Scarlett & Dan were wonderful in creating a special invitation for a destination event. They took…read moremy vision (which was really basic) to another level, and I couldn't be more pleased. Now everyone I've invited has a keepsake & work of art for this occasion. I highly recommend working with them and will definitely use them again and again.

Dan & Scarlett did a really nice job creating our wedding invitations. They were easy to work with…read moreand delivered a great finished product. I would highly recommend them!

Sarah Drake is an absolute gem!! She helped us create custom invitations with a custom family crest…read moreand accompanying paper products for our wedding in January, and we absolutely loved her and her work! Not only is she incredibly talented and artistic, but she is also so much fun to hang out with! I was a very type A, over the top bride, and Sarah went above and beyond to execute my vision perfectly! These paper products were truly one of my favorite parts of my wedding - and totally set the tone of the whole event! I really can't say enough wonderful things about her - I highly recommend using her for any of your paper needs (she does more now too!) Thanks, Sarah!!

Sarah Drake did the custom invitations and accompanying paper products for our wedding in November,…read moreand we absolutely loved her and her work! Sarah was incredibly patient and accomodating, even in the face of a few last-minute table number emergencies, and all the signage looked so beautiful. The consultation process was personalized and in-depth, and we felt she really took into account all our ideas and suggestions to make something really beautiful.

I'm really, really torn…read more On one hand, I LOVE my invitations. Peggy worked with us to make sure we got what we wanted. The Chicago skyline, the colors, the little graphics for meal choices, etc. It's all exactly the invitation we wanted. I love sending these out and I can't wait to see the responses we get! However, I have to be honest, the customer service left me feeling disappointed. Weeks would go by with no response, the proof did not come when expected/promised and I finally had to send an e-mail detailing how upset I was to get anything done. I had wanted my invitations in the mail weeks ago and I received the finished product last week. When I did receive them, the counts were off for each element. Also, pricing was odd. Listed at one price, charged another, finally came to an agreement as to the final price. All that said, I do love the invites. I just wish they had been easier to get.

Our invitations were AMAZING! Peggy worked with us to get every detail right and even delivered…read morethem to our house (in Chicago) on the weekend. We heard about Erickson Design from friends who used them for invitations, programs, and dinner menus. We went back and forth several times with Peggy on the design and layout. Each interaction was professional and we are so happy with the results!

If only my pockets were bottomless, I'd own more make-up bags, pens, and notepads than I'd know…read morewhat to do with! Elizabeth Grace has all this and more, which makes it a perfect shop for purchase things for myself, or on a more generous day, gifts for others. The greeting card selection is fun and unique, but I tend to lean toward dollar store or, when I'm feeling splurgy, Target greeting cards. Prices are about the same as what you'd pay at shops like Papersource or Papyrus. The entire back of the shop is dedicated to custom invitations if that's your style. I wasn't shopping for anything in particular, but I could have easily spent $100 here on various zip bags (a yellow bag proclaiming, "Make Every Day an Adventure,") candles, notepads, lip gloss (lychee macaron!), and writing instruments.

Just like Kim H., I also had a two-hour long consultation with the owner, Laura, and never received…read morea proposal. This was back at the end of September. I even called a couple of weeks later to see if maybe she just forgot or got busy with something else (I realize things can come up and thought I'd give her the benefit of the doubt). She told me then that she was backlogged with proposals but that she would get back to me with a proposal right away. After 6 weeks, I'm pretty sure she's just written me off entirely. I can't belive I went through the effort of setting up a meeting with my fiancee (who's work schedule is pretty hectic) and my mother (who lives out of the country), only to never receive a response back. Horrible customer service! We ended up ordering our invites at Pulp & Ink, which I HIGHLY recommend. Jeff was wonderful to work with and he was able to have a proposal for me by the end of our consultation. Can't beat that!

HEADS UP, LOCALS: If you're shopping here to support independent artists and local businesses, take…read morea closer look at what you're buying--you might be buying TEMU. Living in Wicker Park, I intentionally spend more money at neighborhood businesses because I want to support the community behind them. That's why I purchased a ring here for $34. Later, I found what appears to be the identical ring on Temu for $3.20. The price difference isn't what bothered me. Local businesses need to make money. What bothered me was believing I was supporting a unique local boutique, only to discover what appears to be a mass-produced item readily available online. Maybe some items here are made by local artists. I hope they are. Too bad the owner wasn't there when I stopped in, because this is feedback I would have preferred to give directly. Whether the response to this review is that the ring isn't from Temu, that retail markups are normal, or that other products in the store are locally made, the underlying concern remains the same: customers who choose to shop local deserve transparency about what they're actually supporting. That's what makes this so disappointing.

Super cute little gift shop. I bought some little wooden cars for 2 year old's birthday AND was…read moreable to visit a mini art vending machine (my goal for going). Glad the mini art drew me in because the store is so fun and the staff was lovely.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS owner is absolutely sweet and cares about the products in the…read morestore. Everything is fair prices and pulls from local artist as well. Contributes to good causes by purchasing items. Selection is good for the well rounded artist.

Stopped here to pick up some materials because I did a hand lettering virtual workshop and wanted…read moreto give it a shot. They have a ton of stuff in this shop and though I'm not an artist myself, they have a little of everything so you may find what you need. The guy working the store greeted me and let me know to holler for him if I needed help, but otherwise let me alone to wander. They also have a lot of framing options, so if you're looking for a framing job then you could try them out. Parking is street only, and metered. I didn't have any problem finding a parking spot, so hopefully that's the norm around here.

Checked out the new and much larger location of Paper and Pencil, not far from the original…read moreteeny-tiny one. So much bigger, but still busy, which is great for them! Shop for unique pens, stationery and cards, stamps, and other unique desktop items. I love this store! Independent, queer-owned, and thriving in Andersonville. Can't wait to come back to get more paper goods.

Fabulous store! Stationary, cards, stickers, blank journals, travel journals, pins, pens, and so…read moremuch more! The layout is easy to navigate and the store fits a lot of people. I love how popular it is! I bought a book to help me with my new vision board and I'm really excited! Friendly service and great vibes.

This small shop can satisfy framing needs other places cannot. I had a wonderful experience. The…read moreowners are super, friendly, helpful, expert. I will definitely go there again.

I have use their service several times. I am completely satisfied…read more The staff enhances my art work by their dedication to excellence. Their prices are always reasonable given the quality. Frank Cihak 5 stars