valentine's day Gift Guide
Made in ALX is a collective of Alexandria artists, creators and makers. Two local women started it in 2020 to support residents who are making unique items here in Alexandria.
In 2022, Made in ALX moved to a permanent retail and workshop space in Old Town North.
Stop by Made in ALX at 533 Montgomery St. in Old Town North to shop local, take a class or workshop from our makers and see work from local artists.
Learn more and shop online at www.madeinalx.com.
Glass Mosaics
These red and blue mosaic glass coaster set is a colorful addition to your living room or dining room. By Made by Eileen O'Brien, $40.
These glass mosaic magnets by Maria of Old Town Mosaics make a fun addition to your kitchen! Hand crafted and each is unique. $25
These glass mosaic heart ornaments by Eileen O'Brien are a color catcher for your window. Multiple colors available from red to rose to gold. Handmade. Starting at $25.
Sparkle and Shine
This is just a sampling of what we have in the store! Stop by 533 Montgomery St. this week to see much more jewelry and tons of gift ideas for Valentine's Day!
These lightweight clear acrylic earrings are a fun addition for ANY time of the year. LOVE stamped in gold, black or white. By Noda Wade Studios. $35
Hearts and stars adorn these light, reflective and fun earrings by Inti Phaxi Gems. Comes in pink or red. $35
These hand-painted circular earrings are sure to add pop to an outfit all year. Made of polymer clay. Crafted and painted by Julianne Woehrle. $45
This reversible enamel heart can be dressed up or dressed down in February and throughout the year. Adjustable chain, made by Diana Papazian. $55
The fun, dangly cluster earrings feature metal hearts and red, pink and iridescent beads. Great for a date night or a girls' night out.
Created by Fire in Hand Jewelry. $36
These unique polymer clay earrings are surprisingly lightweight and won't break! These earrings and many more from the early Spring collection by Made by Caylea are in store now! Prices vary.
These beaded earrings by Fire in Hand Jewelry are an elegant addition to an outfit this month or anytime this year. $50
A box to put your new pieces in! These upcycled wooden boxes are decorated with unique accents and made-fromscratch varnish by Jennifer Noda. Comes in black, green or purple. $21
Conversation Hearts
These concrete conversation rocks are a great decoration for your indoor plants, your desk or wherever! By Nomadico Shop, $9.
Hand-Stamped Bracelets
These metal, hand-stamped, adjustable bracelets are intimate little celebrations of love! By Del Ray Metalworks. $10.
Forever Flowers
These gorgeous metal flowers are shaped from sheet metal and painted. They look realistic but will last forever. Shown in a vase by Infinite Variations Pottery. Roses by Del Ray Metalworks, $35 to $60.
Chocolate and Roses
We're loving this creative set by veteran-owned Potomac Candle! One smells just like Hershey's chocolate, the other smells like a rose bouquet! Purchase together OR individually. $24 each.
Scented with rose, orange and ylang ylang, this Love candle from Calming Connections & Wellness comes in a beautiful, reusable blue tin.Soy wax, wood wick. $19
A Keepsake Box for Your Gift
These beautiful, decorated keepsake boxes by Yellow Dot Designs are ready for you to fill with jewelry, a candle or just about anything else from our makers. Customize your gift! Prices vary.
Soy Wax, Wood Wick
LOVE Gift Set
Give your loved one a welldeserved night off! This love-themed gift set by Calming Connections & Wellness includes two candles, a massaging soap bar and a body lotion bar. $45
Lavender Gift Set
Your loved one will have the ultimate bathing experience by enhancing their self-care routine with this lavender gift set by White Lily Shoppe! This gift set comes with a soap, bath bomb, bath soak and body scrub. $70
Manifestation Sprays
Is someone you love trying to manifest something good in their life? Each one of these four sprays is designed to help create a life of love and encourage the user to take unconventional actions towards something new. Four varieties, by Blonde Spiritual Millennial. $33 each.
The Gift of a Fun Evening!
Bring a friend to a candlemaking workshop — or any of the many other events at Made in ALX!
From paint nights to learning to crochet, mosaics and all sorts of other crafts, give the gift of a fun night with a loved one! Visit MadeinALX.com, go to 'Classes and Events'!
PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE
Is Your Dog Pawfect?
These fun Valentine's bandanas were made by Dash & Friends for Pawfectly Delicious, a local nonprofit organization. Pick up a small or large bandana for your best friend today! Starting at $12.50
Yummy Treats!
These gingersnap-inspired, all-natural treats are made by the local nonprofit Pawfectly Delicious. In-store only.
$7.50 (Bags: $12)
Virginia is for (Pet) Lovers
This is PawsGo’s very first shirt celebrating "states of play" with our home state of Virginia. There is a "species neutral" paw print on the capitol of Richmond (tell your cat friends).
$30
JUST FOR KIDS!
Heart-Shaped Crayons!
Candy doesn't have to be the centerpiece of Valentine's Day for kids! These heart-shaped crayons are made from all new, non-toxic crayons, these are sure to spark your child's creativity all year. Starting at just $8.
Creative Playtime
Tutus and headbands make dress-up fun! These handmade, adjustable tutus come in several sizes and colors. By Garden Home. $40
Make Bathtime Fun!
Soap-maker and crafter Courtney Justice has come up with a wide variety of fun shaped soaps. Pick up this goat's milk-based Conversation Heart soap! $9
533 Montgomery St. Old Town North, Alexandria Order online for in-store pickup, local delivery or nationwide shipping! www.madeinalx.com Free parking in the retail garage at 530 First St.
