Wow! What a day! Hilary from Tin Rabbit taught a private party of ten…read moredecoupage technique using napkins and shells! She does this in store by apt as well! Per my request, she prepared gift bags for my guests with variety of store items. I love shopping there for gifts and she is a talented artist. She also supports many local artists by giving them space in her storefront.

Lucky to have this great shop in Needham! Love all the merchandise and staff. Great place for…read moregifts, cards ..plus I always walk away with something for myself! Today.. a Sicilian lemon scented candle in a beautiful Italian style bowl that can be reused!

I have walked by here many times, but when I finally went in it was a surprising fantastic gift…read moreshop. It has lots of interesting items, like the very best gift shop you would get in a place like Cape Code. They have, for example, very good cocktail mixes, air plants, kits to cook things like pretzels or fermented hot sauce, interesting kitchen gadgets, and very pretty home decor items like cutting boards and ornaments. Also quite a few interesting games and a lot of aromatherapy and scented candle things. They carry Needham specific items too, like tea towels that say "Real Housewives of Needham" and nice things too. They also sells a lot of vinyl floor coverings, which are also far nicer than you would expect. I might get one as a table covering. A great small business and a great place for gift or holiday shopping.

Whenever I need a hostess gift, or a corporate gift, or anything special, Pura Vida is my first…read morestop. In fact, now I buy the gift I came in for, and something for myself. This last time in, I purchased a beautiful pine candle as my hostess gift, and a lovely Needham Christmas ornament for me. Win-win!

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

The staff are amazing, and very responsive. The selection at the store is fantastic, very diverse…read more They have some very high-quality items and some very affordable items. I placed an order during the Hobonichi event. I made a mistake in my order and during the event I sent an email to the store. They responded incredibly quickly and fixed the problem with no issues.

What a charming little store, tight and cramped because its tiny and full of lovely things to buy…read more The staff is VERY knowledgeable and helpful, so proud of all the beautiful things they carry. It is impossible to walk in and not buy something. I picked up some lovely paper placemats at a great price and so beautiful. Made #granniehudsoneatsout (aka grannie yelpie!) very happy indeed!

Amazing selection and the staff are so kind and helpful. I left with a present that is just…read moreperfect in every way - interesting, useful, priced appropriately, and wrapped to perfection!

Beautiful, handmade art. No pressure while browsing :) so much to see! Many local artists have…read moretheir pieces featured here

I had a strange experience. I found a small painting that I liked and wanted two more similar but…read morenot the same. I asked the woman behind the counter if I could reach out to the artist. She didn't like that idea. I asked if I could leave my contact information and she said "but I have no where to put it." So weird.

Amazing place! I've been for tea a few times with friends and always have a fabulous time. Food and…read moretea are excellent and service is even better. I also stop by their gift shop sometimes to get unique gifts for tea loving friends.

Wonderful experience and establishment. I've gone here MANY times. It's the best most flavorful tea…read moreI've found. The inside is thoughtfully and joyfully decorated. Brad and Sara are super nice and run a well oiled machine. The treats vary from month to month and there's always something you'll delight in.

Such a cool store! They had lots of items to choose from, ranging from art supplies to kitchen…read moreknives. We really enjoyed the Inciardi print vending machine. Great customer service!

It's a lovely, clean store to visit. They have lots of interesting, eco-friendly items. The staff…read moreis courteous, friendly, and helpful. I have left the store feeling that not only did I acquire something that I needed, but also that my purchase is not hurting the planet.

The Cork & Board is my one stop go to wine discovery place! They have fantastic free tastings…read moreweekly and each focuses on a region or type of wine. I'm a try before you buy kinda gal so I so appreciate the options and have found a number of new faves here. Plus they have great holiday tasting events, hostess gifts, yummy cheese and charcuterie board supplies, and other goodies to outfit your entertaining arsenal.

