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Loudoun’s creative community of makers, artisans and crafters handmake everything from soaps and scented candles to wooden spoons, ceramics and jewelry. They even create winter clothing from the wool of locally raised sheep and goats.
Every corner of the county has an arts, craft or design store from which to “Take Loudoun Home.” Look out for Gateway Gallery & Gift Store in Round Hill, The Corner Store in Waterford, Handmade by LMAC in Sterling and the non-profit “Artists in Middleburg” shop.
Of course, Loudoun has big-name retail, too. Leesburg Premium Outlets is home to 110 mega brands from Adidas and Armani to Vineyard Vines and Zales, while upscale lifestyle precincts One Loudoun and The Village at Leesburg showcase boutiques, galleries and home decor alongside restaurants, bars and cinemas.
For a more intimate ‘local’ shopping experience, Middleburg’s Washington Street is a raft of upscale couture and gifts (don’t miss Tully Rector, Lou Lou and Brick & Mortar) while downtown Leesburg is lined with exquisite independently owned boutiques such as Muz & Rose, The Global Local and WldWst. All this, and Purcellville out west boasts several cool vintage and thrift stores while Lucketts on Route 15 is a wildly popular antiques destination.
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Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons
Lovettsville artisan Drew Lauten creates unique heirloom wooden serving spoons, ladles, spatulas and cutting boards.
Decoupage Oyster Shells
Lisa Holliday (The Joyful Penguin) paints oyster shells she’s sourced from local seafood restaurants, turning them into gorgeous jewelry and trinket dishes.
Fused Glass Kitchenware
Glass artist Liz Cresap makes functional decorative vases, dishes, bowls and cheese plates by fusing layers of glass together in a kiln, creating colorful swirls and lines.
ECHO Barkery
The dog biscuits are locally handcrafted by adults with disabilities. A portion of sales supports ECHO's mission to serve the disability community.
Surfing Cow Bath Mats
Leesburg artist Ali B Wiese’s decorative bath mats, postcards and wall hangings depict prints of her surreal “Surfing Cow” paintings.
Loudoun Wicks Scented Candles
Aptly-named Kristi Wick makes Loudoun-themed small-batch, slow-burning, hand-poured soy wax candles in scents from coffee and eucalyptus to raspberry and thyme.
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