shopping guide

ABODE For great gifts and trendy furniture, shop Abode in historic downtown Covington. Unique candles, clocks, gadgets, toys and fun home accessories make Abode your first stop. Abode was recently named one of 50 “Retail Stars” in the U.S. by Home Accents Today. The award is based on annual store sales, marketing and reviews. UPS’able! Mon. 10am-8pm, Tues.-Sat. 10am-6pm. On the corner of 5th & Scott Sts., Covington, KY. 859-291-4161 www.abode4me.com

APPOINTMENTS Featuring Cincinnati's largest display of fine writing instruments. With over twenty lines from all over the world, only choosing will be difficult. Also available are unique gifts such as watches, chess sets, walets, clocks, globes and much more. Located downtown in the Carew Tower/Tower Place Mall. Hours are Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 10-6; Thurs & Fri 10-8; Closed Sundays. (513) 421-7430. appointments@411pens.com. www.411pens.com

BELL’S HOUSE OF TOBACCO Featuring the area’s best selections of premium hand-rolled cigars and cigar accessories. We cater to tobacco lovers of every form. Located at 12137 Royal Point Dr. at Fields Ertel Rd., across from Circuit City. Hours are 10 to 7 Mon.-Fri. & 10 to 5 Sat. For more information, call 513-774-0270, or email thru their web site at www.BELLSHOT.com

CINCINNATI ART GALLERIES Specializing in Turn of the Century Art and American Art Pottery, we feature three floors of paintings by artists of the Golden Age of Cincinnati and hundreds of pieces of Rookwood, Weller, and Roseville. Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9 - 5, Fri. 9 - 8, and Sat. 9 - 4. Near the Aronoff Center at 225 E. 6th St. 381-2128. www.cincyart.com

CITY CELLARS is a fine wine shop located in Downtown Cincinnati at 908 Race St. Our hours of operation are Noon to 8:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. We can be reached bt phone at 513-621-9463 or E-Mail At citycellars@fuse.net. Our web site is www.citycellars.biz.  We offer over 400 selections of fine wine,as well as an array of Belgian and eclectic microbrews. We conduct tastings every Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30. Four wines are offered for $6.00/ person. Light noshes are provided. Our Wine of the Month Club offers 2 wines per month, 1 red &1 white. Along with the wine comes a spec sheet with descriptions of the wine and facts about the winemaker and winery.The cost is $30/month,pre-paid,for the length of time you choose.We also offer a Wine Adventure Club which gives you one bottle per month for 12 months at $100 plus tax per year, pre-paid. If you wish to recieve our E-Mails, let us know, we'll be happy to add you to our list.

ELK CREEK WINERY Nestled in the rolling hills of Kentucky, Elk Creek Winery grows its grapes in Kentucky soil, then hand selects the best grapes and then limits its production for uncommon wine from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Elk Creek Vineyards offers daily wine tasting, and winery tours. You’ll also find a gourmet deli, gift shop & art gallery. located only one hour from Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati Just off I-75 or I-71 at the intersection of Highway 227 and Highway 330 in Owenton, Kentucky. 502-484-0005. www.elkcreekvineyards.com

HUNT CLUB CLOTHIERS Cincinnati’s finest Men’s Clothing since 1974 featuring Oxxford, Hickey-Freeman, Samuelsohn, Polo, Robert Talbott and others. Plus, custom clothing and custom shirts. Conveniently located in the Carew Tower Arcade adjacent to Fountain Square. Open Mon-Fri 9:30 am-6:00 pm and Sat 9:30 am-5:00 pm. Carew Tower Arcade, 441 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 721-2004

JULIE’S INSPIRATION CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE Julie’s Inspiration carries clothing for the entire family that ranges from vintage to current. You’ll find plenty of designer names and fur coats in an eclectic mix of styles. It’s also a great shop for unusual gifts, collectibles, kitchen items, gardening pieces and beautiful art. New items arrive daily! The shop’s walls hold photography, oil paintings and watercolors by local artists. 610 Main St., Covington, KY 41011. 859-291-8200

LEBANON Visiting Lebanon, Ohio is a step back in time. The historic downtown is home to more than 50 antique and specialty shops. USA Today called Lebanon “One of the 10 Great Places to Browse for Antiques.” We invite you to stroll our brick sidewalks and enjoy our shops and restaurants. Easy to get to from I-71 or I-75, you can’t do better than Lebanon. www.noplacelikelebanon.com

