Districtly Local - Directory

At the time of its opening, Kramers was the first bookstore/caf√© in Washington DC. From tourists to neighbors, college students to the political elite, there is something for everyone at Kramers! They even offer 1 hour local delivery on Postmates!

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Kristin Gaudio Endsley

Abstract artist and ceramist. Colorful art, palm trees, movement, paintings, and ceramics.

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Ksquared Flowers

Formerly known as Ksquared flowers, this flower business has expanded to workshops and other wellness offerings, along with their original eucalyptus shower bunches and floral smudge sticks.

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Kuzeh Pottery

Handmade pottery inspired by Persian art and simplicity located on the Arts Walk, DC.

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La Coop

Farm-direct, fair-sourced Guatemalan coffee roasted on site at La Coop Coffee House in DC.

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Laiik

DC-based footwear line with designs made in D.C. and shoes handcrafted in Athens, Greece

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Laura Metzler Photography

Photographic prints of water, architecture, tropics, Italy and more!

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Lee's Flower & Card

A family flower shop that has been in business since 1945!

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Lei Musubi

DIY Gourmet Hawaiian Rice Ball Kits (order form goes live on Wednesdays!)

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Libby Living Colorfully

Fun assortment of items - including disco balls & daisy face mask chains!

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LidFlutters

Digital illustrations with specific collections focused on DC and social justice. Christine (the founder/artist) is also open to custom requests!

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Life of the Arty Designs

Unique hand-illustrated prints and wall art specializing in watercolor and digital art.

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LIFSTYL CANDLE Co.

Small batch candles and reed diffusers. Clean and modern scents made for your lifstyl!

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Lil' Fishy [Adult]

Handmade unique baby, children and adult clothes and accessories.

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Lil' Fishy [Kids]

Handmade unique baby, children and adult clothes and accessories.

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Lilou

Home storage and organization goods for your laundry room, office, closet + merch and organizing services.

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Lincoln photography

A luxury photography experience that has been refined and built over 10 years. my expertise ranges from multi-day and International weddings to precious newborns, from magazine covers and ceo portraits to stylized engagement photography.

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Lipstick Laws

Bright hues with Legal/federal themes - cream lipsticks, liquid lipsticks, and a 2-in-1 lipstick and built in liner.

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Little Acre Flowers

DC's only florist who shources 100% locally! They offer vases, bouquets, dried arrangements, plants & other gift bundles!

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Little Leaf

Plants, planters and accessories!

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Little Likes Kids

Founded by a mom in 2018, Little Likes Kids is ‚Äúhere for‚Äù a new generation of kids aged 6 and under. They are bringing to a mass market, beautifully-illustrated and lovingly designed toys inspired by‚Äîand truly reflective of‚Äîthe lives of today‚Äôs kids.

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Little Red Bird Botanicals

Local apothecary that stocks herbs sourced from their own local gardens, sustainably wild-harvested from the DC region, and grown by fellow herb farmers. Check-out their website for walk-in hours in Adams Morgan.

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Little Sesame

You've heard (or hopefully know first-hand) that they have some of the best pita in DC - they've now expanded their provisions! Spice blends, sauces, dressings and pickles to snazz up your at-home bowls.

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Little Wild Things Farm

Urban farm in DC producing Certified Naturally Grown microgreens, shoots, and edible flowers.

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Living Threads

Local company that partners with artisans from underprivileged communities to design and create each piece (e.g. blankets, pillows, hand towels, tabletops)!

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Lost City Books

Neighborhood fixture since 1981, specializing in used and out-of-print books.

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Lost Sock Roasters

Small-batch specialty coffee roaster - sweet, bright, complex and juicy coffees. Roast profiles are light to medium roasts.

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Love, Lori Michelle

3D Printed Jewelry! Find something special for yourself, find the perfect gift for someone you love, or work with Lori to create a custom item.

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Loyalty Books

Independent bookstore in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. They believe in providing diverse reads, community programming, and unique gifts for all ages.

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Lucy Elizabeth Studio

Pom pom earrings made entirely by hand. The perfect pop of color + personality for your look!

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LucyBerry

Handmade, decorated sugar cookies made locally in Washington, DC. Custom orders are welcome for every day and special occasions.

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M'panadas

Frozen empanadas for all cravings - breakfast, meats, mini, vegetarian.

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Machee Creates [Art]

Artwork and gifts (cards, notebooks, buttons & bags) inspired by black women and colors that evoke joy. The brand can best be described as uplifting, colorful, and creative.

