Bookworks is a bookstore with an excellent selection, but it is also much, much more. Somehow this small independent store manages to sell almost anything you might be after, while remaining cozy and manageable. There are quality notebooks, calendars, diaries, day planners, cards, magazines, fridge magnets, mugs and humorous gifts. A unique selection of CDs are stocked, and concert tickets may be purchased in advance here, often cheaper than at the door. Both famous and unknown authors regularly hold readings, signings and question and answer sessions. A fire burns in the fireplace throughout the winter and store encourages the visitor to linger and browse.
You will find a treasure chest full of traditional and contemporary Native American jewelry at Bien Mur Indian Market Center store. Owned by the Sandia Pueblo, this shop is full of exquisite works of art that comes directly from the Indian artists to this market. The pottery, Kachinas, rugs and fetishes are masterfully created and designed with respect to the rich, traditional pueblo influence. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful in insuring customer's satisfaction in quality and service.
If you are looking for a book with which to pass some leisure time, you can certainly find one at this wonderful little store. Although the store is small, the inventory is not. You can find used titles from every genre. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee, espresso, and cappuccino permeates the air and you can enjoy a cup with your book.
In the midst of today's digital revolution, it is rare and refreshing to still be able to find 33's and cassettes. The excellent selection makes it unlikely that you'll leave the store without an album you've been hankering after in hand. Charley's 33's and CD's is more than just a record store, however; they also carry patches, stickers, t-shirts, posters, music equipment and vintage clothing. The free customer appreciation cards are well worth accepting if you find a lot of things you fancy or if you intend to shop here more than once: when you buy ten used CDs or tapes, you get one free.
This two-story mall is an up-to-date and comfortable place to shop and people-watch. A food court decorated with a lot of neon offers national chains along side a few local fast food eateries. Here you will also find shoe shops, sports and novelty shops, Macy's, JC Penney, Sears and other specialty shops. This has been a favorite shopping center for decades it has been well maintained and has undergone frequent renovations.
Housed in the first public school building in Albuquerque (1881) this co-op gallery in Old Town is an outlet for some exceptional local talent. Joy Easton creates watercolors of almost touchable terrain. Mary Madsen uses oil and watercolor to take Southwestern scenery a step beyond the usual. It is well worth a visit to Yucca Art Gallery, just to view the colorful stoneware of Pat Stolgren or the oil miniatures of New Mexico's ancient churches by George Hight.
At D'Anz Ltd. few items are as readily recognizable as New Mexican as turquoise and silver jewelry. This is a good place to look if you are shopping for Native American jewelry. A great selection of sterling silver bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces are showcased. The prices are reasonable and the personal customer service offers assistance in locating that perfect keepsake. Jewelry can be custom made to suit your taste and style and a selection of arts and crafts is available.
Housed in the first public school building in Albuquerque (1881) this co-op gallery in Old Town is an outlet for some exceptional local talent. Joy Easton creates watercolors of almost touchable terrain. Mary Madsen uses oil and watercolor to take Southwestern scenery a step beyond the usual. It is well worth a visit to Yucca Art Gallery, just to view the colorful stoneware of Pat Stolgren or the oil miniatures of New Mexico's ancient churches by George Hight.
If you have a teenager in the house who is nearing graduation, this highly specialized shop in Scottsdale Village is the place to shop for gifts. High school class rings can be custom designed to your specifications, creating a family heirloom. Graduation gifts, supplies and caps and gowns are popular in the spring. You can also find classic cotton t-shirts, sportswear and sunglasses that will be just the thing for the college-bound graduate.
Situated behind the ancient church in Old Town, the Christmas Shop lays claim to being the Southwest's largest and best Christmas store. A whitewashed adobe gallery provides an elegant setting for a display of colorful and imaginative Nativity sets. There are numerous varieties of collector's glass; nutcrackers dressed up in modern attire, and Southwestern-themed ornaments. A life-sized desert Santa, looking a bit like Gabby Hayes, greets visitors at the door. It is open all year.
This jewelry store is hard to miss from the street. The retail, service and administrative offices occupy a large three-story Pueblo-style building. Inside you will find a massive, spacious showroom where expertly cut diamonds, and other gemstones are displayed in high-quality, artistic settings. Many of the pieces in Shelton Jewelers were created on premises by experienced in-house jewelers. The store is also an authorized Cartier Watch dealer and repair center. So come and deck yourself with these dazzles!
Whether you are looking for a gift for someone special, or looking for a piece of jewelry to accentuate your own wardrobe, Mark Diamond's Jewelers has a fantastic selection of fine jewelry. The inventory of watches alone is impressive. You can choose from chronograph, analogue, mechanical and quartz. Gold, platinum and silver rings, bracelets and earrings sparkle in the showcases. If you are in search of a gift for any occasion check out the sterling silver selection.