Great for stationary and books. Good location in Georgetown. They helped me try a new tea I…read morewouldn't have normally purchased. I was chatting with the staff for a while about tea. I've really gotten into loose leaf tea and I think they were surprised by my knowledge (not trying to brag or anything) but sometimes I would ask a question and get a pause or something. Nowadays there's so many great small tea businesses to order from online with so many more unique blends. However it's nice to still shop in person and see the tea. This shop doesn't have an online website and they don't sell online. If I wanted more tea I would call to order and have it shipped. Which for a millennial who prefers to deal solely online is a lot of work. They didn't have as much tea as I would have hoped for especially in terms of flavors. Mostly just plain teas. The lady recommended a mango black tea they call Mango Mist. Unusual brewing instructions. She told me to heat my water to 190 for a black tea which is far too low. I tried both 190 and the usual boiling 212 and much preferred 212. Keep in mind temperature varies for what kind of tea. Pricey for loose leaf compared to other small businesses but it is in downtown Georgetown. I'm not local and I don't think I'd be back even if I was but it was a fun experience.

The brass door plaque is what stopped me, so I walked inside. I love surprise little shops like…read morethis. It was a gem. Small, but there was another room off to the side that opened up. The smell of the paper and everything else mingle into a certain paper store aroma that one has to love and understand, it's here. I adore it. We looked at their invitations and their stationary as well as their local products that they had by the door, but they were busy that afternoon so we left shortly after. I did discover a LOVELY afternoon free takeaway they offer, a hand fan! That's an awesome gift to a visitor in the humid afternoons. Now, if you're a mural enthusiast or a photographer, they're gonna be a stop for a whole different reason. The art on the side of the building is stunning. Take time to really look at it and enjoy the tea.

Cute store with beautiful papers and stationary. I'd hoped for more fountain pen and ink selection,…read morebut I left with items I couldn't live without regardless. Prices were reasonable.

Oh how cute and fun this place is. I loved how spacious it…read morewas for a gift store. You could walk around even while they were busy and not feel like you were going to knock everything over. I have never seen so many beautiful wrapping paper options to make all of your gifts extra special. The gifts and goods were endless and unique. I loved the journal and pen section. It was so pretty how they had them curated by color. I picked up a few things for a Holiday Gag Gift Party but could have done some major shopping if I wasn't traveling from out of town. I thought prices were great. Very reasonable. The staff were super nice and the store was beautiful. I will most definitely go back on my next trip. Check them out if you need something extra cute.

10 out of 10. Great products, great prices, great staff. Don't buy online, buy local, please!read more

What a lovely space and collection of goods, and if I lived in DC, I'd be here all the time. The…read morestore reflects a design aesthetic where you feel like there's a lot to look at without being overwhelmed, and there's so many fun things to look at and buy and items are chosen for their quality and relative value. I had a very positive experience with the friendly staff, who were professional and warm and offered to go back to the storeroom to get something I mentioned in passing. Just a great place.

Old school.stationary shop with great quality paper and greeting cards!…read more Recommend for service and authenticity.

Delightful service! And the stationery is worth the trip, all beautiful. You can tell in every…read moreaspect they care deeply about their work.

One of the top ways to support local is a stop at Shop Made. Whether you are from out of town or…read morelooking for a DC gift to give to someone out of town, the store has an assortment of items from local creators. I usually stop in just to see what is new and the range of talent that exists in the city. Give yourself plenty of time to look at the unique items and how creators try to incorporate the DC scene into their products. It would be really neat to fill a whole home with Shop Made goods. Whoever does the curation for them does a great job. Georgetown is filling up with big name brands and stores seemingly every week. Shop Made is the perfect way to stay connected to the local side of DC in the neighborhood.

