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by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Hope & Feathers Framing and Printing Best Picture framing Address: 319 Main St., Amherst, MA Phone: (413) 835-0197 Website: Custom Framing, Archival Printing, and Art Gallery Located on Main Street in Amherst, Hope & Feathers has been offering framing and...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Turn It Up! Best Place for used CDs/records/DVDs Address: 5 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 582-1885 Website: http://www.turnitup.com If you’re an audiophile who can’t get enough of classic music from years past and you’re always...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
New England Hydroponics Best Hydroponics store Address: 15 College Hwy (Rte. 10), Southampton, MA Phone: (413) 529-9025 Website: http://www.nehydro.com New England Hydroponics was begun as an online retailer in 2002. The Southampton brick and mortar store opened in...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
The Enthusiast Best Vape or smokeless tobacco shop Address: 10 Miles St., Greenfield, MA Phone: (413) 325-8524 Website: The Enthusiast Premium Smoke and Vape A premium smoke and vape shop in Greenfield, The Enthusiast is all about creating relationships with its...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Oh My Sensuality Shop Best Adult novelty store Address: 122 Main St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-9669 Website: http://www.ohmysensuality.com Oh My Sensuality Shop has been selling sex toys and sensuality items in Northampton for more than 15 years and have been...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Yes Computers Best Local computer store Address: 196 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 585-0007 Website: http://www.yescomputers.com If you want a new computer but don’t want to go to a big box giant, Yes Computers gives you an alternative without scrimping...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Fly By Night Best Local furniture store Address: 21 State St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 586-1464 Website: http://www.flybynight.com Fly By Night has furniture to suit any style or need. What began as a futon store has grown into a local mecca for people looking to...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Yankee Mattress Factory Best Local mattress store Address: 104 Damon Rd., Northampton, MA Second location:314 Springfield St. Agawam MAPhone: (413) 786-0999 Phone: (413) 584-5858 Website: Yankee Mattress Factory Yankee Mattress has placed first in the Valley...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Forget Me Not Florist Best Florist Address: 114 Main St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-6800 Website: Home With lush bridal bouquets, unique floral designs and arrangements, and a bountiful bloom of creativity, Forget Me Not Florist is one of the best places for...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Hadley Garden Center Best Garden center/nursery Address: 285 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley, MA Phone: (413) 584-1423 Website: http://www.hadleygardencenter.com In business since 1963, Hadley Garden Center has been a destination for home gardeners for decades. “We’re...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Atkins Farms Country Market Best Place for gift baskets Address: 1150 West St., Amherst, MA Second location:113 Cowls Rd. N. Amherst MAPhone: (413) 230-3226 Phone: (413) 253-9528 Website: http://www.atkinsfarms.com When you visit Atkins Farms it’s hard to imagine it...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Ten Thousand Villages Best Place for fair trade products Address: 82 Main St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 582-9338 Website: http://www.tenthousandvillages.com In the Valley, fair trade practices are important to many people. Ten Thousand Villages doesn’t just...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Urban Exchange Best Consignment shop Address: 233 Main St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 585-8729 Website: Urban Exchange is not your everyday consignment shop. They stock gently-worn, designer fashion labels and offer them at heavily discounted prices. The ambiance...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Downtown Sounds Best Musical instrument shop Address: 21 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 586-0998 Website: http://www.downtownsounds.com Since 1976, Joe Blumenthal has owned and operated Downtown Sounds in Northampton, one of the most well-known music shops...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Dave’s Soda & Pet City Best Pet supply store Address: 151 Springfield St., Agawam, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 786-3339 Website: http://www.davessodaandpetcity.com Dave Ratner started out selling pet food from the trunk of his car. Now he’s got...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
The Trading Post Best Antique shop Address: 460 West St., Amherst, MA Phone: (413) 256-6786 Website: Shopping for antiques is like going on a treasure hunt at the Trading Post. Owned by Aaron and Louise McGrath, The Trading Post has been in business for 42 years....
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Broadside Bookshop Best Independent bookstore Address: 247 Main St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 586-4235 Website: http://www.broadsidebooks.com Known for its cozy ambiance and well-filled shelves, Broadside Bookshop has been in business nearly 45 years. Owner Nancy...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Manny’s TV & Appliances Best Local appliance store Address: 41 Russell St., Hadley, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 585-8544 Website: http://www.mannystv.com “We have to be better; we live here.” Everyone in the Pioneer Valley knows Manny’s motto, and...