The Dalles Downtown Gift Guide
Las 3 Hermanas or 3 Sisters is a quaint establishment offering a unique selection of beautiful dresses and women’s clothing and handmade crafts and artisanal goods at 509 E. Second Street.
The store also has a second name El Guerrero or The Warrior, and it features an awesome selection of cowboy boots and hats, belt buckles and men’s clothing.
De Punta en Blanco
Certified Picture Framer, Marty Hiser, Owner of Westwind Frame & Gallery, has over 25 years of expert custom picture framing and art consulting experience. Marty provides custom picture framing or art you can be assured will provide you with outstanding service backed with a workmanship guarantee that lasts the lifetime of your artwork.
Marty displays some of her recent framework on this painting recently brought from New York.
Marty also has a great touch for framing those incredible shots of family and friends. Here, her daughter is captured in a rustic frame in her eternal youthful bliss.
Daughter Rory also operates Riot Fox Repository from the Westwind Frame Store with sewn items and vintage clothing from the 1930s through the 1980s.
If you have a special work of art or a photo to be framed for that special someone, Marty said there is no time to waste as Christmas is fast approaching. Get your project in now.
Susan Woods of Susan’s Custom Sewing has also recently moved into the Westwind shop joining her daughter and granddaughter in offering her handmade items. Susan also provides alterations, repairs and hand-made items for those most significant events. She has been a go-to in The Gorge Community for years for people seeking to hem pants, alter a wedding dress, or even fix a tent.
Brick City & Games
Jay Wilson displays a 1964 Shell Lego Truck. He said the company started with these trucks and switched from Octane to Shell to Exxon and then back to Octane during the early years.
The couple has created a unique store with Legos for all ages and the intent is to take their love of the bricks to the community to provide safe and constructive play for kids and their parents. The Store also features a great selection of video games and Magic Foundations.
Proprietors Jay Wilson and Leslie Wilson-Sullivan of Brick City Games
Terra Cotta Gorge Co. caters to the modern bohemian woman who has a city’s sense of style and a small town heart. Terra Cotta Gorge Co. offers women's apparel, accessories, baby clothing, baby accessories, home decor and gifts. Find soulful styles of color, eclectic fashion and trending style at Terra Cotta Gorge Co., in-store or online.
Kenya Kramer has curated your next vision and many fun gifts to give this Christmas at her gorgeous boutique.
Find your fashion at Terra Cotta Gorge Co.
Yesterday & Today’s Music
414 E. 2nd Street
541-296-1441
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Mark Thomas at Yesterday & Today’s Music has been working hard to find those one-of-a-kind musical gems this season. New vinyl, used vinyl, CDs, DVDs vintage equipment - he’s got it all for that music lover in the family.
For Mark Thomas it’s the thrill of the hunt - he never knows what incredible or rare album may come through his door. A rare Jimi Hendrix, a beat-up bootleg — you just never know. He’s spent his adult life seeking the next great find.
That has worked to the advantage of local audiophiles, collectors, and people who just want to pull that air guitar and shred this Christmas. Find the perfect gift for your music lover here.
While Mark is partial to his beloved Beatles and has recently dove deep into Japanese Rock or J-rock, his store is thick with different genres. He puts an emphasis on Rock, Blues, and Jazz but Country, Reggae and even some World Music and Classical get their shelf space too. Heavy Metal and popular artists also get a lot of space at his store.
He has done all the heavy lifting from speakers to stacks of LPs — he’s always collecting music and equipment.
He’s built a sanctuary for music fans in The Gorge. Is there anything more therapeutic than thumbing through those CDs, Cassettes and LPs?
Rare albums
New Turntables for sale
Vintage equipment at great prices.
Huge DVD selection
Jonathan and Shannon Zilka are getting holly jolly at Shannon’s Ice Cream at 318 E. Fourth Street. They are changing the shape of ice cream with some epic new flavors throughout the year with the influence of fresh local fruit. This Christmas, you may want to tuck some good times in loved ones pocket with a gift card to Shannon’s - guaranteed to please.
Mona Lisa went from a smirk to a full smile after getting her hands on a cone from Shannon’s. Call it a renaissance in handcrafted deliciousness. These fun gift cards are available in an amount of your choosing for those loved ones who like to treat themselves.
Crepe Diem - Seize that Crepe before it’s too late. This is just one of many favorites at Shannon’s which features non-diary and no-sugar options.
Shannon’s Ice Cream - on the Sunny Side of the Street at 318 E. Fourth Street, across from The Dalles Civic Auditorium.
Breezeway Antiques & Gifts
313 E. 2nd Street
541-296-5079
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Christmas Inspiration spills from the Breezeway everyday as a large curations of antiques and gifts fills the walls and shelves of this well organized and clean store on east Second Street.
Furniture, nicknacks, interesting tools and car items, paintings signs and kitchen items abound. That hard-to-find and perfect gift is likely waiting for you in this well-lit and upbeat boutique.
The Breezeway also offers many beautiful items to add to your Christmas decor. Get lost in the nostalgia as you walk the floor of the Breezeway as items have a way of taking you back in time to a special moment, like a song.
Emma’s Bowtique
305 E, 2nd Street
541-980-6993
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Tues - Fri: 10 to 5
Sat: 10 to 4
Afterhours shopping is available by appointment.
Emmas Bowtique offers a vast assortment of clothing, costumes, and toys for ages zero to young teenagers with an assortment of fun items that will surely bring a smile to your child’s face on Christmas morning - from magic kits to play grocery sets and butterfly nets there is much to choose from in this well though-out store that offers a little bit of everything.
Clothing is all consigned and affordable running from sizes 0 to 16
And you may just run into Emma. Christine Lopez named the store after her daughter when she was 8 months old. Emma is now 15 and helping to organize and stock this awesome selection of thoughtful and inspiring selection of toys, games, jewelry and clothing. She also inspired the jewelry for teens that is being offered.
Magic Kits and Tractors
Clothing designer Luise Langheinrich always has a smile and a lot of selection. Here she shows off all the goodies in her store, Lines of Design, at 107. E. Second Street. The designer offers a wide array of clothing, shoes, purses, and belts in a colorful and inspiring store.
Here’s a nice mix —You can dream up a beautiful set of gifts for friends and family at Lines of Design. Scarf, hat, gloves a clutch and some delicious Masala Chai tea in an artful cup will keep your special someone warm inside and out this Christmas.
Lines of Design also takes a deep dive into specialty teas, offering a nice line of flavors from green to oolong and all the accouterments to deliver a peaceful respite or a fun gathering.
Find everything you need in the Tea Nook at Lines of Design.
2nd Street Music
4101/2 E. Second Street
541-340-1223
Wed - Sat, noon - 6 p.m.
Alan Swartz works on an acoustic guitar at 2nd Street Music last week. His shop offers guitar repair and service and also sells strings.
Alan Swartz at 2nd Street Music offers used guitars, violins, keyboards and some percussion instruments, and he can order you anything you need. The store is a great treasure hunt as Alan never knows what is going to come through his door and be for sale later the same day.
Amplifiers, guitars… any day can bring a new find.
Alan also stocks the fundamentals such as guitar strings and reeds for saxophones and clarinets.
One local guy stopped by the store after moving his drum kit to his office.
Guess what he needed?
Brushes.
Alan had them.
