Check out this classic pair of straight leg cotton twill shorts from American Apparel! This unisex style is available in medium charcoal or midnight navy, and is sure to keep you looking and feeling cool all summer!


American Apparel
528 S Main
901-528-1722
americanapparel.net


Find the most beautiful jewelry in an unexpected place! The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Gift Shop has a wide collection of jewelry, purses, apparel, accessories, that will amaze you. These Copper Leaf Necklaces are available as cottonwood with amber jewels or oak with red jewels. With 100% of all proceeds benefitting the children at St. Jude, you can feel good about treating yourself!


St. Jude Gift Shop
332 N Lauderdale, Enter at Pavilion
901-495-3300
stjude.org


Shop Shelton Clothiers for personalized service in Downtown Memphis, located at Peabody Place and Main Street, just one block north of the Orpheum Theatre. BBQ is King! Get your Pink Pig Apparel today! Open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 6pm and Sundays by appointment.


Shelton Clothiers
147 S Main
901-522-9995
tom@sheltonclothiers.com sheltonclothiers.com


Bring the kids Downtown to Mud Island River Park to learn and have fun! Bring some of that educational fun home with you with nature toys from the Mud Island River Park Gift Shops. There is also a selection of unique, custom design t-shirts and hats, southern style cookbooks, local music, and fine artwork.


Mud Island Gift Shop
101 N Mud Island Dr.
901-576-7241
mudisland.com


Art Under a Hot Tin Roof is the newest art gallery and boutique to hit Downtown! Featured this month are necklaces by Wendy Mignot. Her signature and versatile necklaces mainly consist of leather and pearls and make great gift items! Wendy will be at the store on May 21 - 23, so stop by to meet the jewelry artist herself!


Art Under a Hot Tin Roof
117 S Main
9015224848


Wicked is coming to Memphis! Don't wait until the day of the show to get all your much-needed Wicked supplies and apparel, stop by the Orpheum Theatre Gift Shop to find everything you need! Also featuring key chains, coffee mugs, show posters, fashion pins, silk scarves, embroidered clothing, and the Orpheum Theatre memorabilia.


Orpheum Theatre Gift Shop
203 S Main
901-529-4227
www.orpheum-memphis.com


The Corkscrew is tickled pink about summer! The Corkscrew is showcasing an assortment Rosé wine from around the world just in time for summer! If wine isn't your summer cocktail of choice, don't worry- with over 600 wines and 500 spirits, you will be able to find exacty what fits your taste!


Corkscrew
511 S Front
901-523-9389
corkscrewmemphis.com


Fashion is HOT HOT HOT at Muse in South Main! Summer 2009 is all about color and comfort, so try on this bright patterned dress by Johnny Was.


MUSE, Inspired Fashions
517 S Main
901-526-8737
lisa@memphismuse.com memphismuse.com


Come see what's growing Downtown! The Memphis Farmers Market is in full swing and offers fresh produce and locally produced goods every Saturday from 7am - 1pm. Treat yourself to fresh flowers or locally prepared granola, baked goods, pies, cookies, desserts, jams and jellies!


Memphis Farmers Market
Front & GE Patterson
901-575-0580
memphisfarmersmarket.com


The National Ornamental Metal Museum offers a diverse collection of forged metal items and gifts. With handcrafted one-of-a-kind items, a gift from the Metal Museum is a gift to cherish for a lifetime.


National Ornamental Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum Drive
901-774-6380
metalmuseum.org


Have some fun in the sun and in the park with help from South Front Antiques! Find used summer sporting supplies, as well as precious one of a kind antiques, you probably don't want to take outside! Find everything from garden decorations, to antique furniture, to knick-nacks you can't find anywhere else!


South Front Antiques
374 S Front
901-527-0109


The store for the fashionista in your life! Strut is a high-fashion shoe store offering the hottest brands such as L.A.M.B, Betsy Johnson, Vince Camuto, and Marciano, as shown. Strut in today to check out the latest styles!


Strut
524 S Main
901-525-0024
strutmemphis.net


Rachel's Salon & Day Spa on Main at Court Square dares you to imagine a new you! This established salon offers the full line of Aveda's fashion-forward and eco-friendly products for skin care, hair care and makeup. Featured this month is Aveda's Enbrightenment Collection. This skin care line offers a 34% reduction in the appearance of dark spots and a 52% improvement in visible clarity!


Rachel's Salon & Day Spa
10 N Main, Ste 100
901-527-7511


Make your garden a summer paradise with plants from Miss Cordelia’s. With a wide selection of bushes and flowers, now is the perfect time to pick out your favorites and get to planting!


