What a super fun place for girls this has everything that a girl would want for cute fun activities…read morecute things to add to your home and more! I booked the reservation online for charm bracelet making for my friend and I and when we arrived, we were shortly checked in and began bracelet making the instructor was super nice and she gave us the freedom to pick our charms and start putting them together as we wanted. Unfortunately, my bracelet did break a day later, but it didn't take away from the fun I had being in this place definitely will return plus they have other hands-on activity workshops monthly ** the need more silver charm options **

My group visited Relume to make charm bracelets one weekend and the space is really cute. They have…read moresome interesting and fun items through the store that can be purchased, and then an area on the other side for candle or charm bracelet making. We were told what to do and how to pick our charms and left to it, then helped again when it was time to put the charms on. This was a very DIY experience. Unfortunately, some of my group has said their charms came off and our custom charm completely bled and faded, but overall it was a good time.

Decided to spend my birthday making a candle at District Candle Lab in Union Market. Keysha and…read moreBobbi were very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was very inviting and allow for a stress-free fun activity. The overall candle making process only took about 30-45min depending on your mood to choose the candle scents. It will take 2 hours for the candle to cool down which allow me to go grab a quick lunch. The location also has a jewelry making place called Fawne that you can do while you wait! I will be back!

I made a reservation for my husband and I to make candles. We had a good time smelling and…read moreselecting our favorite scents. While we had a full hour, we were done in 30 minutes. A few things to be aware of: 1) Location - the site doesn't include directions. They are not IN the Union Market / food stall space but in the walkway behind it that has various shops. 2) Price - The $15 pp reservation fee goes towards the cost of the candle. You have a choice behind medium or large - the latter is $50 each - which I was a bit taken aback by since it wasn't listed on the site. 3) Time to pick up - We were told it would take 3 hours for our candles to be ready vs the 2 hours listed on the site. I had planned for us to walk around and have lunch but 3 hours was a bit too long so we opted to come back tomorrow.

Great food amazing service I can't wait to have it again my whole family enjoyed the meal and my…read morekids are some choosy eaters

Honey Made is a woman-owned gift shop along Barracks Row made famous when President Joe Biden…read moreshopped there, picking up a card for the First Lady. When you go inside, there's a sign that points out the President's choice of cards with photos of the owner on the wall with the President. The shop itself is a single room filled with local cards, fabrics, jewelry, household goods, candle, soaps, etc. Browse the aisles to find gifts for friends and family. The prices are on par with other local gift shops.

I was very delighted to find this adorable shop that's well stocked! I was on the hunt for…read morepostcards and this one had some cute ones that were very reasonably priced. The gentleman behind the counter was super kind and helpful! Highly recommend this shop for all your paper goods!

High quality cards and good variety. Have also found birthday supplies here like nice fancy…read moreballoons. Not cheap.

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.

I absolutely love this store. Ever since my sister…read moreintroduced me to it 2 years ago, I've been using their body lotions all the time. I have recently learned I'm no longer allergic or have any reaction to perfume! I didn't know one could recover from this issue on your own naturally without any medical intervention. I'm loving 3 particular perfumes here and I mix and match them together. You can find them in Bloomingdale's but I like their stand alone store, they're more knowledgeable and better selection! They're quite pricey but worth it. 3 medium size perfumes and a body lotion will cost you about $500, which will last about a year. Worth every penny! Highly recommend.

Overhyped or maybe I'm just not intrigued enough for the cologne world. The cologne doesn't last…read morelong. It's overselling the hype and luxury of it all. I'm not sure if I heard from other reviews right that they let you try everything out for an hour before making a final purchase. I'll say one good thing is that each spray doesn't use much, so it lasts but pricey. In store is not the best option for availability, to which I will not hold against as it is not under their control.

She Loves Me is the addition to Barracks Row we didn't know we needed. Located in a space once a…read morechurch office, this local woman-owned flower and plant shop is the perfect stop after a weekend brunch at Barracks Row's many restaurants. Here's why you should go: 1) Flowers: They sell beautifully arranged bouquets of locally grown seasonal flowers. When my daughter and I popped in to pick up a bouquet to surprise my wife at the airport returning from a trip, we left with two. My wife was impressed with how beautiful the selection was. 2) Space: Once you enter the space, you're surrounded by plants and household goods like candles. The shop is put together well, inviting you to stay awhile browsing every corner. 3) Staff: Holley, the owner, was managing the shop when we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. She is welcoming and can guide you through the store connecting you to the right bouquet or plant. She Loves Me's Barracks Row shop is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. They also do next-day deliveries through their website and provide flowers for weddings, etc.

