Made in ALX — Local services in Alexandria

Stopped by the shop this afternoon to look for Christmas gifts for my family, picked up a cute magnet for my car, and was immediately asked by the cashier if he could “hold it for me” while I kept shopping. Such a gentleman, but I prefer when the businesses I frequent don’t assume I look like a shoplifter.

Update: in the future, if you would like some advice on how to treat your potential customers, if you are concerned that a customer looks like a threat, you could ask her if you can help her find something, instead of just implying that you would like her to keep your products at the counter so the cashier can keep an eye on them. Or share your assistance and excellent customer service to other customers in the store so that it does not appear directed at just one person. But the sarcasm and tone deaf reply was definitely a nice touch. I won’t be back. Thanks for...

Everything is made by someone who lives in Alexandria, Virginia! Including the bees that make the honey on Fontaine Street. Greeting cards, framed artwork and prints, infant and children’s clothes, t-shirts and long sleeve shirts in adult sizes, candles, cutting boards, earrings, necklaces, coffee, tea, pottery, whiskey barrel pot rack, wine bottle stoppers, soap, bath salts, bath bombs, stuffed toys, alphabet crayons, puzzles, spice mixes, throw pillows, bottle openers, books, fused glass dishes, pens, notepads, dog beds, tote bags, magnets, stickers. Buy local and support...

Love the variety of items from local small businesses! Free parking in the same building which is unheard of in old town! There are a wide variety of classes to learn new skills and take items home with you that you made. Definitely recommend...