Your Local WashCo Holiday Shopping Guide

• Good Goods Marketplace – This locally-owned boutique in the heart of Canonsburg is chock full of one-of-a-kind, meticulously curated finds that may very well be the missing piece your friend or loved one didn’t know they needed in their home. Browse unique homewares, textiles, décor, jewelry, art, lighting and so much more on your hunt for the gift that’ll make their holiday.
• Simply You Soap & Candle Co. – What’s a better gift than the gift of self-care? Simply You Soap & Candle Co. is all about making your loved one feel good this holiday season with its variety of handmade, natural hair, bath, body and skin products. With cold processed soaps, hand-poured candles, lotions and body butters, a men’s line, loofah soaps, lip balms, magnesium sleep creams and more to choose from in all sorts of festive winter scents, you’ll probably be able to check multiple people off your shopping list here.
• SoulLumination – Speaking of natural remedies, SoulLumination is another great spot for gift hunting. This woman and veteran-owned metaphysical supply store is a go-to for any loved ones interested in crystals, unique tarot cards, holistic healing and more.
• The Canonsburg Collective / The Nook on Pike – The Canonsburg Collective (formerly the Nook on Pike) is a unique storefront concept that will prove difficult not to find a gift at. As a curated co-op, the store features around 30 independent local artisans, businesses, and vintage booths with everything from homewares, apparel, jewelry, kids’ items and menswear, so be prepared to leave with multiple bags of goodies. 
• Also Check Out: Midtown Market, Baubles & Lace Mercantile, Vintage Secrets LLC., Salt & Grace Boutique and Trendy Canonsburg.

**PS: The best time to shop for local, handmade gifts in Canonsburg is during Canonsburg's Old Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 4-5!**

Photo credit: Simply You Soap & Candle Co. 

• Kaleidoscope II – This one is for that “ray of sunshine” person in your life. Located in downtown Washington, Kaleidoscope II’s mission is to promote self-esteem, joy and encouragement through all kinds of unique jewelry, artwork, stained glass works, artwork, décor, clothing and more.
• Popcorn Willy & Cookie Crumbs – One of the fixtures of the holiday season is being gifted a humongous popcorn bucket, and there’s no better place to pick one (or a few) up than Popcorn Willy. A longtime staple in downtown Washington, this gourmet popcorn shop has been popping up delicious popcorn in a variety of flavors for over 30 years. Whether you or your loved one is a salty, sweet or chocolate popcorn person, you’ll find something to delight them at Popcorn Willy.
• Heart’s in the Attic – You may have seen them at plenty of fall festivals around the county, but anyone looking for beautiful holiday décor needs to stop at Heart’s in the Attic’s storefront in downtown Washington. Lovers of primitive décor in particular will delight in shelves and shelves of quaint and country décor, including wreaths, wall hangings, ornaments, lanterns, candles and seasonal textiles.
• Bones Distillery – If you have absolutely no idea what to grab for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life, consider popping into Bones Distillery. Widely considered as some of the best spirits in the region, this small-batch distillery offers handmade vodka, rum, whiskey moonshine, and its famous cream liquors in so many flavors that you might just end up with multiple gifts for that previously hard-to-buy-for person.
• Also Check Out: Wild Hope Boutique, the Duncan & Miller Glass Museum's gift shop, Destination Candy and Rock Star Tees & Gifts.

Photo credit: Heart's in the Attic

• Uncommonly Beautiful – This little boutique in Monongahela is your gifting stop for the person in your life who is always at the peak of fashion. You’ll find one-of-a-kind clothing and jewelry items, accessories, outerwear, shoes, vintage items and more.
• Rustic Roots Home & Body – Rustic Roots Home & Body is your one-stop-shop to find your signature scent in all sorts of products. From hand-poured soy candles and lotions all the way to room sprays, car fresheners and even lip balms and sugar scrubs, this natural boutique in Monongahela’s got both you and your loved ones covered this holiday season.
• Sweets by Mrs. C – Yes, that Mrs. C. This spot in Monongahela is the perfect spot to grab all sorts of delicious holiday goodies made by the Queen of Christmas herself. Shop all sorts of nostalgic goodies, freeze dried candy, hand-dipped chocolates, or grab a gift card for your loved one to come back and enjoy 24+ flavors of soft serve or hard ice cream on you.
• SOLO Thrift & Vintage – Here’s a new one – SOLO Thrift & Vintage in downtown Monongahela. Even though it just opened earlier this year, this spot is already creating a reputation for being a hidden gold mine for anyone who might be shopping for that vintage-obsessed person in their lives. Browse one-of-a-kind clothing, décor, homewares, jewelry, accessories, shoes and so much more throughout the shop’s curated and hand-selected collection of treasures.
• Also Check Out: Chloe & Me Candles, Sambols Bakery & Candy Shop, Santa’s Secret Shoppe, Curiosities on Main and Red Boot Antiques.

Photo credit: Kristy Locklin, Pittsburgh Magazine

• Gifted, McMurray – Located just off Rt. 19 in McMurray, Gifted has everything you need to make your loved one’s holiday just as special as they are. You’ll find all the items and brands they’ve been looking for here, including Kendra Scott, Nora Fleming, and the Queen’s Jewels, among other popular brands in gift items like homewares, jewelry, baby gifts, accessories and more.
• Westerwald Pottery, Scenery Hill – If you’re looking for a truly handmade gift that’s also iconic to Washington County, look no further than Westerwald Pottery in Scenery Hill. This little shop has been creating one-of-a-kind stoneware pottery for over forty years, with each and every piece stamped and cobalted by hand. Westerwald’s products are extremely popular in-county and beyond and tend to sell out quick, so make sure to stop by the store or put your order in online ASAP.
• Savvy Again Consignment Boutique, McMurray – This one is for the boujee person in your life. Savvy Again Consignment Boutique in McMurray has blown up all over social media in the last few years for its extensive selection of luxury accessories, clothing, shoes, jewelry and more. The shop prides itself on its wide array of pre-loved pieces with timeless appeal in brands like Gucci, Louis Vitton, Chanel, Burberry, Reformation, David Yurman, Tiffany & Co., and so much more. Savvy Again even has homewares in brands like All-Clad, Staub, Arhaus, West Elm, Crate & Barrel and Le Cruset, among others.
• Crafty Alpaca Farm Store, Avella – Sometimes the best gifts are the simplest ones, and there’s no better time like the holidays to give the gift of warmth. Even though it is a fully functional alpaca farm, the attached farm store at the Crafty Alpaca in Avella is chock-full with all sorts of high-quality, handmade alpaca wool goodies. Shop socks (which we highly recommend, by the way), hats, gloves, sweaters, scarves, and more to keep your loved one warm and cozy all winter long.

Photo credit: Westerwald Pottery