Reunions Gift Shop — Local services in Alexandria

I meandered over to this great gift and consignment shoppe. Very friendly and accommodating staff. It was hard not to like everything and walk out with it! There's something here for everyone here. Half the shoppe is consignment and other half is art items, clothing, bags from all over the world, kids section and a wonderful selection of jewelry. I noticed some reviews commenting on rude staff but I didn't encounter that. Quite the opposite in fact- I was warmly welcomed (with my ethnic looks and all). I'll be back to this local gem and can't wait for...

What a great shop! Loaded with something for everyone! And guess what we found there? Last year I fell in love with my little cork purse purchased in a market near Belem Tower in Lisbon, Portugal (right side of picture). Today I found a great cork travel tote (left side of picture) also from Portugal in this shop! Note: I could shop the store using my walker - be aware that some aisles were too narrow to get through. I don't suggest using a wheelchair or scooter to shop this store. (will try to add pictures after posting as...

I wanted to like this place, but the staff seemed clueless. My husband and I bought a magnet here that said, “Just when you think you know love, something little comes along to remind you how big it really is.” The “something little” was our baby; I was six months pregnant. A proud first-time parent, my husband motioned to my belly and said something about our something little. I’m white. He’s not. The two clerks looked confused, and one asked, “Are you together?” Really. We just...