Bottom Line: A gorgeous store front that unfolds to flowy easy styles and pretty jewelry for…read moreladies. Main Street in downtown Annapolis is undeniably quaint as a whole but the striking storefront of Lilac Bijoux always catches my eye. I love the unpredictably light purple store front with the cream color, hefty and significant dentil molding. The classy and stunning facade is the perfect foreshadowing of the lovely styles inside. Lilac Bijoux is a boutique for women offering flowy, pretty clothes and accessories. What I appreciate about this store and that they sell jewelry from local designers. The store is small but packed full of good stuff.

An adorable boutique in downtown Annapolis near the shops, restaurants yards away from boats/yachts…read moremeandering in the inlet of the bay. The store is small but has a bounty of clothing given varying taste. I stumbled upon a lovely pair of printed flowy black & white pants which were a must have. Also, grabbed a pair of sweaters and tops to add to my wardrobe. Many of the items are trendy but you can find a few staple items. This is a boutique so the prices tend to be a bit pricey. Somethings are worth the added value yet some of the designer items don't seem to be the best quality. I suggest this place for those who like trendy pieces and if you like pieces you can mix and match.

I can't believe I forgot to review THE COTTAGE?! I was cruising through my reviews from our trip to…read moreAnnapolis mid summer. Annapolis has got a ton of little clothing shops and odds and ends but THE COTTAGE's selection was top notch. They had bracelets, bags, decor, clothes...you name it. I'm from the south and live in Ohio now, but this shop was reminiscent of the shops in the south. Classy and prices reasonable for the quality they carry, plus the staff were so hospitable. Hopefully I'll be stopping in on a regular basis if I get a Mid class 2031.

Bottom Line: A lovely collection of accessories, décor, clothing and gifts…read more The Cottage, a long time staple in Severna Park, has opened a new location in downtown Annapolis in the spot previously occupied by Kokopelli. To differentiate between the two locations they are calling the downtown Annapolis store The Cottage on Main and the Severna Park store The Cottage in The Park. The inventory between the two stores seems very similar. I can almost always find something to buy at this great local, small business. Here are some of my most recent finds: - Avanti greeting cards often featuring funny animals. They are the best! - Keva leather jewelry. It's light and so comfortable to wear. - Farmhouse Fresh lotions and soaps. Great quality and not overbearing scents. - Hobo purses and wallets. Awesome colors, practical designs and yummy leather. - A variety of thoughtful and sweet baby gifts. Lots of pretty prints. - Boho bandeaus. I really like these for working out in the yard. - Rifle Paper Co. stemless drinking glasses. Seems great for anything. - Although not personally a favorite of mine, popular brands like Vera Bradley, Kendra Scott and Swig. Since this location is in downtown Annapolis parking is a consideratoin. On an early weekday morning you might be able to grab a metered spot our front. The Noah Hillman Parking Garage is nearby too. Or you can always drive 15 minutes to the Severna Park location where parking is plentiful. Overall, The Cottage on Main is a great addition to downtown Annapolis.

My favorite store on Maryland Ave! Shanon the owner is great and she does a wonderful job picking…read moreout handcrafted items from third world countries to sell in her store. All the hand crafted items are amazing and the clothes are soooo cute! Love the jewelry and baskets!

Such a neat shop with a great variety of ethically-sourced items. Definitely recommend making a…read moretrip to Maryland Ave to shop here!

Check out the Storypeople Quotes by Brian Andreas. I love all of them…read more "You're the strangest person I ever met, she said & I said you too & we decided we'd know each other a long time." "Anyone can slay a dragon ...but try waking up every morning and loving the world all over again. That's what takes a real hero." Or there's the jewelry, the glass art pieces, the art/frame work. This is my favorite gallery in downtown Annapolis and it's in plain view from Main Street but don't miss it.

This is one of the top craft/glass galleries in the United States. Extremely nice staff and it's…read morefamily owned. The products are beautiful. There are many reasons why this place has been around since late 70s-early 80s... many places like this don't last or never have business... but this one does because they really know what they are doing and how to help.

