‘Tis the season of giving yourself (or your loved ones) presents! Here is the Ultimate Twin Peaks Gift Guide for 2024 containing things both wonderful and strange for the Bookhouse Boy or Gal in your life.
TWIN PEAKS ON PARAMOUNT SHOP
The first stop is the official Twin Peaks store on ParamountShop.com. Previously launched the Showtime Store, the shop today still contains four pages of officially licensed products from all three seasons of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s masterpiece.
The Twin Peaks Lamplighter Inn Wrapping Paper caught my eye as its a deep cut for fans of the show. The Lamplighter Inn is where Agent Cooper stopped for lunch on the way to the town of Twin Peaks on February 24, 1989. The paper contains a pattern design printed on 24# ColorPro Matte Paper and is offered in three sizes – 20-inch by 30-inch; 72-inch by 30-inch; and 144-inch by 30-inch. Retails vary between $6.75-$36.95 depending on size ordered.
I also spotted two holiday-themed “ugly” sweatshirts inspired by Twin Peaks. It’s important to note these are sweatshirts, not sweaters like the Paramount Shop had offered in previous years (I still adore my Great Northern Hotel sweater). There is a Damn Good Holiday Unisex Sweatshirt which is made of 50% Cotton / 50% Polyester 95% Recycled Polyester and 5% Elastane (thank you to @ThePlantLadyCork for the update). The fit is preshrunk knit fleece for a looser fit that provides extra comfort and free movement. Retail $64.95.
The “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sweatshirt is also made of 50% Cotton / 50% Polyester (Retail $36.95). There is a matching Sherpa blanket available too (Retail $49.95-$58.95 depending on size).
TWIN PEAKS SHIRTS AT BOXLUNCH.COM
BoxLunch.com is offering more than 30 different Twin Peaks shirts with designs inspired by all three seasons of the show. At time of press, they were running sales which is the perfect excuse to stock up (as I always need one more t-shirt).
TWIN PEAKS SHIRTS AT HOT TOPIC
Hot Topic, the sister location to Box Lunch, also carries several Twin Peaks shirts including some designs not found elsewhere. They too were running deals on the site. Retails are around $15-24 depending on shirt, style and current sale.
REAL TWIN PEAKS ITEMS FROM SNOQUALMIE TRADING COMPANY
You may recall me discussing the Snoqualmie Trading Company shop in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington during the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event. Now, some merchandise celebrating the “Real Twin Peaks” is found via their online store.
I love their themed socks, which I picked up during the Real Twin Peaks event. There is an chevron pattern and an Owl Cave symbol pattern. Both retail for $14.95 each.
TWEDE’S CAFE MERCHANDISE
Twede’s Cafe in North Bend, Washington, which served as the film location for the Double R Diner in Twin Peaks, has an online store. You can find stickers, mugs, hats shirts and even coffee from the “place where pies go when they die.” Orders usually ship within one month of order date, so place orders sooner than later. For questions about merch or orders please email: orders@twedescafe.com.
Better yet, why not gift cherry pie directly from Twede’s shipped by Goldbelly? I ordered pie using this service for Pi Day on on March 14 this year. Read about my experience in this Twin Peaks Blog article.
A WONDERFUL AND STRANGE ORNAMENT
Maison Arbor carries a four-inch “Wonderful and Strange” ornament made from maple wood and acrylic. With three layers, the details on this salute to the “Real Twin Peaks” is quite impressive. It contains several icons from the show including the traffic light, Double R Diner and even the spot where Laura Palmer’s body was discovered. There is a second ornament with the Welcome to Twin Peaks sign spot. Retail $40.00 each.
HALEY SOLAR IN EAGLE ROCK, CALIFORNIA
If you are in the Eagle Rock area in Los Angeles, California, stop by Haley Solar from now through the end of January 2025. Haley has redecorated her wonderful eclectic boutique with a Twin Peaks-theme. You can read about my visit in October in this Twin Peaks Blog article.
The “Fix Your Hearts” sticker is currently available via her online shop. I bought one and immediately added it to my computer (it’s been a long November).
