Originally interior decorations, garden gnomes were banished to outdoor life when they began to poke houseguests in the eyes with the tips of their pointy hats. Invest in well-mannered accessories with today's Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of home trimmings at Real Deals Home Décor. Choose from the Portland Alberta Street or Sellwood Tacoma Street store, or the Hillsboro, Oregon City, or Gresham locations. Real Deals Home Décor is open two days a week: Thursdays and Saturdays. Store hours vary by location, see individual store's site for specific hours.

Real Deals on Home Décor is an affordable home accessory, furniture, and decoration emporium. Due to the limited hours and the Mom and Pop atmosphere, shopping at Real Deals feels as exciting as finding an unlit firework in a bale of hay. Inside, accessories including picture frames and signs (less than $15), as well as clocks and metal wall art ($15–$40) are stylishly arranged on tables and in groupings around the store. If you're in need of shopping navigational aid, the Real Deals staff can assist by pointing you toward the tower of trunks and ottomans ($40–$80) and a wide variety of smaller home accents such as candles and vases (less than $10). Real Deals on Home Décor also sells larger furniture items and elegant mirrors ($80+), so self-esteem is not overpowered by the newly abundant vanload of home esteem.

Reviews

Three Yelpers give the Oregon City branch of Real Deals on Home Decor a solid 3.5-star average:

• You really can't go wrong with this place. Schedule a Thursday or Saturday to visit. Everything is so cool. The variety is amazing. The prices are incredible. – Beverly M.
• There was so much to see and each pass gave me opportunity to find another gem. The displays are gorgeous and I was amazed at the prices. – Cindy Q.