Hardwood Artisans~ College Prep Week

Hardwood Artisans has a beautiful corner location right in Shirlington.  They have tons of wooden furniture on display along with other interesting wooden works of art.  My bed frame was purchased at this store a few  years back.  Although you might not need furniture your first year at school, you most likely will in a few years.  Also the show room might help you visualize what you want your dorm room to look like.  The best part is they even do Custom work! The one thing is, this place is very expensive.

Check it Out for yourself!!
http://hardwoodartisans.com/home

Poltics and Prose ~ College Prepartation Week

Politics and Prose is a bookstore and coffeehouse located in Northwest D.C.  While it is in a slightly more inconvenient location then say your neighborhood Barnes and Noble, Politics and Prose offers a unique atmosphere far superior to that of any chain.  When Carla Cohen and Barbara Meade, the founders, set out to create Politics and Prose they said they wanted to "offer superior service and unusual book choices; it [the bookstore] will serve as a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing books."

To keep to this vision statement, each month the store features a long list of authors that come and speak about their books, answer questions, and sign copies.  The store also features its very own Opus book printing machine that can print any book right before your eyes.  These features turn a traditional book store into a destination.

Along with books, Politics and Prose also sells notebooks, magnets, posters and other unique merchandise that are perfect to help decorate a dorm room.  Lastly, the coffee shop that is downstairs is a perfect place to curl up and begin to read your new books while enjoyed a hot cup of Joe.

College Preparation Week

June 4th - June 12th will be College Preparation Week.  Visit these local businesses to get everything you need to prepare yourself for the biggest transition of your life!

AH Love Oil & Vinegar~ Special Event Week

AH Love Oil & Vinegar is a small store in the Village at Shirlington.  Its the perfect place to pick up a nice unusual gift, when attending any type of house party.  When you walk in there are tons of tasting things set up, and friendly employees.  They are so in love with their olive oils, and vinegars, that they want to teach you all there is to know!

The options seem endless, because they truly are.  If you tell them what you like to cook, and eat they can help point you in the right direction.  When we visited we picked up a Balsamic Vinegar, that was a gift for my dad.  He uses the bottle of yumminess as much as he can!  Although these specialty products are on the pricier side, they are a great gift and will defiantly be used.  Try stepping out of your comfort zone next time and get a different new gift at AH Love Oil & Vinegar.

To learn more: http://www.ahloveoilandvinegar.com/