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You make me long for a store just like this where I am!

Great post!

good job! hurray for DC!

I miss those kind of stores now that I live in the sticks!

the sticks have better prices cause there is less competition/people with style

I know what I am doing this weekend.....Cherryblossom festival, then hunting down this store!

Anything cool that caught your eye?

I live just a few miles from this store and had no idea it was there. Thanks!

What an amazing place! It is a place like this that makes me miss the DC area. At least I am only a short drive away and I will definitely visit this store soon! Thanks!

I go here all the time as it's next to the starbucks where I have a weekly newspaper coffee outing with my partner. I'm sooo happy you highlighted this amazing find. Oh, and the store next to this called Periwinkle, avoid at all costs. Though they have cute things to buy the owner and staff are rude and snobby. Though only to young people for the most part, making it all the more pleasant.
I really hope to hear more from you!

Finally, a DC Blogger....I will be checking this out this weekend.

What a great sounding place! I'll let my DC friends know about it.

Thanks for all the positive comments folks! I'm delighted to be a finalist and hope my posts continue to appeal to you all.

jhy720- I loved the crystal chandeliers, but have no place to put one. One piece I should have bought was a lovely silver centerpiece bowl shaped like a large brandy snifter. At only $40, it was a steal, but I couldn't think where I would put it so I passed. I might pop back up there to see if it is still available...

lagomorph- that's my Starbucks as well! I actually grew up in the neighborhood and it's funny how that block has changed over time. My first savings account was in the bank that used to occupy the Starbucks space...

Colleen (CQ in DC)

Thanks Colleen. If only I had ever ventured off Conn. Ave!! A trip to Finials and the Avalon may be in order!

Great post Colleen! I've been in the neighborhood for years and never stopped in- I'll definitely have to drop in the next time I'm in the area. I especially like that you included price info and some info on the owner. This is one of my favorite postings so far.

I love all these great DC resources we are getting through this process. I can't wait to keep reading!

Outstanding post and find. Hope to see more postings like this one in the future!

I love that chandelier! We have a smaller version of it in our own apartment and it adds a lot of personality to our living room, especially combined with some more modern furniture.

Nice post! So happy to finally have DC featured. Not living there at the moment but its still home!

I can't believe I've never been here!!!!

Congratulations on being a finalist! This is a really great post and I hope that you win!

I enjoyed the review!

Thanks for posting a great resource - after reading I paid the store a visit ... what a find! I had a great time browsing and will definitely be back. Hope to see more posts from you in the future!

outstanding! informative, well-photographed, and uncovers a local treasure.

I loved this review -- to think of all of the times that I have been in that neighborhood and I always overlooked this shop. Thank you for shining a light on another gem in DC! I also liked the photos -- they really made the shop come to life.

This is a great posting on one of my favorite stores! Don't forget that Finials is having a big sale the last weekend in April--they have a big sale every spring where they bring in a ton of garden stuff (furniture and decorations, especially). I've got it marked on my calendar!

I can't tell you how many times I've walked past this store without going in- I won't make that mistake again! Thanks Colleen for uncovering this gem in my neighborhood.

I only wish I space for one of those chandeliers! Great find in a different neighborhood Colleen.