Tulsa is a fabulous place for those that live to shop. With the variety of specialty shops in combination with the many malls and outlet centers, there is certainly something perfect for everyone to find and fall in love with! Whether you are looking for a new sofa or the latest designs in baby sleeping bags, you are sure to find it in the many retail locations that Tulsa has to offer!
For those that love the simple pleasures of yesteryear, the antique market in Tulsa will keep you busy for days! One such shop is The Antiquary, located at 1325 East 15th Street. The Antiquary is the perfect place to shop for all things old, and while you search you are surrounded in many treasures and historical items that simply cannot be found anywhere else! The ambiance of this shop is just as unique as the wares they have for sale, and you will certainly not hear any hardcore punk being piped in here, only tasteful classical and ragtime tunes that help get you into the antiquing mood. For those one-of-a-kind gifts or for the person in your life that is hard to shop for, this is a great place to start.
Rand's Fine Art and Antiques, at 3742 S. Peoria in Tulsa is another great antique shop that is a bit different from the rest. Along with the many antique treasures, you will also find beautiful paintings, hand blown glass art and sculptures by local, national as well as international artists. The inventory at Rand's truly represents to cream of the crop in terms of amazing art, and each item is one of a kind. You may not find the latest TREO leather pouches in this shop, since there is nothing trendy or conventional here. Even if you do not intend to buy, this is a great place to window shop and get gift ideas for everyone.
Another Tulsa treasure when it comes to unique shopping is Mama Trizza's Pottery Shop, which can be found at 1448 South Delaware Avenue. This shop carries tons of beautiful pieces of pottery from 50 or so local artists. Here you will find hanging baskets that are made of copper and other delicate metals to ensure durability, iron works such as wine racks (large and small), topiaries and iron and copper fountains, both the indoor and outdoor variety. Many beautiful glass pieces, such as bowls and vases are also a feature in this shop, not to mention the many forms of pottery sold here. Find beautiful pieces to add flare to your garden or a great sense of style to your home. The prices at Mama Trizza's cannot be beat, and they are so reasonable that you need not cash in your commodity funds or savings bonds to get the item you really want! And in today's uncertain economy, who doesn't want to save money?
For shoppers with a serious sweet tooth and a taste for the gourmet, you will not want to miss Epicurean Harvest Gourmet Gifts, conveniently located at 5843 South Garnett Road. This fabulous shop offers customers exclusive award-winning products. Delicious gourmet gifts and gorgeous gift baskets are always an excellent gift to give anyone, and they specialize in business and corporate gifts as well as offering shipping to make it that much easier to give the gift of gourmet! Orders can be made in person or over the phone, so you can make use of the international SIM card to bring some indulgence to the ones you love!
There are, of course, countless amazing boutiques and shops in Tulsa, and one could easily spend months going through each one. The best way to discover all that Tulsa's unique shops have to offer is to spend a day shopping! You may find that your favorite new shop is right around the corner!
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