About Town
Local stores have a little something for everyone
BY SHANNON FINNELL
Bambini
205 W. 5th Ave.
Bambini has exclusive local rights to sell this sled dog T-shirt
($31), which can be the shirt that your favorite dog-loving tiny
person wants to wear on all days that end in y. If it’s winter
wear you’re after, check out these fun, bright-colored
sweaters ($49.99). To help out a new friend who’s
teething (and his/her parents!), look for natural
rubber teething toy Vulli Sophie ($25.99),
designed to stimulate all of a baby’s senses.
Coastal Farm and Ranch
2200 W. 6th Ave.
When you have absolutely no idea what to get a
Eugenean, think of that common denominator in
all our lives: rain. Northwest-based Coastal’s
selection of boots in general is mesmerizing, and
they have rain boots from black to brightly
patterned ($79.99-$139.99).
Down to Earth
532 Olive St.
Plants can make the barest apartment or house feel
like a home. Pair a tiny terrarium ($11.99) with a
stand ($17.99), plant ($2.50-$5) and shells ($6.99)
to gift a homier atmosphere. Plus, Eugene’s
upcoming plastic bag ban means we’ll all need a
reusable bag or two ($20.99).
Falling Sky Brewing Fermentation Supply Shop
30 E. 13th Ave.
The retail side of Eugene’s newest brewery includes
all the equipment, ingredients and instruction needed
to brew at home. With a deluxe starter kit ($160), you
can give a lager lover a new hobby and cheaper beer.
6 Eugene Weekly’s GIFT GUIDE 2012
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