The Bend Store

Thank you to the mystery “Heart Bombers” who scattered handmade felt hearts and little fortunes all around downtown Bend! We look forward to this day every year!! 💌❣️💌 #downtownbend #bendoregon #thebendstore #bendgifts #womanownedbusiness #localartist #googlyeyes #localgifts @visitdowntownbend #valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #knitbombing

How cool is it that our town is getting world media coverage for something so silly and lighthearted as googly eyes! A customer messaged us a few days ago asking if we had any googly eye hats - and that was all the encouragement we needed to make it happen. Last night, well after closing time, we put them in our display window. Within seconds, there was a little crowd laughing and pointing at them. Well of course, they came in and we had a blast getting them outfitted in “Googly Eye Style.” We only got 60 hats (truckers, beanies and baseball), so best to hurry down if you want one!! The next batch won’t be here until after the holidays! ⏰ Hours ⏰ Mon-Thurs 10-7 Fri-Sat 10-8 Sun 10-6 📍815 NW Wall #downtownbend #thebendstore #googlyeyes #localbusiness #localartist #bendgifts #womanownedbusiness #bendoregon @visitdowntownbend @visitbend

We were tickled to meet Jackson Galaxy aka 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛ The Cat Daddy yesterday! He was very sweet to huddle up with us. Check him out if you’ve got a kitty. He has ALL the tricks and knowhow. And he helps rescue cats get homes and is funny as heck. Watch out or you may find yourself with another cat!# @JacksonGalaxy @thecatdaddy #downtownbend #ilovecats @visitdowntownbend #bendoregon #catcartoons

Yah Baby! We contacted everyone on our BIGgest waitlist EVer. What were they waiting for? You guessed it: a Goggly Eye hat! Come and check ‘em out, while supplies last! 📍 815 NW Wall ⏱️HOURS: M-Th 10-7pm Fri-Sat 10-8pm Sun 10-6pm #downtownbend #thebendstore #bendoregon #bendgifts #womanownedbusiness #localartist @visitdowntownbend #googlyeyes #googlyeyebandit #bendgooglyeyes #bendor

Thanks to @naclmason for the most excellent idea to make some googly eye hats! We flew through all of them in a just a couple of days! Our stickers are in stock now - and hats are on reorder. Call the store if you’d like us to let you know when more hats are in. 📞541/389-4700 We hope everyone has fun with the stickers. But please respect Bend’s beautiful public art. We don’t want our enthusiasm for playfulness to cause any damage - just want to keep the innocent fun alive. #downtownbend #thebendstore #bendoregon #bendgifts #womanownedbusiness #localgifts ##googlyeyes #bendgooglyeyes @visitdowntownbend #roundaboutart #bendroundaboutartroute

Artwalk is tonight! 🎄 Join us, @pacific_crest_studios and @gompersdistillery for a night of fun! 🎅🏼🧑🏻‍🎄 🎄🍾🎊@visitdowntownbend #bendoregon #supportlocal #localartists #localartistsupport #downtownbend #pottery #Christmas #shopping #christmasshopping

Congrats to our BLACK FRIDAY raffle basket winner, Lori!!! Thanks to “the throngs” for coming in yesterday to sip hot coffee and hot cider, to shop local, and to toss your name in the hat for the raffle basket! We have another basket going today and are open until 8pm. It’s not too late! No purchase necessary. #smallbusinesssaturday @visitdowntownbend #downtownbend #bendoregon #localgifts

Local artists and musicians in pop-up shops throughout downtown tomorrow starting at 5pm! At The Bend Store, we will be handing out free ArtWalk buttons while they last - come early! Our local Artist is “The Spoon Lady,” who will be showcasing her wonderful handmade wooden household goods. Worthy Brewing will be in the house serving refreshing craft beer. Pick up one of our reusable steel cups for $5 to carry from place to place as you sample libations in other venues. This monthly event is always a pleaser! #thebendlife #thebendstore #downtownbend #inbend #ilovebendoregon #artwalk #firstfridaybend @downtownbendoregon #visitbend #smallbusiness #bendgifts #freebeer #localartist

Find your favorite local artists and musicians in little pop-up shops throughout downtown - inside stores and galleries - tonight 5-8pm! At The Bend Store, we will be handing out free flashy, super-fun ArtWalk buttons (while they last - come early!). Our local Artist is El Yunque, showcasing handmade jewelry out of metals and polymer clay. Kobold Brewery will be serving their delicious craft beer! Pick up one of our reusable steel cups for $5 to carry from place to place as you sample libations in other venues. Ramble on downtown for a fun evening in your home town. @downtownbendoregon @el_yunque_787 @koboldbrewingrdm #downtownbend #artwalk #firstfridaybend #balloons #localartist #thebendstore

It’s MAY ArtWalk! Tunes are up! 🎵 People are out! 💃 We have @palmysofficial pouring spiked lemonade, samples of toffee by @holmmadetoffee and sweet smelling, locally-made bath and body goods by @purelymaxwell The last hour has begun! ⏰

There’s still an hour and a half left of Artwalk, but buttons are running low! Come grab a beer from @vanhenionbrewing and check out the coolest hats from @ellix.designs