One thing that I love in DC is the abundance of farmer's markets. Growing up next to farms, I appreciate the fresh produce and independent shops that provide all natural products. The one downside to farmer's markets here is that they all typically fall on different days at different hours and not always open on weekends.
As much as I'd love to stroll down the aisles on a Wednesday afternoon next to the White House, that isn't always an option for me! So, when I do happen to find myself in the middle of one, I typically buy a lot, and don't have any cash. Thank God, being DC, almost all of them take debit cards!
Because I'm a sucker for small boutiques, I've compiled quiet the list of places I know I'll be to when it comes to buying birthday and Christmas presents, and presents for "just because!"
Here's a small list of the new shops I've found through the markets - I hope you find some goodies for you and others!
Old Town Suds - I definitely have an addiction to all natural soaps. But, when you think about it, wouldn't you rather be putting good stuff on your skin and not tons of harsh chemicals? I just bought their laundry soap, two bars (Bellini and Lilac - both of which smell SO GOOD) and the Best Face Wash Ever to try for my sometimes acne-prone skin.
Ladyburg - Speaking of all natural soaps, I also have some goodies from Ladyburg in my bathroom. Let's talk about their bath bombs; amazing. They all smell amazing. Even better, they don't stain your bathtub, unlike some other companies do! I also highly recommend the whipped sugar scrub. I use it once a week to exfoliate before I shave. I need more superlatives to use, but again, amazing.
Curated - Curated is a cute little boutique in Old Town Alexandria that I came across during the Sidewalk Sale day in Old Town a few weeks ago. It's great to find unique gifts for any occasion at great prices. My favorite though is the etched map mason jar that I picked up for $10 that showcases downtown DC.
Analog - I could do a whole post in and of itself on Brookland. One, it's set right next to the beautiful Catholic University of America campus, and two, it has the cutest market space on Monroe Street aptly named Monroe Street Market. You'll find some great independently owned studio spaces ranging from artwork to leather goods, to paper goods like Analog. Not only does Analog have cute cards, like my favorite Leslie Knope quote about this hellacious swamp land we live on; "It's a hundred and twenty degrees out with two hundred percent humidity because this is a stupid swamp town." You can say that again, Leslie, but it also has cute curated vintage threads. Shop the cards at the Etsy shop and stop in to find items your grandma probably wore - and I mean that in the best possible sense of the word! If you don't believe me, you can see me wearing a shirt I most definitely believe my grandma used to wear when we went to the River every summer here.
What are your favorite little shops around the city that I don't know about yet?? I can't wait for fall to take full effect and jump into every hay patch at farms I can find!
What are your favorite little shops around the city that I don't know about yet?? I can't wait for fall to take full effect and jump into every hay patch at farms I can find!
*all photos taken by me with my trusty iPhone and no shops endorsed me in any way to say how much I love them.
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