Planners arranging events in Tulsa and Oklahoma City can take advantage of several unique, only-in-Oklahoma gifts for delegates in the group.
For sports enthusiasts, Oklahoma Sooners souvenirs are available through the University of Oklahoma Sooner Sports Store (405.325.8200; www.soonersports.com/store). Sooner gear ranges from T-shirts and hats to shot glasses and socks.
For all things Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City CVB recommends checking out the Painted Door (405.235.4410; www.painteddoor.com) in Bricktown, where visitors will find a variety of gifts and food items made in Oklahoma. Included are Bedre Fine Chocolate High Dollar Chips and Oklahoma Cow Patties; Oklahoma’s Historical Centennial Cookbook; “Howdy from Oklahoma” T-Shirts; and embroidered Oklahoma pillows featuring favorite Oklahoma towns, landmarks and icons.
CocoFlow (405.524.9500; www.cocoflow.com) began as a small catering business offering chocolate fountain rentals. Then the business expanded into a veritable wonderland of chocolate in Oklahoma City.
Like traditional European chocolatiers, CocoFlow makes all of its chocolates by hand in small batches, using fine Belgian chocolate as well as rare single-origin chocolates from around the world. Options for group gifts range from two hand-rolled truffles (flavors include Tanzanie Pecan and Madagascar Vanilla) for $9, to a gift basket complete with truffles and bonbons for $32. CocoFlow also arranges group parties, including a 45-minute truffle class, a tasting of single-origin chocolates and the opportunity to roll truffles.
Dwelling Spaces (918.582.1033; www.dwellingspaces.net), located in downtown Tulsa, is a destination for eclectic home accessories and gifts. Among the options for planners who’d like to give something special to the group are “Viva Tulsa!” and “I (heart) Tulsa” T-shirts.
Frankoma Pottery (918.224.5511; www.frankoma.com) of Tulsa specializes in hand-crafted, microwaveable, oven-proof and dishwasher-safe pottery, including vases, mugs, trivets and bake pans.