TWIN PEAKS WOMEN’S APPAREL FROM H&M
Officially licensed women’s apparel is available at H&M stores and online, which include a graphic t-shirt and oversized sweatshirt. A zipper hoodie is found in Asian markets such as Japan and South Korea. Read more about these items in this Twin Peaks Blog article. Retails range between $18-$35.
PURSUED BY BEAR WINES BY KYLE MACLACHLAN
Kyle MacLachlan’s wine – Pursued By Bear – makes a perfect gift for fans of the Special Agent in Twin Peaks. He is offering a “Give Yourself A Present” set which contains 2021 Pursued By Bear Cabernet Sauvignon and two soy candles, one coffee scented and the other with a hint of cherry pie. Retail $149.
TWIN PEAKS PRINT-ON-DEMAND SHIRTS BY FRIGHT RAGS
If you missed the initial run of Twin Peaks apparel from Fight Rags a few years ago, they are now offering two of the designs as Print-on-Demand items. Retail is $36.00 each for the t-shirts.
FOR YOUR BOOKHOUSE
I’ve previously shared these essential Twin Peaks books by some outstanding fellow fans who love the series as much as I do.
Twin Peaks Unwrapped – Twin Peaks Unwrapped, has over 200 episodes, and now they have a book. Hosts Ben Durant and Bryon Kozaczka have interviewed just about every actor on the show, writer, fan and crazy theorist over the 200 episodes. The book compiles all they have unwrapped about David Lynch & Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks over the past few years. This book will be released on April 8, 2020, the 30th Anniversary of the first broadcast of the Twin Peaks Pilot Episode.
Retail – $30
Conversations with Mark Frost – This book, comprising a series of interviews by David Bushman with Mark Frost over the course of a single year, finally and fully acknowledges the extent of Frost’s contributions to Twin Peaks, and to American television in general, as a writer/producer on Hill Street Blues and other shows, and as a mentor to numerous other writers.
Retail – $20
Laura’s Ghost: Women Speak About Twin Peaks– In Laura’s Ghost: Women Speak About Twin Peaks, Courtney Stallings examines Laura Palmer’s legacy on the 30th anniversary of Twin Peaks. Palmer’s character was one of the few frank and horrific representations of sexual abuse victims which did not diminish the strength and complexity of the victim. This book is a reckoning in which women from the show and community speak about grief, mischief, humor, sexuality, strength, weakness, wickedness, and survival.
Retail – $20
Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks – Longtime fan and original Bookhouse Boy Brad Dukes goes behind the curtain of Twin Peaks and documents the series’ unlikely beginnings, widespread success, and peculiar collapse. Featuring first-hand accounts from series co-creator Mark Frost and cast members including Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen, Sherilyn Fenn, Piper Laurie, Michael Ontkean, Ray Wise, Billy Zane, and many more Reflections explores the magic and mystique of a true television phenomenon.
Retail – $20
Twin Peaks FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About a Place Both Wonderful and Strange – A comprehensive, immersive, and irresistible reference for experts and newbies alike, David Bushman’s book features detailed episode guides, character breakdowns, and explorations of the show’s distinctive music, fashion, and locations.
Retail – $19
The Essential Wrapped in Plastic: Pathways to Twin Peaks – Thirteen years of the important essays and interviews from Wrapped in Plastic have been revised and reorganized for this book. The in-depth analysis by John Thorne is supplemented by comments from actors, writers, producers and other creative personnel who provide intimate and first-hand remarks about Twin Peaks.
Retail – $22
I would also add the following two books by John Thorne.
“Ominous Whoosh: A Wandering Mind Returns to Twin Peaks” made me appreciate Twin Peaks: The Return even more. He discussed some of his thoughts about the third season during a conversation with fellow fan Josh Eisenstadt at the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event in February. Retail: $22
More recently, John published “Devious Dreams: Reimagining David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive.” In this new book, Thorne argues that a simple story hides beneath the film’s chaotic surface. Through a study of Mulholland Drive’s production documents, shooting script, and original configuration as a television pilot, and through analysis of David Lynch’s approach to editing, sound design, scene arrangement, and camera movement, Thorne offers compelling evidence that the first part of the film is an exaggerated reflection of the latter—that a dream interpretation is the most coherent way to read Mulholland Drive. It may not be 100-percent related to Twin Peaks but it’s worth the read!
