When in Old Town...stop by The Old Town Shop. Lots of fun souvenirs, cherry blossom-themed items,…read moreVA items, and plenty of patriotic doodads (psst - America's 250th birthday coming up). The staff was very friendly and welcoming to all.

This shop is so cute and surprisingly affordable! We recently stayed at Hotel Indigo, a block or…read moretwo down Union from the shop. The hotel partners with the shop, offering guests 10% off purchases, so we stopped in here every single day--even twice one day--to stock up on souvenirs and gifts. The selection of items was great! We found several things for everyone back home. Prices were SO reasonable, especially with the extra 10% off. Staff was nice and remembered us each time we came in, joking on the last day that we were their favorite customers since we had been there so many times LOL! Overall, this shop is great. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in Alexandria!

Wonderful experience looking for a gift. Lots of help from the staff helped find the perfect…read moreoption. All glass Made in America. Love that choice. Definitely check them out!

Such a fun store, I'll always stop in. I picked up some journals, cards and pens. Lots of fun…read moregifts. I could spend an hour browsing here.

12/14/24 Last time I was here, the place was pretty empty,…read morebut the business was still intact. Today I learned this business is now owned by Barnes and Nobles. Cool. This merger saved 1,700 jobs and a number of stores. This place has a lot to offer for just about any occasion. I do like the gift wrapping station offered in the store. Comes in handy should one be bringing a gift(s) to some in this shopping area...or anywhere else for that matter. The staff members seemed happy without any fake smiles. The ambience felt good as well. Selections for Christmas items this time of year were at an all time high. The prices for all the merchandise were pretty fair too. Check this place out when you get the chance. Oh!!, and there is no surcharge for using your checkcard/credit card here.

A super cute shop that allows you to support local Alexandria artists. Located off the main drag,…read more The owner, was great. I have been in this store three times and she was extremely helpful and engaging during our visit. her daughter was great checking me out with my purchases. While I was there the candles I love... that are made by a veteran, happen to swing by with new products geared towards Christmas scents. They were fantastic. There is a few different artists for photography. Their work is stunning. There are things like art, jewelry, candles, photography, bath products, lotions, soaps, and much more. This store is a great stop to bring something local back. The pricing is on point in regards to supporting an artist. I highly recommend stopping in.

This is a good place to find gifts if you are looking to support local artists. As a local artist,…read moreI carried my jewelry here for about 7 months and did pretty well. The manager, Kellie is lovely and they have great events and activities for children. https://www.etsy.com/shop/KPOCustomDesigns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1505282548&from_page=listing

Biggest rip off. Now understand these shops need to make a living however. I was there to buy…read moresome Halloween chocolates. They had a coffin shaped box which I thought was filled with chocolates. The outside did not specify the number of chocolates. Lighting in there is horrible. I was told they were made by a local chocolatiers. Which I questioned because one of the best trained in Paris left for the Carolinas to be near family. Ok so the box was $75. I have purchased many fine chocolates so didn't flinch. Well first there were only 13 chocolates in there...$6 a chocolate. Later find The chocolate was by Bissinger's. The same box on line is $48. Even with $10 shipping...I've ordered quite a few and usually shipping was $8.95...that's $58 . Please...You're charging $75 for a $48 dollar box. You should be very ashamed. I'm a local and certainly will not be returning. I also don't think Alexandria newsletters should be promoting such nonsense.

Excellent selection of chocolates and sweets - it's definitely becoming my go-to for birthday gifts…read moreto friends and family. Loved the atmosphere and customer service as well.

Welcome to Del Ray, Stardust!…read more This cute little vintage and gift shop offers various gifts and collectibles; they will also offer craft class and vintage workshops! There was a great turnout during their Grand Opening day; the staff were all friendly and welcoming, and they allowed all the patrons to peruse at their own leisure. I loved checking out their vintage Pyrex, the vinyls, and their cute little selection of clothing/accessories. Don't miss on their mini Ms. Pac-Man in the back! A cozy, small store, a fun spot to stop by if you're in the area. Plenty of street parking available. +vintage gifts and collectibles +friendly service

Lots of smartly curated items, specializing in mid century home goods but w/ some…read moredresses/jewelry/accessories - both vintage and local artists. Fun, shrewd taste is everywhere - I bought a tiki mug, retooled dangly silver/pearl earrings, and an utterly lovely - and a bit camp - lady head vase. I'll be back for more fun finds!!

