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Need Gift Ideas - We Have Them! SHOP LOCAL

Need Gift Ideas - We Have Them! SHOP LOCAL

By Yahaira Alvarez

Shopping locally means more than just visiting big stores and nationwide chains in your community. True local shopping means trying out one-of-a-kind small businesses and searching for more unique shopping options that can be pleasantly surprising with the wide variety of merchandise, gifts and services they offer. Great businesses to visit for your local holiday shopping include…


Cannon Packer

1006 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-3038
Shop at @cannonpackergiftshop.com
“Cannon Packer is an all-season store, we sell quality kitchen and home decor along with gourmet food gifts, Hydro Flasks, women’s accessories, a bath and body section, wedding and baby registry, we have also expanded our baby section,” says owner Linda Smith.

Cannon Packer offers a wide variety of home goods.

Cannon Packer offers a wide variety of home goods.

Westwind Frame and Gallery
412 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-298-2552
Email at martyhiser@gmail.com
Website @westwindframeandgallery
“Westwind Frame & Gallery provides commercial custom framing services, art conservation services for personal and commercial clients, handcrafts each unique item and works with local artists from fabric art to photography,” says owner Marty Hiser.

Marty Hiser at Westwind Frame and Gallery

Marty Hiser at Westwind Frame and Gallery

Terra Cotta, Boutique
214 Washington St.
The Dalles OR 97058
Email at hello@shopterracotta.com
Shop at shopterracotta.com
“Terra Cotta caters to the modern bohemian woman who has a city’s sense of style and a small town heart. Terra Cotta offers apparel, accessories, jewelry, shoes and gifts” says owner Kenya Kramer.

Kenya Sarabia Kramer at Terra Cotta, Boutique

Kenya Sarabia Kramer at Terra Cotta, Boutique

Emma’s Bowtique
305 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-980-6993
Email at emmas.bowtique@gmail.com
Website at www.facebook.com/EmmaBowtique
“We buy, sell, trade baby's former favorites including gently used cute clothes, shoes, toys, furniture and more,” says owner Christina Lopez.

Emma’s Bowtique

Emma’s Bowtique

Lines of Design
107 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-4470
Email at luise@linesofdesigns.com
Shop at www.linesofdesigns.com
Curbside Delivery Available
“We are a women's boutique and we sell readywear such as from various brands and styles. We also have our own line of women's clothing designed and sewn in our shop.

Lines of Design

Lines of Design

Willow + Bark Boutique
203 E 2nd St
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-409-3101
Email at willowandbark19@gmail.com
Shop at willowandbarkboutique.com
“A contemporary women's boutique with fashions for everyday living from top to bottom including jewelry, scarves, handbags, and bath and body.”

Willow + Bark Boutique

Willow + Bark Boutique

Deb’s Vintage Jewelry
402 E 2nd St. (Downstairs)
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-993-3553
Email at yogadancedeb@zoho.com

Deb’s Vintage Jewelry

Deb’s Vintage Jewelry

Health and Wellness
Herbal Revival Apothecary
402 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-769-0833
Email at contact@herbalrevivalapothecary.com
Shop at www.herbalrevivalapothecary.com
“We offer a wide variety of herbal products, eco-friendly home products, and vintage jewelry, and gifts” says owner and Herbalist, Nicole C. Ryan

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Urban Paper
415 E 2nd St
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-298-2767
Email at urbanpaper@hotmail.com
Website at www.facebook.com/UrbanPaper
Shop only by appointment or Curbside Delivery
“We hope to inspire you to be your creative best! We offer lovely papers and embellishments, unique kits, and giftwrap per request.”

Urban Paper

Urban Paper

Manion Studios
110 E 2nd St
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-769-1224
Website at manionstudios.com
“We offer Art classes, local original art, prints, and souvenirs for sale. As well as photographic glass plate prints created from one of a kind originals found nowhere else.”

Manion Studios

Manion Studios

Klindt’s Bookstore
315 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-3355
Website @klindtsbooks.com
“Browse our selection of books, journals, children's toys, and crafts. We have a wide range of book titles, both new and out of print. From cooking, baking and brewing to mystery, sci-fi and thriller” says employee Katie Alley.

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Yesterday & Today Music
414 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
Email at thomas01@earthlink.net
Website at @recordstoreday.com
“We have vinyl! New and used. We are always looking for quality collections. We specialize in the '60s and 70's Rock but carry a little of everything- Jazz, Blues, Classical, Soundtracks, Folk, Celtic, etc. We are adding more brand new vinyl pressings all the time. We also carry new and used CD's and DVD's” says owner Mark Thomas.

Mark Thomas at Yesterday and Today’s Music

Mark Thomas at Yesterday and Today’s Music

Gameopoly, Video Game Store
314 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-298-8080
Email at melmend@gmail.com
Website at www.facebook.com/Gameopoly
“Gameopoly is a locally-owned family business. We buy, sell and trade new and used video games, systems and accessories from almost all platforms from Atari to Wii and everything in between” says owner Mel Mendez.

Gameopoly

Gameopoly

Red Wagon Antiques
515 E 2nd St #B
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-0010
Email at millergs13@gmail.com
Website at www.facebook.com/RedWagonTheDalles
“We are owned and operated by 3 different families and have been in business for 15 years. We sell all sorts of furniture, collectibles, and vintage items,” says owner Gary Miller

Red Wagon Antiques

Red Wagon Antiques

The Breezeway Antique & Gifts
313 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-5079
Website at www.facebook.com/BreezewayBoutiqueAntiqueMarket
“We have an eclectic mix of antiques, collectibles, and gifts. Everything is unique, and vintage-inspired,” says employee Nadine Gosson Sander.

Breezeway Antiques

Breezeway Antiques

Sigman’s Flowers and Gifts

Sigman’s Flowers and Gifts

Sigman's Flowers and Gifts
200 E 2nd St
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-2171
Shop at www.sigmansflorist.com
“Sigman's Flowers and Gifts is committed to creating beautiful flower arrangements and floral gifts for any occasion. From Anniversary and Birthday flowers to Valentine’s and Mother’s Day flowers, Sigman's Flowers and Gifts has the best selection of floral designs for every unique occasion.”

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Susan’s Custom Sewing
307 E 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-993-1796
Email at susanmwoods@ymail.com
“We specialize in bridal and formal wear, hunting attire,  sportswear, and leather repair,” says owner Susan Woods.

Authors Note: If you have a local business selling retail during the holiday season and were not included in this article, please feel free to send us a photo, 30 words about your business, your address and a contact email or Facebook page and we will get this added to our story. Send the information to Yahaira@columbiacommunityconnection.com

CCC News wants to be a good community partner in sharing the news of local retailers who are constantly giving to local events, charities and our children’s fundraisers. Our hats are off to you this holiday season!

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