2017 Best of GAY HRVA Reader’s Poll Winners: Shopping

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Best Women’s Clothing Store
Ocean Palm

Ocean Palm is a Lilly Pulitzer Store with locations in Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. It’s a true “Lilly” Woman-owned business specializing in casual resort wear, minnies, accessories, and jewelry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Men’s Clothing Store
The Quality Shops of Ghent

Co-owned and operated by 3rd generation brothers, Steve and Reid Rapoport, the business was founded by their grandfather, Morris, in 1917. Their Virginia Beach and Norfolk shops feature intimate customer service along with a focused presentation of dress and casual menswear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Thrift Store
Thrift Store USA

Established in 2002, Thrift Store USA features over 26,000 square feet and thousands of new items every day. In addition to tons of clothes, you’ll want to check out the vintage furniture and accessories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Florist
The New Leaf Ghent

Owners and spouses Laurel Quarberg and Sarah Munford have been the go-to custom floral designers for over 25 years. They are also vocal advocates for and actively support the LGBTQ community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Unique Stuff
The Village Mermaid

LGBTQ owned and operated by David Oliver and his husband Tom, The Village Mermaid in Norfolk's Riverview Village offers an always changing consignment retail experience.
LGBTQ owned and operated, The Village Mermaid in Norfolk’s Riverview Village offers an always changing consignment retail experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Home Furnishings Store
Best Home Goods Store
Decorum Furniture

What would we do without Decorum? Nearly every LGBT homeowner in Coastal Virginia and beyond has at least one piece or furniture from here. Thanks to Claus and Robert for elevating our home decor for over 40 years.
What would we do without Decorum? Nearly every LGBTQ homeowner in Coastal Virginia and beyond has at least one piece or furniture from here. Thanks to Claus and Robert for elevating our home decor for over 40 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Art Gallery
The Glass Wheel Studio

This contemporary art facility located in the heart of Norfolk’s Arts District came on the scene last year with tons of oohs and ahhs. The recently renovated 8,500-square-foot space features two rotating galleries, affordable artist studios and regular exhibitions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Jewelry Store
David Nygaard Jewelers

In the 15 or so years he’s been in business, David Nygaard has established a reputation as Hampton Roads’ most trusted and qualified jeweler. Recently, he founded Proudly Together, a division that creates custom designed engagement and wedding rings for the LGBTQ community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Car Dealership
Tysinger Motors

Mark Tysinger and his son, Blake, have long been supporters of the LGBTQ community. And they’re also the number one Mercedes-Benz dealership in the region.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Book Store
Prince Books

Sarah Pishko and Prince Books in downtown Norfolk has managed to not only survive online competition, but thrive. Among it's eclectic inventory is an extensive offering of works by local authors. (Virginian Pilot, photo)
Sarah Pishko and Prince Books in downtown Norfolk has managed to not only survive online competition, but thrive. Among it’s wide-ranging inventory is an extensive offering of works by local authors. (Virginian Pilot, photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Salon and Spa
Changes City Spa

Massages, facials, waxings, manicures, pedicures and hair cut and color are on the menu at Changes. A regional spa destination for years, Changes is modern, friendly, professional, and affordable.
Massages, facials, waxings, manicures, pedicures and hair cut and color are on the menu at Changes. A regional spa destination for years, Changes is modern, friendly, professional, and affordable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Adult Store
Nancy’s Nook

Nancy's Nook in Virginia Beach bills itself as The Store for Couples, and their eclectic inventory of adult and novelty items offers something for everyone.
Nancy’s Nook in Virginia Beach bills itself as “The Store for Couples,” which is reflected in their eclectic inventory of adult and novelty items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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