Press and media kit
JUL. 2024
Experience “The Outdoor Playground of The West” – An Eco-Friendly Bend, Oregon Travel Guide
At 1001 NW. Brooks Street sits a little shop offering natural and eco-conscious goods from over 80 American female artists and businesses. FOUND Natural Goods boasts vegan cactus leather purses, bamboo cotton and utensils, botanically-dyed products, and even vintage fine jewelry and high-end accessories.
DEC. 2024
A Mini Travel Guide to Bend, Oregon
The Urban Darling of Arizona takes the PNW and finds FOUND Natural Goods.
“I loved this shop in downtown Bend when I visited with my sister and friend Tonya, so I was really happy to visit Found again! They have an amazing collection of natural goods, artisan clothing, vintage finds, books, clean beauty products and more. Everything in this shop is totally my aesthetic! I definitely recommend popping in if you are already planning on exploring in Bend’s historic downtown area.”
SEPT. 2024
Grab chic finds at Found Natural Goods
Supporting local artists and small businesses is crucial for keeping a town thriving.
MAY. 2020
Bend’s energy makes a return
“The downtown area still felt more lively than it had in months, Smith said.
“The energy is high,” she said, “so that is exciting.”
To help protect customers and herself, Smith regularly walked through the shop and disinfected items.”
MAR. 2020
COVID-19 closures could devastate Central Oregon economy
“We’re pivoting from brick and mortar to online sales,” Smith said. “That’s ironic because we started out online five years ago. Now it’s back to a one-woman show.”
NOV. 2019
Shop Small 2019 Feature
The article isn’t about FOUND, but the photos are (yay!) and it was lovely to be included in The Bulletin spotlight of local shops supporting local artists. Read the full article here.
NOV. 2018
Floral Garnish
By Lisa Sipe, “For fans of pretty plating, here's an ideal garnish: botanical sprinkles. They can be used to transform sweet or savory dishes into something special. The organic, edible flower petal and bud sprinkles are a blend of heather, cornflower and marigold. Sprinkle on top of cupcakes, salads, soups or on a cheese plate. A line of these edible flowers on a cheesecake would give it a soft but modern finish. A four-ounce jar will set you back $19.”
AUG. 2018
Heirlooms Made & Found by Local Creatives
What an amazing opportunity and experience. Big kudos to Cyr and Ester for bringing their vision to life and including FOUND is this killer collab. Read about this once-in-a-small-town-lifetime press here!
JUL. 2018
TV Spotlighting FOUND’s Brick & Mortar
Gettin’ the good word out there. Thank you for all your undeniable support, my dearest Bend, Oregon! Watch the full interview here.
NOV. 2016
Shop Small Saturday 2016
Read the full Bend Bulletin article by Kyle Spurr, 'Shop Local' Was The Theme in Downtown Bend' here. The link expired thus, no link nor mustard-yellow button.
PRESS KIT
Tanya of Amulette Studios in front of FOUND Natural Goods downtown Bend, Oregon in the fall of 2018.
Inside FOUND Natural Goods looking out at Brooks Street downtown Bend, Oregon — Morgan Miller paintings and Marité Acosta pottery pairing so well in the morning sun.
FOUND at sunset in August, 2019.
FOUND during a white Christmas, 2020.