Discover The Space Within This Holiday Season

Hampden transforms every winter, its streets sparkling with festive lights, laughter, and the unmistakable buzz of holiday magic. Alongside the iconic Miracle on 34th Street and the charming shops of The Avenue, there’s a hidden gem waiting to be explored: The Space Within.

Owned by Reiki Master Melisa Mitchell, this welcoming Baltimore shop is more than a place to browse—it’s a space for reflection, healing, and intentional gift-giving. From the soft glow of crystals to the fragrant trails of sage and incense, the shop invites visitors to pause, connect, and find something meaningful for the season.

If you’re wandering Hampden during the holidays, consider stepping inside for gifts that nourish both heart and spirit.

Meaningful Gifts for Every Soul

For the Healer

Give the gift of Reiki this year. Melisa offers sessions and classes that help recipients rebalance energy, release stress, and experience profound calm. Gift certificates are a thoughtful way to support a loved one’s self-care practice.

Melisa offers clients Reiki energy in one-on-one sessions.

For Crystal Enthusiasts

The shop features a curated selection of healing crystals, from grounding obsidian to luminous quartz and dreamy amethyst. Crystals can serve as tools for meditation, intention-setting, or simply as beautiful reminders of connection and clarity during the busy season.

The Space Within carries hundreds of different stones in dozens of shapes and sizes.

For the Curious & Mindful

For those drawn to divination or spiritual study, explore tarot decks, oracle cards, and books on mindfulness, energy work, and personal growth. These gifts inspire reflection and self-discovery.

The Space Within has a wide selection of books, journals, and decks available!

For Lovers of Local Art

Among the treasures are handmade jewelry pieces crafted by various local artists, including Justin’s Wire Wrapped Creations. Each item carries intention and artistry, offering a special touch for those who treasure meaningful adornment.

Justin’s handmade pieces are all one-of-a-kind!

For Ritual & Elemental Medicine

The shop also carries small-batch ceremonial tools and elemental medicine from Seven Dreams Ceremony, such as fire cider, incense, bath teas, and ceremonial herb blends, as well as a wide array of essential oils, incense offerings, and dried herbs and resins for ceremonial use. These gifts are perfect for creating personal rituals and nurturing the body, mind, and spirit.

There is a large variety of incense as well as dried sage, mugwort, lavender, and resins for burning.

A Poetic Pause During Hampden’s Holiday Lights

While Hampden glows with festive displays, The Space Within offers a quieter kind of radiance—a space to reflect, connect, and choose gifts with intention. Each item is imbued with meaning, making the act of giving a mindful, heartfelt experience.

If your holiday wanderings bring you near 34th Street, consider a gentle detour to The Space Within. Step inside, take a deep breath, and discover treasures that go beyond the season—gifts that nourish, inspire, and bring a touch of magic.

📍 Location: 3545 Chestnut Ave in Hampden, Baltimore
🕛 Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 12–6

Author Credit:
Written by Kari Dern of Become Spellbound, a Baltimore-based jewelry designer sharing mindful, magical gifts for the holiday season.