LINDEN NOLL GIFT HAUS Voted Best Christmas Shop by Cincinnati Magazine, Linden Noll is a treasure chest of Eastern-European gifts. German gifts galore here! A large collection of German nutcrackers, beer steins, ornaments, and Steiffe teddy bears. Gifts from fine craftsmen. Tom Clark’s statuettes of trolls, Russian Matrioshka dolls, Polish dolls, and Cat Meow Villages are also featured. Mainstrasse Village, Covington, KY. Hours: Mon.- Sat. 10 - 5; Sun. 12 - 5, 859/581-7633.

METERS & MILES is Newport’s new premier run and walk shop. No matter what your skill level or individual need, Meters & Miles will help you hit your perfect stride with the best name brand gear and apparel at great prices. We carry Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Power Step, New Balance and more… With a dedicated staff of experienced runners, we are determined to be your running and walking headquarters with specialized customer service. Open 7 days a week. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 12-5pm. 317 Monmouth Street Newport, KY 41071. (Across from Newport on the Levee and Atlas Cleaners) 859-491-9500 or www.metersandmiles.com

LEGACY AUDIO BOOKS Our patrons are audio book lovers! They are people who enjoy great stories, delivered by exceptional story tellers, which extend to a wide range of listeners, from young to senior citizens. Listening to audio books is a wonderful way to fill downtime between appointments for professionals, students, busy commuters, and regional travelers. Now featuring Booker T. Washington’s Up From Slavery and Frederick Douglass: Narrative of an American Slave. To order your copy call 877-843-8489 or go online at www.legacyaudiobooks.com

OHIO BOOK STORE Located in downtown Cincinnati since 1940, our store specializes in used, scarce and rare books. Book lovers from around the world are always telling us that “they would like to have a store like ours in their city”. We also offer an in house bookbinding department with years of experience in all types of binding. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Located at 726 Main Street (Downtown), 621-5142.

SIN CITY ANTIQUE GALLERY Located in Historic Newport. Over 9,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. Multi-Dealer. Large enough to see many fine antiques - small enough not to get lost. Less than 5 minutes from Downtown, Cincinnati. 822 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071.Hours: Mon-Sat 11-6 pm, Thurs 11-7 pm, Sun 11-5 pm. 859-291-T-GUN (8486) www.sincityantiques.com

WOODEN NICKEL ANTIQUES Southern Ohio’s best location for a great selection of Victorian and Continental furniture — sideboards, bookcases, tables, desks, armoires, hall stands and more. We also have architectural items — fireplace mantels, restored chandeliers, iron fence and stained glass windows. Semi-annual auctions May 7, 2006 and November 2006. CINCINNATI STORE: (513)241-2985 & Fax: (513)412-5452; 1400-1414 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; Mon.-Sat. 10am - 5pm. LEBANON STORE: (513)934-1296; 27 W. Mulberry Street, Lebanon, Ohio 45036; Fri. 11am-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm & Sun. 12-5pm. www.woodennickelantiques.net

MK’S TOTEBAGS Stop by to see this fiber artist at her sewing machine, making unique canvas tote bags. Designs for just about any profession or interest, (Teachers, Nurses, Sports, Pets, Quilting, Americana, Baskets, etc.) Cute appliqued and personalized beach towels, too! Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm & Sun. 12-5 pm. 609 Main Street, Covington, KY. 859-491-0597

OHIO BOOK STORE Located in downtown Cincinnati since 1940, our store specializes in used, scarce and rare books. Booklovers from around the world are always telling us that “they would like to have a store like ours in their city”. We also offer an in house bookbinding department with years of experience in all types of binding. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Located at 726 Main Street (Downtown), 621-5142.

SPA SERVICES

IT’S ALL ABOUT MASSAGE Servicing the Greater Cincinnati and Downtown Hotel area for 12 years. It’s All About Massage offers an in-room Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Deep Massage or Hot Stone Massage by an experienced licensed Massage Therapist. Japanese foot and face massage, Thai Massage and reflexology are among the specialties incorporated in the massage techniques. Licensed in Ohio and Kentucky. A member of the American Massage Association. Located at 7023 Miami Ave., Cincinnati, 45243 Call Denise at 513-479-9323 or 513-660-3535 to schedule an appointment.