Best of Shopping

Best Artwork

Park + Eighth

As a licensed and certified designer that has worked with one-on-one, high-end clients for more than 20 years, Park + Eighth owner Christina Phillips gets a thrill out of the hunt for beautiful hidden treasures. The art collection here features modern, one-of-a-kind pieces by several of Fort Worth’s talented artists.

1612 Park Place Ave., parkandeighth.com

Antiques and Vintage Finds

JunkerVals Antiques and Vintage

No telling what you’ll stumble across at Val Arnette’s charmingly disheveled antiques shop — a midcentury desk, a Victorian parlor chair, a stuffed bear. Hers is also one of the only shops in town to specialize in vintage clothing and accessories — the cool stuff from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ’70s. Think if “Mad Men” and “Mary Tyler Moore” hooked up and had a “Leave It to Beaver.” 

3458 Blue Bonnet Circle, junkerval.com

Athletic Attire

Luke's Locker

Don Lucas started selling running shoes out of the back of his car more than 35 years ago. Before fitness became popular as a hobby or pastime, Lucas sped ahead as a pioneer in specialty running shoes and apparel. While they expanded and eventually had to close some stores, Luke’s Locker remains the perfect spot for training and apparel.

5255 Monahans Ave., lukeslocker.com

Bridal Boutique

De Ma Fille

Translated from French, De Ma Fille means “for my daughter.” The bridal boutique’s elegant atmosphere is fun and inviting. Offering more than 200 wedding dresses and seven dress designers in store, De Ma Fille will satisfy even the most demanding bridezilla.   

2964 Park Hill Drive, demafille.com

Cigar Shop

Paladin Cigars

If you prefer to puff stogies that have been rolled by some of the most experienced torcedors in the Dominican Republic, Paladin Cigars specializes in boutique manufacturers and direct importation of tobacco. This isn’t just a boys’ club either; women enjoy the BYOB lounge where they can knock back and blow smoke. 

6080 S. Hulen St., Ste. 790, paladincigars.com

Fine Jewelry

Collections Fine Jewelry

In 1983 Sharon Evans opened the doors of Collections Fine Jewelry in Saginaw with the hopes of bringing a little bling to North Texas. She quickly distinguished herself from average jewelers by accepting customer requests outside of her normal inventory and taking whatever steps necessary to meet their needs. Evans says, “I believe what sets us apart from other jewelry stores is the family attention you receive. We believe in building customers for generations.”

708 S. Saginaw Blvd., collectionsfinejewelry.com

Gift Shop

Dee Jay's Candles

Scent is the strongest sense that ties us to our memories, and the mother-daughter business owners of Dee Jay’s Candles want to make sure those memories last with their long-burning, highly scented, hand-poured candles. 

501 Carroll St., deejayscandles.com

Grocery Store

Central Market

Central Market is so much more than just a grocery store. It’s a restaurant where you can grab a fresh sandwich or house-made sushi and eat it out on the shaded patio while your kiddos exhaust themselves on the playground. You can hone your culinary skills by taking one of the cooking classes taught by experts and visiting celebrity chefs. The butcher and seafood counters are the best in the city, and the selection of flowers and wine is unsurpassed. Expert tip: Go on Saturday, and you can fill up on all the free samples.

4651 W. Freeway, centralmarket.com

Health & Wellness Store

Sunflower Shoppe

The Sunflower Shoppe on Camp Bowie sells organic groceries and skin and haircare products, but the owners’ emphasis has increasingly been on supplements. Employing nutrition specialists to offer advice, the shop takes note that research estimates nearly 50 percent of all supplement sales in the U.S. take place through nutrition retailers as opposed to national online storefronts. 

5817 Curzon Ave., sunflowershoppe.com

Children's Boutique

The Happy Lark

Parents are in love with this modern children’s boutique featuring carefully curated products that are unique and fresh. The 1,700-square-foot indoor play space can shake up regular play routines and allows you to get out of the house, meet new friends and grab a free cup of coffee. Your children can create, explore, imagine and get their wiggles out while you shop a collection of clothing, toys and books for the little ones in your life. 

6012 Southwest Blvd., thehappylark.com

Home Décor Store

Park + Eighth

See "Artwork" on page 92.1612 Park Place Ave., parkandeighth.com

Liquor Store

Chicotsky's

Owned and operated by the Chicotsky family for more than 80 years, this little liquor store was founded by Morris J. Chicotsky who immigrated to the U.S. from his village near Krakow, Poland, and settled in Fort Worth in 1920. His son-in-law, Mike Korman, took over the business in the late 1940s, and his son, Hank, owned the store until it was acquired by brothers Robert and Mark Chicotsky in 1986. Three generations of experience make it the right place to get advice and assistance in selecting the right wine, beer or liquor for every occasion.

