Author Archives: Rebecca Meade

Join us for our holiday event this season with adventure author Joshua Savage & children’s book author Dani Nichols. We caught up with these two local writers recently and asked them to share some things about themselves and their books. Here’s some of what they had to say… to learn more don’t miss their book […]

As part of our commitment to support artisans and craftspeople from around the region, we are honored to showcase the work of west coast jeweler, Paula Carvalho, at our Bend boutique as part of our 26th Anniversary Celebration. We will be showcasing some of Paula’s unique and eclectic necklaces. We first fell in love with […]

Unleash your Boho Style this weekend with PNW Silversmith Amy Leistiko of Silver.Stone.Boheme!  Kickoff Party begins this Friday, July 1 during 1st Friday ArtWalk & Saturday from 11-4!!!  Don’t miss our best event of the Summer! We caught up with Amy Leistiko recently and asked her to reflect on her work.  Amy shared this with […]

Amy’s love for the outdoors is apparent in everything she does.  When she is not making her colorful natural stone bead and sterling silver jewelry you will often find Amy in the snowy backcountry helping the visually impaired cross-country ski as a volunteer for Ski for Light International.  We asked Amy to share some of […]

Desperado has proudly been carrying this incredible line of locally made top grain leather bags and totes… but it is our pleasure to be hosting our first Trunk Show with Matt Stokes.  We recently asked Matt to share his story with us.  Here it is in his own words…     Matt Stokes/Stokes Co. Leather […]