Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Skip the big-box stores and shop local for everyone on your list. These gift-worthy finds from local makers and retailers are sure to please.
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Make a Dent in Your Holiday Shopping at These Small Business Saturday Events
Get into the holiday mood and score deals at countless local boutiques and eateries—oh, and watch out for those elves.
8 Local Boutiques Tell Us What to Wear This Season
From shackets to wool capes—and don’t forget ankle boots!—there are lots of looks to love as the weather gets chilly.
Rewild, a Popular D.C. Plant Boutique, Is Coming to Ballston
The Shaw offshoot promises all kinds of greenery, free repotting services and advice for budding botanists.
A Local Designer's Sustainable Vision for Michael Kors
Tran Truong looked into her crystal ball and saw a cool store concept for Coach. Then came another top fashion label.
Shop Local: Luna Maya Macramé
The retro fiber art is making a comeback. Think wall hangings, yoga-mat carriers, handbags, nursery mobiles and more.
Bloomingdale's Opens "Bloomie's" Concept Store in the Mosaic District
Snag luxury brands, up-and-coming designer duds and hard-to-find labels at this new, boutique-style retail shop.
Shop Local: Fingers in Ink
Wedding invitation? Birth announcement? Designer Nicole Fingers can give it a personal touch.
Shop Local: Stem & Thistle
Florist Brooke Gagnier sources her blossoms from a local cooperative of sustainable and mostly women-owned farms.
Outdoor Arts Market Coming to National Landing
Emphasizing small-scale makers and sellers, National Landing Market debuts May 15 and runs Saturdays through July.
Shop Local: Tulusa
Brighten your days with block-printed pillows, table linens and wearable art.
Shop Local: Art by Alanna Rivera
The Arlington painter specializes in portraits of families, pets, home exteriors and more.
Shop Local: Scout & Indiana
Emily Ullo Steigler's creative wearables include fun kids' clothes and personalized denim jackets.
Virtual Fashion Show to Support Local Retailers, Charities
Sip & Style Sofa Edition takes place Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shop Local: Tried & Truhn Ceramics
Let Victoria Truhn make your favorite coffee mug or ice cream bowl.
A Makeup Artist's Tricks of the Trade
Give your look a refresh with these tips from beauty expert Sharon Macorol.
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
'Tis the season to shop local and support independent makers and retailers. These are a few of our favorite things.
Shop Local: HB Fiori
Order Hermon Black's stunning arrangements to brighten someone's day—or your holiday table.
He Turns Fallen Trees Into Heirloom Furniture
Jeff Spugnardi's pieces are one-of-a-kind and built to last.
Learn to Make Natural Skincare Products the Parisian Way
Elodie Cally of Elodie's Naturals is now offering outdoor workshops.
