Tahoe Shopping: Gifts

A few select businesses establish themselves to the point that you can't imagine what it would be like if they were to close up shop. The Cork & More, a Tahoe institution for nearly 40 years, is one of those places. Smack-dab in the middle of the South Shore community, it has been described as a Napa Valley-style market, and that term goes a long...read more

Open since 1970, The Potlatch is one of the oldest, continuously family-run businesses in Incline Village. They have a great selection of jewelry, mountain-style home furnishings and decor, and a wide variety of gifts. Their jewelry case houses Tahoe-themed pendants, Native American jewelry from the Southwest, and stones and gems from around the world. Their walls are covered with Tahoe, alpine and bear-themed photos, paintings...read more

Thran's Flowers is a specialty florist providing arrangements for Tahoe events since 1982. The designers and artists can help make your wedding as special and unique as possible, no matter what the size. The best way to begin is to make an appointment several weeks in advance to look through the portfolio of work. Additional services include transferring the flowers from the ceremony site to...read more

There is carpentry and then there is art. Tom Beebe’s works in wood are a creative combination of both worlds. As a master woodworker, Beebe’s pieces range from functional art like wine racks and tables made from exotic and locally sourced woods to sculptural wall hangings. As an artisan, many of the Beebe’s works feature intricate inlays and gilding techniques that take the pieces into...read more

Whether in town for a birthday bash or facing the prospect of being snowed into that vacation rental with a bunch of bored kids, Truckee Variety Co. has you covered. On Truckee’s historic main street, Truckee Variety retains a five-and-dime flavor with its loose candies and toys that even little kids can purchase with their allowances. There are affordable gift ideas for a kid's party...read more