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Machee Creates [Gifts]

Artwork and gifts (cards, notebooks, buttons & bags) inspired by black women and colors that evoke joy. The brand can best be described as uplifting, colorful, and creative.

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Made with Koi

DC-brand, bringing you fun, vibrant, and quality knitwear and handcrafted products like face masks. They have a super cute, velvet, knotted pillow, resembling the symbol for infinity!

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Madison Bolls Art

Madison is best known for using the written word as the basis for layered, multivalent paintings that reveal the subjectivity of both image and text when they're taken out of their original contexts and layered together.

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Mahogany Books

DC bookstore: Books written for, by & about people of the African Diaspora

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Malini Vira

As a woman of Indian heritage and a global traveler, Malini's watercolor art is inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Her goal is to bring joy to DC residents through her work and to offer an attainable way to commission art for all.

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Mallory Shelter Jewelry

Delicate, handmade jewelry using 14K gold, goldfill, sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones.

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Mann Made Designs

All designs (earrings, cufflinks,pendants & bracelets) are created in silver.20K gold,fired glass,recycled aluminum,plywood and acrylic!

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Marcella Kriebel [Books]

People and recipes from around DC.

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Marcella Kriebel [Cards]

Greeting cards with stamped envelopes - so easy!

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Marcella Kriebel [Kitchen Towels]

Watercolor kitchen towels.

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Marcella Kriebel [Prints]

Watercolor art prints - she also has some DIY kits!

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Marni Manning

In addition to offering commission pieces and personal prints, check out the watercolor kits and subscriptions!

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Martina Sestakova Art [Clothing]

Textile designer who uses original abstract watercolor prints on scarves and pillow covers.

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Martina Sestakova Art [Home Goods]

Textile designer who uses original abstract watercolor prints on scarves and pillow covers.

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Mary Belcher [Art]

Washington DC watercolor maps & streetscapes

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Mary Belcher [Paper Goods]

Holiday cards with watercolor maps & streetscapes of DC (even have assortment packs).

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Masks on the Hill

Started by 2 siblings, the shop has a variety of face masks - including Nats and Retro Washington Bullets prints.

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Mason Dixie Foods

Frozen biscuits, scones, and rolls! Real butter, fresh dairy and no preservatives! Use their website to find the closest store to you!

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Matthew Agrall Calligraphy

DC calligrapher that creates custom items - from save the dates to birthday cards!

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Mayapple Soaps

Soaps made in a solar-powered kitchen in the Brookland neighborhood. Ingredients are locally sourced, organic, and free of chemicals and palm oil.

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Meals of Dopeness

Created by fitness trainer and all-natural bodybuilding bikini competitor Christina Maria Ruiz, Meals of Dopeness makes convenient, nutritious and delicious meals. You can also order veggies, proteins and carbs in bulk!

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Meat Empire

Biltong is a South African style beef cure, which results in a mouthfeel between American jerky and traditional prosciutto. Dro‚Äö√†√∂¬¨¬•wors is a faster cure and uses a lamb casing to maintain its unique shape and texture. No nitrates, additives, or food coloring like common jerky.

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Meg Biram

Meg Biram is a contemporary artist focusing on painting, collage, and sculpture. She also paints commercial and residential murals, and works with brands and businesses on creative products in addition to having her own line of art-forward products.

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Megan Hollerbach

Mugs, serving pieces and planters designed, produced and finished by hand.

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Meghan Bakes

Beautiful sugar cookies with unique designs! Also offers classes!

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Melanin Planted

Live plants (including a pet-friendly selection!), plant supplies, merch, and plant consulting services.

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Meme bete

Handmade bags and purses with an island flair.

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Metro Line Designs

Kait Lagalante's work focuses on diversity, inclusion, and empowerment with a flair of sass and pop culture. Kait‚Äôs collection includes hand-illustrated designs printed on textiles and paper goods including collections of stationery, wall art, custom gifts, and home decor.

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Michelle Varga Art

Expressive and vibrant original art. We love her figurative work!

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Mikko

Rye, seafood, mushrooms, berries, and roots form the fundamentals of Nordic food. During the pandemic, Chef Mikko is offering ready to eat meals that also freeze well.

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Mimi Miller

Refined. Versatile. Comfortable. Longer and looser styles for real women. Made responsibly in D.C.

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Mirasa Design

Organic handmade clothing for children.

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Mischo Beauty

Luxe, non-toxic nail lacquer in the beauty landscape!

