Tahoe Shopping: Gifts

Since 1972, the Northstar California Resort has drawn winter sports enthusiasts to the area. Twenty different lifts provide access to some 100 trails on more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. The majority of the trails are designed for intermediate level skiers, while about a quarter of them are for advanced skiers and the remainder are just right for beginners. Speaking of beginners, Northstar offers...read more

One of the things that makes Truckee such a delight is the opportunity to discover cool little shops while exploring the town. Among these is Nox, a boutique that specializes in kicky, stylish and off-the-beaten-path clothing and accessories (this is a go-to shop for denims and sweaters). Much of the inventory is American-made from natural and organic sources and also includes gifts such as candles,...read more

Is your cabin sorely in need of some Tahoe-specific decor? Does it need a wall hanging with a cute or clever saying? On Tahoe Time is a little shop in the Heavenly Village that can help you out with locally inspired keepsakes. Its name is a nod to the fact that, in the basin, schedules are more like guidelines than they are hard and fast...read more

Pacific Crest Gallery is a coming together of fine art, furniture and home decor as well as Tahoe-specific gifts and jewelry. Longtime local and owner Rosemary Wood has made it her priority to bring visually stunning art, unique furniture and one-of-a-kind items into locals' and visitors' homes, enhancing their world. In addition to featuring internationally known artists, Pacific Crest Gallery highlights local photographers, painters and skilled craft artists.

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Panache is a sweet boutique carrying women’s fashions, home decor and gifts with a Tahoe flair. Women’s apparel comes in the latest styles from the hottest designers. Accessories include sunglasses, handbags, hats and jewelry, with much of it locally made. For the home you’ll find accent furniture, artwork, lamps, vases, candles and candle holders, wind chimes, mirrors and clocks to name a few from their...read more