Cotton Castle delivers some of the most posh clothing in this small town…read more The store caters primarily women. Albeit younger women. I didn't realize this before I went in school shopping with my two young daughters. They thought it was a cute store, though. They sell blouses, dresses, skirts, dress pants, and just about everything else garment-wise in between... Also in stock is jewelry, purses, shoes, hats, and other accessories. They offer more affordable fashion jewelry, but I also saw a young man purchasing some of their more higher end fine jewelry which was tastefully displayed in a well-lit area. There is abundant, free parking in the North Vista Plaza near Music World and Miller Waldrop Furniture. Their Facebook page seems dead. They are very active on Instagram which is way more up my alley for pics: @shopcottoncastle. Check 'em out!

This is my Aunts store. I really think this is a very nice and unique store for a small town like…read moreHobbs, NM. I really enjoy helping my aunt with work in the store. Cotton Castle is great! Highly recommend if you want cute clothing!

Vintage Soul Mini Mall is an adorable boutique with new and vintage gift items…read more My oldest daughter and I popped in on their soft opening on 5.1.2025. I was so excited to learn that the owner of the previous business still owns this building and has really cool stuff still. These are vintage items, not antiques. I'm vintage. Or so I like to tell my kids since I was "borns in the 1900s." Bruh. *face palm* They had cookies & lemonade for us to enjoy while we perused the multiple small rooms of items. She has some women's clothing, jewelry, tumblers, and so much more. Adorable shop! Very affordable prices! Support local businesses. If the parking is filled up front, there are more spaces around the back. PS - thanks for giving my daughter stickers to put on Mr. Man. Lol. (A mannequin with a flowerpot for its head that was greeting everybody as they drove by.)

Love it here!! Definitely something for everyone in this store. Everytime I walk in I find…read moresomething really good to bring home with me. Definitely love the variety of vendors also!

Martin Boot Company has long been an established Western wear store in Hobbs, NM…read more This review is for their brand new store on Bender Boulevard. It is a beaut! You'll notice right away the clean white bricks on the outside. Ample, free parking is available. As soon as you walk in, there is an old-fashioned coin-operated kiddie ride horse. It's adorable. Then there's the polished wood floor. The high ceilings. The uber organized sections for men, women, and children. Multiple dressing rooms. My favorite area is probably hats. There is an attendant specially for that section to get your new hat fitted, shaped, and on your way to the upcoming fair & rodeo in Lea County. I was greeted at the store, but was slightly disappointed at the lack of customer service thereafter. Nonetheless, I will be back for some new jeans. They also sell jewelry, belts, cowboy wallets, coolers, tumblers, and more. Roy Rogers sang, "Let me ride through the wild open country that I love / Don't fence me in." Do it in style too... Check out Martin Boot Company, y'all!

Got what I was really looking for and the workers were wonderful and helpful also the shaper did…read moregreat on my straw and gave me a few patches

The owner at Smarty Pants is the epitome of kindness…read more This women's boutique in the growing small town of Lovington, NM, is deceivingly large. I thought the first room was it then I continued to two more large rooms. She went out if her way to show me the most adorable bath and body care items she ordered for the Christmas holiday. As of 9/19/2023 she was building a new shelving unit and unboxing items like bath bombs and lotions - perfect affordable stocking stuffers. I picked up a few items for my daughters' nana's birthday. She is going to love the earrings, lip gloss in the shape of a wine bottle, & the adorable little knick knack we got her. All for just a little over $32. Plus she gift wrapped it for me! TIPS + Brighton jewelry is sold here! + Debit & credit cards are accepted.

Afterglow is a shop I regrettably haven't shopped at until tonight (11.20.2025)…read more This intimates boutique and tanning salon was established in Hobbs, NM, back in March 2025. When my daughter and I walked in, we were immediately greeted by a very nice young lady. The crew was getting their shop ready for their Pink Friday Sale in which one of the owners stated they will have amazing deals and twice the inventory. I'm so coming back for that tomorrow! Afterglow is super unique to Hobbs as they offer the following: + lingerie + skincare products + certified bra fitters + Official Devoted Creations Five Star Diamond Salon + tanning beds + spray tan room + red light therapy bed + loungewear + jewelry + sunglasses & much more! So far i've only picked up a stocking stuffer for one of my daughters - a 7-pack of the smaller MakeUp Erasers ($25), but I see myself purchasing and loving so much from this shop. Plus they offer gift certificates! Follow them on Instagram (I love their content): @afterglow_nm Big love to this women-owned small business!

Afterglow is hands down the best experience I've ever had at a tanning salon. The staff is…read moreknowledgeable and genuinely kind, and every room is spotless and thoughtfully designed. I tried the red light therapy and saw a difference in my skin in just a few sessions. 10/10 recommend--this place is the place.

Located on the northwest side of Hobbs, New Mexico, the Navajo East Plaza is a breath of shopping…read moreair. No, really, I'm grateful for it in my dust storm-ridden small town. My favorite shops: * Salon You * Holy Sheep Tea & Boba Studio * Lulu & Co * Wood Fire Pizza * 2A Tactical & Indoor Firing Range * CoalBrew Coffee Company * Dreke's Market (Cuban/Latino goods) Other available shops that I don't or no longer go to: * Luna Aesthetics * Sparkle & Shine (no clue what this is as it's always closed) * Diva Nails & Spa * Meca Therapies * Vapor Maven * Urban Wellness Premium Cannabis Free parking. Conveniently located near Tractor Supply, Ashley Furniture, another smaller shopping plaza that includes Crave Cookies & Athletique Apparel Company, and other great small businesses. TIP * Navajo Drive is one of the more well-traveled roads. As one travels west, it becomes Joe Harvey Boulevard which becomes West County Road. It's confusing, but roll with it.

For my mom's Mother's Day gift, I went to Cactus Bloom Boutique…read more This shop is surprisingly large. You can't miss it on Main Ave in Lovington, NM. There's ample street parking all around. My daughters and I were warmly greeted by two busy employees on May 9, 2026. There were new gift items predominantly in the front surrounding the checkout area. But there is also a vintage (not quite yet antique) room with an entrance slightly behind the registers. Then the rest of the shop has multiple booth spaces of individual sellers. Their items range from new to old. Fashionable to collectible. I really like their jewelry counter, although, I wasn't there to shop for myself. My youngest daughter bought me a beautiful set of earrings from one of the back booths. They are precious! For my mom, I knew she would love a new candle. The Superstar scent ("Calabrian bergamot, white copra, mimosa blossom, rose buds, solar jasmine, davana, cedar, sandalwood, and musk") by Tyler Candle Company smelled amazing. I also bought a jar of Cactus Bloom-made sweet/salty pecans as well as a jar of salsa for her. My future sister-in-law finds jewelry pieces here that she loves, so I know I'll be back.

I popped into Heart's Desire Thrift Store last Friday, December 6, 2024…read more There were a few spaces for parking available on the side of the building. Heart's Desire is Christ-centered recovery center for individuals in need. Their website: https://www.heartsdesireinc.org While I'm an advocate for this program and those like it, this review is for the thrift store. The folks working that day were seemingly busy as I was never greeted or spoken to. Basically all they sold was clothes. If other items existed, I surely did not seem them or how to get to them. Their selection mainly catered to women. And everything was sorted by color which was a bit aggravating. There were children's clothes too. Some shoes. I didn't browse the men's section at all if there was one. Most items were in good condition. Priced reasonably.

The store is beautiful and the people are beautiful inside and out. The charity is very helpful for…read morethose that need addiction recovery as well as feeding those that our food deprived on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.