Happy shopping! Here are some of last year’s best shops and galleries.
2015 BEST ART GALLERIES
Readers’ Picks
Upstate
Somerville Manning Gallery
101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, 652-0271
www.somervillemanning.com
Downstate
Gallery 37: A Destination for Artful Living
8 S. Walnut St., Milford, 265-2318
Editors’ Picks
Upstate
The Station Gallery represents artists who work in a variety of styles and media including landscapes, still life and abstract art. Exhibits change monthly. In addition to original paintings and photography, the gallery offers ceramics, bronze sculpture, fused glass, Ugone lamps and fine jewelry.
3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, 654-8638
www.stationgallery.net
Downstate
Monthly shows like the recent “Terra Incognito” prove that the Peninsula Gallery is much more than an excellent frame shop. Painter John Held reminds us about the sublime beauty of the beach and other wild landscapes. Peninsula reminds us why we love art.
520 E. Savannah Road, Lewes, 645-0551
www.peninsula-gallery.com
2015 BEST GARDEN CENTERS
Readers’ Picks
Upstate
Gateway Garden Center
7277 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, 239-2727
www.gatewaygardens.com
Downstate
East Coast Garden Center
30366 Cordrey Road, Millsboro, 945-3489
www.eastcoastgardencenter.com
2015 BEST PARTY SUPPLIES
Readers’ Picks
Upstate
Fulton Paper & Party Supplies
1006 W. 27th St., Wilmington, 594-0405
www.fultonparty.com
Downstate
The Party Corner-Classroom Corner
208 Main St., Millsboro, 934-8119