Best of Winter 2008 - Shopping

Limestone in Healdsburg, CA Photo by Audrey Hall

Golden Bear, Vail, CO

Simpson Gallagher Gallery, Cody, WY Photo by Audrey Hall

Antique Store

Winner - Cayuse, Jackson, WY - For a true taste of the West, visit this store in Jackson Hole. Featuring cowboy, Native American and national park antiques, Cayuse holds many special events and artist receptions. Shop for everything Western, from vintage photographs and original art to lodgepole furniture and old taxidermy.
cayusewa.com

More readers’ Picks
Ski Country Antiques, Evergreen, CO; Red Hen Antiques, Napa, CA

Art Gallery

Winner - Baldwin Gallery, Aspen, CO - Aspen is certainly one of the cultural hotspots of the Colorado Rockies, and the Baldwin Gallery is one of the reasons why. Specializing in modern, contemporary and emerging art, it’s the place to see and be seen at their many receptions for nationally known artists such as Diti Almog, Tim Hailand and Annette Lemieux.
baldwingallery.com

More Readers’ Picks
TAI, Santa Fe, NM; Simpson Gallagher Gallery, Cody, WY

Editors’ Picks
Visit Nedra Matteucci’s gallery on Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe, a maze of rooms filled with art by important Southwestern artists, and don’t miss the sculpture courtyard. matteucci.com 

Jewelry Store

Winner - Golden Bear, Vail, CO - A trip to Vail isn’t complete without a stop at The Golden Bear. Their signature bears can be seen on the wrists, necks and ears of Vail regulars, and a wide range of designer pieces guarantees something for everyone. The boutique also has an ever-growing line of giftware and home accessories.
thegoldenbear.com

Editors’ Picks
Gusternan’s, Santa Fe, NM; Pierre-Famille, Aspen, CO; David’s Jewelers, St. Helena, CA

Home Furnishings

Winner  - Gorsuch, Aspen, CO - Known for mountain-chic clothing and ski equipment, Gorsuch is also the place to find great high-country furniture. Featuring classic rustic benches and chairs, the shop also carries unique pieces such as lamps made from naturally shed antlers, etched-glass stemware and pewter.
gorsuchltd.com

More readers’ Picks
Hemmings & Jarrett, Tahoe City, CA; ACC, Santa Fe, NM

Bookstore

Winner - Explore Booksellers and Bistro, Aspen, CO - Founded in 1975 by Katharine Thalberg, this bookstore and vegetarian restaurant (the only one in the area) was sold this year, but the new owners understand when to leave a good thing alone. It’s still a charming shop, with more than 50,000 titles, a serene atmosphere and an independent spirit. Located in downtown Aspen in a beautiful Victorian house, Explore is known for its expansive political, travel and literature sections.
explorebooksellers.com

More Readers’ Picks
Verbatim Books, Vail, CO; Lonesome Water Books, Sisters, OR; Dolly’s Books, Park City, UT; The Poison Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

Editors’ Picks
The Tattered Cover, Denver, CO; Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

Home Accessories

Winner - Limestone, Healdsburg, CA - Successful restaurant owners Charlie and Lisa Palmer know how to set a good table. Their hip yet unpretentious shop, situated in the heart of Sonoma’s wine country, specializes in tabletop accessories such as linens, china and stemware, but also stocks unique food- and wine-inspired items. Be sure to take the short walk from the shop to Chef Charlie’s renowned Dry Creek Kitchen for a memorable lunch or dinner. 
limestonehealdsburg.com

Editors’ Picks
Davies-Reed, Sun Valley, ID; Jackson Hole Designs, Jackson, WY; Sherwoods Spirit of America, Santa Fe, NM; Barclay Butera, Park City, UT; Saint Dizier Home, Healdsburg, CA