Wrapped in Savings: Georgetown Gift Guide
A little goes a long way. Leather card holders, Celtic concert tickets, bunny baking toys, and more gifts under $50 that won’t break the bank.
If you’d like to shop small this holiday season, all of our small businesses have an asterisk (*) next to their name!
Georgetown Ornament, Georgetown Main Street*
The first annual Georgetown Main Street holiday ornament features a festive depiction of the iconic Georgetown Theater building, perfect for collectors and Georgetown enthusiasts alike.
Price: $25
3-Zip Toiletry Bag, SCOUT Bags
A pattern called O Howly Night? You have no choice but to buy this. Meet the simple solution to toiletry and makeup organization, with three separate compartments (larger one on top, two smaller ones on bottom) because no one wants their toothbrush and hairbrush in the same place. Also fantastic for organizing pencils, pens, and craft/school supplies.
Price: $30
A Celtic Christmas, Dumbarton Concerts*
The 40-year Washington favorite returns to the sanctuary of Dumbarton Church this holiday season, celebrating the comfort and joy of this time of year with the classic sounds of the Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort. Led by Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton and featuring the Washington institution known as Robert Aubry Davis, the Consort leads audiences on a universally-beloved journey, through poetry and folk music, from the briskness of winter into the coziness of the hearth and home. Join Dumbarton Concerts for the yearly candlelit community Christmas celebration.
Price: $48 per ticket
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookie, Levain Bakery
Looking for a stocking stuffer? Tis the season, and Levain isn’t holding back. This luxe cookie has a dark and rich chocolate dough peppered with soft red and white peppermint chips that is sure to satisfy. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, every bite packs a warming, holiday tingle. Each gift box is packed in beautiful cellophane bags with hand-tied blue ribbons.
Price: $29 for a 4-pack
Waxed Amaryllis Bulb, The Georgetown Garden Shop*
Literally, nothing has to be done to care for this winter-blooming indoor bulb. A lovely hostess gift, it’s covered in wax in a variety of colors – some with glitter, some with moss. The bulb will brighten a table top, window sill, or mantel. (Photo credit: Amaryllis & Caladium Bulb Co.)
Price: $35 each
Leather Card Holders, Oliver Dunn*
These soft metallic suede or hide card holders are meant for all the essentials
Price: $28
Mini Cupcake Sampler, Sprinkles
This is what we call self control. The sampler includes 1 red velvet, 1 chocolate peppermint, and 1 gingerbread mini cupcake. Only available as a sampler (mini cupcakes are not sold individually).
Price: $8
Martin's Cap, Martin's Tavern*
Rep this Georgetown institution with a classic green baseball cap created locally by Boathouse Apparel.
Price: $34
Power Gemstone Brooks Bracelet, gorjana
Featuring meaningful, genuine gemstones on an adjustable cord, this bracelet is a must-have for your friend or loved one’s bracelet stack.
Price: $45
Hand-painted Ornaments, Cabada Contemporary*
Each ornament is hand-painted with acrylic paint on glass ball and embellished with glitter and rhinestones. Every face is one of a kind and designed and created by the artist.
Price: $50
Geode Ornament, District Mineral*
Hand-cut and polished in Arizona and strung on fine Italian ribbon in DC, these gorgeous agate geode slice ornaments are a thoughtful addition to the home year round.
Price: $35+
Reusable Boba Jar, Spot of Tea*
Dishwasher-safe and eco-friendly. Get 10% off any drink at Spot of Tea when you bring your reusable, branded jar to any location.
Price: $15
Gift Card, Lutèce*
Give the gift of food, drink, and good cheer at New York Times’ Most Exciting Restaurant in America and Washingtonian’s #2 Best Restaurant in DC. Experience Food & Wine’s Best New Chef’s renowned desserts while toasting the holiday season with family and friends.
Price: $50
Bunny Baking Toys, maman
Let your toddler’s imagination run wild and bring joy to everyday play with this thoughtfully designed 10-piece wooden set consisting of a bunny hop mixer, rolling pin, spatula, & other baking toys.
Price: $30
A Charlie Brown Christmas, Dumbarton Concerts*
Dumbarton Concerts presents the Cyrus Chestnut Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas. Hailed as “the best jazz pianist of his generation” by TIME magazine, Baltimore’s Cyrus Chestnut keeps audiences coming back time and again. In this special appearance with his trio on the Dumbarton stage, Chestnut returns to his roots and pays tribute to his first jazz influence, Vince Guaraldi, in a fresh yet reverent interpretation of Guaraldi’s iconic 1965 soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas. Don’t miss this charming trip down memory lane with a true jazz virtuoso.
Price: $48 per ticket
Home for the Holidays: Georgetown Gift Guide
Things that make spending time at home more pleasurable – from embroidered cocktail napkins, to porcelain matcha cups, candles, art & more.
The (Very) Nice List: Georgetown Gift Guide
Luxury items, jewelry, fine art, aged bourbon, and other gifts that will take the sting out of the past couple of years.
Season’s Eatings: Georgetown Gift Guide
From festive cookie tins to Hanukkah cupcake assortments, a coffee mug for a cause, chocolate penguins, and gift cards, it's oh what yum.