Little Crystal Bijoux — Local services in Dundalk

I’m so grateful to have stumbled across Laura and her husband’s Little Crystal Bijoux booth while I was attending Awesome Con this year. I thought that since having left Memphis, Tennessee a few years ago that I’d never find another quirky crafts and Japanese vintage shop ever in my life. Nice to know that such a shop exists in Maryland.

By the way, for all of you French speakers out there, Laura is very excited to continue honing her skills so don’t feel shy if you feel like branching out as well.

Also, for those in need of some good old fashioned Southern nostalgia, I can promise that when you talk to Laura one-on-one especially that you’d be stuck conversing with her for hours, ha ha! That’s just normal for us Southerners.

So yeah, if handmade jewelry, vintage kimonos, quirky DIY magazines, unique stones, sweet smelling soaps, and other items reminiscent of those found in Southern nature-based/spiritualist shops sound like your cup of tea, then swing by Little Crystal Bijoux when you get the chance! It’s pretty far if you live in Germantown, Maryland like I do, but I promise you that it’s worth the trip. Plus, it’s within walking distance of a delightful Ethiopian...

On my first visit I was warmly welcomed and offered a hot chocolate (which was excellent, by the way). When I spotted a handmade purse but said I liked the hardware better on another, Laura offered to make me one with the color and hardware I liked. No extra charge for the custom work. On another visit I bought a ring that needed sizing and when it was done she offered to drop it by my house (local) after closing. The personal attention is unparalleled. I've also been offered to choose a free small gift each time I've been there so far which is fun. Large variety of handmade products including textiles, artwork, jewelry (both gemstones and beadwork), woodwork, and last time I was there she had some homemade lip oils. Lots to choose from. Owner Laura is lovely to chat with and very knowledgeable about all the Dundalk happenings. A very pleasant way to spend a little time! And it's nice to feel good about supporting a local...

I really enjoy this little shop; it may be my favorite thing about Dundalk. Laura is very welcoming and friendly. I really appreciate her Crafty Saturdays - one Saturday a month you can drop in and do a preselected craft and hang out. I made a heart shaped leather pocket-magnet and a stamped leather keychain in February, and a glow in the dark coaster in September. Truly a gem in our...