One final book won’t be available during the holidays this year but you can pre-order it now. Scott Ryan’s new book about the music of Twin Peaks titled “Always Music in the Air: The Sounds of Twin Peaks” will be released in May 2025. You can read more about this work in progress in this Twin Peaks Blog article. Retail: $30.00.
CHRYSTABELL AND DAVID LYNCH’S “CELLOPHANE MEMORIES”
Chrystabell and David Lynch released “Cellophane Memories” this year. The origin of this new album comes from a vision that David experienced during a nighttime walk through a forest of tall trees, over the tops of which he saw a bright light. As he recalls it, the light became the lilt of Chrystabell’s voice and revealed a secret to him. It is from these mysterious convergences of light and sound, day and night, starry sky and black forest that Chrystabell and David’s collaboration has continued to blossom.
Check out the many options available to purchase on Bandcamp.com.
WISTERIA LODGE
Speaking of music, I adore the pop rock Pacific Northwest duo Wisteria Lodge. They are currently working on a new album (and are crowdfunding it’s production in Boston, Massachusetts). They have performed at Twede’s Cafe in North Bend and I can’t get enough of their sound. Someone in your life may enjoy their music found on Bandcamp.com.
STUDIO: DAVID LYNCH ONLINE STORE
Studio: David Lynch continues offering apparel, home goods, accessories and drinkware inspire by his artwork, short films and other works.
ARTWORK BY MR. DODGE DART
I love the Twin Peaks-themed artwork by @Mr._Dodge_Dart (a.k.a. Helena Janecic) who has an Etsy.com store.
One of my favorite pieces is a scene from the FBI Office in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me where David Bowie’s character Phillip Jeffries says, “We live inside a dream.”
TICKETS TO THE REAL TWIN PEAKS 2025 EVENT
Join fellow Twin Peaks fans in the Real Twin Peaks of Snoqualmie Valley, Washington from February 21-24, 2025. This event is shaping up to be another wonderful and strange celebration of the towns where the show and feature film were created.
You can get VIP tickets at this link and read more about the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event via these recap stories on Twin Peaks Blog.
SNOQUALMIE VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Twin Peaks was shot at several locations in the Snoqualmie Valley between the towns of Snoqualmie, North Bend, Fall City and others. Help save Snoqualmie Valley history by becoming a member of the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum. I love their website as they have tons of incredible historical images and details about this area in the Pacific Northwest.
Individual Yearly Membership – $25
PALMER HOUSE TOUR IN EVERETT, WASHINGTON
If visiting Washington state, book a tour of the Palmer House in Everett, Washington. Current owner Mary Reber (who played Alice Tremond in Twin Peaks Part 18) has a variety of tours of this historic home that appeared in the show and David Lynch’s feature film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Checkout VisitPalmerHouse.com for tour packages that have retails between $75-195.
Mary also has an online shop with products inspired by a visit to this iconic location. You can read more about this home and its many appearances on screen in these Twin Peaks Blog articles.
SHOP LONDON’S THE DOUBLE R CLUB
Established in 2009, London’s The Double R Club offers an evening of mystery and nightmares played out to an otherworldly rock ‘n’ roll soundscape. Hosted by Benjamin Louche and influenced by the world of David Lynch, club attendees will discover an absurdist and darkly surreal cocktail of “Damn fine” Lynchian Burlesque & Cabaret.
They also have an online shop with books, apparel, handcrafted art and more. I particularly like the Golden Shove Spoon to help shovel my way out of the sugar.
Look for several shows in the coming months at their new venue, Walthamstow Trades Hall, 61-63 Tower Hamlets Road, London, E17 4RQ.
Hope your holidays will be merry, bright and full of damn, fine coffee.
