50 Top Shops

For Splurges and Special Surprises

1. Neiman Marcus; Dallas, TX:  Visit the first location of the department store icon where high fashion still reigns. 1618 Main St; www.neimanmarcus.com.
2. Tiny Jewel Box; Washington, D.C.: This six-story gem stocks vintage and new jewels, from pearls and diamonds to gold and glass.

3. duh for Garden & Home; Pensacola, FL: From pots that you can fit in the palm of your hand to gigantic planters as tall as an adult, the assortment of terra-cotta astonishes. 501 N Ninth Ave; 850-439-0640.
4. Garden Deva; Tulsa, OK: Find handmade metal furniture and yard art made on-site. 317 S Trenton Ave; www.gardendeva.com.
5. Martha's Bloomers Home and Garden Store; Navasota, TX: All things garden from seeds and bulbs to pottery and tools fill this great store with a tearoom. 8101 State 6; www.marthasbloomers.com.
6. Eden. A Gift and Garden Store; Nashville, TN: Shop for plants, annuals, and herbs, as well as fabulous outdoor glass baubles and quirky bird feeders to give your garden some personality.

For the Elegant Garden

7. Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts; Atlanta, GA: Part nursery and part antiques nook, the ivy-covered cottage boasts garden containers and birdhouses as well as leather picture frames and baby gifts.
8. Southern Homes & Gardens; Montgomery, AL: Almost 300 acres brim with plants and decorations, including a 20,000-square-foot shop featuring tree-trimming supplies, holiday china, and collectible ornaments. 3561 Wetumpka Hwy; www.southernhomesandgardens.com.
9. Garden Architects; Annapolis, MD: Sophisticated outdoor furniture, water features, and works by Frank Lloyd Wright accent this innovative place. 115 West St; www.gardenarchitects.com.

For the Art Aficionado

10. Objects of Desire Gallery; Louisville, KY: Contemporary jewelry by international artists keeps company with purses made of unusual fabrics.
11. Tamarack Craft Center; Beckley, WV: Admire the hand-carved furniture, glass, pottery, and Appalachian quilts.
12. Seldom Seen Gallery; Fort Lauderdale, FL: Loaded with a variety of mementos from a $1 pocket angel to a $10,000 piece of hand-painted furniture, this institution breaks the normal gallery rules and isn't a bit stuffy. 817 E Las Olas Blvd; www.seldomseengallery.com.
13. Art & Invention Gallery; Nashville, TN: Located in a former garage, the four-room gallery showcases locally made fine art, handmade jewelry, and whimsical crafts.
14. Square Roots; Decatur, GA: Take home a bouquet of daisies and a handmade picture frame from the part flower shop, part folk art emporium. 117 E Court Sq; www.squarerootsdecatur.com.
15. Beans Ferry Pottery; Fulton, MS: Known for his Santa Claus ornaments crafted in the shape of Southern states, artist Keith Carpenter makes this gallery a great gift-giving stopover. 427 Justice Rd; www.beansferrypottery.net.
16. Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery; Lafayette, LA: This gallery spotlights the pottery, sculptures, folk art, and furniture of the Louisiana Crafts Guild members, including artist Carol Thibodeaux's ever-popular gourd roosters. 219 E Vermilion St; 337-266-7999.