Greedy Reads
Fells Point/Remington 
This sweet independent bookshop, owned by powerhouse Julia Fleischaker, is known not only for shop dog Audie but its wide range of books. The super-knowledgeable staff always has excellent suggestions, and there’s a great selection of adorable bookmarks and stickers for stocking stuffers. Might we suggest a doozy of a gift: tickets to the popular Greedy Reads Sunset Cruise & Book Swap.

Also around Fells Point: A Day In June, Fells Point Surf Co., The Sound Garden, Brightside, and The Seasoned Olive.

Found Studio
Hamilton-Lauraville
Look no further than this Lauraville boutique for not only great gifts, but the sweetest interaction with owner Kacey Stafford. Stafford’s shop is like a warm hug, with rows of ornaments, tons of locally made products, pretty packaged soaps, great earrings, Orioles and Ravens sock hats, candles, Hanukkah socks, and crab jammies for littles.

Also around Hamilton-Lauraville: The Margaret Cleveland at Walther Gardens, Snug Bookstore, Wockenfuss Candies, Domesticity, and Zeke’s Coffee.

Currency Studio
Station North
The brainchild of Michael Haskins Jr., this Station North boutique feels like shopping at an art gallery—or in your coolest friend’s closet. Find baseball hats, his famous T-shirts and pullovers, plus items like vintage baseballs, passport covers, and jewelry—all inspired by art and architecture. Shopping here is like a gift in and of itself.

Also around Station North: MICA Store, Artists & Craftsman Supply, Sophomore Coffee, and Ouftur.

In Watermelon Sugar
Hampden
This Hampden staple—just steps from Miracle on 34th Street—knocks out perfect storefront windows each season, but especially during the holidays. Owner Leslie Stevenson fills her magical corner boutique with felt ornaments, holiday gift wrap and tags, advent calendars, lotions, jewelry, cookbooks, home furnishings, and sweet kid gifts, including knit dolls. Stevenson and her team are also well-versed in recommending the perfect present for anyone on your list.

Also around Hampden: Balston Mercantile, Bazaar, Atomic Books, The Wine Source 

Paper Herald
Mt. Vernon
Owner Ashleigh Coaxum fills her Mount Vernon stationery shop with everything a papyrophiliac (yup, that means paper lover) dreams about—notebooks, calendars, planners, fancy stationery, and letter-writing sets. Have a friend who swoons at the thought of a really good pen? Look no further. Coaxum is uber-knowledgeable and also gets it when people freak out about writing utensils.

Also around Mt. Vernon: Ceremony Coffee, ReLeaf Shop, The Doll House Boutique, and Paris West.

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By Jessi Rutherford

Photography by Christopher Myers

Style & Shopping

Charm City Gift Guide: 100 Items for Every Time of Day

Our annual ode to local holiday gifting is chock full of items to use from the minute you wake up until bedtime—and all those hours in between.

By Jessi Rutherford

Photography by Christopher Myers

November 2023

It's the most wonderful time of the year, so we thought what better way to organize our gift guide than by time of day? We have curated ideas from the minute you wake up until bedtime and all those hours in between. Happy Gifting!

Clockwise from top: Bath towel ($44) at Hunting Ground. Reindeer pom hat ($28) at Wee Chic. Frnch Paris Colorful Cardigan ($100) at Poppy & Stella. SCS Kinto Mini Mug ($20) at good neighbor. Hot Little Biscuit buttermilk biscuit mix ($12) at Becket Hitch. Finding Home Farms maple syrup ($18) at Becket Hitch. Santa mug ($28) at Poppy & Stella. Ritual Kit: Fresh Start crystal set ($30) at Becket Hitch. Wight Tea Co. sage rose and Maryland mint tea ($8) at wighttea.com and various local locations. Dino knit pom hat ($26) at Wee Chic. Perk Up eye patches ($3) at In Watermelon Sugar. Two Minute Mornings journal ($16.95) at The Paper Herald. Como Tea llama tea infuser ($16) at Su Casa. Gold beaded bracelets ($3.50-$8 each) at Girlhero. Men’s supreme buffer ($22) at Best Day Ever. Bacon ornament ($17) at Best Day Ever. Wake the F*CK Up shower seamers ($26) at Poppy & Stella. Divine devotional candle ($19.99) at The Sound Garden.

Clockwise from top: Brodie cashmere sweater ($385) at Sassanova. Teal mini nylon crossbody with coin purse ($32) at Poppy & Stella. Blue pop pencil case ($18) at Wee Chic. Pens ($6.99 each) at The Paper Herald. Secrid wallet ($89.95) at Nova Man. Tech wipes ($8) at Best Day Ever. Reasonable Demands notepad ($11.50) at Becket Hitch. You Look Beautiful glasses tray ($17) at Becket Hitch. (BIG) Timeless Monthly Planner ($19.95) at The Paper Herald. Appointed notebook ($20) at The Paper Herald. Wild Woman perfume oils ($56 each) at Mint & Major. Pencils (starting at $3 each) at Best Day Ever. Camp Hollow panda earrings ($20) at In Watermelon Sugar. Kneads baker’s tie ($10) at Kneads Bake Shop & Cafe. Varsity letter stuff bag ($45) at Meg Fox Aesthetics. Rains rucksack in sky ($110) at Hunting Ground.

