Store Reporter Gift Picks
Fall shopping inspiration
Fall is almost here, and with it new opportunities for giving gifts and finding a little something for yourself. On this page you’ll find an ever-changing selection of gift ideas from local stores and local artists — plus some other cool stuff we love. Shop for your friends, shop for yourself. We won’t judge.
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- Platform sneakers
Stand tall in these new platform sneakers from Scout & Molly’s North Bethesda, 11882 Grand Park Ave., Pike & Rose. Comfort never looked so chic. Phone: (301) 348-5047. More on Facebook, Instagram & northbethesdascoutandmollys.com.
- Wrist stack
Stack your wrists with the latest bracelets from Susan Koehn Designs. See them all at our private showroom in Potomac. Text for an appointment: (301) 704-7605. Instagram: susankoehndesigns.
- Studded Graphic Tees
Fun look for fall: Studded graphic tees from Her NYC. Selling fast for $69 at Hanna’s Connection in the Cabin John Village mini-mall, second floor. Phone: (301) 704-0264. More on Facebook, Instagram & hannasconnection.com.
- Felicity T Baby Kale bag
This Baby Kale party bag from Felicity T. is made of shiny python foil in fuchsia, with gold lambskin braided handle plus a sling chain to convert it to crossbody. Available at Le Bonday in Rockville’s Congressional Plaza, 1643-A Rockville Pike. Phone: 240-249-5908. More on Facebook, Instagram, lebonday or felicityt.store.
- Autumn Harvest candles
Seasonal candles available in two color waves — Autumn Harvest includes bordeaux, terra cotta & caramel. Six candles, elegantly wrapped, are $15 at The Cottage Monet, 36 Maryland Avenue at Rockville Town Square. Phone: (301) 279-2422. More on Facebook, Instagram & cottagemonet.com.
- Custom mosaic trays
Bethesda artist Shelley Dane creates ready-made and custom-decorated serving trays that celebrate what is meaningful to you. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries & milestone birthdays. Custom pieces start at $195. More on Instagram & mosaiquedesigns.com.
- Personal training sessions
Give someone (or yourself) a fitness boost with a week of private sessions at Rockville Personal Training. Customized, private programs for all fitness levels and every age, from teen athletes to seniors. Phone: (240) 630-0298. More at Rockville Personal Training.