Miss Cordelia's Grocery
737 Harbor Bend Rd.
901-526-4772
misscordelias.com


Got LeBron fever? Quickness meets power with the Nike Zoom LeBron VI, a versatile basketball shoe for a versatile athlete, found at Footlocker in Peabody Place. The leather midsole provides style versatile enough for the court or the streets and traction is provided by a repeating pattern of crowns, fit for the needs of King James.


Footlocker
150 Peabody Place
901-528-1650
footlocker.com


Midtown Bike Company has moved to South Main! Check out their complete selection of bicycles for rent or purchase. Find everything from vintage styles to fast street wheels to mountain bikes!


Midtown Bike Company
509 S Main
(901) 726-4511?
midtownbikeco.com


The croc is rockin’ this May with Lacoste for men at Lansky 126. Shop Lansky 126’s large selection of Lacoste polos in a variety of great summer colors! Pair your Lacoste shirts with shorts by Canterbury New Zealand or denim by True Religion, 7 For All Mankind, William Rast, Diesel, or Rock & Republic. Also, the guys can’t have all the fun shopping- Lansky 126 has great summer dresses, denim, shorts, handbags, shoes, and tops for the ladies!


Lansky 126
149 Union
901-405-7625
lansky126.com


It's swim time- get ready! Tan-N-Go in Harbor Town has the largest selection of swimsuits Downtown! For those cautious about UVA rays, remember that Tan-N-Go also offers Mystic Tan, a UV-free spray on tanning booth designed to deliver a customized sunless tan.


Tan-N-Go
103 Harbor Town Square
901-523-0852
tan-n-go.com


The Center for Southern Folklore represents artists and craftspeople whose work celebrates the region. Whether it's a museum quality piece of art or a microwave-safe popcorn bowl, these items reflect our region and the handmade ethos of southern artists. The featured artist for May is Lisa Lane, the self-taught artist whose work can be whimsically described as poultry in motion.


Center for Southern Folklore
119 S Main
901-525-3655
southernfolklore.com


Runway Boutique has today's hippest fashions for you to walk the red carpet in style! Maxi is the dress of choice for summer '09! This dress by Ali Ro has a built in push-up bra, and is made with light and flowing fabric which makes the ideal summer outfit!


Runway Boutique
522 S Main St
901-525-0024
therunwayboutique.net


May is Barbeque Month in Downtown Memphis! Lansky Essentials, the sundries shop located in the lobby of The Peabody Hotel, is your one-stop for barbeque gifts. Choose from a variety of BBQ cookbooks as well as world-famous Rendezvous sauces, seasonings, popcorn, aprons, caps, and t-shirts.


Lansky Essentials
149 Union
901-844-1913


Find exotic soaps at Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art Gift Shop. With unique and luxurious scents, you will love these bath treats! Belz Gift Shop carries a full line of Asian-inspired items, from home decor, garden items, jewelry, clothing, shoes, and so much more, you can't find anywhere else in the city!


Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art
119 S Main
901-523-ARTS
info@belzmuseum.org belzmuseum.org


Ease into summer with a sophisticated new look. Start with a fashionable pair of eyeglasses, like these from Coach. Have your eyes examined and select new glasses from the boutique at SEE Main Street. The doctors and staff will help you find the perfect eyeglasses and sunglasses to suit your individualistic sense of style.


SEE Main Street
103 S Main
901-495-9900
memphisfamilyvision.com


Find comfortable bras at great prices at Victoria’s Secret in Peabody Place! This Organic Wireless Bra is good for women, and good for the world! Made with love from fairly traded organic cotton grown by women-owning farming cooperative in Burkina Faso!


Victoria's Secret
150 Peabody Place
901-529-0855
victoriassecret.com


Red Fish Gallery Gifts and Glass in the Pinch District has new stunning jewelry! The Painted Desert collection, sold exclusively at Red Fish comes in an array of natural earthy colors that everyone will love!


Red Fish Gallery Gifts and Glass
356 N Main
901-577-1468


More than just everyday flip flops, Winfield's Shoes & Accessories carries a full line of Italian leather sandals for the man who dresses to impress, even in summer! This men's boutique has business and casual attire for the well-dressed man.


Winfield's Shoes and Accessories
2 S Main
901-528-2222


The Samuel Nathan Galleries in The Peabody Hotel has a distinct collection of treasures, perfect for decorating your home or as gifts. Featured this month are a wonderful selection of antique Japanese Snuff Bottles in Jade, Blood Agate, Sterling Silver, Cinibar, Glass and Ivory.


