Happy Shopping!

The Gift Cellar, a cozy shop in the Hamilton/Lauraville Main Street, sells only items handmade in Maryland. 

Plan to take some time in The Gift Cellar, because no matter how many times you circle the shop in a single visit, you will continue to spot items previously missed.  From original paintings to sparkly jewelry, shaving kits to stuffed animals, and t-shirts to accessories crafted from recycled clothing, The Gift Cellar is a great place to find unique gifts. 

Just upstairs from The Gift Cellar, the Red Canoe Bookstore & Cafe is equally cozy.  Dubbed "Lauraville's Living Room," the Red Canoe sells books - of course - toys, and cards, and often hosts children's sing alongs, meetings over coffee, author signings, and people working on their laptops.  Bring your appetite, because The Red Canoe has some great food!  I highly recommend the banana chocolate chip muffin, heated.  Delicious!

As mentioned in a previous post, Hampden offers a fantastic mix of locally-owned boutiques and is one of the top destinations in the region for shopping, especially during the holidays.  Residents and visitors alike enjoy Hampden's festive atmosphere, walkable main street, wide variety of shops, and of course  its great restaurants.  In Watermelon Sugar, pictured here, offers a carefully curated mix of home decor items, bath and beauty products, stationery, and gifts.

This photo of In Watermelon Sugar shows off the store's lovely interior and architectural details, as well as some of the products, which of course, is why you would go there in the first place.  But don't forget to admire the historic tin ceiling.

Moving to Fell's Point, also a favorite shopping destination for both residents and visitors, Poppy and Stella wins many accolades for Baltimore's best women's shoe store ... but Poppy and Stella sells more than just some of the chicest, most well-made shoes around.  Pop in to Poppy and Stella for women's clothes, jewelry, and accessories, and you will not be disappointed.  I even bought a baby present here once!