A gem of a shop in Harper's Ferry. The owner is super friendly and passionate about the items in…read morethe shop but also about the town. We enjoyed chatting with her! Wonderful selection of jewelry, ornaments, cards, clothes/scarves, and different pieces that are all fair trade. We appreciated all the little notes that indicated where items were made as well. Prices were reasonable. Highly recommend stopping in here! It's just down the half staircase near Battleground Coffee.

This store WILL rip you off! I bought a silk garden belle shirt from here a few days ago for $70…read more Two days later, I found the same shirt online from the company for $22!! This shop is such an insane rip off- do not shop here!! Go online to buy and support the small business that care about the consumer rather than this greedy, money-grabbing store with absolutely insane overhead. They clearly don't respect the customer AT ALL.

Fun shop with so many unique finds. Books of all kinds, Knick knacks, games, you name it, it can…read moreprobably be found here. It's two levels and stuffed to the brim with items. Shop owner is very kind and even got to meet his pup(: I got some cool miniature books and a metal bookmark from here, both well priced. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!

Great cozy atmosphere. So many interesting books. I used…read moreto come more frequently when the Whites Ferry ran.

The owner gave exceptional customer service, and went above and beyond to create a sweet gift for…read moremy mother. The have the cutest things in the store, and I believe they have a little something for just about everyone. I highly recommend this shop to anyone! You'll love it and will not be disappointed. Plus, we need to support our local small businesses:)

I LOVE this shop. The staff is wonderful, the Pandora selection is very updated, and they have…read moreAWESOME spreads for crackers, marinate, chips, and other dishes. There is such a wide array of gift options from jewelry to food. I come to this strip mall 3-4 times a week and have tried all the different restaurants and purchased foods to take home and/or give away as gifts. I've recently wasted time and money at the nearby Butcher Station restaurant for their rude service and insipid food, so it made me appreciate Creekside Gifts for their service and versatility even more. I highly recommend this spot for trinkets and take home foods.

So glad that the Corner Store serves food every weekend! Estelle's dishes are works of art for the…read moreeyes and for the belly, and she's super friendly. The menu changes seasonally. From the April menu, we got the matar paneer (spicy, tangy, and delicious) and the creamy kale soup (bright green, edible flowers). Take a look at the pictures- it's really a good deal for the price!

Being one out of the two stores in Waterford, VA, It might be the better of the two…read more The Convenient placement: Being just off Main Street, it's so easy to get from my house to the store. The food: Delicious. No need to say more.

Birch Tree Books & Plants is a really interesting combination of a business…read more The store itself is chock full of books and, of course, plants in a series of little rooms in a house in downtown Leesburg.  It's a fun place to wander through and look at what is on each shelf and in the corners.  There are other cute quirks such as a wheel you can spin with each purchase.  You can win candy or a small prize among other options.  It's a little extra fun and the kids loved it when we visited.  We were there for an author talk which took place upstairs in a bigger, open and light-filled room.  The set up worked very well, providing a casual atmosphere but also one that was very intimate due to the smaller number of chairs the space could accommodate. The event was well run and we will definitely keep our eye on the calendar for future events.  Parking is convenient in nearby garages.

Birch Tree Bookstore is a small independent bookstore in the heart of Leesburg. I visited on Friday…read morewhen I was exploring town, and it is charming. It is also quite small, which makes the inventory important. Unfortunately, their inventory is heavy on romance, historical fiction, some new releases, and children's books, which don't happen to be genres I read often. If these are your genres, Birch Tree should be on your to visit list! It is a very cute bookshop and will make some readers immensely happy.

Super cute store in downtown Charles town featuring a lot of shabby chic and farmhouse chic home…read moreitems. Some are rehabbed pieces, most are reproductions... All could be featured in Fixer Upper. What I love about this store is that they also post on Facebook and I was able to purchase a chandelier I saw back in March the following November... I was lucky they still had it! Most large items are single stocked- so the best time to buy it is when you see it. I also love that they have many home accessories at very reasonable prices- if you are just looking to add a few new things to your mantle or bookshelves, you can come here and get it done for about the same as what you'd spend at homegoods. In some cases- less. And the items are more carefully curated- you don't have to hunt for things that go together- you can come into this shop and see exactly what goes with what, and buy a whole display, and rest assured that it's pretty unique. Easy as pie. Be sure to follow these folks on Instagram (@bvintage2014) and Facebook so you can keep up with inventory and snag some good deals as they come up...

Such a fun place to find unique items. They've got chalk paint galore, have wonderful WV-themed…read moreitems, and I always find something unique. What a great addition to our Charles Town main street! I highly recommend!

How can you not give a restored pink and green polka dot barn five stars?…read more For all future brides who dream about "rustic" weddings this is your place for inspiration. Think of it as a real life Pinterest board. This antique design house has floors upon floors of old window panes, milk glass vases, vintage cake toppers, and a carefully curated collection of fifties inspired prom dresses (perfect for a bridesmaids --if her waist is a size 16). Even if you are not headed for nuptial bliss, you can appreciate a day of antiquing in the country. No second guesses on whether or not you are buying a haunted tea cup at all, because all the pieces have been gussied up and styled for your viewing pleasure. While most restoration pieces can go for several thousand dollars or more in the District, I found On a Whim to be very reasonably priced (and this is coming from a girl whose furniture was bought at Target).

Needing to waste time before a movie, I thought, why not check out some shops. I was visiting the…read morearea, and I am always looking for a good antique find. Went to :On A Whim" to check things out. I was only able to check out one building, which was the main one, when you first entered the parking lot. It is 2 stories and filled with treasures. It was a delight to walk through. My only throwback was pricing. It was definitely out of my price range, and most items were overpriced. If you're looking for a good find and do not have price restrictions, this is a place for you.

Love love this gallery! Everything in the shop is handmade by local artists! Nothing made in China…read more. I love to support small business. The women in the gallery was very nice and helpful she told me about some of the local festivals that are coming up with some of the artist in the gallery ! Definitely will be back to pick up a few pieces!

What a great find this little artists' co-op is! When husband, Moms, MIL and I pulled up to Bogati…read moreBodega Winery, I heard a little gasp. "I know that place!" Moms exclaimed, pointing to this charming art gallery occupying half of the same building as the winery. Turns out Pops -- a woodturner -- knows Tom Boley, one of Gateway Gallery's resident woodturners, and Moms and Pops have been out to visit before (the woodturning world is small, my friends, hard as that is to believe). Naturally, we had to pay a visit...*after* a wine tasting, of course. GG is an artists' cooperative, where the artists -- in this case all local -- come together to create, staff, and manage the gallery. The pieces span a huge range of techniques: gorgeous fiber wraps and shawls, handcrafted silver jewelry, fused glass, ceramics and pottery, digital photography, pen-and-ink drawings, acrylic painting, weavings. The place is *packed* -- tastefully -- with beautiful bits and baubles. We browsed quite some time. Not only is there art for every taste, there's art for every budget. I fell in love with the acrylics and oils of Kaarin Nelson, whose paintings incorporate a "cheerful color palette" and "playful line." I really wanted the 20"x20" painting of a robin in a radish patch, which I thought was a steal at $175. Instead I decided to save a few pennies and went with a 6"x6" of a rosy pink, chubby pig for $30. I was already in love with it when the gentleman pulled it down off the wall for me and showed me the title of the work is "Some Pig." The "Charlotte's Web" nod pushed that painting right over the top for me. Gateway Gallery is the kind of shop I wish were closer to home. But the fact that it's nestled comfortably in Loudoun County's wine country makes it a convenient diversion after (before....or during....) vineyard jaunts.