Northern Virginia’s Spring Shopping
With Spring in the air it is time to refresh with the latest shopping in Northern Virginia. Some of these stores are brick and mortar, others evolved to be totally virtual.
urban posh Boutique: 302 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA
Located in the quaint, river-front town of Occoquan, just over the bridge in Prince William County, urban posh Boutique is a must check out! From clothing to jewelry to key fobs to handbags to shoes, and home goods, this shop has something for everyone. If you don’t feel heading out in person, no problem! Join them on Facebook on Tuesdays at 7 PM for the UPB Insider Exclusives live shopping show where staff and friends model their wears and you can order right through the chat!
www.urbanposhboutique.com
Livingston Letterpress: www.livingstonletterpress.com
With a 1911 Old Style Chandler and Price press named “Oliver”, and others named Mertie, Earnest and Potter, Melissa Livingston brings creativity to all her products. Her products are perfectly partnered with stores like Botanologica in Falls Church. You can attend bookbindings, letterpress workshops, and classes for how to make journals and valentines. So if you’re in the market for announcements, wedding invitations, or posters, step into Livingston Letterpress
Source: Arlington Magazine, Rina Rapuano, April 14, 2022
B.E.S.T. Gift Shop: 122 S. Patrick St., Alexandria
B.E.S.T. stands for Building Employment Solutions Together and the shop is a collaboration between ServiceSource, a nonprofit organization that supports people with disabilities, and the Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund, an Alexandria-based nonprofit. Located in Old Town Alexandria, and open since September 2021, the shop showcases work from eight artisans. Gifts range from jewelry and scarves to handbags and totes to greeting cards, paintings and soaps. Some of the artisan booths within the gift shop are local to NoVA, including Arlington Weaves Etc., which creates woven art and products, and Zenaviv, an Ashburn company that turns out paintings, tote bags, puzzles, greeting cards, and more.
Source: Northern Virginia Magazine, Megan Herr, April 8, 2022
Pursuing Vintage: www.pursingvintage.com
Located in Falls Church, what started out as an antique shop, evolved into Kristen Alcorta’s evolution into a photo stylist and interior designer. What was old is repurposed again. The entire shop is now entirely online! Per the article, her styles “gravitate toward objects with ‘a little bit of mid-century flash, 60’s and 70’s flair’ as well as baskets, boxes, vases and vessels featuring blue and white design”. You won’t find furniture anymore, and her stylings will soften with the addition of more pillows and textiles.
Source: Arlington Magazine, Rina Rapuano, April 6, 2022
Monkee’s of Fairfax: 11899 Grand Commons Ave. Fairfax, VA 22030
Looking for trending sneakers, stylish sunglasses, flowing sundresses, fun earrings, or a refresh to your COVID-19 professional wardrobe (yes, you have to wear pants again), then give Fairfax Corner’s latest shop a try.
www.monkeesoffairfax.com
Nafiart Studio: www.nafiartstudio.com
“Falls Church artist Nafia Syeed turns natural found objects into colorful keepsakes and bijouterie.” The details and colors are stunning and bring new life to nature’s beauty. Per the Arlington Magazine article, the oyster shells decoupage dishes retail for $17-$25 and are currently the best-sellers however, per Nafia Syeed, she is “an interdisciplinary artist” listing oil painting, sculpture, jewelry-making and resin art among her many skills. There are jewelry pieces made from found butterfly wings that are encapsulated with resin – just beautiful. As a bonus, Syeed donates one dollar from each sale to the World Wildlife Fund and incorporates sustainable practices into some of her artwork. She hopes her “maximalist, colorful designs will bring a little magic to those who need it. Her repertoire of online offerings can be found on Etsy, Amazon Handmade, Facebook and Instagram, in addition to her website.
Source: Arlington Magazine, Rina Rapuano, April 1, 2022
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