11AM - 5PM
3750 Howard Ave, Kensington
Gift Shops
“I am so sad that Ann Sandra is relocating. I have always enjoyed shopping there for holiday gifts, baby gifts, and splurges for myself. Good luck and best wishes to Fred and the entire staff in your new endeavor. You will be missed!”
“I have nothing but wonderful things to say about SHELTER! My husband and I had them design custom wedding rings. They walked us through the whole process and pricing. Everything was transparent and they made sure we were happy at every stage from the design through the fitting. Hope to work with them again in the future and would highly recommend them for custom jewelry or they also have wonderful designs in the store.”
10AM - 5:30PM
10th St. &, Constitution Ave. NW, Washington
Gift Shops
“The overall experience was mostly good. The museum has a lot of interesting choices for exhibits and what is shown is very digestible for most people. There are a couple of reasons I'm not giving it a complete 5 stars:
1) The food at the Cafe's leaves something to be desired. It really is a cafeteria format. At the atrium cafe that is not far from the entrance, you get a tray and pick the food you'd like served on other paper plates and trays. Most of it truly is cafeteria food such as burgers, Mac and cheese, and chicken tenders & waffle fries are among some choices. They didn't taste all that great as they are left on heated areas for people to grab and who knows how long they sit there.
2) There is an Egyptian mummy exhibit. A history I am usually very interested in. And while the 4 or 5 windows of those exhibits were interesting, I also found it to be a small collection. Not a bad thing necessarily, I was just a tad disappointed.
3) A lot of things take some tickets in advance to get into which is similar to other museums in the area. This is not a bad thing, just something to be aware of before coming in. The butterfly atrium is one of these as an example.
Overall, still a great place to go and worth seeing for free admission. It made my 1st time in Washington D.C memorable.”
“Attended an event at the Reach Center at the Kennedy Center. Too much walking. but wonderful vibe. The folks at the gift shop helped me find my event (I was lost for at least 20 minutes). Lol! The staff is SUPER helpful !”
“Doing Nisey’s is like being on a treasure hunt. You will find something that satisfies your desire, need or want. While shopping, the vibe you experience is like therapy. A real feel good place. The proprietor (Jackie) is informative, creative, sweet and a true jewel.??”
“The staff and owner of this sweet shop went ABOVE AND BEYOND to embroider something last minute for Christmas. The staff and owner are lovely. They make their own candles (not a scented candle person, usually too stinky) but theirs are perfectly balanced and natural - and are made by women who are in need (I bought two). Lovely linens, robes, jewelry, etc. I will be recommending this sweet shop to all my friends.”
“Thanks to a tiktok creator i found this place. ?? The customer service is good, everyone that I have encountered has always been friendly and ready to help. I went mainly for the fragrances that they offer (which is a small selection), but I do understand that they cater to a larger audience than that of just fragrance. I appreciate what they do have in stock. I do love that you carry brands like LATTAFA and AL HARAMAIN. However, I am curious if at any point you will stock fragrances from PARIS CORNER. According to their website, they have one official distributor here in the U.S. and they're in Florida. Hmmm??”
“I love shopping at Steadfast Supply. They have such unique and fun items in their store. I never leave empty handed. They source incredible greeting cards too and it's my first stop in the neighborhood for any card I need for personal or work scenarios!”
“An amazing place to stumble into during a hot girl walk, perfect for finding a unique card for your long-distance best friend in Europe. A HUGEEEEE shoutout to Monique (hope I’m spelling it correctly) for beautifully handwriting my message inside the card”
“This store is a gem for picking up special gifts or when I need a little pick me up for myself. It has the feel of a secret little organic gallery of beautiful treasures. I had passed it for many years not knowing what was inside.Both beautiful plants and pots but also an ever changing selection of jewelry, candles, cards, and other lovely surprises like decorative paper birds. The previous owners were super amazing so I do miss them but the current owner who is always there has a gentle kind spirit as well.”
11:30AM - 5:30PM
1280 4th St NE, Washington
Gift Shops
“I love everything about Nova Bossa. Carolina and her team have selected beautiful items that you can feel really good about. They spark you heart and soul. I bought a ring when I just really needed something pretty and good -- they made the shopping experience so positive and now I have a bit of sparkle in my day. Would recommend in every way if you're looking for that special gift for someone or for yourself.”
