Unique Boutique
EGGPLANT
For more than 25 years, Eggplant has been a destination for customers seeking one-of-a-kind accessories, bath and body products, gifts, and home decor. The shop also carries adorable baby items for your own little bundle of joy or for an expecting friend. Put a bow on it with complimentary gift wrapping services, perfect for the holiday season. Need birthday party invitations or wedding save the dates? Eggplant carries gorgeous stationary befitting any occasion. 1011 Bridge Road Suite A, Charleston, 304.346.3525, eggplantshop.com, @eggplantshop on Facebook
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KINSHIP GOODS
613 Tennessee Avenue, Charleston, 304.346.0326, kinshipgoods.com, @kinshipgoods on Facebook
HOOT & HOWL
245 Walnut Street, Morgantown, 540.533.0189, shophootandhowl.com, @shophootandhowl on Facebook
Independent Jewelry Store
CALVIN BROYLES JEWELERS
Founded in 1947 by Calvin Broyles, this jewelry shop is now a third-generation, family-owned business with three locations throughout the state. The friendly staff has assisted generations of folks in commemorating special moments with engagement rings and wedding bands. They’ve outfitted customers with stunning earrings, stylish necklaces, and handsome watches, which are kept in tip-top shape with their jewelry cleaning and repair services. 4708 MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston, 304.768.8821; 4144 State Route 34, Hurricane, 304.202.4006; 1042 North Eisenhower Drive, Beckley, 304.803.2133; calvinbroyles.com, @broylesjewelers on Facebook
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LEWISBURG DIAMOND AND GOLD
2079 Jefferson Street North, Lewisburg, 304.645.4020, lewisburgdiamondandgold.com, @lewisburgdiamondandgold on Facebook
JAQUELINE’S FINE JEWELRY
1070 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive, Morgantown, 304.599.6981, jacquelinesfinejewelry.com, @jacquelineswv on Facebook
Bookstore
TAYLOR BOOKS
Six-Time Winner
The rich aroma of coffee, the crinkle of pages yet to be read, and the clacking of keyboards writing the next bestseller— nothing beats a bookstore. And, in Charleston, that means Taylor Books. Spend hours searching shelves packed with novels and magazines, enjoy baked scones and free Wi-Fi at the cafe, or peruse the Annex Gallery featuring local paintings and pottery. There’s even live music weekends to make you really feel at home. 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, 304.342.1461, taylorbooks.com, @taybooks on Facebook
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A NEW CHAPTER BOOKSTORE
922 West Washington Street, Lewisburg, 681.318.3501, newchapterbookswv.com
CICADA BOOKS AND COFFEE
604 14th Street West, Huntington, 681.378.3463, @cicadabooks on Facebook
Art Gallery
ART EMPORIUM
This frame shop in the heart of Charleston fills its 2,000-squarefoot gallery with the colorful designs of talented artists, including those from West Virginia. The walls always feature new and exciting exhibits of paintings, photography, pottery, and more. Art Emporium is a regular participant in downtown Charleston arts walks. Follow their Facebook page to stay updated on more gallery show events. 823 Quarrier Street, Charleston, 304.345.2787, artemporium.net, @artemporiumwv on Facebook
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THE WHITE ROOM
168 East Avenue, Thomas, 304.621.2008, thewhiteroomofthomas.com, @thewhiteroomartgallery on Facebook
CREATURE
232 East Avenue, Thomas, 304.851.6371, theartofseth.com, @creaturesofseth on Facebook
Local Men’s Apparel
DANIEL’S OF MORGANTOWN
Two Way Tie
When gentlemen in Morgantown want to look dapper, they go to Daniel’s. Since 1963, the store’s mission has been simple: Make sure every man has at least one tailored suit in his wardrobe. The knowledgeable staff do their part to help customers find a classic yet comfortable fit for any event—job interviews, proms, weddings, and more. Daniel’s also carries WVU apparel so that, even if the Mountaineers don’t score, your outfit is a touchdown. 2908 University Avenue, Morgantown, 304.296.7202, danielsofmorgantown.com, @danielsofmorgantown on Facebook
TONY THE TAILOR
Two Way Tie
When you look like a million bucks, the confidence you feel is priceless. Master tailor Anthony Paranzino carefully creates a collection of exceptional men’s apparel from brands like Bruno Magli, Hickey Freeman, Oxxford Clothes, Samuelsohn, and beyond. Find the perfect fit right off the rack, or get a bespoke suit custom-tailored to you. Don’t forget to complete your new look with a new dress shirt, leather wallet, or patterned bow tie. 822 Virginia Street East, Charleston, 304.833.9403, bestmastertailor.com, @tonythetailorwv
Local Women’s Apparel
GERANIUMS BOUTIQUE
This Charleston boutique has you covered for every season. The colorful racks feature cozy coats for winter, cute boots for spring, flared skirts for summer, and plaid pants for autumn. Finish off any look with one of the statement necklaces or funky pairs of earrings. No matter your style, Geraniums has a unique piece unlike anything found in a bigbox store, and wonderful customer service to match. 1011 Bridge Road, Charleston, 304.344.1350, shopgeraniums.com, @geraniumsinc on Facebook
