This is such a fun girl's day out! I did the charm bracelet making and I love the variety of…read moreoptions. There's gold and silver to choose from, and lots of charms to pick from. It can range from cute hearts to animals to funny phrases. The worker was also really nice and walked us through the process. There's also music playing and a cute store to shop at after! The prices are very reasonable for. I would come back again to try the other classes!

I stopped in this cute shop today while waiting for an appointment. It's about a 5 minute walk from…read morethe Eastern Market Metro. I was greeted immediately as I walked in. They have a nice assortment of novelty gift items. Lots of cool unique items including candles, notebooks, and key chains. I'd like to return to make a charm bracelets as they have a cute selection of charms. They had tables so I'm assuming they offer other crafting classes too which is really cool!

My friend and I had an AMAZING experience here! We made candles with a lovely lady (I unfortunately…read morecan't remember her name (Mia? Mika?).. and she was so kind and fun. We absolutely loved it, it was an incredible night!

Decided to spend my birthday making a candle at District Candle Lab in Union Market. Keysha and…read moreBobbi were very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was very inviting and allow for a stress-free fun activity. The overall candle making process only took about 30-45min depending on your mood to choose the candle scents. It will take 2 hours for the candle to cool down which allow me to go grab a quick lunch. The location also has a jewelry making place called Fawne that you can do while you wait! I will be back!

Great food amazing service I can't wait to have it again my whole family enjoyed the meal and my…read morekids are some choosy eaters

Honey Made is a woman-owned gift shop along Barracks Row made famous when President Joe Biden…read moreshopped there, picking up a card for the First Lady. When you go inside, there's a sign that points out the President's choice of cards with photos of the owner on the wall with the President. The shop itself is a single room filled with local cards, fabrics, jewelry, household goods, candle, soaps, etc. Browse the aisles to find gifts for friends and family. The prices are on par with other local gift shops.

The greeting cards are a cut above. Cards of all types are primarily what I've purchased for the…read morepast 2 decades from here. I appreciate their DC-focused offerings; there's lots of choices that feature art work or photos of iconic DC spots that are hard to find elsewhere. The stationery is quality stuff. Groovy has staying power because of understanding their niche market.

This is a really cute small business! I visited on a Tuesday afternoon because I was in need of a…read morethank you and I was nearby running errands. I decided to stop in and received a warm welcome! They had cards and small novelty gifts for just about any occasion, balloons and gift bags. I almost got a few of the sarcastic magnets by the checkout but decided to stick with what I came for. I would visit again in the future if I'm nearby.

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 absolutely love this store. Ever since my sister…read moreintroduced me to it 2 years ago, I've been using their body lotions all the time. I have recently learned I'm no longer allergic or have any reaction to perfume! I didn't know one could recover from this issue on your own naturally without any medical intervention. I'm loving 3 particular perfumes here and I mix and match them together. You can find them in Bloomingdale's but I like their stand alone store, they're more knowledgeable and better selection! They're quite pricey but worth it. 3 medium size perfumes and a body lotion will cost you about $500, which will last about a year. Worth every penny! Highly recommend.

My daughters went in there for perfume today. Chresse was so awesome! 10/10 would recommend going…read morethere and seeing her. Customer service is truly a lost art. Well done, Chresse.

She Loves Me is the addition to Barracks Row we didn't know we needed. Located in a space once a…read morechurch office, this local woman-owned flower and plant shop is the perfect stop after a weekend brunch at Barracks Row's many restaurants. Here's why you should go: 1) Flowers: They sell beautifully arranged bouquets of locally grown seasonal flowers. When my daughter and I popped in to pick up a bouquet to surprise my wife at the airport returning from a trip, we left with two. My wife was impressed with how beautiful the selection was. 2) Space: Once you enter the space, you're surrounded by plants and household goods like candles. The shop is put together well, inviting you to stay awhile browsing every corner. 3) Staff: Holley, the owner, was managing the shop when we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. She is welcoming and can guide you through the store connecting you to the right bouquet or plant. She Loves Me's Barracks Row shop is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. They also do next-day deliveries through their website and provide flowers for weddings, etc.

First time I stopped by, the woman behind the counter completely ignored me while she was on the…read morephone. No hello, or "give me a sec, please," or any other common, professional curtesy. She looked up, saw me come in, and turned her back, so I left. Ever the optimist, I returned during posted store hours and once again the woman was on the phone, but this time the door was locked ‍. Haven't had the pleasure of actually shopping there, but it's not because I haven't tried.

