“Shop” listings
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Greater Columbus Antique Mall
This shopping center is famous for its architectural and hardware relics, plus housewares and miscellany from 50 vendors displayed over five floors. But it’s just as famous for its ghosts, as affirmed by four separate paranormal groups. You might want to shop before dark. (06/2011)
1045 S High St
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LOOT
This sophisticated woman’s boutique has been a local favorite for more than 20 years. In addition to fashions from FLAX, Velvet and Language, there are purses, scarves, jewelry and Bella Notte linens, as well as a Loot Littles corner just for kids. Plan ahead and print out a coupon from the website for some extra savings. (03/2011)
641 N High St
614-221-5668
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SOBO STYLE
This retro-meets-rehab store, located in the Clintonville district, is a great place to fi nd unique home décor items. It specializes in converting barn siding and old window panes into new, shabby chic cupboards. Vintage lamps are deconstructed and remade into bright new Frankenstein-style lights, and mid-century furniture is given new life with a bit of varnish. (01/2011)
3282 N High St
614-447-8880
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EDDIE BAUER WAREHOUSE OUTLET
One day it might be a set of mugs, the next a warm fleece jacket. You never know what gem you’ll find at this enormous outlet, where prices routinely hit 50% to 70% off. Browse men’s and women’s clothes and outdoor gear. (11/2010)
4599 Fisher Rd
614-278-9281
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KARAVAN TREASURES FROM TURKEY
Bulent Bekcioglu scouts the villages of his native Turkey for handmade rugs, jewelry, clothes, shoes, lanterns and pottery—plus belly dancing outfits and plenty of charms to ward off the evil eye—to sell at his shop. (09/2010)
771-B N High St
614-291-4438
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COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART MUSEUM SHOP & BOOKSTORE
Items at this shop include stationery, edgy jewelry and home décor items handmade by local and international artists, plus art books with images from the museum’s exhibits. (07/2010)
480 E Broad St
614-629-0314
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN POWELL
Antiques lovers often travel a few miles north of Columbus to this once-rural town for the consignment shops and small stores. Don’t miss the jewelry-making supplies at Pink Flamingo Beads. (05/2010)
Olentangy Street, Powell
614- 396-3336
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BIG ROCK LITTLE ROOSTER
Ready to say “I do” but haven’t picked out your wedding-day outfit? Visit this boutique to look at dresses from Vera Wang, Amy Michelson, Christos and Kenneth Pool, as well as sterling silver and beaded jewelry by local designer Jamie Linscott. (03/2010)
654 N High St
614-754-8116
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COLLIER WEST
Once you step into this store, you’ll find yourself in a dreamscape of glistening chandeliers, luxurious linens and decoupage tablewares. The whole store is scented with fragrances— available for purchase—for body and home. (01/2010)
787 N High St
614-294-9378
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BLACK MARKET
Columbus' own Kelli Martin-from "Project Runway" season five-mixes her edgy AntiLabel fashions with vintage pieces at this store in the Short North. Look for super-destroyed, acid-washed jeans and prim ruffled jackets. (12/2009)
2579 N High St
614-263-9266
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FRITZY JACOBS
Discover the cure for late-winter gloom at this bursting-with-color boutique. Pick up a floral purse or add new patterns to your tables, and festoon the kids with surprising new prints. (03/2009)
635 N High St, Worthington
614-885-8283
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SUBSTANCE
Featuring modern looks and house-brand T-shirts, Substance also offers on-site design workshops on subjects like antique block printing and how to redesign old favorites from your closet. (02/2009)
783 N High St
614-299-2910
www.shopsubstance.com
