Best Of Shopping

WESTERN SHOP Maverick Fine Western Wear
Should you be in the market for, say, a pair of women's University of Kansas boots, you'll find them mixed in among the tons of TCU, University of Texas and Texas A&M theme products here. But that's just one tiny sample of the regular and custom items available at this Historic Stockyards store.
100 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76164, 817.626.1129, maverickwesternwear.com

SPORTY WEAR lululemon athletica inc.
Lululemon's manifesto says to sweat every day, breathe deeply, drink water and get outside. But if you also want to look in high style doing that, here's your place.
1540 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.882.8075, lululemon.com/fortworth/fortworth

BICYCLE SHOP Bicycles Inc.
The folk at this Tarrant County shop with four locations in Arlington, Hurst, Fort Worth and Southlake say that bikes are their lives and they want them to be yours, too, whether you are a beginner, a competitive cyclist, a road or mountain rider, a family rider or a commuter.
Multiple locations bicyclesinc.com

JEWELRY Ridglea Watch & Jewelry
This is a full-service store with specialties. If, over the years, you've acquired jewelry through inheritance or whatever that is no longer in style or is in worn-out settings, Ridglea can use those stones in a custom setting. And there's no charge for consultations. This is also the home of Mission Jewelry by Mike Johnson, inspired by the early Spanish missions established in Texas.
6387 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.377.1766, ridgleawatchandjewelry.com

CHILDREN"S BOUTIQUE Zoe + Jack
Customers love the way this converted house is literally jammed with children's clothing and accessories. One referred to it as "a real life Etsy-like shop."
5137 Birchman Ave.,Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.989.2200, tinyurl.com/Zoe-Jack

HANDYMAN"S DREAM Jabo's Westcliff Ace Hardware
Southside Fort Worth residents who were concerned about the change in ownership of Westcliff Hardware relaxed once they became familiar with the expanded store. It is well-stocked, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It is also easy to reach with plenty of parking available.
3548 S. Hills Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76109, 817.926.1789
Jabo's Ace Hardware & Garden
1580 Keller Parkway, Keller, Texas 76248, 817.482.1000, jabosace.com

HOME FURNISHINGS WRARE
WRARE is a collection of objects including furniture, home accents, cards and gifts with a vintage aesthetic.
2955 Crockett St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.885.8881, wrareonline.com

COUPLES SHOPPING Backwoods
Some say the test of the strength of a couple is playing bridge together. We say it's camping, or hiking, or canoeing together. This is a great place to start your counseling.
2727 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.332.2423,backwoods.com

PLANT NURSERY Archie's Gardenland
You ought to visit this place even if you aren't in the market for plants. It is a visual delight with the vast array of tropical and other plants, pottery, fountains, topiary, yard art and more.
6700 Z. Boaz Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.737.6614, archiesgardenland.com

RETAIL THERAPY Beehive
Beehive claims to be a way of life more than a store, and the bold colors, prints and signature statement treatments bear that out. You might get a distinct feeling of the "60s if you are paying attention when you shop.
5122 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.570.0484, lovebeehive.com Hip, Chic Boutique
Here's an idea: Visit this eclectic and fascinating store in the Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile, have lunch in the Rose Garden Tearoom (we recommend the Rose Garden Variety Plate) and then just wander around. Hip, Chic Boutique is a consistent favorite of our readers. And they do know what they are doing when it comes to women's fashions.
Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile
7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.733.6301, hipandchicboutique.com

ANTIQUE MARKETS Historic Camp Bowie Mercantile
Chock full of fun consignment booths and a world of possibilities for browsing. The Rose Tea Room is a delightful luncheon place. It's a good place to take kids, too, because the painted murals on the outside tell the story of early Fort Worth, mixing history with shopping pleasure.
7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.377.0910,the-mercantile.com