Crème de la Crème — Local services in Alexandria

If you are planning a visit to King Street in Alexandria, this store is a must stop place. Amazing customer service. I was able to call, and give the most vague description of a product I saw there last month to see if it was still there and available. Kathleen not only went out of her way to find the item I was desperately trying to describe, but also text me a picture of it to make sure it was the right item. Then, she gift wrapped it, wrote a lovely gift card and called to surprise a relative of mine that they had a special package for her. Every visit to Alexandria I make, I'll be...

I can’t stop going here! Every time I’m in Old Town, I just have to stop in and get a little happy for myself (addicted to their basket of matchboxes!) or a trinket as a gift. I think this is the best shop on King; I’d live here if I could. They have all those ceramics and jewelry gifts for the person who has everything, a great curated books section in the back, linens and dishes that will comprise my entire wish list this year, and I’m making a note to buy every shower gift here from now on. Such a thoughtful collection of...

Hooray to have a Crème de la Crème locally! I just visited the one in Frederick and loved it. Then, I noticed one opened on King St. How happy! This is a really elegant place to gift shop or find unique and divinely-smelling things for your home décor. It can be a bit pricey, but the staff is very friendly and helpful. Such a fun shop to pop in and just see what's new. Seems like you walked right into a...