The season of giving is here—have you finished your shopping yet? If you’re like us, you need a few ideas and a lot of time. While we can’t give you more time, we have some gift ideas to share. Take a look at our local gift guide, inspired by one of our favorite local places—Whychus Creek. We hope you can find a few gifts for the special people (and animals!) in your life.
For the home decorator:
- Twig-shaped vases at The Feather’s Edge Finery
- Original paintings of birds, created on tree slabs by Monica Helms, from The Workhouse
- Laura Zindel pottery from Lone Crow Bungalow
- Leather catchall in the shape of a leaf floating down a creek, from Lark Mountain Modern
- Colorful deer paintings from Clementine Urban Mercantile
For the bookworm (Available at Dudley’s Bookshop Café and Paulina Springs Books):
- The Nature of Bend by LeeAnn Kriegh
- How to be a Wildflower by Katie Daisy
- Fish fly engraved wooden bookmarks from Lone Crow Bungalow
- Other book ideas
For the nature enthusiast:
- Gift In Honor of a loved one for the Campaign for Whychus Creek
- Bird whistle necklace from Lark Mountain Modern
- Recycled leather writing journal by Susan Porteous, from The Workhouse
For the aspiring chef and party host:
- Alder Orange Peel smoke can from Savory Spice Shop
- Silver leaf napkin rings from Ginger’s Kitchenware
- Butterfly, tree, and plant tea towels from The Feather’s Edge Finery
- Fish-shaped bottle opener and deer antler wine stopper from Ju-bee-lee
- Charles Viancin butterfly lid from Ginger’s Kitchenware
For the stylish ones in your life:
- Antique leaf pattern ring by David Tishbi from Silverado
- Tree ranger cologne from Revolvr
- Fox head necklace from Silverado
- Flannel shirts in a variety of creek-inspired colors, from Revolvr (for men) or Gypsy Soul (for women)
For the wee little one:
- Repurposed wool owl stuffed animal from Lark Mountain Modern
- Fishin’ Frenzy game or Catch & Count Fishing Game from Leapin’ Lizards
- Wool baby booties in creek-inspired colors from Lone Crow Bungalow
- Nature-inspired leggings for 3mos.-124mos. from Lark Mountain Modern
- Color the Pacific Northwest coloring book from Leapin’ Lizards
For the younger bookworm:
- Cool Nature by Amy-Jane Beer from Lark Mountain Modern
- How Flowers Grow from Leapin’ Lizards
- Oregon’s Special Animals from Leapin’ Lizards
For the fisherman or fisherwoman:
- Droppers for Steelhead fishing on the Deschutes—Tungsten Flash Prince, Rusty Bucket, or Steelhead Lightning Bug from The Fly Fisher’s Place
- Fishing fly enamel coffee mug from Ju-bee-lee
- Embroidered fish hat from Revolvr
- Fish-shaped flask from Ju-bee-lee
For the furry members of your family:
- Ruffwear Flat-Out leash in creek-inspired designs from Bendy Dog
- PetSafe Busy Buddy Squirrel Dude treat toy from Bend Pet Express
Makes great stocking stuffers:
- Swedish fish, chocolate rocks, Crows, gummy bugs, sour belts in berry blue, giant gummy bears, and Haribo rattlesnakes at Powell’s Sweet Shoppe
- Fish-shaped pencil sharpener and eraser from Leapin’ Lizards
- Pocket fish penknife from Ju-bee-lee
* Please note some items may not be available.