The metro offers a wealth of locally owned boutiques where you can find the latest fashions, hip home décor and gourmet treats. Let the browsing begin!
FOODIE HEAVEN
The Grey Plume is a nationally recognized, award-winning restaurant, and it makes its house-made items like charcuterie, jams, preserves, mustards, butters and cocktail bitters available to the public at Grey Plume Provisions at Midtown Crossing. 3157 Farnam St.;
TWICE THE CHIC
Custom shirts announce hometown pride. Inspiration necklaces carry heartfelt messages. Kajoma’s Boutique (84th and First Streets in downtown Papillion) and Kajoma’s West (14450 Eagle Run Drive in Omaha) go beyond trends with original labels
FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS
Whether form-fitting or relaxed, Denim Saloon in Dundee carries the latest in jeans and men’s and women’s casual apparel. 4914 Underwood Ave.;
HELLO, STYLE
Whether you’re looking for an outfit or accessory that’s a little out of the ordinary or a home décor item made by a local artisan, Hello Holiday in Dundee carries a wide range of “gladrags.” 5008 Underwood Ave.;
ANY TIME OF DAY
The name might be The Afternoon, but this Midtown Crossing shop offers home décor and gift items people love morning, noon and night. 3157 Farnam St.;
www.theafternoon.com
WHEN BEING BLUE IS GOOD
True Blue Goods & Gifts is a shop with a heart on its figurative sleeve for the local and national maker and small designer. It also carries a hand-picked selection of national retailers that are unique to Omaha. 1320 Mike Fahey St.;
WAVE YOUR POMPOMS
Fun, unpretentious and lively. Blue Pomegranate Gallery is the place to find unique handcrafted art you can hang, install and even wear. 17305 Davenport St.
MORE THAN DÉCOR
Blue Spruce is a cut-above-the-average when it comes to sophisticated living. It carries a curated blend of stylish items for the home and luxurious personal accessories. 5022 Leavenworth St.;
TO A PULP
Located in the revitalized Blackstone District, Pulp Boutique Paperie + Gifts specializes in stationery and letter-pressed and screen-printed cards and journals, along with jewelry and other fine gift items. 3904 Farnam St.
MODERN (AND CONTEMPORARY) LOVE
Modern, vintage and local furniture plus a wide assortment of artisanal objects and original artworkat Hutch have made this Midtown Crossing shop a cult favorite among local shoppers. 3220 Farnam St.;
IMPORTS GALORE
A perennial Old Market favorite since 1972, Souq offers eclectic items that run the gamut from ethnic clothing and jewelry to one-of-a-kind home décor and gift items. 1018 Howard St.
INSPECTOR GADGET
Whether the latest in hip contemporary furnishings and décor or the latest toys from Europe, the Gadgeteer carries items you won’t find anywhere else in town – or sometimes the state. 7317 Douglas St.;
More than a flower shop, Blooms in Rockbrook Village carries gift items like natural raw honey and handmade soaps. 10923 Prairie Brook Road;
GET IT ON PAPER
Better yet in person. Paperdoll in Benson puts the funk in funky with clothing, jewelry and home accessories that are unlike any you’ll find in the metro. Case in point: framed needlepoint owls and latch-hook pillows. 6107 Maple St.;
SPREADING THE LOVE
Use the past in a modern way with Wallflower Artisan Collective. The shop’s mission is to promote an appreciation for vintage and handcrafted treasures along with the nostalgia of classic living. 1402 S. 13th St.;
OH-K
That’s Cleveland with a “K” – Kleveland Clothing, that is. This Blackstone District boutique carries both vintage and new clothing for a look that is simultaneously timeless and right on trend. 3906 Farnam St.
[Source:- OMAHA WORLD HERALD]
