Bend’s Makers District on the rise Maker A person who makes something. A company that makes a specified product. A subculture that includes engineering-oriented pursuits as well as more traditional activities such as metalworking, woodworking and traditional arts and crafts. The Makers District is a new...
The biggest problem for outdoor sports enthusiasts living within an hour of fantastic skiing, climbing, mountain biking, and boating is affording and maintaining gear. That problem becomes increasingly frustrating when an innocuous $.89 zipper breaks on a $300 coat. That’s where Gear Fix steps in. Originally...
Picture yourself sporting stylish jewelry while climbing a rock wall or paddling around the lake. Now imagine the jewelry enduring all of the physical activity right along with you, taking on the punishing elements with considerable fortitude. This is just the kind of vision that...
Detoxify with a little Lava Love Several years ago Portland nutritionist Elisabeth Dunham was nearly bedridden due to an onslaught of debilitating symptoms after becoming infected with Lyme disease. After she tried a myriad of cures, she finally found one that worked—products made from lava—and ended...
Beekeeping in Central Oregon Kim Rivera left her job at St. Charles Medical Center to pursue a dream of full-time beekeeping. The owner of Backyard Bees of Bend started beekeeping seven years ago when a friend introduced her to a hive. She instantly fell in...
Oregon-themed jewelry wins design award Oregon is known for many things, but not necessarily gemstones and jewelry. That shifted a bit recently when Bend-based jeweler Douglas Fine Jewelry won Lapidary Journals’ Jewelry Artist magazine’s nationally recognized “Gemmy” award in 2015 for an entirely Oregon-themed necklace they designed...
Great bikes and gear for the summer cycling season Pocket Pannier Ride in style with Walnut Studiolo’s luxurious Pocket Pannier, featuring beautiful vegetable-tanned, weatherproofed leather and cedarwood siding. It is perfect for carrying those small, indispensable items like your cell phone, wallet, keys or bike lock, and...
Make a wise choice when choosing a home project pro Q&A with Gavin Hepp of Webfoot Painting Hiring a professional to help you with a home project can feel daunting. How do you choose the right person to trust, and know you’ll be paying for solid work?...