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.

One of the listed places to shop at for stationery and is a partner store for the Traveler's…read moreFactory brand. Cool little shop with awesome marketing presence online. Street or parking structures nearby and walkable to many restaurants and shops. Such an added plus to historic Old Town Alexandria. The shop isn't that big and during the time of my visit it was super tight trying to get around the store. Unfortunately they were out of the mini Travelers notebook 20th anniversary edition. It's not a full stock of TN products so lower your expectations. Nonetheless, a quaint store I'll be checking out whenever I'm in the DMV region.

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.

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.