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Opened in 1996, this urban herbal apothecary stocks organic herbs, medicinal oils and tinctures, teas, and bath and body supplies.

Since 1979, this musical instrument store has attracted players and fans of folk music looking for an Irish harp, fiddle, rare acoustic guitar, or a workshop on hammered dulcimers.

This outlet carries an odd assortment of handmade home furnishings, jewelry, unusual switch plates and spinning lanterns, ceramic toothbrush holders, and intricately carved wooden furniture.

An independent showroom for new and used CDs that specializes in alternative rock music, it also carries a wide range of popular musical styles.

Window shoppers find it hard to resist the rustic charm of this women’s boutique that stocks designer items by Rozae Nichols, Diane von Furstenburg, Nanette Lepore, and Trina Turk.

A simple framing shop which morphed into a lovely and sophisticated resource for oneof-a-kind gift items.

A must-see for its proud inventory of Art Deco home furnishings, dinettes, and campy tableware, the strange and the sublime. Deluxe Junk ignores trends and focuses on filling several showrooms with kitschy items.

A great local source for gay and lesbian literature, mysteries, politics, and insightful recommendations from a gracious staff.

This is the exclusive shop for Dogma, Enexile’s handmade, artfully designed merchandise for fashionable men and women. Choose from floral jersey skirts, velvet military coats, and hats for the bold and stylish.

The owners scour the Far East, Southeast Asia, and their own roster of Washington artists and designers to handpick crafts, home furnishings, and personal accessories.