Spencers has an unusual and broad assortment of very nice cards and I will go there when I need…read moresomething for a special person or occasion. There are cards here that you won't find anywhere else. They are more expensive, but worth it. I found the staff to be friendly and I noted some reviewers have commented on how often they approach you to ask if you need help. Its true that I was there for 20 minutes and was asked 3 times if I needed help. . .it was a little annoying, but I don't think they meant any harm by it. And when I did ask a question, they were very knowledgeable--such as whether a local artist designed the card, etc.

What an incredible card selection! And so many other great stationary items, too. Beautiful gift…read morebags, lovely smelling candles and soaps, wax seal kits, and yummy chocolates! The store employees were very friendly and welcoming, and I overheard them asking another customer if they could order a particular product for the customer, that they were currently out of. Very helpful service!!

The Quill stocks the cadillac of pencils...Blackwing! My artistic, journaling, genius of a teenager…read moreliterally adores this writing instrument & has dubbed the business "the premier elite standard"! Of course, everytime we go in to restock the pencil supply about 10 other magical treats seem to appear in the basket! Always something in stock you just can't resiste bringing home, or the "perfect thing" to gift to a bestie! The quality of the items is exceptional and most are priced accordingly, but there's deals to be had as well. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is fun!

A cutesy stationary store offering cards, gift supplies, calendars, journals, writing utensils, and…read morethe like. The place smelled pleasant, and had an upstairs level offering children's books, Jellycats, and other trinkets.

Celeste was truly a breath of fresh air. On my first visit she was warm and kind, but the second…read moretime I came in, we connected even more. She took the time to give me honest, gentle feedback on the headbands I tried -- what really suited me and what didn't -- and it felt like she genuinely wanted me to feel good, not just make a sale. And she was right: these headbands didn't hurt my head like the ones I tried in the past. I always return to places where I feel seen and cared for, and Celeste made the experience feel personal and special. I'm already eyeing the beautiful bags they carry to help elevate my everyday style.

Very personalized service, and beautiful bags, scarves, jewelry, art and scarves. Loved finding…read morethis sweet store with a great selection of Graf Lantz bags from Los Angeles, and so many other unique items.

Great selection of pens, I've been in a few times and the staff is always welcoming, friendly, and…read morehelpful. I bought my favorite pen here!

This store is world renowned per the lady saleswoman inside. My wife took many photos inside &…read moreinitially outside as she visited it & Yelp pointer had it located in the wrong place! That's not the first time Yelp was wrong. Finally she googled it for the correct address. Live & learn! The selection looked limitless but bc we had other errands to run she didn't stay to shop. Maybe that was a good thing for me bc shopping is a sport for her! LOL If your favorite hobby is collecting fountain pens then this store is for you! You would definitely appreciate it! This store visit was made for our special & cherished friends Klaus & Karen in Germany. We have been to Carmel many times before but it was our first time here in this store & probably not our last. My wife does like to journal since she was a child and is always looking for a new journal book to write in! It appears they do have notecards too but she didn't have time to shop. I'm sure she will find that perfect item the next time! The photos posted here were for Klaus. Enjoy! Even for us driving to Carmel takes us 3.5 to 4 hours bc we hit traffic this Memorial Day 2025 weekend! But we had a special family wedding to attend in Monterey & chose to stay in Carmel trying a new hotel. So we accomplished several things in this visit! It was all good! Life is worth living & travel to those far corners like this hidden gem can be very special. It was certainly our pleasure! Thanks Klaus for keeping my wife aware of these retail businesses. Live. Learn. Love. Life. You get only one chance at life bc you may be here yet the next minute you're gone tomorrow. If you are in Carmel come visit but google those directions as Yelp pointer is incorrect! Just a small reminder!

Such a fun little paper + gift shop in Santa Cruz. This place is packed with the coolest cards,…read moregame boards, quirky toys, and playful finds you didn't know you needed. Everything is well-organized, so it's easy to browse without feeling overwhelmed. Located on a lively, busy street that's great to walk around, with street meter parking nearby. Perfect spot to pop into while exploring the area and looking for a unique card or gift.

purely pleasing paper…read more this place has a rowdy cool selection of cards for all occasions. yes, they have a giant store full of other things as well...but the cards, oh, the cards. from local artists and creatives not to mention artful post cards and more. beyond more.