Samuel Nathan Galleries
149 Union
901-543-0830


The only nut shop of its kind, The Peanut Shoppe strives to ensure that all its nuts are prepared fresh, everyday, throughout the day, guaranteeing you receive the freshest orders. Tantalizing your taste buds with the aroma of freshly roasted nuts of all varieties, every day!


Peanut Shoppe
24 S Main
901-525-1115
www.memphispeanutshoppe.com


Pyramid Wine and Spirits has what you want this summer. Keep it cool and light with their wide selection of white wines. Relax into summer with a cool glass of wine or mix into a spritzer for a perfect springtime party cocktail


Pyramid Wine and Spirits
120 Auction
901-578-2773
pyramidspirits.com


New to Downtown Memphis and exclusively offered by Lansky Lucky Duck comes the ever popular Pandora Jewelry. Pandora is known for its customizable charm bracelets and has a great following for those wanting a truly unique look. Let Lansky Lucky Duck’s knowledgeable staff help you start or add on to your bracelet today with hundreds of charms to choose from. Lansky Lucky Duck also has Vera Bradley, Brighton, Swarovski, Melie Bianco Handbags, Lladro, and more!


Lansky Lucky Duck Gifts
149 Union
901-432-0943
peabodyducks.com


Find great buys at low prices at Gap Kids in Peabody Place. These summery patchwork shorts are all the rage for stylin' kids! Bright colors and light fabric make these shorts something to wear all summer long!


Gap Kids
150 Peabody Place
901-578-5213
gap.com


On Sale this month at ICB Discount Grocery are wide circular faux leather ottomans! There are only a limited number in stock, so stop by today to find great interior decorating ideas!


ICB's Discount Grocery
651 Jefferson
901-523-9515
icbs1@yahoo.com


Stop by the Hannah Davis Gallery to check out Anne and Laura Laser’s exhibition Life Lines. In this series of beautiful art pieces, they share their healing and hope after an extended illness. Shown in “Yellow Zippers” by Laura Laser.


Hannah Davis Gallery
408 S Front Street, Suite 105
901-523-9891


Need answers to your grocery and party needs? Can`t find a destination for your grocery questions? Lit has your answers! Check out Downtown`s newest grocery destination. Lit has recently added staple family friendly sized groceries to their line of bulk supplies. All wholesale club prices with no membership fee- a smart choice for food and party supplies!


Lit Equipment and Supplies
309 Union
901-527-8445
litsupply.com


Trend spotters all agree: in 2009, the focus will be on doing more with less. In the home, this means getting more functionality from the available space. From closet customization and wall beds, to home office and storage solutions, let More Space Place create space-saving and cost-efficient alternatives to an expensive move or remodel project.


More Space Place
545 S Main #121 at Central Station
901-521-1350
morespaceplace.com


Elegance and loyalty prevail in the beautiful new addition to the Memphis Redbirds Backstop Baseball Emporium Home Decor Lighting series. A classic sculpted post finished in black and walnut is accented in gold and topped with a stunning black twill shade. A brass and painted enamel Redbirds medallion is gracefully placed on the front of the base -- clearly exhibiting both your good taste and team loyalty!


Backstop Baseball Emporium
175 Toyota Plaza, Suite 300
901-722-0273
memphisredbirds.com


The weather is getting warmer and that means it time to let your feet out in hot spring styles! Tyiese Scarpa Shoe Boutique on South Main has the coolest new looks, from short and sweet to tall and sexy. Find the perfect look for you!


Tyiese Scarpa
515 S Main
901-521-4660
tyiesescarpa.com


Gap in Peabody Place has what you need to stay cool and stylish as the weather gets warmer. Whether you need a professional look for casual Friday, or a hip weekend style that says "Fun!," look no further than the Gap!


Gap
150 Peabody Place
901-578-5213
gap.com


Jolly Royal Furniture is the place to go for fashionable furniture at affordable prices! Perfect pieces for Downtown family homes, condos, apartments, or lofts!


Jolly Royal Furniture
112 South Main
901-579-2330


Since 1989, Folk Alliance has served as the headquarters for Folk Music and Dance! Now they also have merchandise for sale! Check out their their line of shirts, hoodies, mugs and eclectic styles, even some pet apparel!


Folk Alliance
510 S Main
901-522-1170
fa@folk.org www.folk.org


Stop by D'Edge Art & Unique Treasures for a unique collection of paintings, collages and sculptures by artists including George Hunt, Debra Edge, Wayne Russell, and many more. Featured this month is the exhibit "Blues in Black and White by Eddie Thorn, the uncle of the renowned musician Paul thorn. In Thorn's painting of Luther Allison, one can feel the effect of the music by the expression he painted on Allison's face. He emphasizes expressions and rawness.