When you walk in here, you feel transported to Paris or S. Italy. Very interesting and unique…read morejewelry by Julia Vos, scented candles and Italian pottery. Definitely worth a visit.

New shop right on King Street with a lovely collection of French and Italian decorative objects,…read morehome goods, jewelry, and gifts. The Guinea hens drew me into the store and I'm glad they did as there are so many nice finds. They also offer a loyalty program where you earn a point per $1 spent. As I stopped by close to closing, I didn't want to take too long in the shop, but I did try this MLM Body and Hand Lotion (cassis) that had a nice floral, long lasting fragrance. The owner was friendly and I hope to visit again soon.

I've used the Framebridge location in Old Town Alexandria a number of times now and have…read moreconsistently had great experiences there. Over the past year or so, I've brought in around eleven different pieces to be framed--everything from photos to larger artwork--and all of them have turned out beautifully. I've worked mostly with Vinh, Brian, and Helen, and they've all been incredibly helpful throughout the process. What I appreciate most is that they meet you wherever you are in terms of ideas. Sometimes I come in with a pretty clear vision for how I want something framed, and other times I'm not sure at all. In both cases they've been great about walking through options and helping me land on something that looks really polished. Framing can sometimes feel a little intimidating if you're not used to it, but this store makes the process very easy and approachable. Turnaround times have also been faster than I expected on the pieces I've brought in. At this point it's become my go-to spot whenever I have something I want framed.

I brought in my collection of silver spoons which I have collected over the course of my life. The…read moreprior framing job had not worked out well and some of the spoons had come unfastened. Vinh - the fellow who helped me - was extremely knowledgeable about the best and most archivally appropriate way to display the spoons. We had a great visit while planning the project. It was completed in less time than originally said and looks fabulous.

I definitely recommend Bath + Kitchen to design and install new kitchen cabinets. Bath + Kitchen…read moredoes an outstanding job with design, remodeling and cabinetry. We love our new space. The team is well versed in kitchen design and does beautiful kitchen designs (just seems the pics). They asked lots of questions and made sure to design the cabinetry with the right amount of drawers, accessories and lighting to meet our specific requirements. During install the team was very communicative and the crew was on time and professional every day (and wore their masks all day while working in the house). Appreciate the time they spend to make sure you're happy with the design and details.

When we bought our house in 2005, the people who flipped it had just redone the kitchen. It was…read moreperfectly fine, but nothing exciting. Years later, it was time to replace everything, and we wanted a kitchen with a better flow, more space, and better quality cabinets and appliances. Most contractors we contacted simply wanted to replace everything without improving it. Bath Plus Kitchen has actual architects on staff, listened to my list of wants and needs, and then incorporated them. I liked that they change a base price for this, so that I had the option of taking the plans to a different contractor or of using their in-house building crew. We went with their building crew, and we're really happy with how the kitchen turned out. It's so much more open and spacious than before. I have lots of space for working. I upgraded to a powerful stove with a hood, both of which work great. I'm really happy with the quality of the cabinets -- such an upgrade from any I've had before, probably ever. I'm enjoying the little extras that they planned into the kitchen that wouldn't have occurred to me, like dimmers on all of the lights, the quality hardware, touch-sensitive faucet, even the matching wood-panel vent covers and switch plate. The building crew did a very good job keeping the site clean and performing quality work all the way around. Nothing has felt wobbly, looked crooked, or seemed in the slightest bit off. A few negatives: Bath Plus Kitchen is BUSY! We started working on this project in November 2022. We finalized the plans, picked out appliances, and put down a large deposit in early February 2023. Work on our kitchen actually began the second week of July. That's a while to wait! We also had a few communication challenges, like a shifting start date, when to expect the crew to be at our house, and who was responsible for arranging delivery of a few items. It was nothing awful, but worth keeping on top of. Overall, the kitchen looks great and is great to cook in, and I'm excited to have friends over. I think we will enjoy it for many years to come.