The Cork and Board is probably the best kept secret in Newton Centre. Those who know - just know…read more They have wine samplings every weekend. The owner, Ryan, always has a great recommendation whether it be wine or beer and what to pair it with. The store always has something cool in there that is great for gifts or even for yourself. Really recommend checking it out. If you like wine and great recommendations then you'll enjoy your time here. Have never had a recommendation that was not a hit. Ryan has a great relationship with his suppliers and is able to secure some of the most sought after beers across New England.....seriously, at this point whatever craft beer he puts in my hand I just don't ask questions and buy it....and it's always great. Do yourself a favor and go here :)

I stumbled upon this place during the week when I was getting prepared for the #stationerystoreday…read moreunfortunately they weren't on the list of shops to browse for the official day (I think they missed the deadline) but I am hoping they will be included next year. The store owner is absolutely a pleasure to have met! and you can tell that all the items purchased for the store reflect her love of entertaining. Stationery of all sorts - greeting cards, note cards, journals, letter writing sets, themed notepads, etc. My goodness, the selection of paperware alone is quite impressive. What I am saying is if you are having a party and wish to have quality paper plates, napkins, and décor this is the spot to start. They have helium tanks here and a HUGE array of any occasion party balloons. If you follow me you already know that I have a 'thing' for gift baskets... whether it is for a Housewarming, "Thank you' to a client, friend or employee. I only wish I lived closer because this store had EVERYTHING all in one location - higher-end body products, unique regional souvenirs, sturdy creative artwork gift bags, toys for children, candles that are known to have that lingering scent, gorgeous tumblers both ceramic and stainless steel. The culinary treats section is plentiful as well, and at the risk of repeating myself, I'll say it again great store for putting together gift baskets! Curbside metered parking directly in front of the store as well as on the side streets. I return home in a few weeks and I am looking forward to seeing what they have for the Fall merchandise. Respectfully Reviewed

Despite living in Natick for decades, today I went to Paper Fiesta for the first time - and what a…read morejoy! They carry The Best greeting cards, which are getting harder and harder to find, at least those of the A+ variety. I immediately selected the two cards I went in for, and I also snagged a gift for our nephew. It's a wonderful gift shop. I'm glad I gave myself a browse.

Great stationary store with elegant design items, including pretty rare fountain pens from Japan,…read moresome mid century modern sensibilities. Enjoy the customer service, they were attentive, informative, and clearly passionate about their goods.

I was incredibly sad when Black Ink was forced to leave Harvard Square, but my inner stationary…read morenerd rejoiced when I finally stepped into Topdrawer for the first time yesterday. I initially thought it was a clothing or travel store, given the nomad branding, but it's actually a combo of Boston-based everyday and travel accessories and a Japanese stationary store. 4.5 stars rounded up for the stationary, atmosphere, and service. The space itself is airy and sleek, with an island of pens, pencils, and notebooks bordered by well crafted bags, glasses, and reversible slippers that looked so fuzzy, I wanted to touch every one. But really, I was there for the stationary. Japanese stationary is the pinnacle of paper perfection, and Muji is usually my go to. But here, the quality is top notch, reminding me of a miniature Kinokuniya (NYC) or the couple stationary stores I visited in Japan many years ago. Not a vast collection here, but a well-curated one that's hard to get elsewhere in the States. I delighted in all the different pens, pencils, and fountain pens on display. The various notebooks had beautiful paper -- some handmade, some not -- so I was incredibly slow as I marveled and mulled over what to pick. I'm not a planner/journal system person (think Traveler or Midori), but the leather covers and inserts from another brand made me think seriously about changing my journaling practices. In the end, I had to restrain myself. I finally picked out a couple letterpress postcards with a daruma figure on them, a little notebook (one among many other fish designs), and a Pentel touch fine felt tipped pen. I'm an avid journaled and letter writer, and I can't wait to share these goodies with friends and penpals. Prices are a bit higher than your average stationary store, but it looked high quality. Opening a store during the pandemic is tough, and a sleek lifestyle store usually isn't my cup of tea. But the guy on staff was incredibly friendly and open to sharing the background of the store, and the displays drew me right in. They also have covid protocols, like opened doors, air filters, and ample hand sanitizer when handling merchandise (plus trays for placing items for sanitation). I will definitely be back for more stationary!