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BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
With a variety of furniture and home accents that reflect mountain living, coupled with a knowledgable and friendly staff, “Mattress Mary’s” Taos Lifestyle is once again the local favorite for the best place to furnish your home.
BEST HARDWARE & HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE
2 . GRAYSTONE FURNITURE & THE SOFA GALLERY
SOUTH: 1381 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, TAOS, (575) 758-4268 NORTH: 223 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, TAOS, (575) 751-2061 RIOGRANDEACE.COM This retailer-owned cooperative seemingly has just about every hardware and home repair/improvement item known to man. Fortunately, the red-vested staff at both Taos locations will point you in the right direction and offer advise if needed. Río Grande Ace Hardware won first place for Best Lumber/Hardware Store in the inaugural Best of Taos poll in 1999 and has won many times since.
815 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, TAOS, (575) 751-1266 GRAYSTONEFURNITURE.COM
BEST PLACE TO BUY A PAIR OF SHADES TAOS NEWS FILE PHOTO/KATHARINE EGLI
Francesca Medina, owner of Francesca’s Clothing Boutique in Arroyo Seco, has won “Best Women’s Clothing Boutique” 11 times.
1 . FRANCESCA’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
Twenty-five unique and trend-setting brands of sunglasses can be found at Sunshades, including Prada, Ray-Ban, Maui Jim and Versace.
113 N. PLAZA (TAOS PLAZA), (575) 758-9292 TAOSMOUNTAINOUTFITTERS.COM
Clarke & Co. offers men a quality selection of contemporary, high-end casual attire in one of the best locations in town. Some brands carried are Marcello, Saltaire and Bugatchi. This independently owned shop was established in 1987. Tailoring services are also available.
2 . THE UNDERGROUND 107-B BENT STREET,TAOS, (575) 770-5140 THEUNDERGROUNDTAOS.COM
BEST HOME FURNISHINGS 1 . TAOS LIFESTYLE 710-C PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, TAOS, (575) 758-0800 TAOSLIFESTYLE.COM
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7237 STATE HIGHWAY 518, RANCHOS DE TAOS, (575) 758-2420 DANSCARPETANDFLOORS.COM
BEST GARDEN CENTER & NURSERY
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE 1 . PETREE NURSERY & GREENHOUSES
25 PETREE LANE (OFF BLUEBERRY HILL ROAD), TAOS, (575) 758-3021 PETREENURSERY.COM People who care about keeping Taos “green” picked Petree’s for best prices and selection, thus keeping money in the community, supporting local jobs and reducing the carbon footprint of hauling goods across state lines. At Petree’s, you can get all your perennials and annuals grown right here in Taos, and at the lowest prices going. Not to mention low-priced soil amendments and other nutrients. Things get even greener when you use the Petree’s Green Card, which gives an additional 10 percent off your purchase; or the same amount can be donated to one of five local nonprofits.
2 . RÍO GRANDE ACE HARDWARE SOUTH: 1381 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, TAOS, (575) 758-4268 NORTH: 223 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, TAOS, (575) 751-2061 RIOGRANDEACE.COM
BEST PLACE TO BUY FLOOR COVERINGS 1 . DAN’S CARPET TILE & WINDOW COVERINGS
2 . TAOS MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS
102 DOÑA LUZ ST., (575) 751-0992 SUBSTANCEOFTAOS.COM
120 BENT STREET (JOHN DUNN HOUSE SHOPS), TAOS-SMILES (575) 758-2696 JOHNDUNNSHOPS.COM/MERCHANT.PHP?M=5
315 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, TAOS, (575) 758-2271; 14 STATE HIGHWAY 150, EL PRADO, (575) 776-2556 RANDALLTAOS.COM
108 W. PLAZA (TAOS PLAZA), (575) 751-1565 SUNSHADESOFTAOS.COM
2 . SUBSTANCE OF TAOS
1 . CLARKE & CO.
2 . RANDALL LUMBER & HARDWARE
1 . SUNSHADES & OPTICS OF TAOS
TAOS NEWS FILE PHOTO/KATHARINE EGLI
500 STATE HIGHWAY 150, ARROYO SECO, (575) 776-8776 FACEBOOK.COM/FRANCESCASECO Francesca’s offers a surprisingly large selection of women’s clothing and accessories considering how the store looks more like a small home upon first glance. Clothes are stylish and trendy with something for every body type. There is definitely something for all ages and customers notice — Francesca’s has topped this category for 11 years.
1 . RÍO GRANDE ACE HARDWARE
Established in 1988, Dan’s is consistently ranked at the top among Best of Taos voters when it comes to all things for flooring and windows. One review sums up customers’ experiences: “After visiting a closer business that deals with Hunter Douglas window coverings and being told they couldn’t help me, I called Dan. He came out the next day and fixed the problem without ever questioning whether the shades had been purchased from him or not. I wish I could give him more than five stars.” Dan and his staff are a pro’s pro.
2 . VARGAS TILE COMPANY 4114 STATE ROAD 68, RANCHOS DE TAOS, (575) 758-5968 VARGASTILE.COM
BEST PLACE TO BUY A MATTRESS 1 . TAOS LIFESTYLE FEATURING SLEEP SANCTUARY 710-C PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, (575) 758-0800 TAOSLIFESTYLE.COM Mary Domito (aka “Mattress Mary”) began her business life in Taos by opening Sleep Sanctuary in 2004 with a mission of offering a warm, friendly sleep shop in an otherwise rather nondescript industry. Since then, Domito added home furnishings to the mix (Toto Home) and later changed the business name to encompass the store. Taos Lifestyle has been the top dog for new mattress seekers in Taos 14 times.
2 . WOODY’S FURNITURE 1553-A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR, TAOS, (575) 751-3211
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