11:30AM - 6:30PM
7000 Carroll Ave D, Takoma Park
Gift Shops
“I found this business online while on the hunt for a wooden wine holder shaped as a duck for my girlfriend's mother as she had added this to her Christmas wishlist. (Yes, I know it sounds silly). I'm skeptical when it comes to online shopping with the way the world is today but I hoped for the best & ended up purchasing the item. What led me to their site was the fact that the product was way cheaper than the competitors & their shipping timeframe was promising. About a week later, I received the item and it was perfect! Exactly as described, got here quickly, and didn't cost an arm or a leg to do so! Very satisfied customer!”
10AM - 6PM
6927 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park
Gift Shops
“This store is GREAT for gifts, surprises, or just some nice finds to have around your home. It's also great for finding puzzles, games, or hobbies to do on your own. They also had quality cards for special occasions, and many unique items - and all for a good value - that really made me appreciate this store. It's a shop that's worth coming by over and over again, whenever I'm in the area to see what finds for sale the owner has managed to pull out of the top hat. And this isn't a second-hand shop.”
“Visited with MIL - a gem of a find. While small, lots of beautiful and unique gifts, especially for the hard-to-shop-for category. The owner was a delight and we were happy to leave with nice gifts for others (bags, jewelry, and definitely some for ourselves). It's right off Eastern Market and upstairs from a cards and balloons shop so a bit hard to see from the street - but worth seeking out!”
“Saints Valley offers some of the most unique and charming collections of handmade clothing and jewelry. Each item feels like a piece of art, showcasing the creativity of owner, Lilit. the store's ambiance is bright and welcoming and Lilit is exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable about her products. Whether you're looking for a statement piece or a thoughtful gift....which may turn into a gift for self...Saints Valley is a must visit when looking for one-of-a-kind treasures.”
10AM - 6PM
6501 29th St N, Arlington
Gift Shops
“I have gone there several times for embroidery, and they have always been very friendly from the time I call until I pick up my quality embroidered item. The owner, Johanna, and her staff are always extra sweet and fun. They really are the best. They have a super cute shop and they ALWAYS (and I do mean always), finish my items quicker than expected.”
“Outstanding environment, this is the best place to visit after your, visit to the White House., The staff is fully ingage when you walk in store. I've been a customer since 2013. ANDY HARLAND, LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA USA USA ??”
11AM - 10PM
7031 Little River Turnpike #7B, Annandale
Gift Shops
“I went to this store and I really liked their products. I would only recommend to the owners of the store who also sell BTS lightstick. I look forward to your responses.”
“I love this store, both the Shirlington and Wharf locations! They have a variety of unique gift ideas - but my favorite is their selection of vintage jewelry 5 stars all the way!”
“Beautiful shop with the most thoughtful things! They have a beautiful wide selection of scarves, gifts for pickleball aficionados, the prettiest stationary and self-care sets. I always find something different and personable. Always fun to pop in and explore!”
“I love this shop, partly for nostalgic reasons, as I have been going there since a child. Nicely curated selection of gifts, cards, candles, soaps, beautiful napkins and wrapping… If you are a Portmeiron fan like my mum, you will find your fill here. Prices are reasonable and staff is kind.”
“I bought a gift for my mom. It’s a stork on a mug. Nicely done and well made. The associate put it in a box and wrapped it with a pretty ribbon and tied a bow on it. I am so happy with the gift. The price is reasonable, and the gift is valuable. I would compare back.”
“The only smoke shop in DC worth going to! The staff are so kind and incredibly knowledgeable. Most importantly though… the vibes. They are the best. No where else gets my business—if you’re considering checking this place out, I highly recommend it!”
“This is a great shop, I live out of states and I keep buying my sister and sister in law gifts here. The staff is super responsive and I have even been called by them to check if it was a gift. Not sure how I found them, but glad I did!”
“My wife and daughter found this little store for gift shopping after lunch. Wonderful place to find some great deals. Most of the things were 50% off. They have a large vera Bradley collection as well. The staff seem very pleasant to my wife and daughter.”
10:30AM - 5PM
3734 Howard Ave, Kensington
Gift Shops
“We are so lucky to have this amazing store in Kensington. Pink Dot has saved me so many times with the perfect gifts. Such a friendly staff and love the small town store feel. Don't miss this gem!”
11AM - 5PM
3428 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
Gift Shops
“Lovely store. Lots of great, interesting gifts to choose from. Wish I could have bought more things, but was on a budget. ? The owner was very kind and helpful. Will definitely stop by again when I visit DC.”
“Love this shop on Kensington’s antique row. It’s full of fun gifts and lots of local/seasonal finds. Perfect for picking up a hosting gift or housewarming and fun to browse.”