From Aladdin's caves of gifts, clothes, jewellery, home furnishings, furniture and anything else you can think of - Devon is home to plenty of shops that have bags of personality. With treasures waiting to be found, no matter how many times you've visited, you are never quite finished exploring.
We want to hear from you, whether you're a business owner wanting to shout about your own venture, or you are a loyal customer of a store that deserves a special mention. Nominate your favourite independent businesses above or fill in the form here.
Everyone has their own favourite - we've chosen 11 for now, but we will be compiling a full list of your suggestions later this month. This list is in no particular order - and we could have gone on forever, but we'll leave the next choices up to you.
Wanderlust Life - Braunton
Wanderlust Life is a woman-owned jewellery studio and independent shop on Devon's Atlantic coastline.
Book Stop - Tavistock
A quaint book shop with all categories of books and audiobooks on two floors. The Book Stop also stocks a wide range of music on vinyl and CD in its dedicated music room.
Earth.Food.Love - Totnes
Earth.Food.Love is an organic, wholefoods, zero-waste family-run shop based in Totnes.
Hyde and Seek - Exeter
Hyde and Seek, an award-winning contemporary gift shop stocking bright and colourful gifts, homeware items, toys, books, prints, cards and lots more.
MAKE Southwest - Dartmoor
A free admission contemporary craft education charity and gallery space with large shop in a beautiful riverside setting on the fringe of Dartmoor.
The Curious Kitchen - Brixham
An independently owned cafe in Brixham established in 2016 by Chef Ash Hamilton. Serving brunch, lunch, donuts, coffee, cakes and more.
Annies of Sidmouth - Sidmouth
Annies is a long established, independent leather goods boutique in Sidmouth.
Annies specialises in luxury leather bags for men and women, purses, wallets and has an extensive range of umbrellas, belts and interesting gifts.
Gay's Creamery - Dawlish
A popular bakery and ice cream parlour, with fans from far and wide. Popular for a naughty but nice clotted cream topped ice cream.
Hidden Treasures Tea Room - Exeter
The Hidden Treasure Tea Room is an independent vintage style tearoom which has been open for five years in the heart of Exeter’s artisan West Quarter.
A wonderfully tranquil place, the tea room is a fantastic stop to meet friends or simply sit and watch the world go by while enjoying some amazing local produce and home cooked food as well as that all-important cuppa!
Don't forget to have your say and nominate your favourite independent business here.
