Extracted from Mister Lester Goes To Washington. Buy yours here.

“An American Mercantile and Dry Goods Store,” this boutique has anchored the hip end of U Street for 20 years. Vintage and unusual used furniture is a large part of their trade, but there is also jewellery, retro women’s wear from small contemporary designer labels, and new gift items and housewares. It is always an entertaining browse.