I am finally writing this review after almost 3 months of my last and final visit. I really had to let my anger subside. It is 2022, and almost 2 yrs after the outbreak of the Covid virus has invaded all our lives. I have only visited Portilla twice, as I am from The Woodlands area (over an hour away). I had been saving money to go there once I was vaccinated and purchase many plants and fairy garden items. My mom and I walked in (wearing masks), and the blonde lady on the furniture side was checking out a women (Asian) , and as she is taking her money she begin to raise her voice to the women, and sarcastically begin to tell her that she couldn't understand her, and that she "hated when people wear masks and try and talk". My mom and I were on the plant side and couldn't believe what we were hearing. I was furious and felt so bad for the women. She quickly left and sat in her car looking humiliated. I raise my voice and said, "im not spending my money here! You should not have said that , and keep your opinion to yourself. What kind of busniess owner are you?" And she smiled and waved. If she doesn't want to wear a mask, thats on her , but to get upset because someone else chooses too, is ignorant....
Read moreMy husband I thought we would spend our afternoon revisiting the shops in old Rosenberg. I was pleasantly surprised to find this new jewel. Potilla opened it’s doors two months ago. And as the owner stated, ” we hit the ground running and haven’t stopped ever since.” It is located among antique stores and fits in perfectly! Once you walk in, you can see the quality and pride that is invested in this venture. There is home decor as well as furniture. The refinished pieces are very elegant and show as new. In the back is an area where they must hold chalk painting classes. I am a gardening freak. So it was a sweet surprise to see the garden section. Plant arrangements are done in unique pieces. Some in pots and others in vintage pieces. I found the arrangements reasonable priced. I can see myself purchasing for my home and as gifts. Be sure and give this...
Read moreWhat an absolute GEM of a shop. I happen to live very far away and yet regularly make the drive to Portilla because it's worth it. The shop owner Elaine has curated the most remarkable collection of treasures with a gorgeous and effortless French casual aesthetic that is so hard to achieve. Items are much more reasonably priced than other shops and I always leave with my car stuffed full of amazing finds. Elaine has such a beautiful eye for design and always recommends beautiful additions to my collection of her pieces, which always draws gushing compliments from anyone who visits my home. Shopping here is delightful in every way and I tell everyone I know about it. You're going to...
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