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Best Shopping In Baltimore's Federal Hill

Federal Hill offers the Main Street, community-driven approach and is conveniently located near the Inner Harbor and all its attractions. The neighborhood offers variety eccentric, urban and posh boutiques. If you looking for a new fashion accessory, an eye-catching necklace or something to bring your home together, you are sure to find it at one of these boutiques.
Brightside
1133 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 244-1133
www.brightsidebaltimore.com

Brightside opened in early 2012 and brings fashion and tattoos to one place. Owners Christie Griffiths and Kike Castillo's bring New York fashion and style to Baltimore. Christie brings clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories that will make you feel like you are walking the runway. And Kike's tattoos are a unique works of art within themselves. Brightside has been named "Best New Boutique 2012," "Best Women's Clothing 2013" and "50 Coolest New Businesses in America 2012."

Pandora's Box
50 E. Cross St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 244-1442
www.facebook.com/shoppandorasboxboutique

This quirky and eclectic Federal Hill shop offers shoppers feminine necklaces, home decor, handbags, gifts for special occasions, tongue-in-cheek messages on shirts and mugs and interesting, creative knick-knacks. Not only are the wares appeasing to the eye, but so is the atmosphere and friendliness of the staff. Ladies are sure to find their new favorite accessory here.

The Book Escape
805 Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 504-1902
www.thebookescape.com

This quaint bookstore offers new, used and rare books of all types. The Book Escape also hosts local author book signings each month. If you are interested in some mystery for yourself, check out the Grab Bag special which offers and an assortment of 306 books for $5 (you can pick between action/adventure, random, cookbooks or horror). You can also become a Book Pass member and reap the rewards it offers like discounts, special hours, store credit and more.

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Phina's
919 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 685-0911
www.phinas.com

Everything about Phina's exudes luxury and comfort. If you are looking for bed linens, table linens and decorative pillows, you are sure to find what you are looking for here. If you are shopping for the perfect house warming gift or holiday present, you will find that unique something here also. You can also stop by for complimentary design services for your bedroom if you aren't sure where to start or what you are looking for.

Shofer's
930 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 752-4212
www.shofers.com

Shofer's offers a wide variety of furniture in its 70,000-square-foot showroom. This shop prides itself on accommodating any budget and creating pieces that are just right for your needs whether it is a certain color or shape. The sales staff is knowledgeable and not pressuring. If you visit the website before you go, you can make a design appointment or see any current promotions going on.

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Jessica Lemmo loves to write about Baltimore's great restaurants. From food service to the atmosphere, you can be sure Jessica will cover the entire restaurant experience. She especially likes finding her readers great discounts. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
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