Washington, DC Shopping

Great for Gifts

1. Paper Source

Neighborhood: Georgetown

Good store.  I worked there for about 3 years in college, and I still love it.  Beautiful papers, nice bookart supplies and great gifts for people!  I'm a little sad that it's getting so commercial...

2. Home Rule

and body products etc. by brands such as Anthony Logistics and Korres. I'm not sure why Home Rule carries these items...  It's a great source for housewarming gifts and impulse buys (ice cubes...

3. Pulp

Great gift store! Yeah, I thought the walk there was a little shady, although some of the development they've been doing around 14th St. shows and at least it's in NW. But once you're inside (you'll...

4. Chocolate Moose

This is a fun quirky shop. They have lots of knick knacks to look at. One could spend a lot of time here. It's a great place to get a unique gift for someone....

5. tabletop

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

with prices varied enough that lusting after the merchandise isn't totally a lost cause. There are also plenty of small items and books that would make great gifts for design-conscious friends. We...

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1. Crooked Beat Records

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

and a great place to kill time  It seems like they have stuff thats harder to find around the city, including vinyl, and i was especially impressed by their reggae selection. They were even playing...

2. Urban Outfitters

Neighborhood: Chinatown

Yes, its another Urban Outfitters  - questionably placed in "Chinatown..." With that said, what makes stores like these stand out are their selections especially during sales and the Chinatown one...

3. Garden District

Great, friendly service and a good selection of plants (there is an outdoor area a little further up 14th Street).  I went in with a jade I've had for 5 years and Sarah helped me repot it.  I left...

4. Olsson's Books &…

Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

to. His mannerisms and speech were downright rude.  Of course they do have a pretty good selection of books, they're close to the theatre, in Penn Quarter, and they have lots of books on sale all...

5. Pulp

also notice as you walk in that Go Momma Go and Home Rule are right next door), there's a really varied selection available. From Impeach Bush gear to a handstamp kit, there's really a wide selection...

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