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All Pop Art
On the web
www.allpopart.com
All Pop Art is the funky online art studio for the common folk. Check out the children's silhouette. These are a cool way to dress up your walls with a different view of Junior. All Pop Art will take your digital photos and turn them into super size silhouettes of your munchkin(s). Go online to take a look at their work. They have edgy designs that work well in a family room, playroom, staircase or hallway. Too cool! Noteworthy, All Pop Art is getting major kudos from Domino Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens. There are tons of unique ideas on the website. They can even recreate a WarholStyle portrait of your little one or family pooch.
Capitol Storks
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www.capitolstorks.com/
Birth announcement and lawn signs.
Chasing Fireflies
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www.chasing-fireflies.com/
Charming online shop that offers clever tees, dresses, swimwear, costumes and shoes for boys, girls and infants. The online shop offers beautiful fairy tale beds and other pieces of dreaming furniture. Check out the toddler Dragfly Adirondack Chair and personalized growth charts for infants. Noteworthy, get your check book out, some of the items are high in price.
Crane & Co.
DC Metro locations
www.crane.com/
Lovely, high-end stationery. Crane & Co. carries an array of one of a kind invitations and cards. Noteworthy, Crane &Co. operates stores throughout the Metro DC Area. In addition, Crane & Co. products are sold at a number of local retailers. Check the website for the retailer nearest you.
Connie Johnson's Designs
4415 Davenport Street
Washington DC 20016
202-460-1889
www.conniejohnsondesigns.com/
This is such a cool concept that I had to share. DC native Connie Johnson has many artistic offerings, but for parents there is one that is just too precious. Connie can take your child's artwork and recreate the images in and colors onto a armoire, cupboard, table, trunk, dresser, chair, plaque, picture frame or breakfast tray. You will little one will think he is Picasso. Prices are determined by your unfinished wood furniture selection and the number of drawings you wish to have created. This might be a little pricey, but this is an item that you will cherish forever!
Dandelion Patch
Reston Town Ctr & Vienna
VA
www.thedandelionpatch.com/
Simply one of the most beautiful, thoughtful selections of stationery and gifts that I have scene in the area. The Dandelion Patch has grown from its humble beginnings in a small side street shop to the beautiful stores that grace Church Street in Vienna and the Reston Town Center. Many friends and Vienna locals raved about this shop. So much so, that I grabbed my daughter and we headed over to find the perfect 1st Birthday invitation. After all this was a momentous occasion that called for the best! I wasn't disappointed. This shop was graciously filled with the most unique wares at reasonable prices. If I were a bride, this would be my destination for invitations.
Dawn Price Baby
Capitol Hill & Georgetown
Washington DC
www.dawnpricebaby.com
Dawn Price Baby brings a delightful twist to your neighborhood baby boutique. I was thrilled to find this DC shop offered moderately priced items on a number of adorable and creative baby wares. Dawn Price offers an extensive and eclectic mix of nursery furnishing, baby gear, clothing and one-of-kind expectant mother products such as the Pregnancy Casting Kit. The store has a flavor for the whimsical. The hand-painted personalized ceramic birth certificates are irresistible! As you would expect of any boutique, there are a number of high priced, upscale items.
Fiona’s Closet
www.fionascloset.com/
This chic baby boutique was born in 2006. Founder Mellika Coffey set out to create a baby boutique offering only precious, high quality baby products that embraced her design philosophy. She also needed a company that would accommodate her commitment to family (did I mention her 6 kids!!). Fiona’s Closet features a variety of soft and beautiful infant/baby clothing, accessories and furniture that are thoroughly mom inspected and approved. Most products can go through the washer and dryer (no wimpy one-time uses for Fiona).
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Greetings & Salutations
320 King Street
Alexandria VA 22314
703-548-6690
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Fun store in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. They have a wide variety of wedding invitations, birth announcements and special occasion cards. Spend any length of time in the store and you will see this is a favorite among the locals.
Hallmark
DC Metro locations
www.hallmark.com/
The old standby is still a great resource for holiday cards, DIY scrapbooks, Yankee Candle Co. products and even Croc shoes for your little. Noteworthy, after looking near and far I was finally able to find a Christmas card that would hold a 4x6 photo in the color pattern I wanted. Prices are often lower than competition.
Julie Hart Designs
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www.juliehartdesigns.com
Children's furniture, wall art and accessories. Sweet designs for your little one.
MY GATSBY.Com
On the web
www.mygatsby.com
Did you ever have a concept in mind for the perfect invitation or announcement? I did and I searched everywhere for my ideal wedding invitation. After many fruitless trips to local stationery shops, I discovered MY GASBY.COM. The online shop had the most unique assemble of cards, invitations, announcements, Save the Dates and even accessories like albums, ribbons and assembly kits. The online tutorial, etiquette guide and word wizard made the job of creating and ordering wedding invites incredibly simple. A robust offering and thoughtful staff make MY GASBY my pick for one of the best stationery emporiums on the web!
Ovidio ~ Murals & Faux Finishes
703-503-0881
www.ovidioart.com
Muralist- Ovidio Murals & Faux Finishing. Kari Cannistraro creates customized Murals and faux finishes that coordinate and enhance the home. Check out the website that shows amazing murals for your child’s room, recreation room, play room, dining room and any other place that inspires you. I personally had a mural done is it GORGEOUS!
Oopsie Daisy Wall Art
DC Metro locations
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I first discovered Oopsie-Daisy Wall Art while scouting out Dawn Price Baby in Georgetown. While Dawn Price has a lovely selection of this artwork, I found that the online store carries an extensive offering art. children's canvas art, growth charts and more. You can select from a number of talented artists on this website. You will swoon over the beautiful colors and unique landscapes that are represented. They make an excellent gifts for a new baby or growing toddler.
Papyrus
DC Metro locations
www.papyrusonline.com/
Don't be fooled by the real estate that Papyrus inhabits. Despite the mall dwelling for most shops, Papyrus still remains a moderate to high end stationery store replete with custom invitations for any occasion from a wedding to a dinner party. Choose from 100s of cards and gift ideas. The best part, Papyrus can be found at a mall near you.
Sweet Pea Designs
On the Web
www.sweetpeadesigns.com
Enchanting and charming stationery come to life through Sweet Peas Designs. This online store is a fabulous and insanely quick way of conquering any and all of your stationery needs. The site provides unique photo announcements, baby shower invitations, birthday invitations and other fine stationery that convey a professional style and offering. In addition to the basics, Sweet Pea Designs offers first communion invitations, moving announcements, graduation invites, thank you cards and holiday wishes. Sweet Pea Designs offers exclusive designs that are contemporary and distinctly different. The online customer service will even help you create the perfect card for your event or announcement.
WallWords
On the web
www.wallwords.com/
I am totally infatuated with this company. After viewing the website, I was hooked. Here is the deal; they make letters, graphics and stencils that have a one time use. They also can print life size, full color vinyl photos that can be applied to indoor walls. The website shows you the many options that are available to customers. They have a special Kids Kut section that is perfect for your little one's nursery or room. Wall Words has an endless selection of colors, sizes and font options. You don't need to pay for an expensive artist to come to your home. If they don’t have the specific quote you are after, you can request a custom quote online. Noteworthy, Wall Words has a slew of off-the-shelf options that are a cheaper alternative to their custom made stencils. Note, have a friend assist with the application process.
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