This place isn't closed! It is adorable and worth stopping in!…read more I would have never heard of this place if it were't for Baltimore Magazine. They had a Maryland crab themed shopping spread, and there was a cute little ceramic crab jewelry holder that I just HAD TO HAVE! And it was from this little store, Simply Noted, in Ruxton. First attempt in trying to get this crab did not go well. I made sure to check the store hours before I went and when I arrived it was closed! I was very upset since I did check beforehand, so I messaged the store via Facebook. I received a very sincere response from the manager explaining that their summer hours are shorter than listed online. She apologized and offered to ship it to me free of shipping charges. I decided to try going the next day because I really did want to check out the shop, and I am glad I did because it is adorable. Tons of cards, note pads, and gift items like books, dog toys and wine accessories. This place has it all and even designer items to like Kate Spade stationary. The woman working realized it was me from the Facebook messaging and apologized again and she was a pleasure to talk to and work with. And I am SO happy with my cute crab jewelry holder. I will definitely go back if I need to find another fun gift!

I love, love, love Simply Noted. This is the best stationery store in Baltimore…read more They have a super friendly staff and lots of cute, unique cards for all occasions. They also sell Kate Spade, Lily Pulitzer, Vera Bradley and Crane stationery! Woo-hoo!! I have found great deals on Vera Bradley and Kate Spade stationery at this store. I have also brought my Anne Taintor calendars from this store. They sell calendars, journals, notepads, and much more. It's a super fun store that's totally worth your time. They also do customized invitations (from wedding to baby). They are open Monday - Saturday until 6pm. Closed Sundays. Go and enjoy some great stationery!

It's the best stationery store in Baltimore! And it's Black Woman owned! Great selection and…read morefriendly staff!

this shop and its owner and employees are such a delight!! I'm a journaling and stationary fiend so…read moreI am always on the hunt for new stickers, washi tapes, cards, papers, journals, etc. This shop has them all!! I am a moleskin girl myself; but I recently purchased a Leuchtturm here in a beautiful sage green color (please note they carry MANY shades and different types!! (lined, blank, dotted!!)). Words cannot describe how excited I am when I stop by this store to see if they have any new items in stock. They also sell beautiful planners, pens, markers, post it notes, etc. While it is a smaller shop, I think it is very well organized and laid out and I think the owner is really strategic about what they carry because I've always left feeling like nothing was lacking in my experience. Free street parking is available on nearby streets and this shop is right by several bus stations so it's easy to get to. There is a single step to enter the store if you have concerns regarding accessibility. I don't think they're active on Yelp, but they are active on Instagram where they post when the shop is having events like journaling club!! and stationary events. I also just have to add that I had a lovely conversation with the owner about journaling and travel and after mentioning a trip I was planning to go on to London, she actually gave me a stationary shop recommendation there as well.

Since my child has been home from college, she's been dragging me to every comic and anime shop she…read morecan find -- and this one was such a cute surprise! The store is filled with anime figurines, kawaii items, K-pop merch, stationery, and so many adorable finds. She picked out a super cute hat with ears that actually move, which was a huge hit. Everyone working there was very nice and helpful, and the shop itself was clean, bright, and well organized. I'd absolutely recommend this spot to anyone who loves anime, kawaii culture, or just really cute things. We'll definitely be back!

The best thing about being a Hello Kitty adult is raising little Hello Kitty lovers as well!…read more Both of my daughters have recently discovered their love for Sanrio which means, bye bye cash money! I recently took them to this shop to choose a treat and used it as a bargaining tool to get Korean bbq afterwards. We spent .. a LOT ... of time checking out every single aisle, and examining every single item so they could each choose a treat. My three-year old chose a little plastic pink bunny that holds (great quality) hair ties. My seven-year old chose My Melody washi tape. If I had no self control, I would have picked every single one of their pens, a Cinnamaroll claw clip, BTS pillow, and ALL the stickers. Luckily I looked at all the prices and stopped myself -- you can get a lot of the same things at Miniso for a better price these days. This is truly the place to get a hit of dopamine.

Cute little Asian collectibles store. A great one stop shop to get your K-Pop fix or your anime…read morefix. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. It is definitely a place I will be returning to.

We love Hello Kitty and cute things over here and being familiar with the store in Va, I knew I had…read moreto make a stop at this location !! My bf and I went the other day and I ended up finding a Domo plush- expensive won't lie buttttttt kind of the price range you'd expect to purchase something Domo related, nowadays. It's always a treat going into stores like this with cute stationary and what not!

