Feathers
Feathers in Our Cap
The owners and dedicated staff of Mongrel work hard to change it up, keep it fresh, and offer both residents and visitors a reason to keep coming back to the store. Since 1991, we’ve been humbled by awards for our efforts (and yes, we COULD have kept better records of those!) We are always grateful to be recognized in “Best of” awards, in particular when they reflect reader opinions. We thank you for your support through the years.
2022
Virginia Living Magazine
Best Gift Store in Central Virginia –1st
2021
Virginia Living
Best Gift & Home Accessory Store – Central Virginia –1st
2020
Style Weekly
Best Local Gift Shop – 1st
Richmond Magazine
Best Card & Gift Shop – 1st
Best Locally Owned Store for Items Made in RVA – 1st
Virginia Living Magazine
Best Gift & Home Accessories in Central Virginia – 2nd
2019
Richmond Magazine
Best Card & Gift Shop – 1st
Best Locally Owned Store for Items Made in RVA – 1st
Virginia Living
Best Gift Shop – Central Virginia – 1st
Style Weekly
Best Local Gift Shop – 1st
2018
Style Weekly
Best Local Gift Shop – 1st
Inducted into Best of Richmond Hall of Fame as “Best Local Gift Shop”
Richmond Magazine
Best Gift Shop – 1st
Best Card Shop – 1st
Best Store in Which to Find an Unexpected Treasure – 1st
Best Locally Owned Store for Richmond-Made Items – 2nd
2017
Richmond Magazine
Best Locally Owned Gift Shop – 1st
Style Weekly
Best Local Gift Shop – 1st
Best Place To Buy A Birthday Gift – 1st
Best Adult Novelty Store – 2nd
Virginia Living
Best Gift Shop – Central Virginia – 1st
2016
Best Local Shop for Locally Made Goods
Best Gifts – 1st
Richmond Magazine
Best Gifts – 1st
Style Weekly
Best Local Gift Shop – 1st
Virginia Living
Best Gift Shop – Central Virginia – 1st
2015
Virginia Living
Best Gift Store – Central Virginia – 2nd
Style Weekly
Best Local Gift Shop – 1st
Richmond Magazine
Best Place To Buy Father’s Day Gifts – 1st
One of the Best Shops for Wedding Gifts
One of the Best Shops for Richmond-made Gifts
One of the Best Places to Buy Mother’s Day Gifts
2014
Richmond Magazine
Best Shop for Father’s Day Gifts – 1st
Best Place for Mother’s Day Gifts – 2nd
Best Hostess Gift Items – 2nd
Virginia Living
Best Gift Store – Central Virginia