D'Edge Art and Unique Treasures
550 S Main
901-521-0054
dedgeart4@aol.com d-edgeart.com


Come dressed to impress with The New York Suit Exchange. Find everything a well dressed man will need in his wardrobe including tuxedos, suits, ties, shoes, dress shirts, belts, accessories, and more!


New York Suit Exchange
310 Union Ave.
901-523-7848
newyorksuitexchange.com


Upgrade every room in your house affordably with Chapman Furniture Company. Find classic furniture pieces or find items to provide funky flair to your living quarters. For more than 60 years, Chapman on South Main has been providing quality furniture to make your house a home!


Chapman Furniture Co Inc
341 S Main
901-526-2246


Worlds Away is an industry-leading importer of furniture and decorative accessories. Come visit their retail outlet that includes discontinued and slightly damaged lighting, lamps, occasional tables and good furniture at deep discounts off wholesale pricing! Visit Monday - Friday 8am -4:30pm, or call ahead on Saturday from 10am - 2pm.


Worlds Away
397 S Front
901-529-0844
worlds-away.com


Slim, sleek, and fast, Office Depot has the hottest notebook computer for you! The Compaq Presario CQ60-206US has a X2 Dual-Core Processor which will give you lightning fast speed for all your office needs! Check out their full line of laptops and computers and find the perfect one for you!


Office Depot
785 Union
901-737-1335
officedepot.com


Bird is the word! Check out the delightfully whimsical clay birds by local artist Ange Hoehn Livingston at Rivertown Gallery. They are a hoot to see and come in all range of colors. Show off your own personality by bringing home one of the birds.


Rivertown Gallery
119 S Main
901-527-7573
rivertowngallery.net


Add great sportshirts from Lansky at The Peabody to your summer wardrobe. New arrivals from hard to find brands such as Robert Graham, Nat Nast, Thomas Dean, Cole Haan, Tori Richard, Maui Jim, The Art of Shaving, and more! It’s not too early to be thinking about Father’s Day. Stop by and see our selection of wonderful gifts for the occasion.


Lansky at The Peabody
149 Union
901-529-9070
lanskybros.com


Stop by one of the Downtown Starbucks to grab a delicious cup of iced coffee and decorate your kitchen at the same time! This White Barrel Canister will be the perfect addition to any kitchen. The canister is ideal for tea, coffee, sugar, flour or anything you want to keep fresher, longer. An airtight silicone seal preserves freshness and makes for easy storage.


Starbucks Coffee
150 Peabody Place; 332 N Lauderdale; 170 Lt George W Lee
525-2451; 495-2320?; 334-5938
www.starbucks.com


Tater Red's Lucky Mojos is your one-stop voodoo shop and unique gift emporium. Known for their eclectic gifts and novelty items, they've got "everything from chicken feet to Beale Street!" As the weather gets hot, stay cool inside with board games that are so hilarious, you'll want to play all day!


Tater Red's Lucky Mojos
153 Beale
901-578-7234
taterreds.com


Looking for affordable handbags and other great accessories to brighten up your wardrobe for spring? Stop by Delphinium to find the perfect thing! Find unique gifts that won't break the bank and cosmetics, such as Bare Escentuals and Smashbox.


Delphinium Jewelry and Accessories
107 GE Patterson, next to the Arcade Restaurant
901-522-8600
DelphiniumBoutique.com


SEE the Difference Interiors, LLC has the exclusive line of Oggetti Lighting, handcrafted by Artisans from Italy and around the globe. Stop by their showroom to see eclectic and contemporary furnishings. This award winning design firm is published in MidSouth Magazine, May 2009. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10am – 4pm and by appointment.


SEE the Difference Interiors, LLC
431 S Main
901-522-9696
SEEthedifferenceinteriors.com


Find shoes of all kinds from many reputable brands such as Crocs, at discounted prices at The MIFA Store! In addition to new items, the store accepts donations of new and gently used clothing and accessories, furniture, household items, and more. All items in the store are offered to the public at modest prices and the proceeds benefit MIFA programs!


The MIFA Store
910 Vance
901-529-4504
mifa.org


Find unique art to decorate your home at Joysmith Gallery. Paul Goodnight is the featured artist this month. Check out his raw, tribal portraits, like this one entitled, "Granite."


Joysmith Gallery
46 Huling
901-543-0505
joysmith.com


It's poolside season! Keep all your pool necessities- sunscreen, sunglasses, a magazine, or anything else you need in a fashionable beach bag from Alley Katz on Beale Street. This upscale home and fashion boutique has a fun line of purses, beachbags, diaperbags, and totes!


Alley Katz
156 Beale
901-528-1055
alleykatz@midsouth.rr.com
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