Came here because I went to the in in JapanTown. JapanTown definitely has a bigger selection, but…read morethis is still a cool spot for little knick knack collectibles and if you're a Manga fan, definitely check this out. Located inside Mitsuwa market to the left. Magazines, calendars and even stationary can be found. The women at the counter were nice and greeted us when we passed the counter. I wanted to buy some stuff, but had already spent enough in the SF location, so I decided to hold off until next time

Cute bookstore with little gifts and pens and notebooks. I saw a cute Sanrio pencil pouch I was…read moregoing to get but it was $30! lol. These tariffs are no joke and not worth the 30 bucks. Overall, it was nice to walk around and see the stuff. We didn't buy anything.

Maido at Santana Row is one of those stores I could spend way too much time in, and money! I…read morehappily did! If you love stationery, journaling, or planners, this place is such a great place. They have a great variety of pens, notebooks, stickers, and thoughtful little gifts, and I was especially excited to see that they even carry Hobonichi. Everything feels well curated and high quality, not overwhelming, just really fun to browse. The store itself is bright, clean, and inspiring, and the staff has always been friendly and welcoming. Whether you're into journaling, planning, or just want a unique gift, Maido is definitely worth stopping into. There was not much stafff around helping, I think only two people and they were both at the cash register, they weren't too talkative and didnt ask if we needed help, but im sure they would have if we asked, we just werent approached. Maybe they were short staffed that day.

Cute gifts store . Many Japanese style gifts are available here . Some old fashioned fountain pens…read more, birthday cards , key rings . Cute stuffed animals and collectibles. The store is not big but fully packed. Very organized. We don't have too many gift store like this in the west bay . The store location is right by Vally fair mall , West San Jose . Many customers and quite popular. Parking is not easy if you come in the weekend . There are couple paid parking structures in the same area. I usually either come on the weekdays or Saturday morning to avoid the crowds.

We found ourselves with some time to kill in between meetings on a trip to Monterey. This place…read morelooks cute and my husband and I are both readers so we decided it would be a no-brainer to stop by. The bookstore section is kind of small, but it is nicely decorated and organized. There's a large children's section that I appreciated and the plethora of plush puppets was something I had never seen before. They had several items that were gift varieties like candles and stationary and crayons, etc. It's attached to a coffee shop so if you wanted to grab a book pay for it and then grab a coffee, you could actually sit and read for a bit.

I love the vibe here at Bookworks, but the Wifi is very poor here. Every time I come to get coffee…read moreand work, I end up finishing my drink as fast as I can, and heading down the street to other places with Wifi. There are folks living here who simply need 21st century pipes. For example, if you're doing university work with Stanford and want to get away from Hopkins. But the Wifi here is from the 1990s. If you don't need reliable wifi, Bookworks is amazing. The food, the service, the bookstore, everything. Unfortunately, living in a "connected" world, I can only give it 3 stars, as cafes are workplaces now.

Popped in to Fanloli last weekend for a quick look around. I wanted to buy a cute packet of tissues…read morefor my purse that were Hello Kitty or Miffy-themed (I've been spending too much time on TikTok), but didn't find any. They did have lots of plushies, blind boxes, stickers, charms, and cute little doodads, all based on pop culture characters that are unrecognizable to me, with the exception of the famous kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Miffy. They also offer K-beauty products. This would be a good place to buy a gift for a young person.

I stoped by the Fanloli store in the Oakridge mall today to check it out. It's a cute Japanese…read morethemed store with tons of Sanrio items like plushies, school supplies, purse charms, bags, make up and hair accessories. They have a ton of Hello Kitty and friend's items. The store is very organized and items are displayed nicely. I loved all the Hello Kitty and My Melody plushies. Everything is so cute and colorful. I found a nice section of blind boxes. There are so many different ones to pick from. I decided to treat myself and get one. I chose Modusand/Sanrio character blind box. I've not seen this variety before. The one employee, working at that time, was so sweet. We were both reminiscing back to when we were kids and wished we could get anything Hello Kitty themed. Back then, they were hard to find. She helped me at the check out. It was a fast and pleasant experience. I'll definitely be back again soon.

Stopped in at Kogura before Shuei-Do, glad we did because the gift selection is fantastic…read more Store is meticulously organized and tidy, easy to navigate sections, and wise range of items. From books, housewares, toys, and ornate imported decorations, you'll definitely find things that will catch your eye for a reasonable price. Staff is professional and helpful. Highlight: Loved their collection of vintage South Bay business signs - ready to start building my own mini collection.

A great gift shop in Japan town full of Knick knacks and culturally relevant items. I went in…read morelooking for a gift and did not leave disappointed. Prices vary but you will definitely find something fun here and get some amazing service along the way.