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Best Outdoor Store RAMSEY OUTDOOR STORE 835 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY, (201) 327-8141, RAMSEYOUTDOOR.COM More than ever before, (201) readers love the great outdoors and all the fun and adventure that come with it. Whether it’s camping, fishing, hiking, boating or even rock climbing that turns you on, Ramsey Outdoor can hook you up with everything you need. RUNNERS-UP: CAMPMOR PARAMUS BACKYARD LIVING RIDGEWOOD Campmor is a regular favorite among voters – especially in late spring when families plan summer vacations and parents scramble to prep their kids for sleep-away camp. So grab your canteen and sleeping bag and get camping! Again this year, some readers misunderstood the category, giving a large number of votes to Backyard Living – a home store with a sensational inventory of beautiful outdoor furniture. Why not? We love to decorate our outdoor spaces as much as our interiors and this is most certainly the place to go for the finest. Best Home Store NONU VINTAGE 14 W. MADISON AVE., DUMONT (201) 338-4765, NONUVINTAGE.COM You don’t have to be in love with mid-century modern style to shop at NoNu Vintage. If you have eclectic tastes and are searching for the perfect accent or statement pieces to complete a room, NoNu has you covered. RUNNERS-UP: EURICA WYCKOFF SHADES OF SOHO GLEN ROCK WOSTBROCK INTERIORS RIDGEWOOD Each of these stores is very different, but wonderful in their own way. Eurica prides itself on an excellent collection of furnishings and accessories for the more traditional and comfortable home, also selling beautiful seasonal merchandise. Shades of SoHo is the go-to place when you’re hoping to make an old lamp or chandelier new again. No matter the challenge of what you need, they satisfy every time. And Wostbrock, with its team of designers, rug and flooring experts and exquisite collections of home furnishings, can offer some one-stop shopping for your home’s interior. Best Paint Store NORTON PAINT 632 ROUTE 17 NORTH, PARAMUS (201) 447-4747 When it’s time to paint there’s only one place to go in Bergen – Norton Paint. With 11 consecutive wins to its credit, it’s probably safe to say that a coat of paint from Norton is on the walls of nearly every home in Bergen. For more than 50 years, quality product and quality service has been the hallmark of this business. Now owned by the renowned Eagle Paint team, Norton has stepped up the quality of its paints and services higher than ever before. RUNNERS-UP: EAGLE PAINT ENGLEWOOD WALDWICK PAINT WALDWICK This dynamic duo of quality paint stores continuing to brush by the competition with long lists of loyal customers. Best Antique Shop NONU VINTAGE 14 W. MADISON AVE., DUMONT, (201) 338-4765 NONUVINTAGE.COM Vintage cool is the best way to describe the merchandise at NoNu in Dumont. The owners of this funky antique shop have curated a collection of costume jewelry, furniture, tableware and accessories that will keep you wandering the shop for hours and hankering for the interior design of yesterday. And if you’re partial to mid-century modern, which seems to be popping up on many of the interior design shows these days, NoNu Vintage is a must. RUNNER-UP: GRANNY’S ATTIC HO-HO-KUS Ho-Ho-Kus is a hub of adventure for antique lovers and Granny’s Attic never disappoints with its seemingly endless inventory of charming heirloom pieces. Best Art Gallery JEWEL SPIEGEL 30 N. DEAN ST., ENGLEWOOD (201) 871-3577, JEWELSPIEGELGALLERY.COM For more than 50 years, Jewel Spiegel has been serving the framing needs of the Englewood community. Using the finest materials to preserve your special artwork, the staff helps you choose matting and framing that will show your pieces in their best light. The gallery also features fine art collections, including etchings and lithographs from the famed Al Hirschfeld, and also exhibits the works Louise Hafesh, a noted local artist. Best Garden Center/Nursery ROHSLER’S ALLENDALE NURSERY 100 FRANKLIN TURNPIKE, ALLENDALE, (201) 327-3156 ROHSLERS.COM With 10 wins to its credit, there’s no doubt that Rohsler’s remains a top- notch nursery and florist in Bergen. This five-generation family business has left an indelible mark on the Bergen landscape. Whether it’s pumpkins and mums in the fall, Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands for the holidays, or plantings for spring and summer, Rohsler’s has everything you need and delivers service with a smile. RUNNER-UP: STONEHOUSE NURSERY WYCKOFF Top quality planting materials and excellent customer service are just two of the reasons gardening enthusiasts point their wheelbarrows to Stonehouse. (201) STAFF PICK Favorite Home and Gift Store COST PLUS WORLD MARKET PARAMUS Looking for furniture for your home? Or a great gift for a friend? Stop by Cost Plus World Market in Paramus (only the third location in New Jersey). Recently opened in May 2016 in the Fashion Center Mall, the 14,654-square-foot retail space offers shoppers an eclectic array of housewares, food and drink items and more. One of my favorite furniture pieces is the Graywash Studio Day Sofa ($450) – perfect for your home office or playroom. And other great items include an array of gifts, like these monogrammed mugs. Stop by and see what they have in store for you! CHOSEN BY LAURA ADAMS STIANSEN, MANAGING EDITOR (201) BEST OF BERGEN GUIDE | 2017 EDITION 51