Shopping in Mooresville

After traveling to cities outside of Charlotte, earth enthusiasts Fiona and Marley began envying the other towns' stockpiles of eco-friendly stores. Back home, they could always buy green products on the web, but since they had no opportunity to sample or even look at them before delivery, they were frequently disappointed with their purchases. They decided to take matters into their own hands in January 2011 by establishing ecolicious—a one-stop market for vegan and eco-friendly wares.

Each item at ecolicious bears a product tab with a review by staff members, who personally test the goods they shelve. Jewelry crafted by local artisans hangs near vintage clothing, raw snacks, and cleaning supplies made from humanely harvested soap bubbles. Within the store's bright blue walls, Community Supported Agriculture members can also pick up their seasonal shipments of local produce.

Jewels hang like icicles from the ankle strap of salmon-pink stilettoes. A crystal-studded strap traces an infinity symbol around the ankle and arch. Delicate yet eye-nabbing, Trendy Heels to Totes’ shoes by Johnathan Kayne and Carlo Fellini don’t just complete the outfit—they define it. The boutique’s staff recognizes the power that well-matched accessories command over an outfit. In that spirit, they furnish fashionistas with complimentary swatch consultations and even dye jobs. Additionally, they strive to stock shoes that suit feet of all shapes, sizes, and grape-stomping techniques, carrying up to a size 13 on select styles. If clients still can’t find their desired size or color, the boutique can custom order the item and procure it within five days.:m]]

A stone's throw from Charlotte's uptown area, the Charlotte Cigar Club pours craft beers and wine for patrons stopping by to peruse its selection of premium cigars. Dark wood furnishings, heavy curtains, plush chairs, and frequent visits by the real Elvis transport smokers to decades past as they savor rich, flavorful smoke in good company.

For more than 60 years, Fireside Hearth & Home’s staff has been a treasure-trove of information on their ample stock of fireplaces, stoves, and inserts. Not a single model on the store’s showroom stands alone. Each unit is integrated into a different scene on the floor to give shoppers an idea of what the fireplace might look like in their living rooms, kitchens, supervillain lairs, and outdoor patios. Fireside’s trained staff can also help install new stoves or fireplaces in homes, from Heat & Glo to Heatilator to Quadra-Fire products.