I don't believe in psychics, but in January, while meeting a friend for brunch near Mrs. White's in…read moreGeorgetown, I decided to walk in. Mrs. White has been a Georgetown staple for years, and January had been a difficult month. Although I'm a firm believer in God, I was vulnerable and wanted reassurance that leaving a relationship was the right decision. I walked in weary and walked out genuinely stunned. Mrs. White immediately identified the toxic nature of the relationship. She said not even the truth could pull me away because he presented himself as a gift. She said I was the gift and all his friends knew this and constantly validated this to him. Said he had never been this in love with anyone but that his pride, arrogance and stubbornness would be his greatest regret. He most certainly was stubborn and his friends would always praise me so this I took as truth. She said he would never apologize and that his refusal would be what I needed most. She told me fear was keeping me from meeting the man truly meant for me. She even said the man I'd eventually meet would offer more than meals and considering that dining out was essentially the only thing my ex and I ever did, that detail struck me. There was no way she could have known that. She then said he had lied throughout the entire relationship, something I already knew but she went further. She described the exact moments I caught him in his lies. Hearing those moments spoken aloud was more painful than living them. There is no way she could have known the details she shared: She said he lied about his age, that was true. She said the women who wouldn't let him go, even knowing about me, were missing a father figure and that explained a lot. She said his friendships with women crossed boundaries, which is exactly why I left. She also said his friendship with the fatherless and estranged mother was the demise of our relationship. This was also true. She said the fact that he had never been married and had no children at his age should have been a red flag and in hindsight, she wasn't wrong. How she knew this about him was shocking! She said he surrounded himself with women who had issues in life so he could feel like a hero and given the constant drama around him via them, that made perfect sense. Then she mentioned something that truly shocked me: she said an older woman with a boat had once mistaken me for his daughter. That moment actually happened, a lady approached us and asked if I was his daughter. Mrs. White said that was the universe showing me the age gap was too large. The fact that she referenced the boat and that this exact situation occurred was jaw‑dropping. She also said his female friend with "wounds" would take me to court, and that time would allow the fool to flee. At the time, I dismissed it. Fast‑forward to April it unfolded exactly as she described. Mrs. White also said he had been texting another woman, apologizing for not being able to meet but suggesting they could at least get drinks. She said their relationship was more than the "one meal a year" story he told me. I already knew this because I had read the message myself, but hearing her say, "You saw the things he hid and you still stayed," hit differently. She said time would reveal the truth and it has. She even told me his mother had recently passed, that was true. Incredible to hear all this from her and she was a complete stranger until that day! I didn't walk in looking for magic. I walked in looking for clarity. And somehow, she spoke directly to the truth I had been avoiding. There is no way she could have known all the times I caught him in his lies, yet she listed them one by one. She even said, "I'm not the first to tell you these things you knew in real time." And she was right. I caught him every single time without prying or snooping. This experience was remarkable. Worth every penny. For those who don't believe, I understand but the clarity this brought into my life was invaluable. She also offers a selection of crystals and other items. Sage to clear the bad aura of people! Candles, everything is cute in there! I'm not a believer in all psychics, but Mrs. White? I believe in. There is simply no way she could have known this much detail. Oh, and the suitors she said I'd find, she said they'd be generous and give me more in a month than he did in a year and honestly that has happened too! Self worth and self respect always win! Love alone is never enough. Lesson: Run for your life when an old man lies. 15 year age gap is too big to still be a liar. After one year and no progression, leave. Oh, and know your worth!

I got a very heart felt reading here. It was good to get clarity from the tarot card reader.read more

I'm always on a hunt for postcards & despite them becoming harder & harder to find, this beautiful…read morestore had a wonderful array of postcards, stationary, & cute gifts. The staff here were incredibly friendly & I left with a dozen of postcards!

Steadfast Supply showcases the artistic talent and entrepreneurial spirit of DC residents. The…read morestore curates a collection of gifts that truly represent Washington with some extra fun lifestyle and craft items. I made sure to visit every corner of the store to make sure I did not miss a thing. It's a wonderful spot to browse while you're in the neighborhood and to take a workshop. Virginia led a group of us through a plant and pot decorating class right in the store. For my first Steadfast event, this was well organized and we were well cared for by our host! It was a rare moment of art therapy for me. There were no rules except to paint. At the end, we got holy basil seeds and soil to complete the project. I can't wait to see it grow along with my other plants.

Really cute store that has a varieties of items. All their plans are actually healthy unlike…read moresometimes when you go to Home Depot or Lowe's cause you're looking for a quick item, the staff is really friendly too, and I love the cat that greets you when you're checking out.

I had such a great visit to Ginkgo Gardens this morning. Cole helped me and was incredible from…read morestart to finish. I went in looking for a few low maintenance plants and Cole walked me through several options with real care and attention. I picked up a Hoya Compacta Hindu Rope, a ZZ plant, a Philodendron Lemon Neon, a Bromeliad, a Crassula Jade, an annual, and a six inch Euphorbia Firestick cactus. Every plant looked healthy and well cared for. Since it was a quiet Wednesday morning, I got very personalized attention, but honestly the service here is always excellent even when the store is busy. The staff makes every customer feel valued, no matter how many people are in the shop. The prices are higher than big box stores, but the quality and care of the plants make it worth it. This is easily one of my favorite plant shops in DC and I always leave feeling excited about my new plants. Thank you again to Cole for the great recommendations and wonderful customer service.