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16 DC-Inspired Gifts

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on December 14, 2011
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Available at popcoshop.com

When in doubt, go with a Metro tee, $20. Photograph by Popco Shop

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Available at store.theheadofstate.com

There’s something very serene about this Washington Monument poster, $30. Photograph by Heads of State

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Available at krisnations.com

A necklace for whichever part of the DMV she hails from, $48 each. Photograph by Kris Nations

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Available at socialstudiesdc.com/merchandise

They’ve already seen it, loved it, and shared it on various social media platforms. Now they can take that Ork Poster off the wall and hang this in its place. SocialStudies DC stereotype map, $14.95. Photograph by Social Studies DC

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Available at etsy.com/shop/EthicallyEngineered

Organic, vegan, nontoxic soap shaped like the DC flag. How is this not already in every bathroom in Bloomingdale? $6. Photograph by Ethically Engineered

Visit ant-hive.com, or e-mail anthony@firestudiodc.com for availability.
Visit ant-hive.com, or e-mail anthony@firestudiodc.com for availability.

DC-based Fire Studio is frequently tapped to design posters for local concerts and events. This poster was created for Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Half-Smoke challenge, but it also nods to our lack of congressional representation, $30 including shipping. Photograph by Fire Studio

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Available at store.capitalbikeshare.com

In the past year, Capital Bikeshare has expanded like crazy across Washington. Help your friend explore new neighborhoods (and get over that fear of riding in the street) with a year-long membership, $65. Photograph by Capital Bike Share

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Available at etsy.com/shop/studiokmo

Karen M. O’Leary illustrates our fair city using only parallel lines. Simply amazing, $35. Photograph by Studio KMO

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Available at maptote.com

Perfect for picking up veggies at the Dupont Farmers’ Market, $17. Photograph by Map Tote

The Nationals are running two great holiday baseball deals before single-game tickets go on sale next year. The three-game opening-day pack ($30 to $117) scores them seats at matchups with the Reds, the Phillies, and the Giants; and the five-game Yankee p
The Nationals are running two great holiday baseball deals before single-game tickets go on sale next year. The three-game opening-day pack ($30 to $117) scores them seats at matchups with the Reds, the Phillies, and the Giants; and the five-game Yankee p

Nationals Holiday Packages Photograph by Nationals Media

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Available at etsy.com/shop/joeyandjude

A cute nursery option for your parents-to-be friends in Capitol Hill, $50 for an 8×10 matted image with frame. Photograph by Joey & Jude

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Available at etsy.com/shop/mercantilemill

Hand-staining and multiple layers of crackle paint give this subway scroll canvas an antique feel, $199. Photograph by Mercantile Mill

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Available at cafepress.com/artbyjoel

These travel coffee mugs come in designs for ten different DC neighborhoods, $17.99 each. Photograph by Art by Joel

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Available at shop.hwy2hill.com

Perfect wear-around-the-house garb for your buddy who just moved to H Street, $20. Photograph by Highway to Hill

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Available at 1vsm.com

Just one of the many DC-inspired shirts from aptly named One Vs. Many, $33 to $51. Photograph by One vs. Many

Available at the Tiny Jewel Box (1147 Connecticut Ave., NW; 202-393-2747)
Available at the Tiny Jewel Box (1147 Connecticut Ave., NW; 202-393-2747)

Maryland-based American Estate Jewelry does a beautiful cherry blossom bangle—perfect for your mom who grew up going to the Tidal Basin for the blossoming every year, $780. Photograph by American Estate Jewelry

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