Guide / My favorite shops in DC
You know, I’ll say in a whisper that DC’s retail scene does have room for improvement – admittedly, every year there are a handful new players that really knock the ball out of the park. If you are planning a visit, there are some standouts I’d recommend adding to your list, noted below, along with a few on my personal wishlist. I’ll update this list as favorites come and go!
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DC favorites (top picks noted in italics):
Manse, the most perfect homewares shop in Georgetown
Salt & Sundry, I prefer the space at Union Market
Bold Fork Books, for the foodies
Pillar & Post, British antiques and home decor
She Loves Me, a flower shop
Jenni Bick, for the paper lovers
Solid State Books
Vintage Vintage Vintage, worth the trip to Union Market
Take Care Shop, for the wellness girlies
Three Littles, the best kids store
Goodwood, fun finds off of 14th Street
Georgetown Garden Shop
MD / VA favorites (top picks noted in italics):
Heirloom, on my wishlist in MD
NIB, technically a nail salon but just trust me (Falls Church, Tysons, and Old Town)
Red Barn Mercantile, my go to for gifting (Old Town)
Penny Post, a perfect stationery shop (Old Town)
Creme de la Creme, they have a few locations
Lowery’s Dial, a vintage gift shop (Old Town)
The Hour Shop, for vintage glassware (Old Town) – closing soon, sadly!
Old Town Books, a very happy place
Eries, on my wishlist (Old Town)
