To add on to the festive spirit of the season, ornaments are necessary to take your holiday tree to the next level. From charming boutique shops to specialty stores, the DMV region offers a wide selection of local shops that offer unique ornaments. Whether you’re searching for classic glass baubles, whimsical keepsakes or handcrafted holiday decor, these spots provide pieces of holiday magic to take home.
Virginia
The Christmas Sleigh
This boutique is a holiday decor store that specializes in handmade European items. German, Austrian and Irish styles are all imported to the store. The ornaments are handmade and feature European craftsmanship, perfect for long-lasting tree decorations.
Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Saturday
Address: 5 E Washington St., Middleburg, VA
Mary Barnett’s
Established in 1945, this store carries seasonal home decor, women’s apparel and children’s items. The seasonal displays include holiday ornaments with different themes and gift options.
Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday-Saturday
Address: 4122 Granby St., Norfolk, VA
Lil’ Thingamajigs
While it’s not strictly a holiday shop, Lil’ Thingamajigs offers fun, novelty ornaments that are centered around Asian pop-culture, including themes like anime or kawaii-style characters. It’s a good place to shop if you’re looking for something quirky that kids will love.
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-9 p.m., Sunday
Address: 412 Elden St., Herndon, VA
Snow and Ice Christmas and Gift Store
This holiday store has a vast selection of seasonal items and ornaments. Their extensive ornament selection includes collectible brand and themed sets.
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Address: 4080 Evelyn Byrd Ave., No. 102, Harrisonburg, VA
Maryland
The Christmas Shop
The Christmas Shop is a specialty store that focuses solely on holiday decor. Inside, you’ll find a dedicated Christmas-store model with plenty of ornaments, wreaths and festive items. Expect a wide array of options including local-region ornaments, boxed keepsakes and possibly collectible or boutique-exclusive ornaments.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Address: 216 S Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD
Cottage Monet
Located in Rockville, Maryland, this home decor and gift boutique features festive items around the holiday season. Here, you’ll find more elevated ornament pieces that can be coordinated with individual styles. The store’s whimsy and colorful palette is also sure to bring a smile to kids’ faces.
Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Address: 36 Maryland Ave. H, Rockville, MD
Washington, DC
Shop Made in DC
Every item in this store is designed and crafted in Washington, DC, capturing the authentic spirit of local creativity. Because the store emphasizes local makers, shoppers will likely find handmade ornaments and DC-themed holiday decorations — great for unique, regionally inspired tree decor.
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Saturday (Georgetown location)
Address: 1304 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Urban Dwell
At this local shop, ornaments are usually limited-edition pieces. Because it’s a home gift boutique rather than a pure holiday store, the ornament selection tends to be stylish rather than typical.
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Address: 1837 Columbia Road NW, Washington, DC
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Allison Chan is a Washington Parent intern and a rising senior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland. She is passionate about writing and community engagement.
Allison Chan is a Washington Parent intern and a rising senior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland. She is passionate about writing and community engagement.