Clockwise from top left: Clear water bottle ($25) at good neighbor. Floral Baggu lunch box ($34) at Hunting Ground. Corcksicle 36oz. traveler thermos ($79.95) at Becket Hitch. Kindroot Adaptogens plant lozenges ($20) at Far & Dotter. Norfolk Natural Living garment refresher botanical spray ($15) at Gundalow Gourmet. Leather utility gloves ($100) at Nova Man. Carlton beanie ($50) at Nova Man. Pure Raw Juice gift card (any amount) at Pure Raw Juice. Malvi fluffernutter marshmallows ($6) at Gundalow Gourmet. Mouth Party Caramel (prices vary) at mouthpartycaramel.com and various local locations. Zoe’s Chocolate Co. gold bar ($9.50) and espresso bar ($7.95) at zoeschocolate.com and Kneads Bake Shop & Café. Pinch Me therapy dough ($15) at Poppy & Stella. Hon's Honey specialty honey flight ($32) at and honshoney.com and various local locations. Baltimore Dog Bakery dog treats ($9) at Howl Pet Supply. Yellow berry bowl ($9) at Su Casa. Basil & Neroli botanical hand lotion ($32) at Gundalow Gourmet. Fulton & Roark solid fragrance ($60) at Nova Man. Bite mouthwash bits ($26) at Best Day Ever. No Justice No Peace by Devin Allen ($30) at Greedy Reads.

Pink leopard fuzzy Brooke bag ($195) at Sassanova. Citrus vintage puzzle ($24) at Gundalow Gourmet. Beach House 7 album ($23.99) at The Sound Garden. Pink stone hoop earrings ($28) at Sassanova. Marlyn Schiff CZ heart charm necklace ($102) at Sassanova. Jane Win lucky lapis stone elephant necklace ($278) at Sassanova. The Wine Collective canned Vermútino cocktails ($18 for four) at winecollective.vin. Felted catnip toys ($8 each) at Hunting Ground. Popsicle ornament ($12) at Poppy & Stella. Mini bar books ($20 for the set) at In Watermelon Sugar. Raft citrus rosemary syrup ($15) at good neighbor. Champagne ornament ($18) at Poppy & Stella. Gold Bracelets ($28-29) at Mint and Major. Four Wheels And A Board by Betsy Gordon and Jane Rogers ($35) at Atomic Books. Sorry vintage board game ($44) at Becket Hitch. Fancy sprinkles drink glitter ($20) at The Wine Source.

Clockwise from top left: Cooking class gift card (prices vary) at Baltimore Chef Shop. Antique candlestick ($150 for the set) at Gundalow Gourmet. Pierogi cookbook ($25.99) at Su Casa. Beige cloth napkins ($24 each) and napkin ring ($20) at Becket Hitch. Enamel measuring cups ($36) at Poppy & Stella. Oyster ornament ($17) at Best Day Ever. Measuring spoons ($32) at Poppy & Stella. Twisty candles ($24 for four) at Poppy & Stella. Dimitri unfiltered extra virgin olive oil lemon and herbs infused ($22) at Dimitri’s or various local retailers. Wildflower serving tray ($55) at Misfit Creative Arts Collective. Brackish royal feather bow tie ($225) at Nova Man. Audo Copenhagen salt and pepper mills ($90 for the set) at good neighbor. Green marbled bowl ($18) at In Watermelon Sugar.

Find Me Now dusty blue oversized cardigan ($128) at Hunting Ground. Tooth Fairy friend ($32) at In Watermelon Sugar. Cause Medic CBD relief cream ($60) at Far & Dotter. Calm bath salts ($22) at In Watermelon Sugar. Bunny tooth brush holder ($5) at Su Casa. Herbivore Cloud Milk body cream ($40) at In Watermelon Sugar. Riverside tie-dye thermal ($124) at Hunting Ground. Silk sleep mask and scrunchie set ($24) at Meg Fox Aesthetics and Mount Royal Soap Co.. PJ Salvage bordeaux fuzzy slides ($45) at Necessary Secrets. Pinch self care advent calendar ($55) at Necessary Secrets. Charles Village Painted Ladies candle ($24) at southanncandles.etsy.com and various local retailers. Grant Street long matches ($13) at Su Casa. Herbivore Moon Fruit serum ($60) at In Watermelon Sugar. Patchology beauty sleep hydrogel mask ($10) at Poppy & Stella. Nite Nite patch ($16) at Far & Dotter. Oh What a Night bath salts ($26) at Poppy & Stella. 15 Min Groom Me kit ($20) at Far & Dotter. Cast in Stones pillow spray ($25) at In Watermelon Sugar.

