Tahoe Shopping: Gifts

While you would be hard-pressed to find records of any actual piracy on Lake Tahoe, that doesn’t mean we don’t like to put on an eye-patch once in a while and throw Ahoy, Matey and Ahrgh! into our conversation now and then. That’s why it’s great to have CC’s Pirate Treasures, also known as the Pirate Store, in town. They carry just about any kind...read more

There are legions of coffee lovers and places for them to gather in Truckee and beyond. But thanks to Cha Fine Teas, lovers of loose-leaf tea have a place of their own in town. While there are more than 60 teas available, the offerings don’t end there. Shoppers can sample teas or sit down with a hot cup of tea or chai as well as...read more

Chris DeRubeis originals are beautiful and attention-grabbing. A style that he has dubbed as "abstract sensualism" brings the inner beauty of metal to the surface. DeRubeis' paintings bring to you the world of celestial abstraction that captures color-soaked light, which appears to spring from DeRubeis' art. With his soft lines, he weaves together forms of metal sculpture and paint to make his composition flow in harmony. Each...read more

Dirk Yuricich Photography Gallery is a splendid display of how the immense beauty of Tahoe can be captured on film by the masters. Dirk Yuricich is a traveling photographer with a special eye for seeing the way to capture the magnificence that lies before him. In addition to Lake Tahoe photography, his portfolio highlights Yuricich's many travels to places such as Norway, Japan, Bali and...read more

Visitors to Truckee and Tahoe expect to find cute shops with fun inventory, and Dressed doesn't disappoint. With clothing and accessories that include dresses, skirts and sweaters, tees, hoodies and jackets as well as boots, jewelry and more, there's something for everyone. There's a good rotation of items, so don't be surprised to find something new and different from any previous visits. Dressed has stylish, fun...read more