Our Top Picks for the Week of December 21, 2020

We are just a few days away from Christmas, and if you're like us, then you're scrambling to get everything done before Santa's arrival. Before you celebrate this Friday, check out some of our favorite picks that you can pick up right here in Alexandria! Start the new year fresh with a beautifully illustrated calendar from Penny Post that will actually make you want to stay organized. Looking for a last-minute gift that is guaranteed to be a hit? Stop by Kiskadee and pick up their customer-favorite Alexandria pillow that features a vintage map of Del Ray and Old Town. Have a picky person on your holiday list? Meaghan's top pick is sure to please. Perfect for days inside as well as out, these leather slip-ons from The Shoe Hive are perfect for staying cozy and looking effortlessly chic. Lastly, we have Angela's top pick which is a cult-favorite beauty staple that every girl could use in her purse.Keep reading to get all the details on this week's top picks!  Amy: Rifle Paper Co.'s Garden Appointment Calendar contains beautifully illustrated florals and has plenty of space for daily engagements and notes, plus a spiral binding with a notch for easy hanging. (Available at Penny Post, $82 - $85) Celeste: Our super popular Alexandria pillow is back in stock just in time for a last-minute gift! We love this vintage map that incorporates parts of Del Ray and Old Town. (Available at Kiskadee, $58)Meaghan: Need a last-minute gift? This ethically crafted diamond heart pendant would be perfect for the pickiest person on your list. Handmade by designer Shaya Durbin in her Seattle studio, this 18k beauty is subtle and refined, but the abstract layout makes it more interesting than your run-of-the-mill Tiffany heart pendant. (Available at Alx&Co., $1430, one-of-a-kind)Elizabeth: My love for these shoes is deep. Maybe it takes me back to college and my days of Birkenstocks and socks, maybe I just like anything cozy these days! Whatever it is, I have been emailing Aquatalia weekly about their arrival and finally, they are here and also available in black. (Available at The Shoe Hive, $295)   Angela: The Oribe Travel Size Dry Texturizing Spray is the stocking stuffer that every girl wants. It's also the perfect purse companion for adding oomph to your locks on the go. (Available at Bellacara, $23)