Wandered into the Wisdom Gallery out of curiosity - first impression when you enter is being…read moreoverwhelmed by how much stuff was jammed in the place - it kind of felt like it was "growing" in place. Reminded me of another passage from The Fellowship of the Ring: "Anything that Hobbits had no immediate use for, but were unwilling to throw away, they called a mathom. Their dwellings were apt to become rather crowded with mathoms, and many of the presents that passed from hand to hand were of that sort." In the back of the place is a Chocolate Shop. I decided to get a half pound of the Chocolate covered peanut clusters - and while I was waiting for the lady to weigh out my treasure - I found a Birthday Card that made me laugh out loud - so I bought it as well. Cool shop!

Love this store and the sweet owner! They have a very large selection of items from jewelry to…read morehousewares to stationery and nik-naks. The prices were very reasonable and in most cases even cheaper than online. We were able to purchase a lot of quality items that will forever be a souvenir of our amazing trip to Middleburg and the Salamander resort.

It is far to difficult to find greeting cards that are printed in the USA, and even harder to find…read morehigh quality greeting cards in general. Pumpernickel Press provides beautifully designed and perfectly printed cards on high grade yet environmentally sound paper. I ordered two boxes of Christmas card, and they arrived very quickly. I was thrilled at the quality, and happy to know that my purchase is supporting a US family-owned business. Even better, a portion of their profits go to "non-political conservation and non-profit charitable organizations." Doing business with them is a total win in all ways, and I heartily recommend them.

Nicole created all of the printed materials for my daughter's wedding. Save the Dates,…read moreInvitations, signage, programs, labels for the welcome boxes...everything. She is so professional and has a lovely, re-assuring personality. She made recommendations that we followed completely because I was aware that her work is impeccable. She ensured that every touchpoint supported the formal wedding we were throwing. She did all of the work. She had the envelopes addressed with the highest quality calligraphy and she hand-stamped and mailed everything for us. I had no worries at all with this aspect of the wedding. It was such a pleasure to do business with her. She is exceptional at what she does. We were more than thrilled with the outcomes.

I can't believe it's been 10 years since our wedding but I was cleaning out some boxes and found…read moreour invitations and response cards. I would still be proud to send them out today. So helpful, sweet patient, knowledgeable and amazing. I love this place. Would recommend to anyone. A great small business and Nicole is a joy to work with.

The shop is small and carries a variety of stationery items. I'm a huge stationery fan and probably…read moreown enough supplies to open my own shop, so I originally stopped in just to browse. I was excited to see they carried Everyday Explorers stickers and stamps. They also carry greeting cards, stickers, Travelers Notebook products, stamps, a few fountain pens, and inks, washi tape, Field Notes notebooks, and many other items. If you're a stationery fan and local to the area, I'd recommend giving this shop a visit.

Along Georgetown's commercial Wisconsin Avenue NW is the city's go-to local paper goods shop. After…read moreworking in media, the owner achieved his lifelong dream of opening a stationary store. Here's why you should visit: 1) Goods: Unlike other stores that have a paper section but expand into other home products, Duly Noted doesn't stray far from their mission. They sell journals, planners, greetings cards, stickers and more. They have a few goods outside of paper products like mugs and a few local food items, but the majority of the store focuses on paper products. A few standouts: Letterpress cards. The owner sources it from local and regional companies. Appointed journals. This D.C.-based, woman-owned company uses Duly Noted as a drop location for their custom journals and planners. 2) Price: Compared to other shops, the prices aren't bad. A quality, local greeting card is around $5. 3) Location: It's next to a large Compass Coffee and many other shops are nearby along Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NW. 4) Space: It's in an inviting space and the products are organized well. It's a full shop but doesn't feel cluttered or overwhelming. 5) Passion: The owner is passionate about paper goods, attentive and answers any questions you may have. 6) Safety: Masks are required and a small table greets you when you walk in with hand sanitizer and extra masks.

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!

Charming and well stocked shop full of all sorts of fun stationery and trinkets. Definitely a good…read morestop if you're into journaling or need a small gift. I picked up a couple stickers because you can never have enough stickers!

This is such a cool card and gift store. Easy to shop here and get something for even the most…read moreunique person in your life. They also do custom printing, like wedding and party invitations.

Artisans is a fantastic place to shop for the women in your life, especially moms, aunts, grandmas…read moreand teachers. Yes, they have gifts for men too, but it's mostly an afterthought. Great selection of Vera Bradley, Scout, and Spartina bags, Maryland-themed items, housewares, and unique jewelry at lots of price points. Friendly staff are always available to give suggestions, and hands down the best thing ever - free gift wrap when you purchase full price items! (Sale items can also be wrapped for a nominal fee.) It's a store that contains all the cutest items that you don't need, but that you definitely want to take home. Whenever I get a gift that's wrapped by Artisans, I know there's something fun inside!

This gift store has something for everyone on your gift list. There is a whole Maryland section…read morewith products showcasing the state of Maryland. There is also a section of gifts created by artists that reside in Maryland. I fell in love with the beach candle. It really smells like the beach. There is a children's section with both toys and clothes. They had some really cute toys. And, there was a section devoted to people who love pasta. They also had jewelry and clothing for women too. I was warmly greeted when I walked in the door. I really liked their selection of gifts. So, much so that I joined their mailing list. Prices are a bit higher, but you are paying for the unique items and the one of a kind gifts. Thanks Amy for sharing your thoughts on gifts and the selection. It was a pleasure meeting you. I will definitely be back to see you soon.

Super nice team who gave me great advice and beautifully wrapped a present for me! Also the store…read moreis soothing and not overwhelming. Would definitely go out of my way to go to this location again!

I've always been a huge fan of Paper Source, as I collect stationery and greeting cards. As other…read morePaper Source stores, this place is jam-packed with a variety of different cards, gift items, everything you need to be crafty, gift wraps, and the list goes on. You can spend a pretty good amount of time, perusing through their things, because everything that they have, you just want to buy! Seasonal items include cute ornaments, gag gifts, and other decor items that sprinkle some festivity in your home. I purchased some Hanukkah cards and a birthday card that I'm super excited about in attaching with gifts. Located in Boro Place, the staff here are super friendly and helpful - feel free to ask for any assistance! Parking garage and metered parking available.

This shop has a great selection of canvas and accessories. You can definitely shop for everything…read morethat you need in one spot. The only thing I was not a fan of was that most accessories did not have a price on them, so you constantly had to ask for pricing. I would definitely recommend this shop, since it has more trendy canvas to pick from.

I can't say enough great things about this needlepoint shop! I was a little hesitant at first after…read morevisiting other stores in the DMV area and not feeling welcomed or wanted in the shop.. well let me tell you, that's NOT the case here. Welcoming, warm, and energized - Haven and Rose were amazing guides in their stunning store today! My mom and I had put in preorders with them for canvases from Market and went to pick up and "accidentally" fell in love with a trunk show they had and had to snag another canvas. I cannot emphasize how welcoming and excited they are when another person falls in love with needlepoint. Beautiful selection of canvases (good rotation), needlepoint accessories, and fibers (threads)!