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.

Politically appalling even for being in MOCO. Came in here to buy a friend birthday gifts. Walking…read morethroughout the store is very cute, but also very politically blue (hence the name of the store?) that was fine with me, I picked a few things out and then was nearing towards checking out when I saw the magnet section. Thinking I might find something funny... nope. Just magnets that wish the sitting President dead. You should be ashamed of yourself as a business. I will never give a dime to this store.

I like to give unique gifts and The Blue House caught my eye. They had a lot of beach style gifts…read morein the window. But, as you walk in the space is filled with many assorted gift sections. There are gifts for children and babies. There is a section for beautiful dining China and cook books. I was fascinated by their pillow section. There were pillows for each state embroidered with things that are special to each place. The DC pillow had cute Panda bears on it. It was just beautiful. Service was excellent. I am sorry, I forgot the sales ladies name but she was so nice and helpful. I really appreciated her assistance. The prices were high, but again you are paying for the unique crafted gifts. The pillow I wanted was $200. That was out of my budget. But, I am sure someone will love it. I will definitely return, because they had a gift selection for people who play mah Jong. I am sure my friends would really enjoy one of their gift items. I am glad I stopped by.

Best store and best experience! Can't get better business. Love these people, so down to earth…read more Whatever I get from here hold a dear place in my heart.

Don't shop here. I had a very scary and upsetting experience. I was a loyal customer - not anymore!…read moreThe owner is horribly rude. I have been a regular customer for a while, to the point that the sales lady recognizes me and my son. I purchased a $40 stuffed animal less than a week ago, for example. Anyway, I went to the store today with my son and let him hold a jellycat. We have so many (most purchased from this store), that I didn't want to buy it. I hid it from him behind the books because for anyone who has kids, sometimes that's what you have to do to avoid a tantrum. The store sent a male to come follow me to my car and ask me where it was. They obviously thought I stole it. At a minimum they should have sent a woman to come follow me and knock on my car window. Their excuse was that sometimes kids take things without their parents knowing. As if I wouldn't notice my BABY taking something - especially when buckling him into a car seat. And if I did notice I would have obviously brought it back. We've spent hundreds of dollars in this store on jellycats. Never again! Please don't shop here.

Tracy Dubin and the Annsandra team take the stress out of gifting! Whether it's a wedding,…read morehousewarming, hostess gift or just a little something for myself, she always finds the ideal present. Her team handles everything, including gorgeous wrapping, so I don't have to lift a finger. It's like having a personal gifting fairy!

Things have changed since they moved and not for the better. Customer service is way down, while…read morethey are pleasant don't expect much more. I gave them a very accurate address and the delivery company they chose continued to return the package and AnnSandra wanted to continue to charge me to try to send it again and again. Well, after over 25 years of doing business with them, spending thousands of dollars and referring many, many people I am do with AnnSandra and I am certain the rest of the world will be too soon enough! Bigger people than them have fallen for the same reason!

Staff were friendly and they'll even special wrap presents for you! I found all of the birthday…read moreparty decor and serving plates that I was looking for, including gift bags and wrapping paper. They also had ample gift ideas from books, games, and other odds and ends that make people happy. A great spot to find the perfect small gift to brighten someone's day.

Simple card shop with a good selection of cards ranging from funny, to cute, to sweet, to artsy…read more This is what I remember papyrus being in the past. You can always come in and leave with something that makes you happy. Staff are friendly and happy to help. The things are bit more expensive than you wish, but that's sort of the nature of a shop like this.

This store is GREAT for gifts, surprises, or just some nice finds to have around your home. It's…read morealso great for finding puzzles, games, or hobbies to do on your own. They also had quality cards for special occasions, and many unique items - and all for a good value - that really made me appreciate this store. It's a shop that's worth coming by over and over again, whenever I'm in the area to see what finds for sale the owner has managed to pull out of the top hat. And this isn't a second-hand shop.

I really like this shop. It's the best local spot if you need to grab a gift for almost any age. My…read morestroller barely fits, but my kids love going in here. Can't say ownership likes it as they're neutral at best. My oldest picked a toy for her new baby sister. Quality is usually very good, but I did get a sticker book once that does not stick at all. The print is so cute though that my girl uses it as paper dolls.

If you are wandering downtown Bethesda, stopping in Terrain is a must! Even if you aren't into…read morehouse plants, they have the cutest variety of whimsical items. The other day I saw paper that evaporates in water so you can make wishes. I have about 30 houseplants and have bought a handful from Terrain. Overall, inspect the plant before you purchase not just from here but any store. Prices may be slightly higher for common plants than a big box store but their variety is amazing and changes I think daily. Some of the staff are nicer than others regarding planty chatting so if you are expecting an employee to spend significant individual attention to answer all your plant care needs try to go during the day or low traffic times. It can get pretty busy. Since I live close by I stop in often to see which plants have been marked down. There's also an amazing variety of pots to put the plants in. This is a subsection of Anthropologie so the pots are in line with that vibe. Overall this is a special beautiful little place to browse and enjoy.

A sub-store within Anthropologie, Terrain is one of the most beautiful garden stores you will ever…read morestep into. It's super lush with pieces of greenery in every corner and it looks like they even have a make your own terrarium bar. And for those who have a hard time keeping self watering plants alive....they have a wide selection of very well made, realistic plastic plants as well. If you are looking to get ideas on how to create your own indoor garden space this is the place to do it. That being said like most of Anthropologie's brand prices are jacked way up for something you can make at home for half of the price. But who has time for that? This is the perfect place to pick up a housewarming gift for a friend!

SW7 is my favorite antique retailer on Antique Row. The merchandise is easier to view and walk…read morearound. Most of the stores on this row are hard to walk through due to the piling of treasures around each corner but SW7 keeps it well maintained. Great location for pet gifts, baby gifts and jewelry. Kensington has a street dedicated to antique retailers, consignors and upcyclists which goes by "Kensington Antique Row." More information can be viewed at: kensingtonantiquerow.com.

This is a fabulous store with wonderful people and a truly fun selection of gifts (for yourself or…read moreothers)!

Pen & Prose is a beautiful stationary, gift shop and home decor store located within Reagan…read moreAirport. There is a huge selection of items for anyone in here! If you are in need of a nice gift or souvenir for a loved one on your way back home, this is certainly the place to buy it. I just loved shopping here! So many amazing finds! I highly recommend this store!

Who'd have thought that DCA would hold one of my favorite stationery stores? It's strange but true!…read moreI often stop in here before or after a flight to grab a pack of Crane note cards or a birthday card for someone. They also have a pretty robust selection of gift books, Moleskins, pens, and other fun items. Definitely worth a detour on the way to your gate!

Pretty fantastic local fit shop. Lacking the typical uber-gimicky, generic, and over priced goods,…read morethis shop has quality fun items at very reasonable pricing. The space itself is inviting, easy to browse, and well organized. The selection is vast and well curated, with plenty of fun items for oneself or to gift to others. The staff were friendly.

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!