2024 Best Of Shopping & Services Winners

Homegrown CBD

Best CBD Store

Cannabidiol (CBD) is everywhere these days. Proponents have pitched it as a remedy for everything from chronic pain to anxiety. But if you’re feeling a little out of the loop, Homegrown CBD can help. “The sad truth is that most places sell CBD just to make a buck, not a difference,” says co-founder Nicholas Martens. “Homegrown is the opposite and is exactly what a true cannabis experience should be. Not only do we source from most local farmers, we are farmers ourselves, and we demand organic and natural production for all of the products we carry.” Homegrown has a location in Stroudsburg as well as Easton, which also has an organic café that offers infusion options for food and drink.

436 Northampton St., Easton | 484.548.1408 | 6566 Route 209 #3, Stroudsburg | 570.801.6443 | homegrowncbdstore.com

assembly88

Best Men's Shop

No matter the occasion, assembly88 knows confidence can start with your wardrobe. Shop their wide variety of classic and modern brands, and leave knowing you can take on anything. 

544 Hamilton St., Allentown | 610.433.7625 | assembly88.com 

Bears Repeating

Best Resale Shop for Kids

Established in 1990, Bears Repeating promises quality gently used kids’ products at a fraction of the retail price. Shop playsets, puzzles, games, costumes, clothes, books, technology and more!

7617 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown | 610.398.7187 | bearsrepeatingpa.com 

Hello Baby & Kids

Best Children's Store

Family owned and operated, Hello Baby & Kids touts the largest baby furniture showroom in the Valley, offering nursery styles and décor you won’t find at big-box stores. Shop unique baby gear, children’s clothing, toys, gifts and more. 

6636 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown | 610.351.0570 | hellobabystores.com

EarthWise Pet  

Best Pet Boutique

EarthWise Pet is a one-stop shop for all your pet needs. The boutique outside Easton in Bethlehem Township offers grooming services, supplies, toys, day camp and training for dogs as well as a variety of food and treats. “Our staff are all pet nutritionists and/or dietitians—we offer free counseling to help you find the right foods/supplements or lifestyle for your four-legged pet,” says co-owner Kelley Spellman. “All of our products in house are wheat-, corn- and soy-free. No food or treat should have these ingredients.” There’s even a “raw bar” for pooches that’s brimming with bones, chews and treats, and a bakery stocked with freshly made cupcakes and cakes.

4727 Freemansburg Ave., Easton | 610.829.9809 | easton.earthwisepet.com 

Properly Laced

Best Resale Boutique

Cousins Willie Burns and Aaron Millan began dreaming of opening a sneaker boutique when they were just teenagers. That dream came true last spring with the arrival of Properly Laced’s permanent storefront in Downtown Allentown. Prior to that, the cousins sold sneakers out of their cars before graduating to a pop-up shop. Properly Laced stocks new and used high-end shoes like Nikes, Jordans and Supremes that may be hard to find in other sneaker stores, as well as clothing and streetwear. “We like to think of our shop as an art piece,” says Burns. “So, if you li

107 N. 7^th St. Suite 110, Allentown | 347.946.5982 | Facebook

The Curious Plantaholic

Best Indoor Plant Shop

The Curious Plantaholic is a culmination of more than a decade of houseplant love. Let them be your source for houseplants, rare plants, hoyas, succulents, cacti and plant accessories.

45 E. Belvidere St., Nazareth | 610.905.2495 | curiousplantaholic.com

Something Different Boutique     

Best Accessories Store

Make Something Different Boutique your go-to destination for an extraordinary assortment of trendy and unique gifts. From purses to jewelry to home accessories, it’s a one-stop shopping experience. 

351 Town Center Blvd., Easton | 610.515.8006 | somethingdifferentshopping.com

A Furry Tail Come True   

Best Pet Daycare/Boarding

For the folks at A Furry Tail Come True, taking care of your pup is a dream job. Doggie daycare and cage-free boarding is their specialty.

26 Main St., Hellertown | 610.838.6638 | 140 Bath Nazareth Hwy., Nazareth | 610.365.2280 | afurrytail.com

Cigars International 

Best Cigar Shop/Vendor

Established in 1996, Cigars International is an industry leader with more than 90 brands in its portfolio. The team’s genuine passion for cigars shines through in all that they do.

4078 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem | 484.895.3933 | 535 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.419.2076 | cigarsinternational.com

Lehigh Valley Home & Garden   

Best Home & Garden Store

Lehigh Valley Home & Garden brings more than 35 years of experience to its customers. Let the knowledgeable staff guide you in exploring their unmatched product selection at great prices.

4220 Crackersport Rd., Allentown | 610.391.1570 | lvhgc.com 

FD Market    

Best Eco-Friendly Market

Consciously crafted with nature in mind, FD Market sells handmade, small batch, all-natural products for bath, body and home. Best sellers include items like shower steamers, dishwasher pods, shampoo bars and beyond.

3060 Center Valley Pkwy. Suite 814, Center Valley | 1.888.450.5333 | fdmarketco.com 

Musselman Jewelers

Best Fine Jewelry Store

Bethlehem’s oldest jeweler, Musselman Jewelers’ secret to longevity is in their superior quality of product and customer service. Count on them for custom designs and jewelry makeovers.

420 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.866.3982 | musselmanpa.com

Comb & Collar

Best Pet Groomer

Comb & Collar puts pet owners at ease with its promise of one-on-one attention and crate-free appointments. What’s more, they specialize in high medical and behavioral needs. 

848 Nazareth Pike, Nazareth | 610.360.7911 | Facebook

Belleville Market

Best Home Décor Shop

Inspired by the outdoor markets of France, Belleville Market is a wonderland for the eclectically minded, environmentally motivated shopper. Explore makers, curators and collectors offering home décor, gifts and finds. 

20 S. 3^rd St., Easton | 484.212.5605 | bellevillemarket.com

Leader of the Pack Canine Institute

Best Dog Training

Specializing in all levels of dog training, Leader of the Pack creates happy, balanced dogs one leader at a time.

6346 Farm Bureau Rd., Allentown | 610.366.8282 | lopci.com

Hello Beautiful Salon & Boutique 

Best Women's Boutique

Hello Beautiful combines classic, edgy and bohemian styles, ensuring that there’s something for everyone in store.  

7812 Main St., Fogelsville | 610.351.4247 | hellobeautifulsb.com

Let’s Play Books

Best Bookstore

Let’s Play Books celebrated 10 years of business this year! Shop new books at this women-owned independent bookstore in Emmaus. 

244 Main St., Emmaus | 610.928.8600 | letsplaybooks.com

Object History

Best Antique/Vintage Goods

Object History is owned by artist Chaz Hampton, and taking a gander around the shop inside Easton’s Simon Silk Mill complex feels a little bit like stepping into an art gallery. The walls are collages of pictures, prints, logos and signs, while shelves are stocked with an eclectic mix of décor, books, records, collectibles and so much more. Of course, some of this “art” is wearable, too; the clothing racks are crammed with treasures. Hampton says he doesn’t go looking for vintage goods at the usual places: “I don’t really source so much, as things tend to kind of find me.”

1247 Simon Blvd. Suite N101, Easton | 908.319.2914 | Instagram 

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Published as “Best of the Lehigh Valley” in the July 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.