We created this helpful gift guide for the 2023 holiday season. But this curated Central Oregon list of some of our favorite things would be helpful for gift-givers year-round. Whether shopping from a place of ACTION or AFFECTION; seeking to feather a NEST or NURTURE minds and bodies—remember to PLAY and enjoy the process. Often, it’s the best of times when we give, more than when we receive. Happy giving!
Gifts of AFFECTION
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SEEING STARS: Each of these pendants allow you to give the moon and beyond. Here, 18kt yellow gold shines bright, along with centerpieces that include mother of pearl and diamond accents. Saxon’s Fine Jewelers, Old Mill District.
SAY VOLUMES: If you can’t find the words, there’s a poet that will help. Pablo Neruda’s words in Spanish, translated to English, show affection isn’t lost in translation. Mary Oliver’s connections to nature and the human experience are gathered in Devotions. Find at local bookstores.
MIDAS TOUCH: A gold link necklace or geometric earrings are a simple touch of luxury to tuck in a stocking. Saxon’s Fine Jewelers, Old Mill District.
GIFT OF TIME: Whether as a reminder of each precious moment or to keep loved ones on time, the gift of a watch is not only old school, it’s always in style. Shinola watches, made in Detroit, are found at Revolvr Menswear, Bend.
THE WAY TO A HEART…is likely through chocolate. 80% single-origin Tanzania chocolate is used in this decadent cocoa mix made by Bend chocolatier Seahorse Chocolate.
GIVE A HAND: Bangle stacks and rings are affectionate adornments in 18kt gold with diamonds and jade. Artistry from Roberto Coin and other designers is available at Saxon’s Fine Jewelers, Old Mill District.
Gifts for PLAY
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PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD: Copper and concrete fondue set at Wild Petals Provisions, Bend.
FOR KIDS AND COLLECTORS: Breyer horses are beloved, found at Absolute Horse, Bend.
MAKE MUSIC: Soprano Carbon Fiber Ukulele, made in Bend by Outdoor Ukulele with packaging illustrated by Megan Marie Myers. Find it at The Bend Store, downtown.
GAME TIME: Artisan-made balsa wood backgammon sets in two sizes, for travel or home, found at Merryweather Home Gift Design, The Box Factory.
SHAKEN AND SERVED: Rocket cocktail shaker, from Furnish. in Bend; and fish-etched Rolf martini glass from Pomegranate Home & Garden.
PET PLAY: Leashes from local brand Spindrift expand up to two feet, making walks safer (and more fun) for dogs and owners. Find them at Bend Pet Express, Bend.
SMALL WORLD: Discover the adventurous world of Maileg mice at Hopscotch Kids, Bend.
ACTION Gifts
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LAYER FOR ADVENTURE: Lined denim jacket from Filson, at Les Newman’s Quality Footwear and Clothing, Bend.
WEATHER OR NOT: For rain or style, Ilse Jacobsen boots from North Soles Footwear, Bend.
ACTIVITY-FRIENDLY JEWELRY: In a rainbow of colors, hand-woven bracelets from Bronwen Jewelry, Bend, are meant to be worn on all of life’s journeys.
POURING FRESHIES: A pressurized growler keeps beer both cold and effervescent, available at The Bend Store.
SIP: Refreshments never looked better than in glasses, from pilsner to pint, etched with a pinecone motif, from Pomegranate Home & Garden, Bend.
READY FOR SNOW: Find snowy trails on a pair of snowshoes from Mountain Supply, Bend.
RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: Be ready to meet the fish of your dreams with a waterproof pack from Confluence Fly Shop, Old Mill District.
CATCH THIS: A silver flask for good luck or hydration, at Pomegranate Home & Garden, Bend.
RUN: Top off the feeling of elated feet with a wicking runner’s hat from FootZone, Bend.
NURTURE Gifts
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PICK A FAVORITE: Floral silk pajamas are just one style from a bouquet of choices in the pajama room of Lulu’s Boutique, downtown Bend.
RELAX: Fill a bath, add mineral-rich elixirs from OSEA and hydrate with Salt & Stone body wash of ocean botanicals, and antioxidants found at Wren & Wild Clean Beauty, Bend.
REJUVENATE: Spa treatments stay home by give soothing treats—Knesko eye masks, jade roller and Black Pearl resurfacing serum from Evoke Healing Space & Spa,, Bend.
BREAKFAST ALL DAY: New, from Foxtail Bakeshop’s Nickol Hayden-Cady is Treats from the Den, a cookbook collection of comfort foods.
SLIPPERS ALL DAY: A platform for details of embroidery and full luxury from UGG, Bend Shoe Co., Bend.
BALANCING ACT: Tipsy the Bird balancing bottle opener is as much art as utility, from Furnish., Bend.
POUR: Share wine from Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards.
TEA TIME: Breakfast, herbal or High Tea is served up in a proper English ceramic pot—a classic 1896 design from Great Britain at Kara’s Kitchenware, Old Mill District.
MOOD RINGS: Settings and stones as individual as the people who wear them, from designer Jamie Joseph at Silverado Jewelry Gallery, Bend.
SAGE THOUGHTS: Clear minds and space with fragrant bundles complemented with gems, Evoke Healing Space & Spa, Bend.
Gifts to NEST
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NATURAL GLOW: Zebra agate table lamps bring earthly grounding to a space, The Jewel, Sisters.
RETRO VIBES: Countertops become galleries when appliances are art. Smeg toaster from Johnson Brothers Appliances, Bend.
GATHER TOGETHER: A sipping tray signals time for a toast or aperitif. Find it at Arrange, Bend.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE: For a host gift, or gift to your own holiday home, Gingerbread Coffee Liqueur from Oregon Spirit Distillers.
PIECE BY PIECE: Gather around and work together on a German-designed Ravensburger puzzle from Leapin’ Lizards Toy Company, downtown Bend.
LET THERE BE LIGHT: Stained glass refracts a rainbow of color in a House of Joy. Find both hanging art and the book from Root Adorned, NorthWest Crossing.
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