3429 W. Seventh St., chicotskys.com

Men's Clothing

The Squire Shop

The mall can be a scary place for stubborn shoppers or novices (men often checking off one or both of these). The Squire Shop is a man’s one-stop shop for classic clothing and accessories. Founded by Steve Humble more than 20 years ago, this clothing store’s relaxed environment makes shopping beyond bearable for those with a Y chromosome. 

4516 Hartwood Drive, thesquireshop.net

Nursery

The Flower Ranch

With an inventory that can include up to 20,000 flats of flowers, The Flower Ranch proves that everything is bigger in Texas. Located in Southlake, this nursery has a knowledgeable, experienced staff that can help you know if your selections prefer sun or shade or how often you should water. There is very little chance this propagating powerhouse won’t have the exact plant you want.

901 S. Pearson Lane, theflowerranch.net

Outdoor Furniture

The Collective Outdoors

Are you wanting to transform your dull backyard into an outdoor oasis? In addition to a broad selection of patio furniture, firepits, grills and patio kitchen designs, The Collective Outdoors can also install patios, walkways, arbors and pergolas. We have a feeling a trip to their brick-and-mortar might make you the envy of all of your neighbors.

621 S. Freeway, thecollectiveoutdoors.com

Shoe Store

Stanley Eisenman

David Eisenman started the company in 1950, and his son, Stanley, runs the shop today. Whether you need power shoes for a business meeting or glam heels for a night out on the town, Stanley Eisenman is the place to start in your search for something special south of the ankle. 

6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 103, 5144 Monahans Ave., stanleyeisenmanshoes.com

Toy Store

Holocron Toy Store

Fans don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to find  “Star Wars” collector’s pieces. Holocron Toy Store carries mostly toys, but for adult collectors there are items ranging from original movie posters to vintage play sets and spaceships still in the factory box. Most people visiting the store are reliving the excitement they felt in the late ‘70s when the “Star Wars” movie hit theaters, and the Force was first awakened.

3613 W. Vickery Blvd., holocrontoystore.com

Women's clothing

Hale House

We first took notice of Hale House years ago when its vintage goods were sold out of a glammed-up 1955 Airstream Bubble. Today it offers a large selection of apparel, jewelry, candles, pillows, home accessories and gifts at its swank Camp Bowie location. If you need a last-minute present for the gal who has everything, Hale House is a safe bet. You’ll probably pick a few items for yourself as well. 

4900 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.349.0535

Western Wear

M.L. Leddy's

You may not find exactly what the cowboys wore in the Wild West days, but M.L. Leddy’s has been synonymous with high-quality Western wear, including handmade custom boots, belts, buckles, hats and apparel, for more than four generations. Gracing the heads, waists and feet of past presidents, celebrities, ranchers, professional horsemen and businessmen, Leddy’s crafts products from lasting materials. Tourists love visiting the downtown shop to dress the part while in town.

2455 N. Main St., leddys.com

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Editors' Picks:

Antiques & Vintage Finds | Cooper StreetAntique Mall | cooperstreetantiquemall.com

Artwork | Fort Works Art | fortworksart.com

Athletic Attire | Fort Worth Running Co | lonestarfootwear.com

Bridal Boutique | Bliss Bridal Salon | blissfw.com

Children's Boutique | Lila + Hayes | lilaandhayes.com

Cigar Shop | Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge | silverleafcigar.net

Fine Jewelry | Bachendorf's | bachendorfs.com

Gift Shop | Fort Worth Locals | fwlocals.com

Grocery Store | Town Talk Foods | towntalkfoods.com

Health & Wellness Store | Natural Grocers | naturalgrocers.com

Home Decor Store | Simple Things | simplethingsfurniture.com

Liquor Store | Kings Liquor | kingsliquor.com

Men's Clothing | John L. Ashe | 817.335.4551

Nursery | Grow Plant Shop | growplantshop.com

Outdoor Furniture | Yard Art Patio & Fireplace | myyardart.com

Shoe Store | Rod Patrick Bootmakers | rodpatrickboots.com

Toy Store | Houston Street Toy Company | 817.810.9644

Western Wear | Maverick Fine Western Wear | maverickwesternwear.com

Women's Clothing | Tribe Alive | tribealive.com