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.

Such a cute and well-curated store! So happy they have an Inciardi mini print vending machine…read more Parking on a weekday afternoon was easy and the area is super cute. The employees are all very nice and helpful. Highly recommend to fellow stationery loves and Inciardi mini print collectors!

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 !!

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.

If you have never visited Occoquan, VA, you really should. It's a beautiful little town and has…read moredining options right on the riverfront. We were visiting Occoquan on a Monday and just happened to venture into this store and we're glad we did! My wife and I are expecting our first child and Gift and Gather had a really cute selection of onesies, bibs, small dolls, etc. When we entered the store, we were quickly greeted and welcomed into the store. Parking was easy and they had street parking right out front. Aside from cute baby stuff, they also had handmade/locally sourced soaps, gifts, shirts, etc. They had some items featuring dogs and things like that. They had a selection of fine tea and also really nice shaving/razor sets for men. Some really great gift ideas. As we finished up our visit and checked out the lady made some nice lunch suggestions, other stores she liked, and events coming up in Occoquan. She also did a really nice job of wrapping our purchase and tissue paper and a nice bag --a huge plus if you're shopping for a gift. We will definitely visit Gift & Gather next time we're in Occoquan! I added some photos (note they are from the business's Facebook page).

** 8'26'2023 ** This…read moreplace was the ultimate gift shop. It has gifts galore!! Nice gifts from leather goods, candles, soaps, jewelry, books, stationary, kids clothing, greeting cards, etc. The establishment is a great size, and the customer service is on point. I love these types of stores that have all VA inspired items. Supporting small businesses like this one makes a difference. I loved both of my purchases and can't wait to return back to support even more.

This place is awesome has ton of imported collectibles and just wanted to shout out Kimberly she is…read moresuper awesome and helpful made me and my girlfriends experience 100x better she is was into mofusand as well and had a blind box opening party with us and let us trade her the figure she pulled that we were chasing for one of ours super kind of her and will definitely be coming back just because of her she needs some recognition and a raise for her customer service!!

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!

Just love this place so cute and so fun…read more Go here to fine something unique and special for you or others Employees ALWAYS helpful The cost is what it but you get what you pay for! They have a large selection of different Christmas styles from traditional to unique and a larger selection to choose from

Cute little store with so many small knick knacks available. We joined them for an open house and…read morethey were kind enough to have a nice charcuterie board out. Tons of cool stuff available. If you want to pick up a gift, this is definitely a good spot to check out

I've been buying my leather journals here for years, and it has always been my go-to. The quality…read moreis beautiful, the service is consistently wonderful, and I honestly wouldn't go anywhere else for my leather journals. But today's experience deserves a special shoutout to Ye and Trey, who were absolutely lovely! I went in to buy my first refillable leather journal and officially joined what I'm calling the "refillable journal club." Ye and Trey spent so much time showing me all the ways I could customize it and really make it my own. I added cute charms and clips, had my nickname embossed on the front, and they even took the time to teach me about pens and fountain pens. I left with my very first fountain pen! What stood out most was how genuinely passionate they both are about what they do. They were so excited for me to start my first little collection book and even welcomed me "to the club." It made the whole experience feel so personal and fun. I probably spent an hour in the store, and the customer service was exceptional. As a business owner myself, I kept thinking that I would LOVE to have Ye and Trey on my team. They were knowledgeable, patient, kind, enthusiastic, and incredibly generous with their time. I've loved this store for years, but they made today's visit especially memorable. I'm already looking forward to coming back, seeing them again, and adding more to my journal. Five stars for the store, and an extra special thank you to Ye and Trey for making my first refillable journal experience such a great one! Best investment and value you could ask for when purchasing for yourself or others!!

Jenni Bick has been on my "must visit" list for quite awhile, so I was more than thrilled to stop…read moreby on my recent trip to DC for a Yelp event! I got there right as they opened, and literally spent an hour just slowly wandering through the beauty of all the journals, cards, notebooks, notepads, stickers, pens, paper, and general amazingness. If you're a planner (or pen) junkie, there's literally something for everyone here, and I found their prices to be varied enough that there was something for every budget. Did I need another set of pens, a new sticker, and a purse-sized notepad? Probably not! Did I buy some anyway. Absolutely! Bonus points that they also sell local postcards *and* stamps, so I was able to write a little note to friends and family back home on a DC-themed postcard. This spot will 100% be on my "visit again" list - because really, can you ever have enough journal supplies?!

Super cute book store that also offers a good cup of coffee to drink while reading your book! I…read morelove the antique witchy vibe of the place. As someone who is always on the lookout for witchy things, I loved spending time in the corner where they had a quaint apothecary, as well as a good amount of witchcraft books. I got a few spell oils and incense!

This is such a cute cafe bookstore in Annapolis! This is a great spot to meet and do homework or…read moremeet with colleagues to discuss projects of research. The bookstore is small and well decorated. The cafe is charming, I got the Pistachio Cookie Crumble Iced Latte with oat milk, I highly recommend the delicious drink! The bathroom is clean and organized.

Oh how cute and fun this place is. I loved how spacious it…read morewas for a gift store. You could walk around even while they were busy and not feel like you were going to knock everything over. I have never seen so many beautiful wrapping paper options to make all of your gifts extra special. The gifts and goods were endless and unique. I loved the journal and pen section. It was so pretty how they had them curated by color. I picked up a few things for a Holiday Gag Gift Party but could have done some major shopping if I wasn't traveling from out of town. I thought prices were great. Very reasonable. The staff were super nice and the store was beautiful. I will most definitely go back on my next trip. Check them out if you need something extra cute.

Cute store with beautiful papers and stationary. I'd hoped for more fountain pen and ink selection,…read morebut I left with items I couldn't live without regardless. Prices were reasonable.

I'm always on a hunt for postcards & despite them becoming harder & harder to find, this beautiful…read morestore had a wonderful array of postcards, stationary, & cute gifts. The staff here were incredibly friendly & I left with a dozen of postcards!

Steadfast Supply showcases the artistic talent and entrepreneurial spirit of DC residents. The…read morestore curates a collection of gifts that truly represent Washington with some extra fun lifestyle and craft items. I made sure to visit every corner of the store to make sure I did not miss a thing. It's a wonderful spot to browse while you're in the neighborhood and to take a workshop. Virginia led a group of us through a plant and pot decorating class right in the store. For my first Steadfast event, this was well organized and we were well cared for by our host! It was a rare moment of art therapy for me. There were no rules except to paint. At the end, we got holy basil seeds and soil to complete the project. I can't wait to see it grow along with my other plants.

Anytime I need to get a special present or an adorable hostess gift, I come here. They have such a…read morewide selection of items, I never walk out empty handed. They can wrap your presents for you which is an added bonus. They definitely go the extra mile for their customers.

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!