Old Town Alexandria has a plethora of locally owned boutiques that offer a great alternative to the mass-produced items that pack local malls, which makes it the perfect place to score a Mother’s Day gift. Not only will you be supporting small businesses and local artisans, but you can also give your mom a gift that very few others will have. Shop 31 gifts below from over 10 different stores:
Olio Tasting Room
Revise an old classic. This all-natural cocktail mixer is made by smoking honey over bourbon barrel staves. Bitter orange peel and lemon make for a slightly tart and smoky cocktail.
Hooray for Books
[Some great gifts are] an adult coloring book in the Coloring for Mindfulness series, small booklets that include 12 lined fold-out pages with letter-writing prompts and a literary memoir that looks at classical heroines.
Gossypia
This stunning necklace and bracelet set was designed in Israel and is a sample of our one-of-a-kind jewelry collection. In addition to this pairing, we have many other unique necklaces, bracelets and earrings made of semiprecious stones, which make truly memorable gifts.
Sara Campbell
This gorgeous orange pendant necklace and matching earrings promise to add a touch of tropical charm to any look, whatever the season may be. On-the-go yet ever glamorous, the floral zip-around wallet keeps your cards, cash and coins safe in one exceedingly luxurious place. Elegant baroque-inspired scrolls sculpt the temples of these distinctive round sunglasses.
Lou Lou Boutiques
Classic and simple, these timeless jewels will please any mom.
La Cuisine
These are not just your everyday rolling pins, but rather ones that are designed and embossed in sustainable beech by an artisan in Poland. Very little of heirloom quality is made today, and this would be one. You can make beautiful cookies and pasta or make lacy patters with fondant to cover a cake. Let your child make something with play dough. We have over six patterns in stock for you to choose from for Mother’s Day.
Acme Mid-Century+Modern
The Pan Am Mini Explorer is a great size as a purse or for daily use, available in classic white and Pan Am blue—high vintage style and great functionality.
Bellacara
Glove Treat is deluxe at-home spa treatment any mother would love. This comes in a boot version for aching, dry feet and a hand version to aid the perfect DIY mani. Bond No. 9 is a pure fragrance, at once softly sexy and brightly feminine. [It’s] ideal for your power mom because this incredible perfume wears as perfectly in the boardroom as it does the family room. Power Peel is a brightening and exfoliating blend of fruit acids designed to keep skin looking 30 even 30 years later—perfect for the young mom, whether that applies to age or attitude.
The Spice and Tea Exchange
Three of our unique teas in small glass jars with wood lids encased in an Old World gift box.
The Shoe Hive
Classic summer staple items just in time for fun in the sun.
Fibre Space
Stitch away stress. Help mom jump-start a stress-relieving hobby with our three-week Introduction to Knitting Class. She will learn all of the basics and start her very own scarf.
Coco Blanca
Beautiful white porcelain vases in different sizes and shapes, crafted locally, blend a fresh, modern design with an ancient Imperial style.
Bishop Boutique
Stylish pieces that mom can easily transition from spring into summer.
Red Barn Mercantile
Both made in America, Cakebox is a reusable wooden cake and cupcake carrier that’s a stylish way to keep your baked goods safe while you travel. The lovely tote bag is created from recycled cotton and is perfect for everything from the market to the beach.