Del Ray

Name a neighborhood that has both character and characters.
I nominate Del Ray in Alexandria.
In case you are wondering why... I offer two excellent reasons.
Retail, number one:
A Show of Hands on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Great gifts! And, all hand made by local artists. A Show of Hands

Retail, number two:
Del Ray Variety Store on East Custis. It opened just yesterday and is patterned on the famous Hollin Hall Variety Store.

Shop in Del Ray and enjoy the scene. 

Your imaginary friend,
Patsie

A Show of Hands

A Show of Hands: Where to Buy That One-Of-A-Kind Valentine's Gift

Now showing at A Show of Hands

Ernest the Seal just showed up at A Show of Hands yesterday. He wants to go home with you!

At A Show of Hands, one of a kind gifts are available, for Valentine's Day, for birthdays or for yourself. (Hey, you deserve it!)
Also stocked -- besides paintings and crafts -- are knitware, baby items, and lots of handmade jewelry.
Check it out, on Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.A Show of Hands