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.

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...

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!

I enjoyed my first time at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center to see their current exhibition, Offline:…read moreTracing the Source by Hadiya Williams and curated by Anika Hobbs. The exhibition displayed hand-pulled prints, ceramics, and textiles. The exhibition is on view til March 3, 2026.

I visited the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center for a political fundraiser recently, and I'm so glad I…read morehad a reason to go inside and learn about it. It's amazing. The Pyramid Atlantic Art Center is a nonprofit center specializing in papermaking, printmaking, and book arts. It was founded in 1981, but more recently it moved into the historic Arcade building in the Hyattsville Gateway Arts District. They offer artist residencies, studios for artists, workshops, instruction, artist talks, and other events, including classes for the public. They sell pieces - large and small - and they have a small shop where they sell prints, cards, and other items. If I lived nearby and had the slightest artistic talent, I'd want to spend time at Pyramid. What a great resource for people who make art and love art in the Hyattsville area! I'm sure I'll be back, but if you live in the area, learn more about it and check it out!

Horrible experience being followed around the store by the owner. This place is an eyesore and a…read moregeneral vibe killer on an otherwise lovely downtown street. No idea how they're still in business.

When you put in thrift stores in this area you get a myriad of options that don't necessarily fit a…read morethrift store motif. I have been, and continue to, search for items for my apartment. It's little odds and ends that I think I need and only I understand what I am looking for. In hopes of finding a decent spot to browse, I came here. Now, although they didn't have anything that I wanted to look for, I did spend a good amount of time browsing. That is the one thing that you will need when you enter here, time. There is a ton of stuff in here that you can easily lose yourself in. However, if you are claustrophobic, bypass this place. The aisles are extra small and this could be on the verge of a hoarder case. You kind of have to go with the flow of everyone else in the store, and that means you really can't retrace your footsteps if you need to. Unless you are the only person in the store, which is a rarity. The owner of this place is amazing. She is so full of life and greets everyone that walks in the door. She makes sure that you have what you need even if you didn't expect that you needed it. If you have some time, give this place a shot as there are things in here that you wouldn't expect to find.

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)!

Tumbleweed is a gift shop tucked in the same shopping strip as the Kensington Java Nation and a…read moreFive Guys. It is a small shop with a nice selection of unique gifts. It is a great place to shop for a gift for the friend who has pretty much everything. There are food items such as honey, salt, pepper mills, etc. A wide variety of goat soaps are on display. There are desk items, kitchen items, pet supplies, and novelty items. I picked up a glass bottle with colorful candle/fireplace matches for my candle loving daughter and a bag of peanut butter dog treats for the pups. The lady working there, the owner I would guess, was very pleasant. It's a small shop but with a very nice selection of products.

The customer service representative went above and beyond all the other stores I called... Even…read morethough they did not have what we needed just to speak with someone who cared enough to respond and search for what we needed was just what my wife and I needed. It's frustrating that T-shirt transfer vinyl suppliers are so limited in the DC area. Yet it was refreshing to interact with someone who cared. B&CJenkins

Great local Art Supply store! The staff was very friendly and the prices were decent enough. They…read morehad every product well laid out and organized. They also have a rewards program with discounts which I thought was cool. It's actually pretty big when considering the size of the building. Highly recommend instead of a big commercial store.

I woke up with that yearning inside, and it began to consume my thoughts as I lay in bed. I…read morethought the restless feeling would go away, but it didn't. Never mind, I knew what this was about and I knew the only thing that would satisfy it - I needed a new piece of jewelry, but what specifically? I'm a gold girl, not really into gems, but all the sudden I decided at 7 in the morning that I was in need of a lucky charm, maybe cause I got a test coming up, but yeah, I needed some kind of lucky talisman. I lay there deep in thought as my dog whined and nudged me to take her to the park and it came to me. Jade, my mind told me, yes you are in need of some jade. I quickly shot out some text messages. [To Taiwanese friend] Hey, Z, where do your peoples buy jade in this area? Zeena: They don't. [To Vietnamese friend] Hey, where can I buy jade around here? Nam: Eden Center in VA. Don't know anywhere around here ****Commonwealth NOT happening**** Nam: Actually, check around Univ. & Piney Branch I hit up the MVA (licensed expired 2-3 months ago) and the bank. Then I drive to the intersection of University Blvd & Piney Branch. I drive it up and down around 3 times and spot this place. Little Vietnamese Grandma (hereinafter "LVG") buzzed me in. She was nice and showed me the small selection of jade. They had the ever popular round discs, and the jade buddhas (thought of Tina). Knowing really nothing about the varying grades of jade, I did know that I wasn't wowed by this jade. It was very dark green or inconsistent in coloring, and I envisioned wanting the lighter jade. Also the meager gold settings weren't so hot. Plus the prices, she started around $200 and I had a feeling LVG was giving me the gringo-rip. I know jade not to be an expensive stone. She would offer me "deals" for $150. I'm not a bargainer, that's one skill I'm not interested in cultivating. Plus in my third world travels, I don't like to bargain - I figure they need the money (yeah, you heard me, I still say third world - nothing sums it up better). They also had a case with these white carved pendants set in gold. Looked pretty - then all the sudden I realized I was quite possibly looking at ivory. I ask LVG what it is. She says "I don't know, I don't know" and something I don't understand. I interrogate her further - "Animal?" I say. "Ah, elephant" she says while patting her back as if to show me which part of the elephant it came from. Actually, now that I think of it maybe she was making a trunk motion with her arm. Regardless, that was out. I thanked her and departed. My cell buzzes, I answer and complain to my friend how I really need some jade and I'm out of leads. She tells me I need to go to a pawn shop - in a diverse area. I stammer "p-p-pawn shop???" almost insulted by this suggestion. I've never been in a pawn shop in my life. I mean why don't I smoke some crack too if I'm on my way to the underworld? She insists not just criminals deal with pawn shops - that it's like a thrift store with electronics & jewelry. She tells me to go to one in Wheaton. I sit in my car and ponder for a few minutes as I sip my cappuccino. Is this wrong? Would it be bad karma? What if someone sees me? Is this what they mean when you've hit rockbottom? What would my mother say? My drive for jade is stronger. I start the ignition. To be continued...

I am so tired of ordering flowers from these internet companies & when the flowers arrive...they…read moreare NOTHING like you ordered until I found Park Florist in Maryland. It was my aunt's 90th Birthday and I wanted her to have something SPECIAL, so I searched for a florist near her home & found Park Florist! Their website I was skeptical since I just got BURNED! I called and asked about the one I wanted and the person on the phone informed me WHERE they get their flowers from so I said let's do this! Well I was NOT disappointed at all and when my Aunt called me...she had one of the delivery people take a picture for her since she is NOT technically inclined. Thank you very much for being what you ADVERTISE you said you CAN DELIVER! Thank YOU!

I ordered a standard bouquet of flowers from this store for an event. The online ordering process…read morewas seamless and the flowers arrived in the specified delivery window. The flowers were as beautiful and vibrant as they appeared on the website and smelled wonderful. I'm looking forward to ordering from this place again!