“Shop” listings
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Moorman’s Perfumes
This family-run perfume shop has been around since 1976 and offers a lot more than just alluring scents. Sniff your way though exquisite soaps, luxury lotions, pedigreed hairbrushes by Kent and Mason Pearson and manly shaving supplies, which are just some of the products on hand. (09/2011)
At the Keystone Crossing Shoppes 3435 E 86 St
317-251-1111
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Bundy Decoy
Come discover unique American folk art in the form of beautiful, hand-crafted wooden ducks (decoys, really) at this 30-year-old family business in Noblesville. The Bundys also create custom hunting knives and walking sticks—memorable keepsakes, indeed. (07/2011)
16506 Strawtown Ave, Noblesville
765-734-1198
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Luna Music
The knowledgeable staff here "scours the universe for the best sounds," but some of their best finds are Indy locals like The Shivers. Browse rows of CDs and vinyl, and try to stop by when the store is hosting a live band. (06/2011)
5202 N College Ave
317 283-5862
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Zesco
Amateur chefs can shop where the food pros do at this downtown restaurant supply store. Everyday customers can find top gear for the home in the 25,000-square-foot-plus showroom, like individual cast-iron casserole dishes or snazzy glassware, perfect for impressing dinner guests. (03/2011)
640 N Capitol Ave
317-269-9300
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J. Benzal
Mamadou “Ben” Diallo opened this downtown menswear shop—which exclusively carries his own J. Benzal line— because he couldn’t find finely tailored, distinctive clothing in his new hometown. This West African-born Butler University grad believes quality, style and a dash of color makes the man. (03/2011)
739 Massachusetts Ave;
317-222-1216
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STOUT’S FOOTWEAR
Open since Grover Cleveland was president (the fi rst time, in 1886), the Stout family shop claims the title of oldest shoe store in the US. Check out the 1920s pully and crank Baldwin Flyer system that’s still used to deliver shoes along the ceiling in baskets. (01/2011)
318 Massachusetts Ave
317-632-7818
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FRANKEY’S
This shop provides trendy Hoosiers with edgy, stylish clothes that are always ahead of the fashion curve. Brands stocked include MK2K, Graham & Spencer, Fluxus, Free People and Bordeaux. (01/2011)
912 E Westfi eld Blvd
317-722-0270
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HOMESPUN: MODERN HANDMADE
Former art teacher Amanda Mauer Tafl inger opened this Irvington shop to stock handcrafted goods, some made in Indiana. The merchandise is modern, homemade and often quirky (think a Pac-Man cutting board and a Willie Nelson fi nger puppet). Or, just stick with delish artisanal foods. (01/2011)
5624 E Washington St
317-351-0280
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THE WILD
This Noblesville bookstore was named after Maurice Sendak’s classic Where the Wild Things Are. Adults and kids can have a ball rooting through the shelves crowded with books, games, puzzles and toys. (09/2010)
884 Logan St
317-773-0920
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DOC’S ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE & RECLAMATION SERVICES
Get those DIY projects rolling by buying vintage architectural items that will lend your home character inside and outside. Doc’s has everything from vintage flooring material to stained glass, and even stuffed moose heads for the den. (09/2010)
1325 W 30 St
317-924-4000
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INDY SWANK
Jennifer Rice Von Deylen’s Fountain Square shop features high-fashion vintage clothing by designers like Bernie Martin and Beth Bennett, jewelry and handbags alongside handmade items produced by local artists. (09/2010)
1043 Virginia Ave
317-632-6440
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BROWN’S ON MAIN
Located in a restored 19th-century building, this family-owned business stocks Galleria umbrellas, Jessie Steel aprons, Ricardo Luggage and tons of Vera Bradley merchandise. (07/2010)
98 S Main St, Zionsville
317-733-0087
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