Visited Omoi Life Goods to check out what they offered (and get a passport stamp for my Traveler's…read moreNotebook). Enjoyed that they had a variety of not just paper, journals and pens but also locally sourced items like coffee, books and stickers. The shop was pretty crowded during my visit, probably a dozen people or so in the small space. This made me happy to see so many people shopping local. Eventually, after browsing most of the store, I decided to get a coffee bean pendant for my Traveler's Notebook. I've seen this same charm online for upwards of $20. Omoi's was $18. Definitely a value there! The service was excellent. While ringing me up one of the ladies running the register grabbed the Traveler's Notebook stamp (which you have to ask for) and let me do my thing. The stamp for the Traveler's Notebook is pretty cool, it features a soft pretzel and Water Ice.

I've really gotten into stationary goods lately and am always on the lookout for fun stationary…read morestores. Omoi was close to where we were coming to / heading to, so I bookmarked it and we managed to stop by before they closed. It was actually really poppin when we got there, despite the fact that it was about 30 minutes to closing time. I wasn't really on the market for anything, just wanted to browse. I ended up picking up some cute notepads for a friend and some washi tape for myself. I love that they sold matchbooks here! I am an avid matchbook collector, despite not smoking a day in my life. Staff were super nice and very friendly.

Just came in to look around, Emily was very welcoming and helpful! Most items are pretty pricy but…read moreI still got myself a cute sketchbook and sticker.

Love this store! Always very friendly and helpful staff and reasonable prices. They have great…read moretaste and I never have had a problem finding a gift or something for myself

After seeing an amazing birth announcement done by Lauren brown studios, I contacted them about…read moredoing the logo for my new coffee shop. After a one on one consultation, it was clear that Lauren could see my vision for the shop. There is something to be said for working directly with your designer, especially when you are investing so much of yourself into a project. I believe that Lauren Brown was excited for the concept I was working on and totally poured herself into the design of my logo. After seeing what Lauren put together for me, I hired her to do all of my branding. My shop is only a couple of months old now and doing well. I have to give Lauren some credit for our initial success. Our logo and branding very effectively communicates who we are and attracts our target market. My inspiration for taking time to write this comes from a compliment paid to me by a customer. They first asked who had done the design and then went on to say that they were also a graphic designer ( he shared his portfolio with me and it was impressive). This guy then admitted that he is usually quite critical when it comes to logos and branding and finds most people get it wrong. But, he said, in this case, he couldn't find a single thing he'd do differently!

Weddings, anniversaries, babies, birthdays, all of life's occasions deserve invites and or…read moreannouncements by Lauren Brown Studio. Once you meet Lauren and have the opportunity to review her portfolio, you can see her creative talent and passion for meeting the needs of her clients. Lauren far exceeded our expectations with all of our wedding stationery. From the first phone call complimenting our save the dates, we knew we made the right decision. Pricing for all our stationery components were fair and her prompt response to meeting our deadlines were a life saver. Definitely would recommend her to friends and family. Thanks Lauren Brown Studio!

I happened across Two Paper Dolls and couldn't help but step inside -- without the Tall Man beside…read moreme, I can't resist the allure of paper and pretty designs. This is a cute little shop with high end cards and gift items, plus the option to design your own stationary. I definitely enjoyed the eye candy, but couldn't see myself shopping here often -- maybe more for inspiration or a special occasion, since their cards average out to ~$5 a pop. They do have a nice variety of classy and cheeky cards. If you are a letterpress nerd who loves the feel of luxury cardstock, it will be delightful. I particularly appreciate that they carry quite a lot of cards and products by Emily McDowell, a graphic designer I much admire. (PS she makes the best "get well" cards, if you haven't encountered them before.)

I used Two Paper Dolls for our wedding invitations and table numbers, and they turned out…read morebeautifully! I think I received more compliments on the invites than any other part of our wedding! They're extremely professional and creative. They walk you through your options and ensure you make the choice that is right for you and your budget- NOTE - make sure you mention your budget so you do not fall in love with something that will completely destroy you! I was impressed by the many options they presented for the invites, but also how well they coordinated our invites with our table number displays. They are expensive, but honestly they're worth it. Such wonderful work and extremely fast turn around times!

