Shop [Local] Till You Drop

article by DONNA DICKEY

The Shop Local movement is hardly a trend –it’s a shift in lifestyle that more and more people are embracing. We shape our community’s identity by supporting small businesses. In increasing numbers, consumers are turning away from big box retailers and investing in local businesses instead, looking to support their communities – and more significantly, to support the people that make those communities what they are. There’s a feeling of shared responsibility and ownership when you support an independent business, and we are so proud to support our East Hill retail shops.

When we shop local, we share the love, and when we purchase from local businesses, we are, as Anna Lappe so poignantly says, “casting a vote for the kind of world you want to live in”.

Why we should shop local… Local matters. Let’s support our East Hill businesses, who offer better and more personalized service, higher quality goods, and a desire to support local vendors are often named by consumers as key motivations to buy locally. Our East Hill local businesses continue to prove to be surprisingly resilient. These entrepreneurs breathe life into our East Hill community and, for that, we are grateful.

How to support small businesses... Support them on social media. Leave positive reviews online. Don’t ask for free stuff. Tell your friends. Word of mouth. Pay with cash.

ANGEL’S GARDEN

1208 N. 12th Avenue

Angel's Garden is a whimsical gift shop representing over 100 artisans in the Pensacola and surrounding area and housing a plethora of unique gifts. There is something for everyone.

AQUA DECOR & DESIGN

1320 N. 9th Avenue

At Aqua Decor & Design, they work collaboratively with their clients to achieve smart, sensible, and incredibly beautiful spaces. Shop Aqua for your home furnishings, lighting and accessories.

BELLE AMÉ SOAP BAR

911 N. 9th Avenue

Belle Amé Soap Bar offers handmade soap, lotion, bath bombs, body scrubs, shower gels, bath salts, lip scrubs, candles and more! They make every product using only nature’s finest ingredients.

CELEBRATION’S THE FLORIST

717 N. 12th Avenue

Celebration’s has served East Hill for over 30 years. In addition to providing gorgeous floral creations, they also have a gift shop and greenhouse filled with quality flowers, live plants, and more.

DEE MCDAVID INTERIORS

3000 N. 12th Avenue

Whether you need help picking out custom drapery, redesigning your bathroom, or transforming your entire home, the team at Dee McDavid can help create spaces that are beautiful and unique.

DUH FOR GARDEN & HOME

501 N. 9th Avenue

Duh is a multifaceted store comprising a strategic combination of lifestyle elements. They offer an eclectic collection of furniture, home accessories, and found objects from all over the world.

THE EAST HILL BOTTLE SHOP

2704 N. 12th Avenue

Stop in for all your vino needs as well as a variety of cheese and meats. Offering more than 1,000 wine selections, 50 craft beer varieties. Wine Tastings are offered every Wednesday from 5pm-9pm.

EAST HILL PHARMACY

2899 N. 12th Avenue

East Hill Pharmacy is a friendly full-service pharmacy, supplier of all prescription needs, compounds, medical equipment, homeopathic remedies, vitamins, and other overthe-counter items.

IN DETAIL INTERIORS

1514 N. 9th Avenue

In Detail is an award winning full service interior design firm and unique retail shop. Their shop carries lighting, furnishings, accessories, window treatments, vintage glass and gifts.

IN DETAIL CANDLE STUDIO

1514 N. 9th Avenue

In Detail Candle Studio offers a unique candle pouring experience in their historic 1910 carriage house. Choose your vessel, lid, and scent before you are led through the pouring process.

JUST JUDY’S FLOWERS

2509 N. 12th Avenue

With 35 years of floral design experience, Just Judy’s specializes in delivering courteous, professional service and the highest quality floral and gift items around, while offering daily delivery service.

REVOLVER RECORDS

2050 N. 12th Avenue

Revolver Records has been selling music in Pensacola since 1987. They carry the deepest selection and have the best prices on new vinyl in town, and if you can’t find what you’re looking for then they’ll order it!

SEVILLE POWER EQUIPMENT

2601 N. 12th Avenue

Seville Power Equipment is your one stop shop for outdoor power equipment sales and repairs. Their inventory includes mowers, chainsaws, blowers, generators, and more from all of the top brands.

SOBO BOUTIQUE

518 N. 9th Avenue

SoBo Boutique is inspired by the owner’s two favorite styles, Southern and Bohemian. They offer an array of handpicked eclectic clothing, jewelry, accessories, and even some gift items.

TREK BICYCLE STORE

701 E. Cervantes Street

Trek Bike is a family-owned bike shop that offers service, sales, and fitting for a wide range of types and brands of bicycles for riders of all ages. They proudly specialize in Trek, Bontrager and Electra.

WATERBOYZ SURF & SKATE SHOP

380 N. 9th Avenue

Waterboyz is a one-stop surf and stake shop spanning over 10,000 square feet of space to showcase a variety of merchandise (including hand-crafted surfboards) along with a vegan cafe and indoor skate park!

Let’s continue to shop local and support our community business brick and mortar retailers. In a world where we can shop anywhere, let’s shop local.

If you would like to see your business featured in our Shop Local Guide, and for more questions and information, please email us at info@easthill.org.