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The Lamplighter When your “favorite” uncle comes over this holiday season show off that prize portrait or painting with a picture light from The Lamplighter

ra fragrance and Kate Spade Twirl fragrance, which are worth every penny and still less than $100. The Hour has vintage and contemporary gifts perfect for the cocktail hour. The 1015 King St. store retails fantastic gifts that are special, genuine and memorable. For example, there are sea blue martini glass-es, cocktail picks designed like swords, an absinth spoon, a felt wine holder and cheese spreaders for less than $50. More pricey presents — such as cuff links, a Christmas tree tray (and many other trays), an English pewter flask, two Cul-ver red-and-gold snifters and Glo Hill ice tongs — are avail-able for less than $100. The eclectic Gossypia bou-tique at 325 Cameron St. sells something for everyone: folk art nativity sets from around the world, jewelry, handbags, scarves, belts, dresses and small leather goods. These af-fordable treasures retail for less

than $50. Some of the dresses, jewelry and other items cost less than $100, but are still a fantastic bargain. In lovely Del Ray, A Show of Hands offers unique jewel-ry, ornaments and gifts crafted by local artists. Almost every-thing sells for less than $50 so stop by the 2301 Mount Vernon Ave. store, which represents more than 200 artists. For something different, Casart Coverings at www.casartcoverings.com has mu-ral elements, children’s growth charts and stair risers for less than $50 and less than $100. For more information, call 703-549-1622 or check out the website for a unique and memorable gift that brightens walls and can be repositioned, removed and reused. Designs include flowers, shells, but-terflies, balloons, birds and leaves, as well as a Dellarobbia

garland that can be reused, year after year. Another different pres-ent idea is food, which sel-dom disappoints. One of Al-exandria’s most well-known holiday treats is a Shuman’s Bakery jelly cake. Northern Virginia native Willard Scott of NBC “Today Show” fame has praised the Shuman jelly cake, which has delighted people since 1876. The jelly cake sells for $28 online at www.shuman-sbakery.com or by calling 703-683-1876. Shuman’s Bakery will deliver jelly cakes for free in the local zip codes 22301 to 22315. Alexandria businesses con-tain great gifts at affordable prices for this holiday season. Not only that, but buying local helps Alexandria businesses. So why go to a big box store when there are so many won-derful options locally.

Alexandria stores sell great gifts at affordable price points