Look no further than whimsy for all of your wedding paper goods!! Amy & Janet are masters at what…read morethey do and created the most perfect wedding invitation suite, place cards, menus & wedding ceremony programs for us. I wasn't familiar with wedding invitation etiquette, inserts, etc and both of them were very knowledgeable and helped walk us through the whole process. They had a beautiful selection of paper and styles to select from so we could create our timeless and elegant wedding invites. We also live in PA but got married in DE and they were great with allowing a mix of in person and e-mail communications throughout the process to make sure we were happy with the final product. Not to mention our invites were reasonable and tax free! We had so many people comment on our invites and other paper goods and how they all complemented each other so perfectly. Will definitely be using for other events in the future and definitely recommend if you're looking for personable and professional service with an excellent product at a good rate. Thanks again!!

I absolutely adore Whimsy, their employees are so nice and help you with all your needs. Whimsy has…read morea great selection of hilarious cards (for every occasion), hostesses gifts, point to point hats!, baby stuff, wrapping paper and much more- in addition to a beautifully decorated store. Their new wedding invitation room is perfect for picking out invitations for your special day too.

I did not even realize there was a Paper Source in Center City until I had to do an online return…read moreand learned that they are one of the Happy Returns locations. Enticed by a $10 off coupon that resulted from my doing my Happy Return, I decided to shop around. The staff was very helpful with my initial visit reason, and let me know about sales happening at the store. I bought some adorable new cards, one with dogs on the cover and the other with succulents because there was a BOGO. Another great find was a To-Do list pad that has magnets so you can stick it to your fridge. There were tons of seasonal decor options, so I bought a "Happy Halloween" banner as well. The pricing was reasonable, and the quality of items is a match to the price point. If you are in need of a last minute gift, Paper Source is a great place to stop!

I asked if the Christmas music is a joke and the staff / sales person said no. It was a hilarious…read moremoment for me and several customers but I don't think the manager liked the comment haha It's early September - we can save the music for later... it's torture to blast boring Christmas music and its barely fall! Cute store and fun to bop around - just couldn't stand the vibe.

I love stationary stores and this one was exactly what I didn't realize I was looking for! They…read morehave the perfect cards for any and every occasion. My nieces are turning one and five next month, and though I'm from out of town, I picked up the perfect cards for them here! Card shops and stationary stores are, unfortunately, a dying breed, so I was beyond thrilled to stumble upon Papery!

Carolyn helped us create our beautiful custom invitations! I loved the design process, and she was…read moresuper helpful letting us know what our options were in every part of the invitation! I love love love the way they turned out and would highly recommend!

Lots of Philly related gear, especially, strangely, for newborns. I mean, if you are in need of a…read moreonesie that has a drawing of a cheesesteak, strangely, they have one. Lots of cards, but also a nice selection of journals, lotions, candles, etc. Need a happy anniversary card? Birthday card? Enjoy your retirement? They got ya. It smells so nice in here. This is a tiny space tucked away among lots of big office buildings and restaurants, so it's easy to miss. But don't miss it.

Extremely disappointed by my visit to Paper on Pine…read more I stopped in after noticing some of the cool-looking gifts in their window. The store is pretty large so me and my group of 2 other people were inside browsing for 15-20 minutes. There was one employee, an older man with glasses, and the whole time he did not acknowledge us even though we were the only people in the store. A hello would have been nice, but my experience was still mostly positive at that point. When I approach the counter to pay, the man working heads over to the other end of the store to tidy some shelves. Me and my group wait patiently for a few minutes before he comes back, gives a rude look, and asks "That all?" I cordially say "Yes, thank you", pay for my items and head out. As I am heading home and already out of Philadelphia, I glance at the receipt and notice he rang up what were supposed to be $3 stickers as $6 magnets. I don't mind paying $6 for a sticker, but blatantly charging for a different, higher-ticket item is outright fraud and deception. The customer service already left a bad taste in my mouth and this was the cherry on top.