FINALISTS, BEST LAUNDROMAT 2. Sparkle Laundry 812 S Higgins Ave 721-5146 3. Grimebusters 1202 W Kent Ave 721-3429 grimebusters.org BEST FLORIST Bitterroot Flower Shop Hey, are you that guy who grabs a garish arrangement of cut flowers from the grocery store on the way home from work, expecting that offhanded gesture to wield some kind of motivational and/or apologetic magic on your partner? Okay, sometimes it works. But when you really want to show someone you care, go to Bitterroot Flower Shop, where you know the staff will put together an arrangement that says exactly what you want to say. They offer fun gifts like the Growler for Two, or they will work with you to make a custom floral statement that blows away anything offered by a store that also sells frozen hamburger patties. Bitterroot Flower Shop: 811 S Higgins Ave • 542-0309 • bitterrootflowershop.com FINALISTS, BEST FLORIST 2. Garden City Floral 2510 Spurgin Rd 543-6627 gardencityfloral.com
3. Habitat Floral 211 N Higgins Ave, #101 543-0967 habitatfloralstudio.com
BEST FURNITURE STORE Wagner’s Home Furnishings When Bill Wagner scraped together $1,500 and opened Wagner’s Home Furnishings in 1953, he probably had no idea his store would thrive for generations, becoming a Missoula institution. It’s always been a family affair, with dozens of Bill’s relatives and descendants working at the business over the years. Their low-pressure, friendly sales staff also includes a lot of non-Wagner folk who like nothing better than to hook you up with the finest furniture available. They’re quite knowledgeable in home design, and that’s how they help you make your home, as they say, “the nicest place you ever go.” Wagner’s Home Furnishings: 916 SW Higgins Ave • 728-3214 • wagnershomefurnishings.com FINALISTS, BEST FURNITURE STORE 2. The Living Room 2610 S Reserve St 721-1340 thelivingroomfurniture.com 3. Conlin’s Furniture 1600 North Ave W 721-2141 conlins.com
[30] Missoula Independent • Best of Missoula 2016
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photo by Amy Donovan