When in Old Town...stop by The Old Town Shop. Lots of fun souvenirs, cherry blossom-themed items,…read moreVA items, and plenty of patriotic doodads (psst - America's 250th birthday coming up). The staff was very friendly and welcoming to all.

This shop is so cute and surprisingly affordable! We recently stayed at Hotel Indigo, a block or…read moretwo down Union from the shop. The hotel partners with the shop, offering guests 10% off purchases, so we stopped in here every single day--even twice one day--to stock up on souvenirs and gifts. The selection of items was great! We found several things for everyone back home. Prices were SO reasonable, especially with the extra 10% off. Staff was nice and remembered us each time we came in, joking on the last day that we were their favorite customers since we had been there so many times LOL! Overall, this shop is great. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in Alexandria!

My friend and I stopped in as a walk-in. We had to wait 15 minutes for the next class to start so…read morewe smelled scent options while we waited. They have mason jar, glass and ceramic options. Ceramic was $38, mason jar / glass was $25-$35 depending on size. You could customize the color and add up to 4 scents. The class was nice, there was music and instruction but also time to jus chat with your group. It took about 40 minutes. My class was at 4 and I came back at 6:30 to pick up my candle. It wasn't fully dry yet but they allowed me to pick it up so I didn't have to drive back later. Overall, I felt the experience was nice, maybe a little pricey but a fun experience!

Was a great time, went for Valentine's Day and they had a ton of scents to chose from. We walked…read moreaway with amazing smelling candles and a fun experience

One of the listed places to shop at for stationery and is a partner store for the Traveler's…read moreFactory brand. Cool little shop with awesome marketing presence online. Street or parking structures nearby and walkable to many restaurants and shops. Such an added plus to historic Old Town Alexandria. The shop isn't that big and during the time of my visit it was super tight trying to get around the store. Unfortunately they were out of the mini Travelers notebook 20th anniversary edition. It's not a full stock of TN products so lower your expectations. Nonetheless, a quaint store I'll be checking out whenever I'm in the DMV region.

Now that I've gone full in on the Hobonichi planner craze, of course my next life goal is to…read morepurchase as many stickers, pens and supplies as I can to make it work for me. So I couldn't wait to visit Penny Post when I was in town on business recently. This little place is tiny-but-mighty, packed full of allll the planner-related things you could possibly need. From washi tape to notebooks, from fancy paperclips to customized post-its, they had everything I could possibly ever want (and more). The staff is really helpful, too. Perhaps noticing the blank stare/look of overwhelm on my face, a kind employee asked if she could help me find anything. Anything? I had found everything! Luckily, I was doing carry-on only this trip, so only left with a handful of pens and a roll (okay, two rolls) of lovely floral-printed washi tape. If you're into planning, journaling, fancy pens, fountain pens, stickers, or just need a creative greeting card, Penny Post is the place. A quick note about parking: it's sort of a nightmare! I drove around for 20 minutes before I found a spot. But it was worth the hunt.

I cannot rave about the Lumos Collective enough!! I recommend this space to anyone I come across…read more They have created such an inclusive healing space built for bringing the community together. They are all about supporting other small businesses, which i absolutely love. Jade's candles and oils are TO DIE FOR!!!! I have been doing her spell challenges. It's been such a blessing to have access to growing my craft in a safe space. Cant wait for their next event!!

Lumos Collective just opened up their first brick-and-mortar, and their store offers a nice…read moreselection of candles, oils, and books; they also do tarot reading, full moon circles, and host magical workshops, if you're interested! I purchased a few of their handpoured candles, which have great scents and last for a while. They also have an online store, in which you order easily. Staff are very welcoming, and they are ready to assist to help you find something or to answer any questions. Metered parking can be found in the area. +friendly service +online ordering available +metered street parking available

Wonderful experience looking for a gift. Lots of help from the staff helped find the perfect…read moreoption. All glass Made in America. Love that choice. Definitely check them out!

Ask for Molly !! She is a total doll - helped us in advance get our cyber Monday shopping lined up…read moreand remembered to call us to check us out on cyber Monday !! Thank goodness as we had a medical emergency and without her following up and helping we wouldn't have gotten our items. She's warm and customer oriented ! Go find her !

I was in town on vacation and wandered into the store on a whim. I had never shopped at a…read moreBluemercury and I was pleased to see the higher end brands that I like to shop for when traveling overseas. I was greeted by the lovely Keyana, who asked me if I was looking for anything in particular--told her what I needed and she totally nailed the best colors and products! She was very attentive, knowledgeable and helped me tremendously. She even assembled a few samples for me so I could see how my skin would react. I was impressed with their own line, M-61, and I would shop here again based on my experience with her and would ask for her in the future.

I find this store to be quite lovely and well-curated with things from the south of France,…read morespecializing in things from Provence. I enjoyed their signature hens and locust-themed ceramics, once I get a larger home I want to put one of the wall mounts by the front entrance and fill it with their dried lavender. When I asked questions about the plating of the jewelry, the staff was well-informed, courteous, and kind. Everything was reasonably priced, and I'm saying that because I cross-referenced various brands online that I saw only to find, in general, the other way to get them was to buy them wholesale. From the south of France. Shipping not included. So it's a deal to me! I am quite fond of this store and have read some interviews, I think the owners seem lovely, maintain a high bar for quality, and have erudite and practiced taste. The store is pleasing to the eye with suggested pairings and decor. I love the candles, I want all of them, they smell exquistie and their containers would make great trinket holders or even herb pots. There's enough children's items to make a great pit stop before a birthday party, You get what you pay for, and in this case, it's things of an enduring quality to be enjoyed by all of the local and visiting doyennes with a little taste, une petite madam avec sangfroid, who know how to do a thing or two with a scarf. Bon chic, bon genre--c'est magnifique!

When you walk in here, you feel transported to Paris or S. Italy. Very interesting and unique…read morejewelry by Julia Vos, scented candles and Italian pottery. Definitely worth a visit.

A super cute shop that allows you to support local Alexandria artists. Located off the main drag,…read more The owner, was great. I have been in this store three times and she was extremely helpful and engaging during our visit. her daughter was great checking me out with my purchases. While I was there the candles I love... that are made by a veteran, happen to swing by with new products geared towards Christmas scents. They were fantastic. There is a few different artists for photography. Their work is stunning. There are things like art, jewelry, candles, photography, bath products, lotions, soaps, and much more. This store is a great stop to bring something local back. The pricing is on point in regards to supporting an artist. I highly recommend stopping in.

This is a good place to find gifts if you are looking to support local artists. As a local artist,…read moreI carried my jewelry here for about 7 months and did pretty well. The manager, Kellie is lovely and they have great events and activities for children. https://www.etsy.com/shop/KPOCustomDesigns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1505282548&from_page=listing

First time at this market and LOVED it! The vendors are so friendly and I definitely stimulated the…read morelocal economy (read: spent way too much) during my visit. There really is something for every price point and I saw plenty of vendors for home decor, clothing, crocheted pieces, historical pieces, etc. There was even a table for free appraisals! Will DEFINITELY be back!

From the owner: Named "Best Flea Market" in Virginia by Domino Magazine! The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market occurs…read moreonce a month, always on the second Saturday, in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. The parking lots of 1804 & 1900 Mt. Vernon Avenue are filled with vendors of antique, vintage, thrift, artisan, clothing, homegoods, and more. We also feature local bakers and coffee roasters, and weather-permitting we have adoptable pets from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Our market is all year 'round but we do cancel (and do not reschedule) for inclimate weather.