((L-R) Mikki Krohn, Olivia Harms and Joanne Sunnarborg | Photo courtesy of Desperado Boutique)
Desperado re-opened its doors today in a whole new space on Bond Street in downtown Bend. Joanne Sunnarborg, the owner and proprietor of Desperado, says she’s excited to show off her new retail space. She says the move takes her back to her store’s roots. “I started my store 24 years ago in Portland’s Pearl District so being in Bend’s downtown feels like going home.”
Desperado has moved into the old Bend Rubber Stamp & Printing Co. store which moved to Reed Market. “We’re right next to the D&D, Bend’s oldest bar, how cool is that?” says Sunnarborg. She describes her new space on Bond Street as feeling like a blank canvas. “We had four bare walls and a great landlord who gave us the leeway to create what we wanted. I think people will be really pleased with the changes.” Sunnarborg adds, “The Old Mill District was a great location for the last 12 years, but downtown feels right and we are excited for the opportunity to be part of a vibrant urban shopping scene.”
This October Desperado celebrates its 24th anniversary. Sunnarborg calls her eclectic boutique a mix of the wild west and urban chic. “We carry clothing, footwear, jewelry, gifts and home décor from a wide variety of designers. I try and have a broad price point too. These are challenging times for people and as a small local business we take that very seriously. My commitment is to always offer great customer service and fair prices. We like to think we offer something for everyone,” shares Sunnarborg.
Desperado officially re-opened today (September 17) and will be open daily from 11am-5pm. You can find them at 933 NW Bond Street or online at desperadoboutique.com.
