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Best of the Weekly: Shopping

June 28, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

Best Bookstore: A Pennyworth’s

A Pennyworth’s is where you can pick up the latest adventures of The Amazing Spider-Man, Batman, Captain Marvel and Deadpool. The comic book store offers a subscription service, where you can pick up multiple titles with a discount. You can also find graphic novels and toys related to your favorite heroes.

11025 Monroe Road, Matthews

Best Bridal Salon: Dar-Lynn’s Bridal & Formal Wear

Plenty of women have said yes to the dress at Dar-Lynn’s Bridal & Formal Wear, a store that dates back more than 30 years. The family-owned shop redesigned the look inside last month to make brides feel more comfortable finding the perfect dress. They can accommodate women with curves, too.

12605 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews

Best Children’s Store: Once Upon a Child

Once Upon a Child is a children’s resale franchise with 15 locations in North Carolina, including Matthews. You can buy and sell gently used clothes here for boys, girls and babies. They also have shoes, toys and games.

9623 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews

Best Cigar Store: 105 Cigar Co.

Located in downtown Matthews, 105 Cigar Co. specializes in selling premium cigars for people to enjoy in a laid-back, comfortable environment. Customers can find discounts on individual and boxes of high-end cigars. The shop supports veterans, offering discounts to members of the Hooks-Orr American Legion Post #235.

217 N. Trade St., Matthews

Best Antiques: Antique Alley

The Antique Alley has been around since 1991. The shop has sold pieces that have appeared as props on Showtime’s “Homeland” and the Mel Gibson movie “The Patriot,” as well as local plays. The shop is worth following on Facebook or Instagram, because it posts pictures of unique finds.

1325 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews

Best Home Decor: Sardis Marketplace

Need a couch, love seat, table, chair, bedroom set or just something to jazz up a room? There’s a good chance you’ll find it at Sardis Marketplace, a 20,000-square-foot emporium with upholstered furniture and statement pieces for your home. Don’t believe us? Look through the 2,300 photos on the marketplace’s Facebook timeline.

2328 Crown Centre Drive, Charlotte

Best Jewelry Store: Kings Jewelry

You don’t have to be engaged to treat yourself to designer brands. Kings Jewelry has bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants and rings to suit your style. Steve and Suat Pamukci owns this gem in the Matthews Festival Shopping Center. The shop can make repairs, engravings and appraisals.

1819 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews

Best Mattress Store: The Original Mattress Factory

The Original Mattress Factory conveys value to customers. Because the brand makes its own mattresses, customers aren’t hit with hidden fees from a middle man. Therefore, clients can sleep at night not only from a comfortable mattress, but also because they weren’t swindled.

10046 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews

Best Music Store: Hardy Boys Records

Hardy Boys Records is located upstairs inside the Homestyles Gallery & Specialty Shops. It specializes in music records. The store partners with Mint Hill Roasting, spinning records and entertaining patrons during  Vinyl Nights.

11237 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill

Best Consignment Store: Sardis Marketplace

More than 60 vendors have merchandise within Sardis Marketplace’s 20,000-square-foot store. The roster has been known to be very diverse, including Hollywood Collectibles, Rethunk Junk, Steampunk Station and The Bible Project. The store provides a great environment for vendors with multiple checkouts, cameras and quality control.

2328 Crown Centre Drive, Charlotte

Best Toy Store: Lakeshore Learning

This isn’t a traditional toy store, but a shop specializing in materials for early childhood and elementary education classrooms.  Teachers can find classroom decorations and furniture, as well as products that inspire children in the arts, math, language, science and social studies.

10005 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews

Best Women’s Boutique: Sardis Marketplace

Sardis Marketplace offers more than home décor. You can also find a great selection of women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories. You may even find vintage looks and wedding dresses.

2328 Crown Centre Drive, Charlotte

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