MESMERALDA'S has an amazing collection for gifts, cards, jigsaw puzzles, dinnerware, gifts for…read morechildren and for friends, really too many wonderful items to list! I love to go in and just look and look. It is a treasure! I cannot recommend it highly enough! Go! You, too, will be mesmerized as you go through the store!

Long-time local boutique with housewares, cards, gifts, hostess napkins, children's toys/books,…read morecandles, etc. Parking right in front. Very nice people, too.

Two The Moon did a great job embroidering my coat! They were able to have it done within a couple…read moredays. Really happy with their service :).

First off,owner is so friendly and helpful. The store is so well curated and they offer monogram…read moreservices which is a lively bonus when shopping for gifts. Worth a trip - you will find the cutest things!

Lovely, high quality, unique selection. The staff is…read morepleasant, classy and always helpful. I return every time I pass through Arlington.

This is a great little shop in Lee Heights that offers high quality (though not outrageously…read morepriced) Women's fashion and accessories as well as adorable high end baby and toddler clothing. They also offer a great selection of unique gifts and other special items that you can't find at the countless big box stores that have taken over almost everywhere else here now. It's like visiting...Etsy...in person. If such a store existed of course. Obviously only a very very small, and very highly curated BIT of Etsy, but still...it's etsy-esque. In a good way. Well worth a visit. Especially for those "extra hard to shop for" and "already have everything" types. They're also great for the many miscellaneous gift needs that pop up throughout the year for coworkers and teachers and other people you might not know very well and whose gift options fall uncomfortably in between even the classiest target dollar bin options your best friends might love, and the fancier more expensive fare reserved for one's own children, close relatives, spouses... The "I don't really know what, but ideally something special and memorable and cool" gifts for all sorts of things like secret Santas, teacher appreciation, miscellaneous baby/bridal showers, office party exchanges, attempts to gain favor or acceptance from cringey or critical or perfectly lovely mother in laws...etc. This place is perfect for all of those and more. I've found awesome Christmas presents for my mother here two years in a row now, and many fun things for myself as well. Best boutique baby clothes section I've seen in the Arlington area, actually. Oh! And Scout bags galore!

Decent selection of items and service was alright. Prices seemed a tad high but that's the norm for…read moresouvenir shops in the area. Wouldn't frequent this spot but it's a decent stop if you're needing to get souvenirs to bring home in a pinch.

I'm so sorry, but I couldn't stand to be in the store for longer than a couple minutes. The smell…read moreof stale air was overpowering.

Super nice team who gave me great advice and beautifully wrapped a present for me! Also the store…read moreis soothing and not overwhelming. Would definitely go out of my way to go to this location again!

I've always been a huge fan of Paper Source, as I collect stationery and greeting cards. As other…read morePaper Source stores, this place is jam-packed with a variety of different cards, gift items, everything you need to be crafty, gift wraps, and the list goes on. You can spend a pretty good amount of time, perusing through their things, because everything that they have, you just want to buy! Seasonal items include cute ornaments, gag gifts, and other decor items that sprinkle some festivity in your home. I purchased some Hanukkah cards and a birthday card that I'm super excited about in attaching with gifts. Located in Boro Place, the staff here are super friendly and helpful - feel free to ask for any assistance! Parking garage and metered parking available.

Olive and Loom is a good retailer. The owner, Ferzan, is honest and fair…read more I had a good experience, and would buy from her again. Recommended...

Emailed with a concern and was handled promptly. Great customer service. Highly recommend Olive and…read moreLoom.

Before we sat down to have a cup of coffee at Colada Shop, we were walking around some of the…read morestores on this strip of Mosaic District when Kimi was like, "We gotta go into this store, I think you guys will really love it." And I'm certainly not one to say no to shopping... and Kimi knows me pretty well - so in we went. In this adorable little shop you'll find a bit of everything: From chic baby toys and gear, to Women's athletica, adorable spice recipe kits, dog treats, jewelry, natural deodorant, candles and so much more that I'm forgetting. The store is immaculately designed. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're in a higher end boutique - but it's also not stuffy at all like some places. It's just highly curated with interesting unique products, and could be the absolute best place for stocking stuffers, small gifts, making a gift basket and also obviously splurging on yourself. I ended up getting some natural dog treats for the pup, and I almost splurged on some fancy balsamic vinegar. This splurge was for the pup, the next time I come in the splurge will be for me lol. Definitely worth stopping in. If you're someone who LOVES getting little treats and surprises for your friends and family this could be the perfect spot. The mix is eclectic and Kimi pointed out that they even sell this soap that was gifted to us for Latinx heritage month as it's a Latin owned soap company. I feel like it's the apothecary David would open if he was a woman.

My daughter has ballet across the street so every week I take a look to see what Vivid Chill has to…read moreoffer and my Apple Pay is like *bing* *bing* *bing* It's quite dangerous ... but so convenient and so well curated. Everything they feature is ethically-sourced and sustainably obtained. AND OH so cute. I could spend forever smelling all the candles, delighting over the handmade jewelry, perusing their cookbooks, picnic blankets, baby rain boots and so much more. This is the perfect place to grab a special gift for a friend and reminds me of those cute, indie boutiques that are on every corner in LA. I hope this shop stays around for a long time.

I've been a repeat customer of this quaint little market for many years and will continue to stop…read moreby every time I can. Walking through the door is like entering an aesthetic wonderland. The design, the collection, the music and even the complimentary snacks all contribute to the enticing atmosphere. I always find unique gifts for everyone on my list and, inevitably, something irresistible for myself. Whenever I want to treat myself to a predictably lovely experience, I drop by this enchanting cottage.

This adorable barn is filled with lovely items, especially for gifts. Unfortunately the woman who…read moreopened the shop was downright rude. She seemed aggravated telling us to move our car. When we came in she did not look up, welcome us in or say a word. We were the only clients there. Left with a terrible impression.

I really enjoyed shopping Urban Farmhouse! It is a pleasant little shop with some nice pieces of…read morevintage furniture! Plus all of their gift items were lovely. It is a bit out of the way - but only a BIT. Right on Wilson blvd across from a Liberty gas station. So Cute. ALSO, the upstairs gift store COVET is packed with great gifts! Inexpensive jewelry, baby items, greeting cards AND she will gift wrap gifts!!!

A charming little shop with the unique decorative things. I am sure you can find a nice decorative…read morepiece here.

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!