The Best Stores in Baton Rouge

Jeanne Lyons Davis
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Home Decor Store

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Filled with cozy throw pillows, traditional furniture, and luxury linens designed in-house, LD Linens and Decor looks like a cross between Anthropologie and Pottery Barn. Tables are piled high with designer coffee-table books, artsy glassware, and hand-carved cutting boards ($55). ldlinensanddecor.com

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Shoe Salon

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For a shoe collection to rival Carrie Bradshaw's, visit Head Over Heels, a feminine store filled with Southern favorites like Elaine Turner sandals ($198), as well as major brands like Sam Edelman and Cole Haan. And it doesn't stop with footwear; the shop also carries affordable frocks and a stellar collection of local accessories, including McClendon Designs jewelry. headoverheelsonline.com

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Secondhand Shop

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Located in the up-and-coming Mid City neighborhood, Time Warp Boutique is right on the money with its prices and stock of bold necklaces and bracelets ($46) that look passed down. It also offers dainty 1950s frocks just right for a summer picnic. timewarpboutique.com

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Salvage Store

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Circa 1857 Art and Architecture is a rustic-meets-romantic emporium with works from local artists like Sally Conklin ($45), antiques, and architectural pieces (doors, beams, etc.) from homes around the state. circa1857.com 

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Furniture Shop

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A 62-year-old staple, Denicola's Furniture and Upholstery remains relevant with antiques re-covered in modern fabrics plus gift items like Paddywax candles ($19). Last summer, Denicola's moved to a bigger location, where you'll find thrifty chairs, desks, and tables for your next DIY project. denicolasbr.com

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High-End Boutique

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Edit by Lauren Bailey Pollard houses investment pieces like Rag & Bone jeans, Chloé shoes, and Julie Vos shawls ($165). Prices are steep but worth it for items that will elevate your entire look. editlbp.com

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Indie Bookstore

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Cottonwood Books catalogs about 42,000 new, used, rare, and Louisiana-inspired page-turners (left to right, $27.95 and $75) on its shelves. Ask about first editions and signed copies. cottonwoodbooksbatonrouge.com

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