Doggy Dao & Cat’s Meow
Best Pet Boutique
Julie Van Vliet opened Doggy Dao & Cat’s Meow in Hellertown in 2013. She calls it the epitome of a small, local business. “It’s ‘mom and pop’ without the pop,” she says. It’s also a one-stop shop for pet owners looking for natural and holistic food, treats and supplements for their furry friends. “I combine my experience of working in the medical field, veterinary care, pet retail and service dog training in helping someone choose the most appropriate diet for their pet,” says Van Vliet. She’s also a proud dog mama to Louie, a German Shepherd, and Miley, a Shepherd/Husky mix.
1238 Main St., Hellertown | 610.838.1900 | Facebook
Hello Beautiful Salon & Boutique
Best Women’s Boutique
Combining classic, edgy and bohemian styles, Hello Beautiful Salon & Boutique guarantees quality.
7812 Main St., Fogelsville | 610.351.4247 | hellobeautifulsb.com
Assembly88
Best Men’s Shop
Assembly88 believes that fashion is architecture; it’s a matter of proportions. Count on them for brands like Peter Millar, Patagonia, Fair Harbor and more.
544 Hamilton St., Allentown | 610.433.7625 | assembly88.com
Let’s Play Books Bookstore
Best Bookstore
As their first location celebrated its ninth anniversary, Let’s Play Books debuted their second location this year, offering even more opportunities for locals to fall in love with a new read.
244 Main St., Emmaus | 610.928.8600 | 3055 Tilghman St. Allentown | 610.871.3949 | letsplaybooks.com
Weil Antique Center
Best Antique/Vintage Goods
Explore more than 150 dealers displaying furniture, clocks, jewelry, memorabilia and more at Weil Antique Center.
2200 31st St. SW, Allentown | 610.791.7910 | weilantiquecenter.com
Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center
Best Home & Garden Store
Explore Lehigh Valley Home & Garden’s acres of nursery stock; it’s a selection like nowhere else.
4220 Crackersport Rd., Allentown | 610.391.1570 | lvhgc.com
Bears Repeating
Best Resale Shop for Kids
Find gently used clothing, toys, books and tools for infants, kids and teens at Bears Repeating.
7617 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown | 610.398.7187 | bearsrepeatingpa.com
GailGray Home
Best Home Décor Shop
When Gail Gray decided to retire and hand over the reins of her namesake store in 2022, she had the perfect successor in mind. Carolyn Gagnon started working at the home décor shop in Center Valley in 2010 and has held every position there, from sales associate to bookkeeper to inventory manager to interior designer. Gagnon says she’s made it her mission to carry on Gray’s tradition of excellence for shoppers looking for that special something. “We have the most unique items that you just can’t find anywhere else in the Valley. We have something for literally everyone’s taste, style and budget. From full-on designer glam to simple, sweet home décor, we have it all.”
2960 Center Valley Pkwy. Suite 712, Center Valley | 484.223.3301 | gailgrayhome.com
CBD American Shaman
Best CBD Store
CBD American Shaman Fogelsville is dedicated to bringing wellness to the world through ultra-concentrated, terpene-rich CBD oil derived from all-natural, high-quality industrial hemp.
7727 Glenlivet Dr. W, Fogelsville | 484.656.7771 | cbdfogelsville.com
The Curious Plantaholic
Best Indoor Plant Shop
This past April, The Curious Plantaholic expanded its reach with Plants + Coffee (a coffee café with a plant shop inside!).
45 E. Belvidere St., Nazareth | 610.905.2495 | curiousplantaholic.com
Redd & Co. Fine Jewelers
Best Fine Jewelry Store
Find the highest quality jewelry with unique custom designs available to fit nearly any lifestyle or budget at Redd & Co.
5248 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown | 610.841.0930 | reddandco.com
Designer Consigner
Best Resale Boutique
Head to Designer Consigner’s Instagram page to peruse their luxury handbag offerings.
77 W. Broad St. Suite 19, Bethlehem | 610.419.0913 | Instagram | designerconsignerbethlehem.com
FD Market
Best Eco-Friendly Goods
FD Market is on a mission to make sustainable living obtainable and beautiful for everyone. Find them at their new location at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.
158 Northampton St., Easton | 2845 Center Valley Pwky. Suite 814, Center Valley | 1.888.450.5333 | fdmarketco.com
Something Different Boutique
Best Accessories Store
Shop brands like ALEX AND ANI, Kendra Scott, Ania Haie and more at Something Different Boutique.
351 Town Center Blvd., Easton | 610.515.8006 | somethingdifferentshopping.com
Published as “Best of the Lehigh Valley” in the July 2023 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.