Best of the Lehigh Valley: Services & Help

A record 16,400 votes poured in for the fifth annual Best Of competition. Some businesses took home their fifth consecutive win, while others were honored for the very first time. Click through to find out what makes each of these winners so vote-worthy!

Beverly Palm Jewelers

Best Jewelry Repair Shop

Beverly Palm Jewelers

Beverly Palm Jewelers

Over the last 30 years, Beverly Palm has grown to become one of the Northeast’s largest and most reputable certified diamond and fine jewelry dealers. Come here for reliable repairs and custom creations!

3750 William Penn Hwy, Easton | 610.258.7256

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LIV.interiors and Construction

Best Interior Designer To Re-imagine Your Living Space

LIV.interiors and Construction

LIV.interiors and Construction

Practicality and elegance become one when customers choose LIV. Their designs are the seamless blend of timelessness and sophistication.

60 W Broad St #99b, Bethlehem | 610.866.6696

livinteriorsllc.com

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Keystone Handy Pro's

Best Home Remodeler

Keystone Handy Pro's

Keystone Handy Pro's

Founded in May 2015, Keystone Handy Pro’s is the reliable source for residential and commercial customers looking for quality service.

Easton | 484.546.4946

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Marcy Staiman, RE/MAX Real Estate

Best Realtor

Marcy Staiman, RE/MAX Real Estate

Marcy Staiman, RE/MAX Real Estate

A repeat Best Of winner, Marcy Staiman can be trusted with Valley homeowners’ buying and selling needs.

3120 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown | 610.770.9000

remax.com

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Lehigh Valley Home and Garden

Best Home & Garden Center

Lehigh Valley Home and Garden

Lehigh Valley Home and Garden

Acres of nursery stock, a 7,500-square-foot showroom and more than 30 years of experience, Lehigh Valley Home & Garden is ready to beautify your living space.

4220 Crackersport Road, Allentown | 610.391.1570

lvhgc.com

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Leader of the Pack Canine Institute

Best Pet Groomer
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Best Pet Boarding

Leader of the Pack Canine Institute

Leader of the Pack Canine Institute

Everyone loves a spa day—including your furry friend. And if Fido and Fifi are looking a little ragged, why not get them the works? Leader of the Pack Canine Institute in Allentown offers a full complement of services that will have your buddy looking like he or she just trotted off the runway at the Westminster Kennel Club. Of course, a well-coiffed pooch should also be a well-mannered pooch, and that’s why owner Lisa McDonald and her team at Leader of the Pack also offer a variety of training classes. “My training philosophy is based on the balanced approach,” McDonald says. “We believe in strengthening the bond between dog and human using dog psychology.” The key, McDonald says, is establishing the pack hierarchy. “This is not done through intimidation or aversive techniques but rather by controlling the dog’s resources.” As you might expect, McDonald has a pack of her own: six Rottweilers and a Chihuahua. Take a wild guess who thinks he’s the leader of that canine clique. “Yes, Buddy, my Chihuahua, must be reminded on a regular basis he is not a Rottweiler,” McDonald says.

6346 Farm Bureau Road, Allentown | 610.366.8282

lopci.com

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The Dining Dog and Friends Healthy Pet Market

Best Place To Buy Your Pet Treats

The Dining Dog and Friends Healthy Pet Market

The Dining Dog and Friends Healthy Pet Market

From soups and stews to cakes and cookies, The Dining Dog prepares quality indulgences that every pet deserves!

3245 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown | 610.351.9333

thediningdog.com

Best of the Lehigh Valley: Health & Wellness

Catering By Karen Hunter

Best Party Caterer

Catering By Karen Hunter

Catering By Karen Hunter  

Karen Hunter went full-time with her passion for cooking in 1994, and she’s been trusted as the exclusive caterer of Sayre Mansion ever since!

29 S Main St, Coopersburg | 610.770.1300

karenhuntercatering.com

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Phoebe Floral Shop

Best Place For Special Occasion Flowers

Phoebe Floral Shop

Phoebe Floral Shop

From wedding flowers to gift baskets and garden plants, Phoebe is the ultimate destination for all things floral.

2102 Hamilton St, Allentown | 610.434.9587

phoebefloral.com

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Double Click Computers

Best Person To Call When Your Computer Crashes

Double Click Computers

Double Click Computers

An Apple-authorized service provider, Double Click is happy to assist with everything from iPhones to Mac products.

4122 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem | 610.865.4999

dclick.com

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Rockin' Ramaley

Best Party DJ

Rockin' Ramaley

Rockin' Ramaley

He started in 1996 with two speakers, a small music library and one light. Now, Rockin’ Ramaley is the Valley’s ultimate entertainment provider, equipped with the best technologies.

44 W 1st St, Wind Gap | 610.393.3339

rockinramaley.com

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JHM Event Group

Best Event Décor Specialist

JHM Event Group

JHM Event Group

With an intense visual esthetic, Joseph H. Moussa can turn any event into a masterpiece.

Allentown | 610.762.5947

jhmeventgroup.com

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Alison Conklin Photography

Best Photographer

Alison Conklin Photography

Alison Conklin Photography

Alison’s ability to capture moments and create memories with her clients is incomparable. One can regularly find her work in the pages of Style, as well.

Lehigh Valley/Philadelphia | 610.264.5306

alisonconklin.com

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Amaryllis Tattoo Artistry & Design

Best Tattoo Shop

Amaryllis Tattoo Artistry & Design

Amaryllis Tattoo Artistry & Design

Getting inked can be a deeply personal decision for the one on the receiving end of the needle; it’s something Karin and Chris Vangeli see every day in their line of work. “We meet survivors of war, cancer and great loss in their lives, as well as those who celebrate victories, family and love,” Karin says. The Vangelis’ decision to open Amaryllis Tattoo in January of 2013 was prompted by a profound heartache of their own: the loss of Karin’s mother. “As is often the case when someone passes away, you re-examine your life and what’s really important,” she says. What was important to the couple was having a tattoo shop of their own. Not just any location would do; they wanted to set up shop in Palmer Township, where they both grew up and still live today. At the time, Karin had spent more than two decades in banking, and Chris was on his tenth year of work at a local tattoo parlor. Their joint venture would combine her marketing and customer service skills with his ink artistry. The leap of faith proved to be the right choice. “People took a chance on us based on our promises and we believe we have kept those promises,” Karin says.

3655 William Penn Hwy, Easton | 610.393.7949

amaryllistattoo.com

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Creative Kids Club

Best Childcare

Creative Kids Club

Creative Kids Club

Their philosophy is to help build healthy attitudes, values and interactions with others. What more could a parent hope for?

90 South Commerce Way, Suite 480, Bethlehem | 610.868.3533

creativekidsclub.com

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