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Mocktail Club

Premium non-alcoholic cocktails that are crafted to provide unique and exciting flavors with quality organic and natural ingredients.

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Modern Bar Cart

Everything you need to make a great cocktail at home: cocktail mixers (shrubs, syrups, bitters, etc.), bar tools/glassware, gift sets & kits! Fun fact - they also have a cocktail podcast for home bartenders and industry pros alike

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Mojata Clay

Modern and colorful handmade statement jewelry.

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Mondiale Dressing Co

High quality, all - natural, globally inspired salad dressings developed by twin sisters from DC! Each bottle is named after the city of inspiration (i.e. Istanbul, Tokyo). Pro Tip: Their website features a recipe for each dressing, if you need some additional inspiration!

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Monkey Brands

Made from real food: bananas, apples and cashews. That's it! Three simple ingredients that are perfect food for anytime of day.

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More Than Your Average

Colorful, vibrant pieces catered to women sizes 12+. We love the tie-dye holiday t-shirts - 10% of proceeds benefit The Salvation Army!

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Mulan Dumplings

Handmade dumplings made from local farm meat and organic produce.

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My Layover Box

Curated gift boxes for travel lovers and products that empower women to maximize the transformative potential of their travel experiences.

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Nailbed & Bar

Check out this luxury salon's marketplace to keep your nails beautiful at home - manicure kits, artistic nail wraps, tools and more!

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Naked Decor

DC designer of home accessories - everything from pillows, tea towels, umbrellas, coasters, wall decor & more.

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Nativo

Nativo offers a variety of seasonings to help you create chef quality food in your very own kitchen.

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Neek and Nan's

Fresh seasonings, sauces and more! Each jar has various blends of fresh vegetables and herbs to add flavor to your meals (while saving time!)

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Neighborhood Provisions Show of Hands

House-bottled cocktails with over 20 options!

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Nesis Tea

Sweet-scented, mildly spicy, and slightly sweet refreshing hibiscus tea created using indigenous African traditional recipe.

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Nicecream

Using fresh local ingredients, Nicecream crafts ice cream fresh on the spot, freezing it with liquid nitrogen!

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Nicole Capó Martínez

Books written by Nicole: a memoir in essays and poems on growing up in Puerto Rico, a manifesto for radical self love, and Community Love Letters Project (buy a surprise love letter, have it snail mailed - proceeds donated to a non-profit each month)!

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Nicole Crowder

Modern upholstery studio that specializes in custom statement furniture. Their pieces sell out quick, but just as a FYI they also have an upholstery class!

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Niko's Spiked Gelato

Gelato and sorbet made from high quality, fresh ingredients, with 5% alcohol in each pint.

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Nomad Dumplings

Colorful, pre-cooked dumplings influenced by Chinese Street food flavors. From Hunan to Harbin, each dumpling is regionally inspired to represent a journey through China.

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Norge Knits by Berit

Handmade knits including baby blankets, wraps, hats, and fisherman's wool mittens!

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Nourish & Refine

Luxurious line of skincare and candles that offer women the freedom to take a moment for themselves each and every day. The brand strives to empower women to practice self-care through all-natural and conscious wellness products (e.g. scrubs, body butters, nail & cuticle oil, bath salts, rose spray & more)!

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Official Royal Watch

Jewelry that is wearable art - there is even an option to request a custom piece (earrings, necklaces, bracelets/bangles, apparel, waist beads, etc.)!

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Oh-Mazing!

Award winning granola snacks handcrafted in DC without wheat, nuts, soy or preservatives.

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Old Flames Candle Co.

Handmade candles with clever descriptions inspired by the founder's exes. Like your previous relationships, let them burn!

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Olive Oil 4 Life

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a Mediterranean diet.

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Olivia Macaron

Fun American twist to the traditional French Macaron with flavors such as Fruity Pebbles, S‚Äö√Ñ√¥mores, Red Velvet & Seasonal features! All macarons are made locally using top quality ingredients from sustainable sources and all macarons are gluten-free and Kosher certified.

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One Eight Distilling

District Made spirits are made from ingredients grown by local farmers that they know and trust. Check out their assortment of spirits for any cocktail needs - vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon!

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Others Coffee

Roasted with love and intention - currently offering single origin Rwanda coffee beans. We love their branding/aesthetic too!

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Right Place Studio

Watercolor art with a focus on house portraits!

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Painting Stones [Jewelry]

Upcycled jewelry and art by DC-based artist Beth Nogay Carenbauer. She uses vintage and unexpected pieces to create collages and sculptures that can be reborn and worn.

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