The Paper Mouse is a charming independent stationery shop and gift boutique in West Newton that is…read moreeasy to spend more time in than you originally planned. The store has a warm, inviting atmosphere with thoughtfully arranged displays that make browsing enjoyable. Every section feels carefully organized, and there is always something interesting to discover whether you are shopping for yourself or looking for a unique gift. The selection is what really makes this shop stand out. There is a great variety of high-quality notebooks, fountain pens, journals, greeting cards, and art supplies, along with plenty of creative desk accessories and small gifts. I especially enjoyed looking through the Japanese stationery and beautifully designed paper goods, which are not the kind of items you typically find in a larger office supply store. The card and wrapping paper selection is also impressive, making it an easy place to stop when you need something a little more thoughtful for a birthday, holiday, or special occasion. One thing I appreciated was how curated everything felt. Instead of being packed with endless products, the store carries a collection that reflects quality and creativity, with a mix of imported stationery, locally made items, and unique gifts. It makes browsing feel more personal, and I found myself noticing details in products that I probably would have overlooked in a larger retailer. The atmosphere adds just as much to the experience. The relaxed setting, friendly staff, and inviting displays make it easy to take your time exploring each section. The Paper Mouse also hosts workshops and creative events, which fit naturally with the store's focus on art, design, and craftsmanship and help make it feel like more than just a place to shop. Overall, The Paper Mouse is one of those neighborhood stores that is worth visiting whether you are a stationery enthusiast or simply looking for a thoughtful gift. The combination of carefully curated products, welcoming atmosphere, and creative spirit makes it a shop I would happily return to whenever I am in the West Newton area.

It's just the best place for fountain pens, paper, ink, gifts! Local owner. Great items for…read morereasonable prices. Love it!

Although my calligraphy project (a hand lettered, commemorative, mahogany plaque) had nothing to do…read morewith a wedding, Elissa's responsiveness to my needs, creativity and willingness to experiment with materials were outstanding. The final result was elegant, so I strongly recommend her skills and resourcefulness. She is very sensitive to deadlines

I worked with Elissa for my wedding and she was fantastic! She addressed my wedding invitation…read moreenvelopes and did a beautiful job. She also accommodated me when I forgot about a dozen names, and she turned those envelopes around in a day for me. We had her make chalkboard signs and a seating chart for the wedding too, and they came out beautifully. We got many compliments on the wedding signs! I highly recommend Elissa!

Services from Inked by Elle are performed with dedication to her craft. Every step is done as if it…read morewas for herself which makes the end result remarkable. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Since she was a little girl, Elle has always been obsessed with handwriting, planners, pens and…read morematerials of the like. She can remember seeing someone else's handwriting, loving their style and copying it over and over again until she learned it. She has always been the organization and handwriting queen amongst her friends and thrives with a pen in her hand. In 2017, Elle took her first traditional calligraphy class which sparked her creative passion again and led her to find artists and resources online to learn modern calligraphy on her own. Shortly after, "Inked by Elle" was born. At first, it was a way for her to showcase and practice her lettering techniques. Soon after, friends, family and others started to take note and would ask Elle to do lettering projects for them here and there. Today, she is working with clients to add a little ink to their special event or every day!

Beautiful, classy, a step beyond. Diane designed our wedding invitations and an intertwined set of…read moreinitials for our monogram. It was like the monogram would come alive and walk across the paper! Her work has character and depth and is of the highest quality. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking calligraphy services.

From the owner: ThistleWork Studio provides a range of artistic services including calligraphy, envelope…read moreaddressing, hand lettering, gilding, engraving, book binding and decorative painting. Custom designs are provided for special occasion invitations, awards and certificates, monograms, logos and more. This is a one-woman owned and operated business.

If you are stressed about sending out beautiful invitations and know that your handwriting just…read moredoes not cut it, Genie is your lady! She's like a magical calligraphy fairy, and a very detail-oriented, cheerful one at that. Her process is really simple~on her Web site, you choose which font(s) you'd like and send her your list of addresses and envelopes. She will then send you a detailed cost estimate and a sense of the timing to expect. Genie will contact you with any questions (she standardized my list so that all "Apartments" were spelled out) and she really understands how to work with frazzled brides!! Genie is also gracious when taking your suggestions. Because some of our invitations were destined for British addresses, I found that the Genevieve font was much more legible for the postal code numbers than the Daniella font (which we did use for our Boston list). Genie took care of each set of addresses and the envelopes were mailed to us very promptly. I can't thank Genie enough for working with me on my invitations. Brides know this can be a stressful process (I think I've even mentioned the word stress twice in this review!), and Elite Calligraphy takes a lot of the pressure away.

Genie did an outstanding job addressing our wedding invitation envelopes. Genie provided sound…read moreadvice on etiquette and thoughtful suggestions on style. We received many compliments from our guests about Genie's work. It truly is beautiful. I would highly recommend working with Genie!

Awesome service. Good selection of beginner watercolors, sketch books, and pens, which is what I…read morewas looking for. Bonus; blank note card stock and matching envelopes for making your own. I love that it's employee-owned. A pleasant surprise that it's part of the same small chain that is also in Portland, Maine, where I've shopped many times visiting a friend. Will definitely be back!

Employee owned with the best assortment of serious materials for fine artists…read moreThey have several locations including Portland Maine Cambridge Massachusetts and Saugus ma

Jane did the addresses for our wedding invitations and the RSVP cards in an Irish/Celtic inspired…read morefont. They were gorgeous! We received so many compliments on the calligraphy. Jane is an exceptionally talented artist. We highly recommend her work. Thanks so much!

From the owner: hand lettering for all occasions, cards, stationery, gift itemsread more