is top priority for the shop.

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Visitors may feel like they are in a laboratory more than a store.

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If you are interested in adding some rustic decor to your home, this is the place to get it.

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Paxton Gate also offers a series of insect pinning workshops for those interested in preserving their own finds from the wild.

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For kids, a party dissecting owl pellets is just the thing to spur interest in science.

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But if you are just interested in exploring, there is plenty to look at.

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Skulls are a big draw, with a whole case dedicated to just them.

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There are plenty of examples on how you can add this decor to your home with ease.

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And if you are looking for a symbolic gift for a love, an actual heart is both sweet and creepy at the same time.

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If you are interested in building a terrarium, Paxton Gate has you covered there too.

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The amazing selection of natural jewelry is really spectacular too, including this piece that includes a piece of human skull in its design.

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While Paxton Gate is completely unique with its blend of natural items, it is actually a licensed offshoot of the original Paxton Gate located in San Francisco. The Portland store has been in business since 2010.

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Paxton Gate is located at 4204 N Mississippi Avenue.

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