I love supporting local bookstores, so I didn't even try to resist when I saw this store in…read moreRedmond. I'm so glad I stepped inside! It's bigger than I thought it would be, and the books were incredibly well curated. I had a hard time deciding what to buy, but was really happy with the book that I found (Mobituaries by Mo Rocca) because its cover was facing me. This store also has a nice selection of gifts, especially puzzles. The owner is very friendly, and there's even a bookstore cat!

If you're looking for a neighborhood bookstore with charm, wit, and the kind of staff that actually…read moreseem glad you walked in--even with wild, indecisive children in tow--Herringbone Bookstore is your spot. The owner (you'll know him by the majestic beard and Jedi-like calm) has created a space that feels more like the clubhouse of a literary wizard than a traditional store. My kids regularly burst in with chore money and vague intentions ("I want a cool book... or maybe a weird trinket... or both?"), and he always helps them find something they're excited about--usually tossing in a friendly discount and a bookmark like some benevolent book dragon guarding his hoard of stories and treasures. Then there's the store cat. Friendly. Regal. Frequently seen offering her belly like she's your new best friend--until she suddenly decides you've overstepped and smack, you've been chosen for sacrifice. My youngest considers her a highlight of every visit. Herringbone has an eclectic and well-curated mix: books (of course), LPs, mildly offensive candles that make great gifts (for the right people), a fun kids' corner with books and toys, and the owner is always happy to order something if it's not in stock. It's our go-to spot for birthday gifts, random literary whims, and just plain cozy vibes. Highly recommend. Just don't be fooled by the cat's exposed belly. You've been warned.

Every time we visit Sisters, we have to visit Paulina Springs Books at least once or twice. Since…read moreour last visit, it looks like they either expanded or repurposed part of the store. There's now a huge space with tables, chairs, and games. It's an open invitation to the community to come in, relax, and have a little fun. Another thing I love about this bookstore is that staff members handwrite notes about books they enjoy and attach them to the books. It's a thoughtful touch that helps connect the right readers with the right books. Near the checkout, I also noticed a sign reminding dog owners about the dangers of hot asphalt. It's a simple reminder, but it speaks to the community-minded spirit that seems to be woven throughout the store. Will we be back? Of course. A trip to Sisters isn't complete without a visit to this community bookstore. If you found this review helpful, give it a like so it can help others discover one of Sisters' true gems.

We stopped in while window shopping in Sisters, and found that this is a really cute little…read morebookstore! They've got sections of every category, like children's, young adult, etc. with the genres clearly labeled. I liked how they had everything organized. They had a section of used books as well, and a small children's play area. In addition to books, they sell board games and playing cards. We bought a deck of cards and a small book for my daughter.

I absolutely love Sunriver Books & Music. On a scale of 1-5, this store is a 100+. The owners…read moreDeon and Richard are absolutely amazing and their extensive knowledge and love of books makes shopping in their store a real treat. On countless occasions, Deon has spent time with me and my kids to learn what we like to read and sparked interest in new books with great recommendations. The store itself is very bright and inviting and has a great selection of books for all ages and interests. I have had the pleasure of attending several of their book club meetings recently, which are so well organized and provide a fantastic discussion of thoughtfully selected books. I highly recommend ordering books by calling the store or visiting the website when you are not in Sunriver. They make it easy and ship the books directly to our home in Portland. It makes me happy to be able to support this outstanding small business in person and from afar. There are many things I love about Sunriver, and Sunriver Books & Music is at the top of the list.

Place is dirty, unkept and smelly. We went there a couple days ago and immediately walked out…read moreafter catching a whiff of rot. Avoid this place.

LAYOR has now transitioned into a full blown Art Gallery .. without carrying retail or Art Supplies…read more.. and I must say it's gorgeous in there !! Such a lovely place to visit and buy Art by very talented local Artists .. a gem in Downtown Bend .. Lacey and her husband Paul along with Caden and her Brother Bo are all involved in bringing the Best of service to the community ... art classes are still available .. stop by and view the Art soon.

This store has a lot of great stuff, but when we tried out a pen on a recept in my bag we got in…read moretrouble which is hard because otherwise we did not know what the pen looks like. Great value!

This place is massive and it is absolutely filled from wall to wall with just everything you could…read morethink of. Of course we find this place where we were antique shopping and we didn't bring the kids but I know they would've absolutely loved it. There was just about 10 million things crabbed into every call possible. Staff was nice and laid-back just a guy working at the front counter obviously if you've ever been to a place like this, then you know that's the routine It was a really fun look even though most of the shops I've done ended up buying too much. My kids are really just into Pokémon these days and that much else so we could've just looked around for a bit and decided to call it a day but I absolutely actually had to take a bunch of photos because the place was absolutely amazing.

