120 and only started allowing people to line up at 5 a.m., some early birds got there the night before. We’ve found countless good deals, unique items and rare treasures over the years. And best of all, all proceeds from the event benefit local charities. The next VNSA Book Sale will be held Feb. 15 and 16, 2025. 22222 B EST P O P - U P M A R K E T Melrose Vintage Market 700 W. Campbell Road 924 N. First St. melrosevintagemarket.com The Melrose Vintage Market started as a monthly event popping up just off Seventh Avenue in the Melrose District. And while that market is going strong, organizers expanded this year to open a new iteration of the MVM in downtown Phoenix. The events are on different days, which means you have double the chances to catch this pop-up vintage extravaganza. Throughout the market, some vendors sell antiques for your home, others sell unique and curated vintage clothing and accessories and a few stands sell collectibles and vinyl records. There’s often a snack vendor, and dogs are welcome, making this outdoor shopping experience one of our favorite activities of the cooler months — the markets run from October through April. B E ST B O U T I Q U E Bunky Boutique 1001 N. Central Ave., #125 602-252-1323 And other Valley locations bunkyboutique.com What can you find in the concise yet expertly curated selection at Bunky Boutique? The better question is, what can’t you find? Creative greeting cards. Craft soaps. Fun onesies. Men’s hipster shirts from the likes of Howler Bros. and more with fun desert themes. Women’s casual yet chic separates. Knockout graphic tees for all ages. Accesso- ries that run the gamut from colorful bags in the perfect size and shape to a stunning range of jewelry for all tastes, from mini stud earrings to zodiac necklaces. Not to mention, friendly and attentive salespeople are on hand to help you find what you need. But the best part about Bunky is the delightfully serendipitous finds you’ll stumble across that you cannot resist buying for someone, from your crazy cat lady best friend to your Swiftie spouse, your trans nephew (there’s a huge Pride-themed collection) or your stoner grandma. For instance, we found a vintage motel-style keychain for a dog- obsessed master gardener friend that reads, “PLANT LADY BUT ALSO DOG LADY.” Perfect. 22222 B E ST P L AC E TO S H O P FO R G I F TS Frances 10 W. Camelback Road, Suite A 602-279-5467 shopfrancesboutique.com Not many shops offer gifts perfect for everyone in your life. But Frances has a carefully curated selection of menswear, toys and clothes for kids, cocktail kits and decorations for the home and jewelry and accessories your mom or sister will cherish. The store also offers gift wrapping and sells greeting cards, so you can complete your gift all at once. Tucked into a shopping center off Camelback Road and Central Avenue, this gem is a true one-stop shop. Also among the wide selection of gifts are Arizona-themed items, so you can share a little local love while shopping local at the same time. 22222 B E ST U P S CA L E PA RT Y S U P P L I E S UrbAna 5027 N. 44th St., #202 602-957-5066 And other Valley locations urbanashop.com It’s a problem we’ve frequently experi- enced. We want to host an event. We want it to look fabulous. But we don’t want to deal with the cleanup. In the happy medium between hours of dishes and foam plates from the grocery store, there is UrbAna, a local boutique home goods chain. UrbAna carries an excellent selection of disposable partyware that’s both convenient and chic. Slender-handled plastic cutlery in gold and silver looks so nice that we wish it wasn’t single-use. Plates and napkins are available for a range of party themes from birthday and pickleball to dinosaurs and cowboys. And if you’re the dinner guest rather than the dinner host, UrbAna has a delightful selection of hostess and housewarming gifts such as Arizona-themed glassware, cheerful cocktail napkins, bar accessories and more.
