For help in this arena, we turned to four experts:
- Lisa Adams, a makeup artist and fashion stylist at the Solon and Mayfield Heights locations of John Robert's Hair Studio & Spa.
- Kay DeBolt, president of the Akron-based Gopher Enterprises Inc., a company that does everything from personal shopping to errand-running.
- Angela Kostantaras, a personal shopper and image stylist based in Cleveland.
- Dena Krebs, a Cleveland-based makeup artist and fashion stylist.
| Best Boutique | |||
| LA: | Windsware Boutique | Moreland Hills | (440) 248-9838 |
| KD:: | The Acor | Akron | (330) 867-0643 |
| AK:: | Ex-Ra | Tremont | (216) 781-5871 |
| DK:: | Modern House (furniture) | Cleveland | (216) 651-3040 |
| Best Greeting Cards | |||
| LA: | Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Shaker Square | (216) 751-3300 |
| KD: | Smead's Hallmark | Akron/ Cuyahoga Falls/ Fairlawn | |
| AK: | The Clifton Web | Cleveland | (216) 961-1120 |
| DK: | Big Fun | Cleveland Heights | (216) 371-4386 |
| Best Handbags | |||
| LA: | Jocelyn Cube | Westlake | (440) 716-1043 |
| KD: | T.J. Maxx | multiple locations | |
| AK: | Knuth Shoes | Pepper Pike/ Rocky River | |
| DK: | Saks Fifth Avenue | Beachwood Place | (216) 292-5500 |
| Best Lotions, Potions and Bath Products | |||
| LA: | Aveda Environmental Lifestyle Store | Beachwood Place/SouthPark Center | |
| KD: | Honey Gold Co. | Quaker Square in Akron | (330) 762-3940 |
| AK: | L'Occitane | Beachwood Place | 1-888-623-2880 |
| DK: | The Body Shop | multiple locations | |
| Best Overall Shopping Experience | |||
| LA: | Nordstrom | Beachwood Place | (216) 378-2121 |
| KD: | Quaker Square | ||
| AK: | Downtown Chagrin Falls | ||
| DK: | Suite Lorain Antiques & Interiors | Cleveland | (216) 281-1959 |
| Best Stationary | |||
| LA: | The Writing Room | Eton Collection | (216) 831-9717 |
| KD: | Renner's | Akron | (330) 836-0377 |
| AK: | The Writing Room | Eton Collection | (216) 831-9717 |
| DK: | Pat Catan's Craft Centers | multiple locations | |