If you are interested in purchasing upcoming releases of a product, do not "pre-order" it here. In…read moreAugust I came into the store interested in pre-ordering Riftbound: A League of Legends Trading Card Game product. I wanted 1 of each champion deck, a Proving Grounds box set, and 10 boosters. The owner told me he would order the product for me and I could come pick it up as soon as they got it. On release day, they called me to pick up my product, but only had each champion deck and the 10 boosters, which they charged me MSRP for. Caleb, a very nice guy at the counter stated that they didn't have the Proving Grounds set, but it was in the warehouse and would be in their next shipment. Totally understandable. 1 week later, I go into the store to purchase the Proving Grounds set that they ordered for me, except they wanted to charge me $80 dollars. For a $30 product. When I stated that was way over MSRP, the owner stated it was half the price of what it was going for online. A 267% markup. When everything else they sold me at MSRP. Would I have paid $40? Sure. $50? Probably. But don't piss on my head and say it's raining when I say $80 is too much. Never going back. And neither should you.

Smith Rock Records is one of those rare gems in Central Oregon. Options can feel a bit limited out…read morehere, which makes a spot like this even more special--it's an absolute must-visit. They've got a solid selection of records, CDs, and cassettes, but vinyl is definitely the star of the show. The prices are great, and the inventory is always rotating, so every visit feels like a new treasure hunt. It's the perfect excuse for a fun Saturday trip into Bend. And the bonus? After digging through records, you can head right next door to the vintage arcade room and keep the good vibes going. Smith Rock Records is a staple, and it just feels good supporting a local business this cool.

What a wonderful find! I shop for vinyl all over the place (Amazon, antique shops, record…read morestores(here and abroad), this is the BEST STORE! PERIOD! The staff is wonderful. The albums are in the best condition I have ever seen. The prices are GREAT. I bought four albums. If you find yourself in BEND, OR and vinyl is your thing, you need to stop by Smith Rock Records!

Get another one please I'm on an antique run. This place had some definitely cool items that prices…read morewere a little higher. We ended up getting some unique pieces to a relatives plate set that we had not seen before. I definitely think I overpaid it and it was absolutely something that a lot of people probably wouldn't have value valued, but being that it was a family set. I decided to grab a few pieces for my fiancé. Things are well organized, and definitely on the brighter and cleaner end of a lot of the antique places Great spot but a little on the expensive end but definitely worth looking even if you're not planning on buying

We love going in to Redmond to the Antique Mall. Great staff, great selection of unique primitives…read moreand prices that are fair. Love the sale on Christmas items and some great glasses too. We will bee back again and again!

The change has done 'em good! Much expanded in their new location on Wall Street over what was in…read moreinventory when the store was on Bond Street. Although they've been in their new digs for a while, we had not yet been inside given that previously we felt the items for sale, while lovely, were too arts and crafts era oriented for our home. But today we found a nice expansion of accessories and home items. The store's merchandise is still arts and crafts centric but with other items added and we ended up making a couple of purchases. The goods for sale range from table linens to lamps to soaps to jewelry to wall art to birdhouses to table top accessories to candles to decorative books to greeting cards to vases to area rugs... I just scratched the surface. If you like birds, nature themes, botanicals, great textures and colors there is probably something here for you even if the Bungalow era isn't your look. Prices are fair too, not low but reasonable for a downtown store. It's also a well lit comfortable space for shopping with wide aisles to make it pleasant. (The sardine can aisles and product spacing in some stores is a puzzle for how the owners think It is good for customers.) And in this case the reward for the owners is that, as example today, the shoppers included a dad pushing a stroller and a woman using a mobility aid. Good access brings in customers. Footnote for my "good access" comment above: there is a one step down to the lower part of the store so if you use a wheelchair, just a "head up" about that barrier to full participation.

Bend Bungalow is a cool not so little store than specializes in Arts & Crafts type accessories and…read morehome items. The selection is broad, the choices are handsome, browsing around is fun (and sometimes educational), and it's all fairly affordable. The owners also aren't purists as they mix in Art Nouveau, Asian, and Northwest Lodge elements that influence the overall style. Gayle and I stopped in during our recent visit to Bend. There were actually several items that caught my attention that I was ready to buy. As the Man of the House, I pulled rank and then got it yanked right out from under me! Maybe next time.....