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By Kelsey Marden

Hampden

Atomic Books

Offering select 45rpm records on sale for 50 cents. Enjoy drinks, donuts, and special treats while listening to classic soul tunes during your shopping experience.

When: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29.

Offering Limited Edition Vinyl releases for Black Friday Record Store Day.

When: Friday, November 28.

Breathe Books

Offering 25 percent off the entire store. Enjoy a free cup of tea with a box of tea purchase. Carry your purchases of $50 or more in a complimentary Shop Small Canvas bag.

When: Saturday, November 29.

Charlotte Elliot and the Bookstore Next Door

Offering hourly discount sales featuring different items each hour. Shop the sale from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

When: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29.

Doubledutch Boutique

Enjoy coffee and treats while shopping new markdowns.

When: Friday, November 28.

Receive a $20 gift card for sales over $100.

When: Saturday, November 29.

Check out doubledutch_boutique on Instagram for a Cyber Monday Flash Sale.

When: Monday, December 1.

Lovelyarns

Receive a complimentary Shop Small canvas bag while supplies last on purchases of $75 or more. Savor sweet cupcakes while shopping. Make sure to pick up a coupon at checkout for a secret discount that will be used for one entire purchase any day in January.

When: Saturday, November 29.

Harbor East

Under Armour Brand House

Receive 25 percent off Under Armour’s signature Big Logo Hoodie in men’s, women’s, and youth styles while supplies last.

When: Friday, November 28 through Saturday, December 6.

South Moon Under

Offering 20 percent of all full priced merchandise and an additional 25 percent off all sale merchandise.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30.

City Sports

Receive 20 percent off Nike and Adidas styles, Smith sunglasses, and Ravens and Orioles gear.

When: Sunday, November 23 through Monday, December 1.

Offering 25 percent off most styles as well as 40 percent off clearance.

When: Thursday, November 27 from 6 to 10 p.m.

White House Black Market

Offering 25 percent off your entire purchase.

When: Now through Tuesday, December 16.

Offering 30 percent off entire purchase with a complimentary tote bag on each purchase while supplies last.

When: Friday, November 28.

Sassanova

Enjoy up to 50 percent off of shoes and boots the entire day, 30 percent off of clothing, jewelry, and accessories from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m, and 20 percent off clothing, jewelry, and accessories for the remainder of the day. There will be complimentary refreshments.

When: Friday, November 28.

Take 10 percent off purchases of $150 or more, 20 percent off purchases of $300 or more, 30 percent off purchases of $600 or more, 40 percent off purchases of $1,200 or more. Be on the hunt for gift cards hidden throughout the store!

When: Saturday, November 29.

Cross Keys

The Pied Piper

Celebrating its 49th anniversary and hosting Annual “Lollipop Sale” while serving refreshments and treats.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30

Jones and Jones

Take 30 percent off all dresses, plus an extra 10 percent off already marked down merchandise.

When: Now through Saturday, November 29

Chezelle

Enjoy 20 percent off select winter merchandise including coats, scarves, gloves, hats, cashmere sweaters, and handbags.

When: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29

Ruth Shaw & The Girl Next Door

Introducing new jewelry collections.

Chic Chic Boutique

Offering 25 percent off entire store except jewelry and bags.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30

Belevedere Square

Nouveau

Black Friday celebration with martini bar, live music, and a sale with up to 50 percent off select items.

When: Friday, November 28

Green Spring Station

Becket Hitch

Partnering with Etsy vendor FoundStudio for a trunk show.

When: Saturday, November 29

Wee Chic Boutique

Partnering with Etsy vendor, Little Miss Pepper Designs. Designer Stacey Bradshaw will be in store Saturday November 29 from 11-5. You can work with her to design and personalize one-of-a-kind sterling silver charm necklaces. Booking an appointment with Stacey is recommended.

Also, shoppers can save up to $150 off purchases (Little Miss Pepper items excluded).

When: Saturday, November 29

Bare Necessities

20 percent off all sleepwear and a free gift with purchase. Get a bonus $20 gift card when you purchase $100 worth of gift cards.

When: Saturday, November 29

Panache

20 percent off all jewelry.

When: Saturday, November 29

Trillium

Bring your gently used coat to Trillium for donation to the Manna House and receive twenty-five percent off a regularly priced coat or jacket.

When: Saturday, November 29

Yves Delorme

Storewide sale – 20% off everything!

When: Now through December 14

Fells Point

Cupcake

Enjoy 30 percent off storewide and 50 percent off Milly.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30 

Brightside Boutique

Cider and treats. Offering up to 50 percent off entire purchase.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30

Poppy and Stella

Up to 50 percent off storewide. During the weekend, when you make a purchase you will be entered to win one of three Hobo pieces. Enjoy coffee and snacks.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30

Babe

Up to 50 percent off everything. Enjoy coffee and treats, as well as a free gift when purchasing $50 or more.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30 

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