This store has been in fells point since 2013 but I swear it feels like it's a magical store that…read morecomes and goes. I only found it this year. Luana, the owner is the sweetest human and hand curates the store. It's a lot of odds and ends but the best card selection. I stopped in here recently to pick up Christmas cards. Someone I knew got gloves here I only go for cards. The cards range from $4-8 which is standard these days. Check this boutique out and support local!

I was wondering Fells, since it's not my immediate neighborhood. My goal was to firstly find some…read moreholiday cards to mail out ASAP, but also to support local businesses. I ALMOST missed this treasure trove. There is a lot to take in, so take your time. There were a ton of items I would have considered if I didn't come with specific goals in mind. There were a variety of cards that were beautiful, funny, original or a combination of those things. The owner is very helpful and listening to her interact with a regular was very heart warming. The jewelry selection is BEAUTIFUL. The rings are in point, sweet necklaces and some earrings that had me tempted to put some holes in my lobes. Right now the vibe feel very holiday, but I'm interest to come back and take a peek during another season. Will update when I do!

I was looking for the LAMY cursive nib. It was sold out at my usual vendor. A Google search drew…read moreme to Pen Boutique. Indeed they had the nib in stock. I also picked up a bottle of ink. The order came in within a week. That's pretty good considering it's coming clear across the country. Service is good. They even threw in a couple of Jolly Ranchers too!

I had no idea there was a stationary and fountain pen store close to where I lived. I was super…read moreexcited to go and browse all of the fountain pens. There was an event going on - food when I walked in was a dead giveaway. The store itself isn't very big but there were about 10 people looking at fountain pens. I couldn't even look since people were at the counter. For me, customer service is everything and no one working acknowledged me, not even to say hi. I know you may be busy but if you have a customer that just walked in, say hi. I looked around and found they had field notes so I looked at those for a bit and then my eyes wandered over to the hobinichis. I have never seen a hobinichi in person before so it was nice to get a sense of the size. I looked around at the pelikans and other fountain pens but there were alot of people so I left. I may be back when there isn't an event.

Took a friend of mine to Lil' Thingamajigs recently because they have so many cute knick-knacks,…read moreand since her daughter loves Hello Kitty, I thought it would be the perfect place to find something she'd like. To my surprise, when we walked in, there were no customers--just the cashier (the owner's wife). My friend and I started browsing the jewelry section and found a few cute pieces, but we noticed the cashier hovering nearby, which felt suspicious. It genuinely seemed like she was watching us to make sure we were "only looking," and it gave the impression she thought we might take something. It was extremely uncomfortable and made it hard to shop in peace. The whole experience changed how I feel about the store. I wouldn't shop there again, nor would I recommend it. The prices are also on the higher side.

Such a cute store with so many items from plushies, to make up products, to hair accessories, to…read moreanime characters to literally everything and anything you can think of. It can be pricy but I just love walking in and seeing all their merchandise !!

Staff amazingly helpful. Owner was great and help me find…read moregifts for my kiddos. Worth a visit.

What a cute store with many blind box items, at good prices. Smiskis are located behind the…read morecounter. There's so many things to look at and can be tight when it's busy. I recommend parking at the Herndon library and walking over. There's also more upstairs, with Pokémon and other things

Now that I've gone full in on the Hobonichi planner craze, of course my next life goal is to…read morepurchase as many stickers, pens and supplies as I can to make it work for me. So I couldn't wait to visit Penny Post when I was in town on business recently. This little place is tiny-but-mighty, packed full of allll the planner-related things you could possibly need. From washi tape to notebooks, from fancy paperclips to customized post-its, they had everything I could possibly ever want (and more). The staff is really helpful, too. Perhaps noticing the blank stare/look of overwhelm on my face, a kind employee asked if she could help me find anything. Anything? I had found everything! Luckily, I was doing carry-on only this trip, so only left with a handful of pens and a roll (okay, two rolls) of lovely floral-printed washi tape. If you're into planning, journaling, fancy pens, fountain pens, stickers, or just need a creative greeting card, Penny Post is the place. A quick note about parking: it's sort of a nightmare! I drove around for 20 minutes before I found a spot. But it was worth the hunt.

Simply the cutest stationary store in Alexandria. Upon walking in the smell of paper just wraps…read morearound you. The store is filled with stamps, cards, notecards, pens, stickers, and so much more... so much more. The staff were helpful, and efficient. Check out was a breeze. The pricing is very reasonable and can be a little pricy. But, I found the products to match the pricing. I had to contain myself not to buy too much. I did find out they have a sister store or two and you can find them online. I plan to return!