Shopping in South Boston

Dedicated to keeping residential and commercial outposts outfitted with handsome, well-made lighting, Shiplights stocks its shelves with lights and hardware that have been featured everywhere from the New York Yacht Club to aboard ships in the Royal Caribbean Cruises' fleet. The store specializes in nautical lighting whose classic design, sturdy construction, and miniature lighthouse keepers transform spaces into sleek, ship-like surrounds. A selection of custom finishes ranging from pewter to satin copper enable patrons to personalize their lighting, and a collection of nautical furniture adds an air of maritime refinement.

Though the horse-drawn vacuums of yesteryear have come and gone, North Shore Vacuum and Appliance retains its family-run ethos from when it first opened in 1934. Now helmed by fourth-generation salesman Wayne Simonelli, the shop carries vacuums from dozens of brands, such as Dyson, Eureka, and Panasonic, and the staff performs repairs on a slew of models as well. In an interview with the Daily Item, Simonelli said, "I know vacuums. I go to seminars, conventions. I probably repair 1,000 machines a year." This dedication has earned North Shore Vacuum and Appliance the distinction of Miele Diamond Dealer, with access to limited-edition models only made available to exemplary retailers and scientists still trying to build a time machine.

Your mother brought you into this world, and she can take you out of it - so check out EC's Mother's Day flowers. Most featured bouquets are around or under $50, so your Groupon will cover the cost. The Dancing Butterflies Bouquet, which is real purty and comes in a nice little basket, usually costs $47.95 - but holders of the magical Groupon. pay just $25, which leaves a few bucks to put towards some of EC's gift package-enhancing balloons, chocolates or stuffed animals.

If you're a fan of premium denim, today's Groupon is a pretty sweet deal for you. If you're less than thrilled about pouring hundreds of dollars into a pair of jeans, this Groupon can give you your chance to experience designer fabrics and cuts without draining your bank account. For just $50, you get $125 at Jean Therapy, one of Boston's hottest jeans boutiques, located a block from the Kenmore Green Line T stop in the Hotel Commonwealth at 524 Commonwealth Ave.

With today's Groupon, $50 gets you $125 worth of the latest fashions in bags, shoes, and accessories at the über-trendy Luna Boston. Since its opening on Newbury Street in 2004, Luna Boston has been at the pulse of fashion, offering hot, exclusive products to Boston's most well-dressed and stylishly accessorized. Buy up to five Groupons and get $625 toward anything at Luna Boston for just $250—an unheard of discount for these top brands.

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