If you have good taste or are in need of beautiful Bernardaud plates this is the place to go in the…read moreDC area. The store carries several brands of high end tableware but be prepared to pay top dollars for them. If you are getting married get these plates, the perfect excuse! I love Bernardaud plates I will have to treat myself to some of these plates or plate sets for my fancy dinners!!

Best kept secret in Bethesda and DC Metro area! Check it out. You will NOT be sorry. Tim rocks so…read moreask him for style advise!

Super-cute store with loads of really nice things 'packed' into a space that feels airy and has…read morethat real Med. Sea vibe (I know, because I grew up close to there.) Awesome hand lotions, hair perfumes, Turkish towels (I got a great grape [okay, just plain purple] and pink one that's got teal on the other side -- just beautiful and so soft, ooh, what luxury! Turkish towels are awesome because they take up less space and dry far more quickly than other, thicker towels, so of course they end up both smelling much better and being a lot more hygienic. The orange-scented hand lotion is super-luxe, too, with a rich creamy feel and excellent scent. I got the amber hair perfume. The rugs are really nice, with just enough texture balanced together with softness and sturdiness all together in one piece -- and there is an amazing selection of different colours of these area rugs available, all rolled up nicely in a cool basket. Speaking of baskets, they've got them! The baskets have a real beachy vibe and would be perfect for a day (or a week, or more!) at the beach. They're real sturdy and stand up well on their own, unlike some other floppier baskets or of course beach bags out there .... The baskets are also really good for shopping, too. There are cookbooks, fun cooking and cleaning supplies such as the never-before-seen-by-me ravioli-shaped sponges and oh-so-many things to explore, I wouldn't want to ruin it for you by telling you more! The person I encountered was super-helpful, friendly, nice, accommodating, etc. The parking is plentiful (At least it was when I was there.), and if you like pretty, flowery things, there is also a lovely gardening center just steps away ... plus lots of other stuff nearby to explore in Kensington! Very glad I stopped by! Only thing is: it's closed on Mondays. Oh, and I love the name, too! Olive & Loom -- even the name has texture and beauty in it .... A very 'Yay' type of find, indeed! Just lovely. :-)

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...

They have really beautiful and unique gifts for any kind of man woman or child. The selection in…read morethe store is excellent and everything is absolutely beautiful. The store itself is beautifully laid out. It's expensive, but it feels like you get what you pay for so it's OK. My issue with the store and what cost them two stars is their service. I was walking outside the store today about 3 minutes before it opened and three people were in the store and looked at me and didn't even acknowledge me until I waved at which point they signaled I would have to wait. It really would not have cost them anything to open the door 3 minutes early. Small acts like that make a really big difference and show customers that they matter. If there were three people running the store and everything was already laid out, there was really no reason not to open the door and when I came in, there was no acknowledgment of that either. I might have at least said "I saw you waiting there. Sorry we couldn't open the door earlier. Thanks for waiting " or something like that. Whatever. Not a huge deal, but I'm not crazy about the people who run the place.

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.

What a great shop! The owner is a local artist, maker, and writer who knows the area well. After…read moreselling her jewelry at the Flea Market at Eastern Market for years, she opened her own shop in the heart of Takoma Park. Find her gold and silver jewelry behind glass in the front of the store. They also sell a variety of crafts, gifts, and goods. It's one of those shops where it's so fun to wander and see what is on the shelves. They also support local artists and makers. For example, they have several hyper local guide books to help connect people to the city and area.

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.

Love this gift shop! Perfect gifts for all occasion. A little pricy but have a variety of high…read morequality items

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.

Fantastic store! Great collections and superb customer service. Very knowledgeable…read more Easy returns as well.

The Bethesda shop has always been excellent with their customer service. Visiting that store has…read moregiven me so many design ideas. Working with their experts helps put things into perspective and makes shopping that much easier. Absolutely love, Serena and Lily products . Everything I've bought over the years has worked out perfectly and this company is the first place I look what I need design ideas.

I've never met a Home Goods that I didn't like, until I visited this one!…read more Sure, it's huge and carries an extremely large amount of items for every single space inside and outside your home, but the customer service absolutely sucks! I was eye to eye with at least 6 employees and NONE of them spoke, offered assistance, or seemed to care about me being an actual paying customer. I guess discussing their happy hour plans was more important than assisting the customers. After I grabbed the items I wanted, I got in line. I saw that register one was open and didn't have any customers, so I proceeded to it. Instead of letting me know she wasn't open, I had to ask and the cashier said, "we are open, not ready for you yet." Rude and should've been handled much better, but whatever. I then head back to the line but another line opened up. As soon as I approach, the cashier said, "no, she's next!" Talking about the woman behind me. I said, "No! I'm next. I just went to register one and they're not open!" She apologized and said she thought I came the wrong way into the line. Now, why would I do that? I can clearly see where the line starts and ends and I clearly understand the concept of a line! That interaction was the icing on the cake. I won't be returning to this location. Home Goods in Rockville, do better!

This HomeGoods location is fantastic!…read more The store is overall clean and well organized. Everything is easy to locate and always has great finds and eclectic selections. And of course, HomeGoods always has excellent prices. Customer service was helpful, and mostly personable. But parking is a bit busy, even on a mid week, mid day visit. However, the parking lot is huge. This is my favorite location in the area! Highly recommend!

Great service and a very talented team at Urban Country. I received great suggestions for a…read moredinning room table, chairs and bench needed for a beach house. Sizing was a little challenging and Meredith heard my concerns and made sure we found exactly the right size, fit, style and fabric color for seating. While we were discussing the needs, several team members brought over fabric suggestions and other ideas for support. Great collaboration - what a team! We also purchased a new bed, rug and counter stools. Everything was delivered directly to the beach. Super easy - I highly recommend Urban Country!!

Stopped in during lunchtime as the 70% off Floor Model sign caught my eye. Even with the discounted…read moreprices, the pieces are still pretty steep. The showroom is laid out in a compacted, yet orderly fashion with furniture & accents for every room. There's pre-staged set ups i.e. bedrooms, living rooms, offices & a section for Kids. You can pick out a room or by design per your own creativity. UCD also offers Interior Design & Custom Window Treatment services. Friendly employees were helpful answering questions. Countless contemporary options & pieces...just a little too ample for my earthtone-ish, nomadic spirit.

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!

I love the smell as you enter, Anthropologie. It just creates this special welcoming atmosphere. I…read morewas shocked by the enormous size of this store. They have 3 floors packed with women's clothes, gifts and glassware, cosmetics, furniture, shoes and purses. Service was great. People who worked there offered me help and were very nice. They didn't have a huge petite section, but they did a good amount of sale clothing. Prices are on the higher side. I will say this, Anthropologie has a unique style and you won't see a lot of people wearing what you bought. You won't have to worry about getting your steps in if you shop in this store. : ) They have a lovely selection of unique clothing and accessories. I will definitely be back to shop here.

This is my favorite location in the DMV area. The store is huge and they have a wide selection of…read moreitems including a bridal area. The staff is always very helpful and down to earth. I primarily shop here doing their sales because there is always something available at a discounted price.