In March 1979, Catherine and Ed Stewart opened a small Christian Book and gift store called “All This & Heaven Too” in Cannon Beach.

The store reflected their faith and featured their son Jay’s pottery.

Jay and Laura moved to the North Coast later that year to open "Otter Woods Pottery" and help Mom & Dad with the store.  From the beginning our mission was (and still is) to serve Christ by offering inspiration to enhance lifestyles and celebrations with pottery, gifts, cards and books.  Working together the two businesses grew and prospered requiring a larger store.  The business moved to a new location in the Cannon Beach Mall, spring 1985.

In January 1997 Jay & Laura purchased "All This" and inspired by Jeremiah 18:2 they combined the two businesses under the roof of "House of the Potter Inc.".  Laura manages the store: reviewing the books and carefully hand picking our selection of cards and gifts.  Jay produces the pottery, does maintenance and occasionally helps the customers in the store.  And the family tradition continues with Jay & Laura's children and extended family helping  in the store and studio.

In June 2005 "House of the Potter"  moved to what once was the old Cannon Beach Fire Station, now called the "Cannon Beach Spa Building", across from the tennis courts and the city park on Spruce Street.

Now located in the new Cannon Beach Spa Building

Welcome to "House of the Potter Inc.".  A unique family shop offering a selection of books, cards, pots and gifts with a joyful faith and grateful heart in mind.  Shop, browse, pick up a pot, or just visit with one of the family.  We are here to serve you.

House of the Potter proudly features:

Inspirational books:

We are a non-denominational Christian bookstore offering a wide selection of titles in theology, fiction, family life and Christian living.  We also carry children's books, literary classics and selected contemporary titles.

Inspirational books

Unique Cards:

We carry a carefully selected collection of greeting cards, note cards, and stationary for holidays, special occasions, and life's milestones.

Thoughtful Gifts:

We have a unique selection of unusual and inspirational gifts, many of them handcrafted.  Gifts for family, friends, girlfriends, life's celebrations, or any occasion.

Pottery by Jay Stewart:

See the complete line of hand thrown stoneware, and raku by Jay Stewart; functional and decorative pieces straight from the potter's house.

Special Orders Welcome

Open 7 days a week

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Summer

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Winter