We exist to help seekers shape their physical reality within the home and further human stories through thrift.
Aurea Curio is a small, family-run team based in Portland, Oregon. Our work aims to facilitate a more sustainable future for interior design without compromising on taste, beauty, or tailoring. We're here to breathe new life into historied pieces, ensuring that once-discarded items are alchemized to live beyond their first purpose and loved through multiple lifetimes.
All is Mind
You shape your physical reality above all. We're not here to force you to adhere to a style that doesn't resonate. Our curation hopes to put you in touch with surprising pieces you'd never know could work in your space, but never to shoehorn.
As Above, So Below
The macrocosm is reflected in the microcosm; the internal responds to the external. We aim to foster the feedback loop between nature, you, and your world. Your space is a reflection of this relationship.
Everything Vibrates
Each item in our collection has its own energy and vibration. When brought into a space, it naturally reacts with the energy of everything else in that space. Our pieces are selected to have vibrations that resonate with one another.
Everything Is Dual
We don't believe in trends or that one style fits all. Rather, styles you might not expect to fit together could work shockingly well; opposites are extremes of alike things, after all. We play in that polarity.
Everything Flows
A space has its own rhythm, waxing and waning, rising and falling. Our curation is designed with this in mind.
Cause and Effect
We believe in the necessity of small businesses in the ecosystem of a thriving community.
Accessible Sustainability & Design
We believe in using what we have for as long as we possibly can. When an item's time with us is done, it deserves the dignity to be used and loved well in a new space.
We also believe in accessible access to artfulness, beauty, and a home that feels good no matter your tax bracket.
Our Team
Rebecca Slover | Curator & Alchemist
Over a lifetime, Rebecca has practiced the alchemical art of thrift, refurbishment, and evolving a space. She brings her eye for design and keen sourcing skills to Aurea Curio's collection.
Jared Slover | Craftsman & Photographer
Jared is a historied jack-of-all-trades. His skills in crafting, tinkering, and upcycling are matched only by the eye peering through the camera's lens. He brings these skills to Aurea Curio's larger pieces and narrative design.
Destenie Fafard | Creative Strategist
A multi-hyphenate with a penchant for both visual design and structure, Destenie brings her background in wordsmithing, brand storytelling, and project management to Aurea Curio's worldbuilding and operations.