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WOLF CREEK GALLERY
967 West Washington Street, Lewisburg, 304.645.5270, wolfcreeklewisburg.com, @downtownlewisburgwv on Facebook
IVOR’S TRUNK
819 Lee Street East, Charleston, 304.342.5867, charlestonwv.com, @ivorstrunk on Facebook
WV-Made Products
TAMARACK
Seven-Time Winner
Tamarack was the first staterun artisan center and gallery in the nation. The iconic red roof continues to beckon interstate travelers to step through the doors and see for themselves. The center showcases West Virginia–made products of just about every variety, from jewelry and pottery to apparel and homemade specialty food items. Guests can grab a bite to eat or watch Tamarack’s resident artists create their next masterpieces. 1 Tamarack Park, Beckley, 304.256.6843, tamarackwv.com, @tamarackwv on Facebook
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WV MARKETPLACE
800 Smith Street, Charleston, capitolmarket.net/vendor/wv-marketplace, @wvmarketplaceon Facebook
HOOT & HOWL
245 Walnut Street, Morgantown, 540.533.0189, shophootandhowl.com, @shophootandhowl on Facebook
Local Floral Shop
YOUNG FLORAL COMPANY
This family-owned florist shop has helped customers celebrate milestones since 1947. Throughout the decades, brides have clutched their custom-designed bouquets in hand, nervous teenagers have slid their beautiful corsages on their prom dates’ wrists, and unsuspecting spouses have been surprised by delightful “just because” arrangements. Young Floral also features gifts such as food baskets, tapestry throws, and wind chimes to make any occasion a special one. 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, 304.346.5384, youngfloral.com, @youngfloralco on Facebook
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GILLESPIE’S FLOWERS & PRODUCTIONS
377 West Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, 304.536.1881, gillespiesflowers.com, @gillespiesflowers on Facebook
FLOWERS UNLIMITED
144 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, 304.260.5770, flowersunlimitedwv.com, @flowersunlimiteddesigns on Facebook
Antique/Vintage Store
ARTS & ANTIQUES MARKETPLACE
Shopping in an antique store has all the excitement of digging for buried treasure. You’ll never quite know exactly what you’ll find, but it will always be a gem. This charming Fairmont marketplace holds three floors filled with a community of artists and vendors offering a wide array of artwork, housewares, jewelry, vintage clothing, furniture, toys, and more. This one-of-a-kind antique mecca also hosts art classes and workshops. 205 Adams Street, Fairmont, 304.534.8980, artsandantiqueswv.com, @artsantiqueswv on Facebook
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STRAY DOG ANTIQUES
219 Hale Street, Charleston, 304.346.1534, straydogantiques.com, @straydogantiques on Facebook
ANDERSON’S CORNER
8 West Main Street, Romney, 304.822.4285, andersonscorner.com, @andersonscorneronline
Bridal Shop
THE VOW BOUTIQUE
Every bride wants to feel and look her best on her wedding day, and the dress shopping process should be enjoyable. This Morgantown boutique gives each beautiful bride the exceptional service she deserves with a personal stylist to assist her throughout the entire appointment. For a truly intimate evening, The Vow offers bridal party packages held outside of normal business hours so the bride can relax, shop, and make memories with loved ones. 4 Suburban Court, Morgantown, 304.291.7333, thevowwv.com, @thevowboutique on Facebook
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THE BOUTIQUE BY B.BELLE EVENTS
602 Virginia Street East Suite 101, Charleston, 304.400.4979, bbelleevents.com, @boutiquebybbe on Facebook
CONI & FRANC
422 High Street, Morgantown, 304.296.9466, coniandfranc.net, @conifranc on Facebook
Local Furniture Store
WELLS HOME FURNISHINGS
Three-Time Winner
With almost 100 years and five generations of furniture industry experience, this family now operates its own showrooms in both Charleston and Morgantown. Wells carries quality furnishings to deck the whole house, from dining room to living room and home office to bedroom. Much of the brands it carries are manufactured in the United States, including Amish handcrafted pieces. Wells also offers design services to ensure you truly get the home of your dreams. 101 Bowers Road, Charleston, 304.343.3600; 1040 Fairmont Road, Morgantown, 304.322.2129; wellshome.com, @wellshomefurnishings on Facebook
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CHUCK’S FURNITURE AND MATTRESS
77 Lawless Road, Morgantown, 304.292.7621, chucksfurniture.com, @chucksfurniturewvu on Facebook
STAR FURNITURE & MATTRESS
610 Emily Drive, Clarksburg, 304.626.3700, starfurniturewv.com, @starfurniturewv on Facebook
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