Local DMV Holiday Gift Guide

We are incredibly lucky to live in the Metropolitan D.C. area with so many amazing local businesses. We’ve discovered so many, especially this last year. You’ve likely already heard/read several hundred times “shop early this year” due to all the supply chain issues and shipment delays. So why not check out these great options in our area? We’ve curated a list of some of our favorites, but this barely even scratches the surface of all the options out there. And don't forget about gift cards to local restaurants!

What are some of your favorite local shops?

Happy shopping!

Bakeries

• Bake Shop

• Happy Tart - dedicated gluten free!

• Little Sift

• Village Sweet

Bookstores

• Bookshop.org

• Loyalty Bookstore

• Mahogany Books

• Old Town Books

Candles

• Isle & Wild Creations

• Lita+Ro Soy Candles

Fitness & Self-care

• ACG Integrative Wellness

• Functional Fitness

• Karma Yoga

• Ladan Spa

Garden

• Ayer’s Variety & Hardware

• Botanologica

Home & Gift Shops

• Covet - gift shop and fun pop culture selection

• FrontYard Farm - homemade, custom signs

• Olive Gift Co - curated gift boxes

• Penny Post - for the stationary lover in your life

• Shop Made in DC - the first retail store devoted exclusively to products made in the D.C. area

• Stylish Patina - home decor, vintage furniture, gifts and paints for your DIY projects

• Trade Roots - fair trade gift store with handmade clothing, housewares, jewelry and accessories

• Urban Farmhouse - home decor, specialty food items, gifts and vintage furniture

• Ware Clay - handmade​ ceramics and she takes custom orders!

Kids

• Doodlehopper 4 Kids

• Lemon Lane Consignment

• Poppy & Chuck - Customized baby clothes (and adults too)

• Toy Nest - Northern VA’s only toy library. Gift cards are a great option for kiddos in your life!

• Yinibini Baby - Homemade baby clothes