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GIFT GUIDE
Columbia-Pacific Holiday Gift Guide
By LUKE WHITTAKER
coast River Business Journal
I
n the hustle-bustle of the holiday season,
unique local gifts that offer a true taste of the
Pacific Northwest can easily be overlooked
in the quest for the latest gadget or next door-
buster deal.
The best gifts are often those found in small,
family-owned stores that offer what bigger fran-
chises cannot.
In this issue we highlight a few of the many
local holiday gift ideas from nearby merchants in
Clatsop and Pacific County. Get out and explore
on your own: One of the most memorable expe-
riences is finding a perfect present that you never
would have imagined until the magic moment you
encounter it.
At Purple cow Toys in Astoria, there’s a section devoted to sci-
ence, technology and engineering toys. Among the favorites
is the Robotikits, including one that allows hands-on step-by-
step instruction for building a 4-stroke engine. “You can build a
whole engine block,” Ank said.
Sportsmen’s cannery carries several varieties of micro-canned
tuna, salmon and sturgeon in Seaview.
Long Beach emblazoned apparel is available at Stormin Nor-
man’s in downtown Long Beach.
Hearts for Hearts Dolls are among the hottest-selling items at
Purple cow Toys in Astoria. “The Hearts for Hearts Dolls sell 4-to-
1 over the others,” Ank said.
Home at the Beach, 600 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach, has an
array marine-themed of home decor.
The original Oregon ‘raindrop’ design and classic ‘Astoria, Ore-
gon’ emblem is screen printed on shirts and emblazoned across
hats, stickers and mugs, pictured, at Accent Ink NW in Astoria.
Locally made artisan toys from hand-carved wooden trucks to
natural playdough are available at Eden’s Bouquet, located at
101 Pacific Ave. South in Long Beach.
At Sea Gypsy Gifts in Astoria, former glass bowls and plates
find new life as garden flowers and old wine bottles bottoms
become homemade candles while the tops are chopped into
wind chimes, pictured.
Rare rocks, gemstones, crystals and other natural curiosities are
available at Terra Stones at 904 commercial Street in Astoria.
carolyn Ferguson of Astoria Vacuums, 1193 marine Dr, creates
custom stained glass windows that help supplement the vacu-
um repair business.
Unique light switch covers are available at NiVA Green Gift Shop
in downtown Long Beach.
PHOTOS BY LUKE WHITTAKER