I wanted to find a nice little something to take back home since I was visiting from out of state…read more I called before I went and the owner's voice was so welcoming and when I arrive, it was the same and more. He was very accommodating and gave me a great price on each of my items. I certainly will pop back in when visiting DC. It is a great find! Rochelle

Mom N Pop Antiques is the perfect small business we need to support. Full of unique finds and…read moregreat furniture. If you looking for that specific piece when decorating and you don't want another generic piece that everyone else has this place is sure to have it. They have a lot pretty bar ware and glasses. A good selection of old records and furniture with more reasonable prices than Miss Pixie's on 14th Street. The owner is really nice and flexible on prices too!

Great discovery for someone new to the area. Wonderfully and thoughtfully curated items for every…read moreera and design preference. Quality furniture and amazing collection of curiosities.

Kensington has a street dedicated to antique retailers, consignors and upcyclists which goes by…read more"Kensington Antique Row." This area has stores that sell vintage furniture, vintage clothes, fashion items, textile art, toy collectibles, sports memorabilia, china/glasswear, military memorabilia, pottery, books, and jewelry. They also have two bakeries and a restaurant. More information can be viewed at: kensingtonantiquerow.com.

Horrible experience being followed around the store by the owner. This place is an eyesore and a…read moregeneral vibe killer on an otherwise lovely downtown street. No idea how they're still in business.

When you put in thrift stores in this area you get a myriad of options that don't necessarily fit a…read morethrift store motif. I have been, and continue to, search for items for my apartment. It's little odds and ends that I think I need and only I understand what I am looking for. In hopes of finding a decent spot to browse, I came here. Now, although they didn't have anything that I wanted to look for, I did spend a good amount of time browsing. That is the one thing that you will need when you enter here, time. There is a ton of stuff in here that you can easily lose yourself in. However, if you are claustrophobic, bypass this place. The aisles are extra small and this could be on the verge of a hoarder case. You kind of have to go with the flow of everyone else in the store, and that means you really can't retrace your footsteps if you need to. Unless you are the only person in the store, which is a rarity. The owner of this place is amazing. She is so full of life and greets everyone that walks in the door. She makes sure that you have what you need even if you didn't expect that you needed it. If you have some time, give this place a shot as there are things in here that you wouldn't expect to find.

Food and craft vendors (more craft - good for gifts) fill what's known as Veteran's Plaza in front…read moreof the Silver Spring Civic Center, as well as a couple blocks surrounding, and bumps up against the farmers' market that continues through the downtown SS shopping center (though the farmers' market closes up earlier). It makes for a very pleasant hour or two of strolling, sampling, and shopping! There's jewelry, bags, artwork, kids' toys and clothes, and lots of other random stuff - there's even a stand selling refurbished bikes. The Crepes At The Market guys who you probably know from Eastern Market set up shop on the street corner, and right next to them are Migue's Magnificent Mini Donuts, whose name is completely accurate. I've also seen things like cheeses, veggies, and jellies in the farmers' market area, where there's often live music blasting from a big stage. Fabulous place to enjoy Saturday sunshine!

This market has now moved to Veterans Plaza outside the newly constructed civic center in the heart…read moreof downtown Silver Spring. The only sad part is that this past Saturday (Oct.30) was the last opening for the year. It's more spacious now and there appeared to be more craft vendors than in the past. The crepe guy was here too! My friend bought a really cute knit baby sweater and since it was the end of the day and the last event for the season, she got it for about 30% less. I'll be back next April. I hope you will too.

Kensington has a street dedicated to antique retailers, consignors and upcyclists which goes by…read more"Kensington Antique Row." This area has stores that sell vintage furniture, vintage clothes, fashion items, textile art, toy collectibles, sports memorabilia, china/glasswear, military memorabilia, pottery, books, and jewelry. They also have two bakeries and a restaurant. More information can be viewed at: kensingtonantiquerow.com.

Lots of vintage & antique items. Shop owners are very helpful in their specific specialties. Great…read moreafternoon stroll.

The Modern Mobler Team, Mat and Marty, accomplished feats worthy of Cirque de Soleil, all the while…read morein the most careful, respectful and friendly manner, despite having to work around several other work crews on site ! A terrific company!

Doug and his team are true professionals and masters of all that is mid century modern. Considers…read moreall factors while he helps you design a space to your desires and needs.

Even though the selection is obviously limited, I found 3 books. I like Sci-Fi. They had several…read moreAsimov books and an NK Jemison. I saw some Heinlein, too. If you're in the area, I'd stop by. Who know? You really could find a gem, and they have all kinds of books from childrens books, to classics, to...Sci Fi :)

Really cute store with good prices. The owner is very helpful and friendly. They have a good…read moreselection for the size of the store. My friends and I also went there for their escape room and it was really fun. Highly recommend.

This bookstore is awesome! When I went on a Friday afternoon recently, it was pretty calm and…read morequiet. Not too crowded which I liked as it can get pretty tight since there's many books and many shelves. Service was fine although I didn't really talk to many people while there (was more preoccupied with finding the books and checking them out). I'd say this place has great value as the books i got (3) were charged a total of just under $5. I can see why the staff put up flyers stating to be mindful with how many books the customers get as they're priced pretty low, allowing you to collect a decent amount. I'll definitely be back to check this place out again :)

Second Story Books is worth the drive or long Metro ride from Washington, D.C. Housed in a large…read morewarehouse within walking distance of the Twinbrook Metro station, Second Story Books houses over 500,000 used books on literally every topic. Want three aisles of kids books like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys? Go here. Need every book C.S. Lewis wrote? Stop by Second Story Books. After visiting nearby ZavaZone with our seven-year-old daughter, we stopped into Second Story for a few minutes, which easily turned into an hour. Every book is 50% off. We left with 15 books for just under $21. The books are well organized and maps help navigate visitors to each section, but know that the warehouse's narrow book aisles can get cramped. It adds to the appeal! There are even harder-to-find rooms with other items like posters for sale. They also sell CDs and DVDs. Staff are helpful. I lost my wallet and within an hour a staff member messaged me on Facebook letting me know they found it and it was safe at the checkout desk. If you have used books, Second Story Books buys them from people.

This is the "Value Village" for tools and items you would find at Lowe's or an upscale shop. The…read moreinventory changes, based on what has been donated. You can find nice appliances, unique equipment and household goods. It's a great way to repurpose and reuse items. Plus, you are helping the community.

Cool spot to get explore used items to repurpose and give a new life. The parking lot is across the…read morestreet and as you walk down the gravel road; you'll see signs for donations and shopping. The building is a large open space full of gems from wood, furniture, hardware, appliances, doors, light fixtures, home goods, and more. If you're into antique items or would like to work on a project to repurpose, or home project that can use some materials (such as plywood wood or cabinets); Community Fork is the spot for you. I plan to come back and share an update!

The staff members were rude and disrespectful. Will not be returning, which is too bad because the…read moreshop had a rather nice selection.

I loved the way the antiques were set up in this store. All neatly organized and clean. They have…read morea lot of period antique furniture, gilt mirrors, antique table and floor lamps, oriental rugs,and some lovely crystal and china.