First time I stopped by, the woman behind the counter completely ignored me while she was on the…read morephone. No hello, or "give me a sec, please," or any other common, professional curtesy. She looked up, saw me come in, and turned her back, so I left. Ever the optimist, I returned during posted store hours and once again the woman was on the phone, but this time the door was locked ‍. Haven't had the pleasure of actually shopping there, but it's not because I haven't tried.

I got a very heart felt reading here. It was good to get clarity from the tarot card reader.read more

When I first met with Mrs. White on June 8th - I was assured that the initial session would be…read morecomplimentary and the payment would be for future work - for the 7 day chakra healing session and all necessary materials. This was to begin when I returned from travel on June 12th. She could not see me until June 14th. However, during my subsequent meeting on June 14th - Mrs. White Sr. began another complimentary session and Mrs. White Jr left. The originally agreed-upon amount was renegotiated to a higher amount, an additional $800 to "rent a crystal." She reiterated that her session was complimentary and that I could walk away if I didn't trust or believe her. Our session Mrs. White Sr. worked to get me into an alarmed and distressed state - being told I had a demonic attachment. She got me to sob my eyes out for an hour and then coerced me into renegotiating my agreed upon amount and that it did not cover what was needed and that it had to be resolved immediately. This experience left me extremely frightened, paranoid, and anxious. That following Tuesday I had therapy and my therapist had to diagnose that I had entered into a religious psychosis and that what occurred was a scam. I have requested a refund for the prepaid sessions and program, as I no longer wish to begin a program with any meditations, cleansings, or sessions. They have stopped responding. I have filed a complaint with BBB as well.

Steadfast Supply showcases the artistic talent and entrepreneurial spirit of DC residents. The…read morestore curates a collection of gifts that truly represent Washington with some extra fun lifestyle and craft items. I made sure to visit every corner of the store to make sure I did not miss a thing. It's a wonderful spot to browse while you're in the neighborhood and to take a workshop. Virginia led a group of us through a plant and pot decorating class right in the store. For my first Steadfast event, this was well organized and we were well cared for by our host! It was a rare moment of art therapy for me. There were no rules except to paint. At the end, we got holy basil seeds and soil to complete the project. I can't wait to see it grow along with my other plants.

This is my go to place for gifts to anyone for any occasion. It is a neighborhood gift shop…read moreselling items from DC branded clothes, candles, soap, posters, baby misc items, plants and many more interesting and cute items. The store is dog friendly and they have a lot of dog treats for your puppies. Staff are always so pleasant and welcoming. They also offer classes every now and then so come check them out. I love the boxed gifts they always have for special occasion. Highly recommend to visit this neighborhood store.

I had such a great visit to Ginkgo Gardens this morning. Cole helped me and was incredible from…read morestart to finish. I went in looking for a few low maintenance plants and Cole walked me through several options with real care and attention. I picked up a Hoya Compacta Hindu Rope, a ZZ plant, a Philodendron Lemon Neon, a Bromeliad, a Crassula Jade, an annual, and a six inch Euphorbia Firestick cactus. Every plant looked healthy and well cared for. Since it was a quiet Wednesday morning, I got very personalized attention, but honestly the service here is always excellent even when the store is busy. The staff makes every customer feel valued, no matter how many people are in the shop. The prices are higher than big box stores, but the quality and care of the plants make it worth it. This is easily one of my favorite plant shops in DC and I always leave feeling excited about my new plants. Thank you again to Cole for the great recommendations and wonderful customer service.

Very lovely plant shop with a very wide range of plants, pots, accessories, supplies, etc. for…read moreindoor and outdoor. Spent a good couple hours in here looking through all the plants. The shop has an outdoor area, indoor (2 floors) and an outdoor patio on the top floor. Plants are in great condition and prices are reasonable. You'll find anything you are looking for here! Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the plants I was looking at. Store cat was a plus!