SW7

SW7 Tucked into Antique Row on Howard Avenue in Kensington, MD, SW7 is a funky little gift shop

It’s time to get creative with ! Julie will be here with her amazing charm bar, on Saturday, May 30 at 10-1, so get read...
05/25/2026

It’s time to get creative with ! Julie will be here with her amazing charm bar, on Saturday, May 30 at 10-1, so get ready to create the cutest necklaces, bracelets, anklets, & more! Julie will also have some of her most popular items, like her TEACH (the perfect end-of-year teacher gift!), & MAMA keychains, kid’s DIY bead kits, & some pre-made beaded bracelets.  
 
Shop Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 11-5 
Saturday 10-5 
Sunday 12-4 
Monday Closed 
 
We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD 
3750 Howard Avenue 
 
 
 

May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness month & we’re on a mission to raise awareness of this completely preventable dis...
05/21/2026

May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness month & we’re on a mission to raise awareness of this completely preventable disease! One of the ways we can do that is to raise money towards awareness. This Saturday we will be holding a fundraiser, & donating 20% of all of our profits that day to Melanoma Research Foundation.
 
Shop Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 11-5 
Saturday 10-5 
Sunday 12-4 
Monday Closed 
 
We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD 
3750 Howard Avenue

Put down your phone & enjoy the moment! When you’re scrolling, your brain never really rests… it just keeps moving. But ...
05/13/2026

Put down your phone & enjoy the moment! When you’re scrolling, your brain never really rests… it just keeps moving. But when you do something analog—write in a journal, paint, do a puzzle, write a letter, or make cocktails, your hands get busy, your thoughts slow down, & that low-level anxiety from doomscrolling starts to fade. Even 10 minutes can completely shift your mood. 
 
Shop Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 11-5 
Saturday 10-5 
Sunday 12-4 
Monday Closed 
 
We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD 
3750 Howard Avenue 
 
 
 
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Put down your phone & enjoy the moment! When you’re scrolling, your brain never really rests… it just keeps moving. But ...
05/13/2026

Put down your phone & enjoy the moment! When you’re scrolling, your brain never really rests… it just keeps moving. But when you do something analog—write in a journal, paint, do a puzzle, write a letter, or make cocktails, your hands get busy, your thoughts slow down, & that low-level anxiety from doomscrolling starts to fade. Even 10 minutes can completely shift your mood.

Shop Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-4
Monday Closed

We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD
3750 Howard Avenue

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This month we’re shining a light on a cause close to our hearts. May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness month. We first...
05/01/2026

This month we’re shining a light on a cause close to our hearts. May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness month. We first became intimately aware of this deadly cancer when our dad was diognosed with metastasized melanoma in 1999. He was gone in a very short 8 months. At the time, there was no treatment for his particular case. Fortunately, medical reshearch has come a long way. Please join us this month as we shine a spotlight on skin cancer. We’ll be posting information on our website & social media this month, sharing ways to prevent skin cancer.⁣ 
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We’d also like to highlight . We discovered the Melanoma Research Foundation while raising funds for cancer research after we lost our dad. MRF, located in DC, was founded in 1996 and has grown to be the largest, independent organization solely focusing on melenoma. Their mission is to eradicate melamona by accelerating medical research while educating & advocating for the melanoma community. Check them out for information & fundraising opportunities.⁣ 
 
Shop Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 11-5 
Saturday 10-5 
Sunday 12-4 
Monday Closed 
 
We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD 
3750 Howard Avenue 
 
 
 
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No matter what your Mom is into, when she says she “wants nothing for Mother’s Day”, this is what she actually means…  S...
04/28/2026

No matter what your Mom is into, when she says she “wants nothing for Mother’s Day”, this is what she actually means… 
 
Shop Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 11-5 
Saturday 10-5 
Sunday 12-4 
Monday Closed 
 
We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD 
3750 Howard Avenue 
 
 
 
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We’ve got TWO Pop Ups this Saturday! Twice the talent & twice the fun! We hope you’ll join us to support these woman-own...
04/15/2026

We’ve got TWO Pop Ups this Saturday! Twice the talent & twice the fun! We hope you’ll join us to support these woman-owned small businesses & between 10-1! 
 
You’ve seen our amazing Kensington poster, now meet the artist behind the design. Ale Rodriguez-Gitler, a Latinx Graphic Designer & Illustrator who has been part of the DC design scene for the past decade will be here with all of her prints, postcards, & stickers created out of her colorful digital illustrations.  
 
Plus, Aubrey will be here with her freshly baked, gourmet brown butter crispy treats. Aubrey is raising money to journey to Guatemala with HXP, a humanitarian outreach program with global impact through sustainable service. 
 
See you Saturday! 
 
Shop Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 11-5 
Saturday 10-5 
Sunday 12-4 
Monday Closed 
 
We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD 
3750 Howard Avenue 
 
 
 
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Spring has officially arrived. Warmer weather, new growth, and the hope of good things to come is upon us. It is fitting...
04/10/2026

Spring has officially arrived. Warmer weather, new growth, and the hope of good things to come is upon us. It is fitting then, that April is the National Month of Hope. Hope is a powerful force and can change our world and make a difference in the lives of the people around us. 
 
In April, we HOPE you will join us in supporting three women-owned businesses who are using their powers for good;
 
During the month of April, we will donate 20% of the sales of these products to The Womens Center of Montgomery County. The WCMC focuses on freedom from abuse through legal advocasy, peer counseling, and support groups. 
 
 
Shop Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 11-5 
Saturday 10-5 
Sunday 12-4 
Monday Closed 
 
We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD 
3750 Howard Avenue 
 
 
 
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This is the perfect time to finally buy yourself a piece of permanent jewelry! is popping up on our patio this Saturday...
04/08/2026

This is the perfect time to finally buy yourself a piece of permanent jewelry! is popping up on our patio this Saturday with her beautiful gold & sterling silver jewelry. Why do you need a piece of permanent jewelry, you ask? Well, it’s welded on, meaning there’s no clasp to worry about, & you can wear it 24/7 during all your activities, including showering & swimming. Permanent jewelry has become popular for symbolizing unbreakable bonds, making it a modern alternative to friendship bracelets. It also makes a stylish anklet or ring. 
 
You can make an appointment with Sarah through the link in our bio, but she also welcomes walk ups. See you Saturday! 
 
Shop Hours: 
Tuesday-Friday 11-5 
Saturday 10-5 
Sunday 12-4 
Monday Closed 
 
We’re in the ♥️ of Kensington, MD 
3750 Howard Avenue 
 
 
 
 
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WE’RE HIRING!  SW7 is looking for a part-time shop associate to work every Thursday in our shop. In addition, we need so...
04/07/2026

WE’RE HIRING! 
 
SW7 is looking for a part-time shop associate to work every Thursday in our shop. In addition, we need someone who can be flexible enough in their schedule to pinch-hit for extra shifts throughout the year — including covering the shop 3-4 times a year for a week at a time when we’re away, working on some Saturdays, & helping with inventory, summer sale, holiday set-up, etc. 
 
If you’re flexible, friendly, reliable, love great gifts, & enjoy chatting with customers, we’d love to hear from you. For a complete job description, go to the link in our bio, or visit our website. To submit your CV, send to [email protected].

Address

3750 Howard Avenue
Kensington, MD
20895

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12402746448

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