Annebeth's is the refreshingly personalized liquor store on Maryland Avenue, Annapolis. It sits in…read morethe historic downtown area close by the marina, Naval Academy and State House. East to find with street parking right across the street. The space is small, but they have a decent cross section of wine, beer and harder stuff. If you're thinking booze warehouse you will be disappointed, but if you prefer more human scale, you can find happiness with Annebeth. We needed a six pack for our dinner at a local crab house. We were able to select a mix and match half dozen of their mostly local brews, which our lovely shopkeeper was able to put together with transferable can clips into one unit. There appears to be other things for sale in the way of snacks and light lunches, but we didn't pay much attention to them. We knew we would be stuffed with Maryland Blues, chowder and key lime pie that night and were saving our appetites until then. It was cool to buy our night's beverages in a shop that might have been selling grog and heavy ales for the last 250 years!

Annebeth handpicked items for a gift basket I sent my sister for Christmas based on her interests…read more I had it delivered to her front door. They make local deliveries to the Annapolis area which is nice! Always happy to support a local shop.

Old Fox Books is one of those low-key spots you almost don't want to tell people about because it's…read morethat good. Great place to grab a coffee, flip through some books, and just hang out for a bit. It's got a relaxed vibe. If you've got kids, it's an easy win; there's a small reading area inside and a patio with this cool little wooden playhouse that kept mine busy for a while. We ended up staying way longer than planned just chilling. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I want something easy and laid-back.

100/10!!! Old Fox Books is such a hidden gem! It's the perfect little spot to slow down, grab a…read morecoffee, and get lost in a good book. The space feels warm and inviting, and I love that they've created a dedicated kids' section with a small reading table. Makes it super easy to spend time there with little ones. There's also this tucked-away patio that feels almost magical, with a fairytale-like wooden playhouse that kids can explore. We ended up spending the whole morning there without even realizing how much time had passed. It's one of those places that just feels special; definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

I like the choices of stores but the mall doesn't seem as busy as it used to be. There is ample…read moreparking.

An upscale neighborhood with lots of eatery and shops. Prices are on the higher end but its normal…read morefor where its located.concerts in the summertime and plenty of indoor and outdoor free parking makes this place very attractive.

The Painted Cottage is a quaint little store with lots to offer. They had a great selection of Nora…read moreFleming and an extensive jewelry area. I bought quite a few Christmas gifts this year and they even wrapped them for me! Their customer service can't be beat. I will definitely be back.

Stopped in look around cute items will go back closer to Christmas! Staff was nice helpful but not…read morepushy!

Went with my daughter and the staff were incredibly kind. Justice helped us pick out and try on a…read moreprom dress, and they had a beautiful selection. My one gripe is that I saw many dresses that were greatly frayed/ had many threads coming out of it. For nearly a $500 dress I would expect a bit better quality. Other than that, I had no problems and 100% would come back!!

3 Sisters is a cute boutique, nestled in DT Annapolis - this store has a great selection of…read moredresses, tops, bottoms, midis and maxis, rompers, shoes, and even accessories. I was lured in by their 'Best Sis Ever' sweatshirt - super cute! I also love that this place seems very size inclusive! I didn't see any of the staff members, so it would have been nice if there was someone who greeted/welcomed you when you enter the shop and offer any assistance, as needed. Limited metered street parking is available. +cute sweatshirts +size inclusive +limited metered street parking available

Great store with very friendly and knowledgeable staff! The best place to get cute baby and toddler…read moreoutfits as well as something matching for mom.

I initially entered the store to browse after breakfast. I had my small dog with me as we are…read moreboaters. Shery was extremely welcoming, friendly and engaging. I talked my husband into returning to the boat with our dog so I could try on clothes at The PInk Crab. Taylor was also incredibly helpful. I felt a bit funny as I had no makeup on and my hair was very frizzy from the humidity. They made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. The customer service was the best I have experienced at a retail boutique in a very long time. I purchased a lined dress and a pair of skorts. Couldn't make it out without finding a super-fun pair of earrings. It was because of Shery that I will continue to shop here when I am in town.