We stumbled across this cute little shop during a date night in Georgetown, and it ended up being…read moreone of the highlights of our evening. I love supporting local artists and finding unique handmade gifts so discovering a store dedicated entire to DC makers was such a happy surprise. DC holds a special place in our hearts, so we had a great time browsing the DC-themed items and reminiscing as we looked around. The shop also offers craft classes, which is such a fun touch! We didn't get to explore them because it was close to closing time, but we definitely want to come back and check them out. Since we were short on time, we didn't get to see everything, but we still walked out with several times that reminded us of the cit we love. A charming spot with meaningful finds--we will definitely be back! :)

Manse has curated a beautiful store. I found some instant treasures like a handmade in England…read moreporcelain creamer and decadent Sabre pie server. Gorgeous handmade wooden bowls, luxurious and unique serving utensils and vessels, cookbooks, stunning glassware and gifts for the chef, pets, artist and gardener in your life. There's something for everyone here - it felt like a shop I'd find in Middleburg or London. So many fun and inspired items-whether you're looking for the perfect gift or finishing touch for a room, Manse has it! Check out their Georgetown location too, near Compass Coffee on Wisconsin Ave.

Great great store! I wish they had not moved out of Old Town. Best French items and beautiful home…read moredecor plus excellent service!

Normally I don't leave reviews, but I just had to shout out an employee here! I went this afternoon…read moreand one of their employees, I think it was David C (I wish I got his name, but I think that's what I saw on his badge), was probably one of the friendliest worker interactions I had in this store today. He was giving me a breakdown of the Seishi Yokomizo series and was clearly passionate, super engaging, and helpful when talking about it. Now he got me adding the whole table (it was by the mysteries and science fiction section) that was laid out to my list. I wish I picked up a book but definitely when I get my paycheck soon, I'll be heading back to grab one of them because of him. Side note- I did see him interact with a customer by me right after and he was just the same with them and super helpful with their needs just as well. Great employee!

Stopped by to pick up a specific title and was surprised to find such an expansive selection of…read moreLego kits. This location has 3 floors of books, accessories, novelty items and DC specific gifts. The pricing seems average. All the staff was incredibly courteous and very helpful in identifying certain collections and items.

Love this store for cute DC items, fun home goods, and bursts of inspiration. Their inventory is…read moreunique and well-priced and the staff are always kind. I've been a fan over many years, but felt compelled to write a review when I bought a hair clip that couldn't hold my thick hair and Jessica was super flexible in letting me exchange the item. I dig this neighborhood spot and always walk away with a little treasure!

Good place for locally made gifts. If you're looking for quirky stuff come here. Urban Dwell is a…read morepopular locally owned business in Adams Morgan. Prices aren't bad. The stuff is very high quality. Gift shops around here have cheap looking stuff but it's expensive. It's not like that here. There's lots of handcrafted items. Get something for pretty much everyone. There's jewelry and keychains among the smaller items. It has some bigger items including clothing and other accessories. These items are especially good for women. Lots of things for them here to try on. They can find a variety of stylish purses. As for the men there's funny T-shirts and novelty items. There's also the old school stuff like postcards. It overall is a cool place for gifts. Look for some of the offbeat items. There's something for all tastes.

Steps away from The White House is what looks like an art gallery hidden inside a courtyard. With…read morebooks and journals on display, Book Arts Gallery is a gallery, but one where you can touch and feel the artifacts. For decades, Book Arts Gallery marries ancient techniques of book arts with modern technology to bring projects to life. For example, they created a beautiful book showing Apollo 11's flight plan for NASA. Another example of their work is a personal history in a beautiful book form for a local woman. If you need a project tangibly transformed into a beautiful book, pop into Book Arts. Stephen, the owner, is more than happy to show you around and peel behind the curtain of book arts.

These consummate professionals can do anything related to Bookbinding! Our project - creating the…read moreDachau Album facsimiles - demanded the most difficult and precise workmanship, and the results have been beyond even our wildest imagination. Their personal attention and caring personalities have made them our friends for life. Bravo Book Arts!

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. I was in and out in 5 minutes for a small but a little…read morecomplicated print job. FedEx turned me away with no assistance but Wendy and her team took the time to understand what I was trying to accomplish and helped me do it. Highly recommend!

Wendy and her team do great work! They have limited hours right now (11-3 on weekdays), but Wendy…read moreis easily accessible by email and makes sure to follow up on the progress of your project. The prices seem reasonable given the quality of the prints and the fact that this is a local business so I encourage you to support small during this time!