Pennyweight is a unit of measure used to weigh precious metals, & it's the name of a charming shop in Saint Helena that carries all the things a stationary lover loves. Unique greeting card selection, pens & inks of all price ranges, coffee table books, journals, in addition to jewelry & intoxicating soaps & lotions. Pick up most anything here as a gift for your favorite person, & it's guaranteed to be a hit. The store is colorful, sophisticated, & chic, as is the shopkeeper who assisted us the afternoon we stopped by. read more

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4-25-21 Another bench outside this most ecclectic shop allowed me to enter a world of fascinating objects and fragrances yesterday in St. Helena, Napa. While Doc & pup waited outside for me I went in intending to browse but ended up finding things that caught my eye to give to Doc for inviting us to celebrate sweet and good T's 4 th birthday celebration. The shop person welcomed me, asked where I was from and how long I was staying. He let me wander the entire rectangular shop's perimeter then zeroed in on the middle cases and tables of goods. As I passed one section of the shop a wonderful fragrance teased my nose- ooh what is it with so many bottles before me. I went toward the shop guy and had to ask. He let me smell 2 products. One I knew wasn't it. The infused pomegranate was $60 and the parfume was $120+ so I selected the artichoke looking or pomegranate little sculpture. They have the most unique cards and items that subtly gave myself a whimsy yes: get it or a chuckle. I needed to get them. Doc was correct and knows me like a book. She said Go in, you like that kind of stuff. Yes indeedy!!! I really enjoyed it in there and so glad I went in. read more

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One of many stores I visit when I come to St. Helena. Lots of different collectibles and souvenirs to take home. I find their items unique and ordinary and always different each time I come in. Ranging from books to jewelry to pictures and stationary you would not be turned away. Great service and always lets you browse freely. If you're in town visiting you must stop in and see. read more

Pennyweight - Storefront - Gift Shops Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Pennyweight has always been a joy to walk into every time I am in St. Helena. The store itself brings me so much nostalgia and the unique things it stocks are a feast for all the senses. The last time I went inside, a gorgeous ring caught my eye and I was overjoyed when I received it as a Xmas gift. The ring was too big so I wrote to the store. A sweet lady called me immediately to arrange resizing with the designer. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Thank you for being the perfect place, complete with beautiful things and services, that created a perfect holiday experience for me this ever so strange year! read more

What a great staff. I recently moved to St. Helena and one of my first days here I was walking my puppy on Main Street and saw the store window. Intrigued by the muxed offerings, I popped my head in to ask if it was ok to bring the pup in the store. Not only was it ok, they had treats and are obviously dog lovers. Their items are beautiful and unusual. I bought amazing earrings for a friend, had stationary made, and have not been able to resist some gifts for myself. But the most important feature is the staff. Friendly , passionate about their offerings, no snobbery, really want people to enjoy their shopping experience and promote this lovely town. I'm a regular now! read more

BEST card selection! We love this store: pens, stationery, paper, all things lovely. Do not miss the opportunity to shop this store in the most charming town ever...the street is right out of a Nancy Meyers movie! read more

I thought this place was really interesting; full of quality and selection. If you're looking for a gift for someone, this is a great place to find something. What I thought was awesome was that they had portraits hanging on the wall and it wasn't until I observed closer that the designs were made of insects! I was truly amazed and would love to come back here to purchase a special something for a special someone! I can guarantee that you'll find something new here and will find it to your liking. read more

Pennyweight - Gift Shops Near Me - Saint Helena, California

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Love this place. Great service. I'm a journaling and paper fiend & so I loved how gorgeous the shop is and the products are fantastic.

Whenever I'm in Saint Helena, I always stop by Pennyweight to pick up a supply of cards. They have unique cards/gifts and their associates are always helpful and sweet. This shop is truly a gem. read more

It's odd for me to like a store so much right off the bat, and odder still to take the time to review it. But I feel compelled to give praise where praise is due. This place is the bomb AND the balm. Do you need a unique gift? Do you know a guy who is hard to please? Are you trying to impress your boss/father-in-law/riding instructor/mentor/mother-in-law-to-be? Get in here! Have one of the savvy and stylish employees show you around. You will leave with an amazing something (or two or five) and the satisfaction of having spent your money in a small, thoughtful shop run by live people. Also, it's local. In case you didn't know, if you spend all of your money at Amazon and Target, places like this will cease to exist. And that is not the balm. read more

This place has wonderful stuff, but just like everything else it St Helena it is way too pricey for the product you are actually getting. They have some very cute designer stationary like Kate Spade note cards for example, however, I have seen the exact same set of note cards in there for like the last 3 years and can't help but wonder if the same lonely pack has been sitting there the whole time due to it's 8 cards inside the box and it's 24 dollar price tag. That's on a PLAIN set. Now if you want some kind of design, god forbid, you are going to pay even more of a premium. They do have some wonderful pens in this place if you are in the market for a super fancy pen that you aren't planning on losing. And the ladies that work here are super nice too. If you have money to burn and feel like burning it on over priced birthday cards or stationary packs, come here. read more

Whether you actually write with pen and paper, really intend to any day now, or just like the artifacts, Pennyweight is a fun store to browse. They have a lot of nice stationery, including some that seems to be handmade. They also have a few greeting cards and a great selection of Moleskine notebooks, including some styles I hadn't seen other places. read more

This has been my favorite stop in st. Helena! I love the unique gifts and the staff always educate on the items and the history of the manufacturer. read more

Stumbled upon this store on a day trip to St. Helena with my husband. It's a very pretty store with interesting selections. They also carry a great selection of Konstantino jewelry for women, as well as the men's line of Konstantino. It was the best store we went into. St. Helena in general is very upscale, so none of the stores are geared to bargain hunters. If you want something unique, or if you want to buy a quality line of jewelry this is a great little shop! read more

Just shopping today and LOVE this store. They have all the hard to find stationery and fine writing instruments I have such a difficult time finding when I need... The clerk, Michelle, was very friendly and helpful. Definetely worth stopping by if you are in the area. read more

A delightful space and ambiance. Special things to enjoy reviewing and wonderful stationery to take home! Treasures abound throughout the environment. One of a kind items of quality and uniqueness you will never find elsewhere. A favorite of locals and return visitors. read more

A trip to Pennyweight is a must if you're looking for special gift ideas. I recently purchased some small gifts and stationary from Pennyweight and I was very impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the products in the store. I love shopping at Pennyweight because I can always find something that I didn't even know I was looking for, but that turns out to be perfect. Marcus & Wayne are St. Helena treasures and a visit to Pennyweight, Patina, and Palladium is well worth your time. read more

This is an exquisite store. Filled with unique, affordable, one-of-a-kind gifts. There are always new surprises and the owners have done such a remarkable job with the elegant and inviting ambience. A must-see every time I visit St. Helena. read more