Smack-dab located centrally in the Yamhill-Carlton winery loop is a convenient stop to pick up supplies and food items if you have come for a picnic.

The oasis of downtown McMinnville runs perpendicular to the commercial Oregon 99W. Women looking for a comfortable shopping experience should not miss Mes Amies at 522 N.E. Third St.; 503-474-1721, a storefront stocked with baubles and cappuccinos. The outlet at 334 N.E. Third St.; 503-472-7786 operates as a busy center of sorts, with afternoon knitting, writing classes and French-conversation hours and new and used books. Found Objects at 512 N.E. Third St.; 503-474-3711 is a modest place serving an array of spruced-up castoffs and gifts.

Lafayette, located at down Oregon 99W, is a quiet town place known for its reasonably priced heirloom hot spots. Rick's Wholesale Antiques at 780 Third St./Oregon 99W; 503-864-2120 is replete with imported furniture. If you are looking for decorative items, oddities and curiosities, walk next door to the Lafayette Schoolhouse Antique Mall at 748 Highway 99W; 503-864-2720, which is a commodious shopping area consisting of three full floors.

Salem, which lies A quick jaunt east from the Eola Hills, is ideal for a round of window-shopping in its nearly a century old building bound by Ferry and Chemeketa streets. The Arbor at 367 State Street offers moment decor for home and garden. For a variety of older items stop by the Reed Opera House at189 Liberty St. N.E. The French Unicorn is a spot for antique-loving Francophiles, and Fine Things is a boutique specializing in vintage furniture.

The famous boutiques of downtown St. Helena draw plenty of not only wine country visitors, but all those who enjoy a shopping spree. People - wanting the delicious sandals at Foot Candy or the world famous aromatic elixirs at Diva Perfumes - are all there.

If there's one style area in Southern Williamette Valley, it is the historic Broadway and Pearl District. A few tree-lined blocks between Eighth, Broadway, Oak and Pearl house the elite yet affordable home, garden and antique shops. One should not miss the Passionflower Design (128 E. Broadway; 541-344-3857, a much-sought after flower, gifts and home-accent shop. Then cross the street to Nick and Nora's Classic Interiors at 191 E. Broadway; 541-484-5522, to find a collection of everything from locally designed jewelry to fine china tableware.

Ashland in Southern Oregon the dream place and its shopping epicenter is at East Main Street, a quick saunter up from Lithia Park. The most popular stop is Prize Shoppe at 264 E. Main St.; 541-482-0345 - is more in the nature of a modern general store stocking everything from a collection of vintage flashcards to pink-packaged bonbons. Shoppers must visit Ashland's recently renovated Blue Giraffe at 51 Water St.; 541-488-3335. a well spread out full-service spa.

If you walk ten minutes northwest of Ashland you will come across Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Mercantile at 120 E. California St.; 541-899-1047 is the stores known for artisan sauces, salts and vinegars. Jacksonville is antique lover's paradise - visit Cottage Antiques at 740 N. Fifth St.; 541-899-2070, L & K Antiques at 660 N. Fifth St.; 541-899-7143 and Pickety Place at 130 N. Fourth St.; 541-899-1912.

When the weather is agreeable, go to downtown Hood River, grab an ice cream cone and visit Parts + Labour at 112 Third St.; 541-387-2787 to buy some Blue Cult denim and sexy tops. Frolik at 211 Oak St.; 541-386-2050, has fashion-forward duds for men and women. Also stop at Big Winds at 207 Front St.; 541-386-6086 - to choose from an enormous selection of gear, wetsuits and accessories.