Location, Location, Location

Sherman Pickey is located in the Book Hill section of Georgetown, a gorgeous row of boutiques, antique stores, salons, and restaurants on Wisconsin Avenue a couple blocks north of M Street.

This block of Georgetown is truly a destination; and for such a fabulous location I wanted to provide a one-day itinerary for you to use, highlighting some of the best of Book Hill.

Start your day at Book Hill Park, located at the intersection of Wisconsin Ave and Reservoir Road directly behind the Georgetown Public Library. Grab a bench under a shady tree and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate (totally acceptable even in the summer!) while catching up on your current favorite book.

Across the street is the charming A Mano, where you can find all your gifting needs. My personal pick? You'll find ceramic (and monogram-able) ceramic trays from Jill Rosenwald that are perfect for every occasions. Make sure you get one for yourself.

Down the street in a cute little row, you'll discover The Macaron Bee which is a great stop for a snack. Bonus find is the glass Coca-Cola bottles to enjoy with your chocolate macarons (they do have other flavors, which I'm sure are spectacular, but I always and only choose chocolate). 




A couple steps away is The Bean Counter, a perfect spot for lunch on the block. Take the small path leading from the street to the backyard to enjoy your lunch al fresco. Love antique shopping? David Bell Antiques should be your next stop on your walking tour, a staple for over twenty years in the neighborhood.

Sherman Pickey!

Of course you can't come to Book Hill without making a stop at Sherman Pickey! And on the off-chance that perhaps you might have passed by but hadn't taken a moment to stop in, come on over! We love making new friends.

When you walk up the steps to Sherman Pickey, you will immediately feel at home. If you took your furry friend with you out on this excersion, we have a dog bowl at the front door and t-r-e-a-t-s at the counter (I've learned better than to say that word out loud).

We offer classic, modern clothes for both Men & Women and love to help style our clients for anything they might need (a work luncheon, trip to the beach, cocktail party...). Our specialty is mixing in both the national designers that you know and love (think Tory Burch, kate spade new york, Nanette Lepore, Pink Tartan and Nicole Miller) with newer lines that you can't find everywhere, are a bit more unique and will quickly become some of your absolutely favorites (let me introduce you to Elizabeth McKay, Annie Griffin, Two Penny Blue, Sail to Sable and so, so many more!). In addition we feature local jewelry by designers Sissy Yates and Ruth Barzel. Whether you are looking for one piece or a whole outfit, we've got you covered!

Stay tuned for our calendar of events, as hosting trunk shows is one of my favorite things to do at the store and we have a huge Fall calendar lined up! At this point in the day, you might think you don't want any more treats, but then you'll see the jar of Starbursts on our counter and you might think otherwise.

As you leave Sherman Pickey, be careful when dodging traffic walking across the street to Urban Chic, our neighboring women's boutique and Lovely, a gorgeous bridal salon and the newest addition to the block.

Make time for dessert with our next door neighbors, Patisserie Poupon. Cakes, tarts, pastries - oh my! Everything is truly delicious and Ruth, Martin and the entire team couldn't be sweeter.

As you continue to stroll south on Wisconsin you will come across Nectar Skin Bar, where, in my opinion, has the best sunless spray tan around (it's chocolate, need I say more? Ok, also organic!). Ipsa for Hair will easily become your go-to salon and, as you can see, plan to arrive early for your appointment so you can take full advantage of all the neighborhood has to offer!

With so much to do (disclaimer: this is just a small portion of all our neighborhood has to offer. More to come in future posts.) Book Hill is easily the perfect destination to spend a morning, afternoon or whole day off. See you in the neighborhood!