I love every Cavallini product for gifts, crafting and special projects. The quality is appreciated!read more

Cavallini Papers & Co., Inc. is America's staple for scrapbookers and craftsters for gift and…read morestationery. Vintage and classic designs that never fade out for fine papers to cover a book, gift wrap, cover a worn box; postcards; stickers; book plates; calendars; journals; magnets; and daily planners. I've used their gift wrap single sheets to cover a very worn box (lid and bottom) which I disappointingly cannot find a replacement for the dimensions as equal in depth. Their gift wrap single sheets also make a nice decor cover to a plain folder to express my free-spirit CHARMED personality. My favorite was their stamp collecting line which has sadly discontinued, the existing travel line and Parisian line. I immensely enjoy their products particularly their gift wrap single sheets. Where there is creativity stems talent where one can personalize a custom gift taken straight from the heart!

I had the BEST experience with Alison to create my wedding menus and table numbers. We were able to…read morediscuss what I wanted and decided on the logistics within one appointment. I was able to show Alison my vision board and she mocked up proofs quickly for my approval. I would highly recommend them for your wedding signage, I wish I went to them sooner for my invitations!

Had some gift wrapping done and it turned out great. Beautiful. Cute little store and incredible…read morestaff, positive attitude, fun, etc. Only thing is wrapping was a bit expensive for me and overall was kind of a hassle between Ave parking for both pick up and drop off And coordinating around when they could get it done.

The only place that sells my favorite pen refill. Friendly shop keeper in this location. Great…read morevalue, but can get pricey if you go in not knowing what you want.

Dangerously good store if you're even remotely into stationery, journaling, or anything analog…read more I popped in "just to browse" and nearly left with half the fountain pen wall and a stack of notebooks I absolutely don't need (but definitely wanted). The curation here is seriously top-notch -- everything feels intentional, from the journals and travel accessories to the pens, inks, travel lighters, glasses, and paper goods. Prices aren't bargain-bin, but the quality justifies it. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and give you space to explore without hovering. It's one of those places where you can easily lose an hour and a paycheck (or two), and somehow still call it self-care. I still may.

Legendary Calligraphers who created the greatest wax seals ever! True masters of craft!read more

I've taken several classes there as part of the Black Sabbath with the Gargoyles calligraphy…read moreseries. We are currently working on Black Letter Textura. Next is Uncial then Bastarde hands. Needless to say, the skill level is at least intermediate. Attendees should know the basic scribe terminology plus how to ink and hold a pen. Ward and Linnea, the couple who are the Gargoyles, help you with technique and refinement. The 3rd floor walk up studio is full of natural light and the price is very reasonable. As of March 2008, the price works out to $25 for a 3 hour session. The session includes a mixture of group instruction, one on one instruction and independent practice time. They have some supplies and books you can purchase on hand. If you let them know in advance, they may bring may bring additional, non-standard, items. For instance, I'd never used an ink stone and ink stick before but Linnea lent me the supplies to try it out. They have some beginning calligraphy classes as well as classes in other writing and print related disciplines. Later this year, they're having a class teaching people to letter, then carve their own wooden library bookplate. A hand press will be used, too.

What a cool spot to stumble upon before checking out a film at 4 Star Movie Theater. An absolute…read morestellar collection of vinyl records, but beyond that - I found the book sections mesmerizing. Super cool books, novels, short stories, and coffee table selections spanning from autobiographies, obscure poets, and beyond. There is also a cool selection of local art, small unique boutique style gifts, and clothing. I loved feeling like I stumbled into a spot that is deeply connected to a local scene, as I overheard many conflabs between local artists as I perused. I would definitely recommend scheduling some extra time to shop here during any visit to the Richmond area.

I am a big music lover and I often go to a coffee shop right in front of this record store. I…read morelooked at the reviews, a lot of great reviews so I thought it was going to be a good place. It is, it does have a lot of items I was genuinely looking for. However, my mistake was not reading the reviews throughly and seeing that those reviews are for a different store because the owner or whoever that was working that day was extremely unpleasant to communicate with because he was a little condescending like I don't know what I'm talking about even though I just had a simple questions.

731 Designs in Pacifica is nestled in the cutest building in the town. Olga, the incredible mind…read morebehind this treasure, is not only talented but an all-around fantastic person with immaculate taste. I have a friend who had a pet portrait of her beloved dog commissioned after her dog passed, and it turned out absolutely stunning. These custom portraits are available to order on Olga's site or by chatting with her in the shop. The workshops at 731 Designs, are top-notch. I'm especially heartbroken to miss the Beginning Printmaking Workshop with Brielle Legallet tomorrow. If you're reading this before Sunday the 10th of Nov '24, trust me--you should sign up now! LOVE THIS PLACE, highly recommended.

From the owner: Modern Art Gallery. Fine Arts, modern crafts, only Bay Area made products. 7.3.1. Designs brings…read morewellness and joy to your life through beautiful everyday object.

While walking around Downtown Burlingame, I passed by this stationary store. Turns out it's the…read moresister of Barnes & Noble, which has a location a few minutes away. Even though it's called Paper Source, it has a variety of non-paper products, such as bags, buttons, games, kits, and magnets. They also offer wrapping services starting at $8.00. There were a lot of cute items that caught my eye, and it was hard to resist! I ended up buying the I Like Coffee Stickers ($3.49) and I Like Bread Stickers ($3.49). Side notes: 1.) Walking distance from Burlingame Caltrain Station *Verdict: Good spot for stationary and unique gifts in Downtown Burlingame.

Cute little boutique shop for getting inspiration for you next crafting goals. They also have…read morelittle holiday decor items you can get. It was fun just to peruse and get ideas. I ended up purchasing some sticker book activities for my kids which they have been enjoying.

An interesting shop that is a far cry from Union Square, the Embarcadero, the Cannery, Ghiradelli…read moreSquare or even Union Street. Beautifully ("tastefully") displaying items of stationary and related paraphernalia, mostly made in Japan, I believe. I wound up buying a retractable pencil for $20. The workmanship looked very good, a reminder of quality and an era when there was less emphasis on speed, productivity, quantity... It would be nice to have had a (brightly colored) case for it (what they did have in the store was too big). I promptly misplaced the pencil only a few days after I returned to Seattle. The staff were well trained, aimiable, and well versed.

Love, love, love this store! This is our first time visiting Topdrawer on Valencia Street in the…read moreMission District of San Francisco and it did not disappoint. The visual merchandising is satisfying - very organized and thoughtful. Speaking of thoughtful, the staff were exactly that in addition to being kind, knowledgeable and giving us the right amount of attention while also giving us space to browse and enjoy the store. We will be back again and again when visiting SF.

Supreme ....outstanding selection of art supplies... Five star staff who go above and beyond to…read morehelp you find exactly what you want... Tranquil relaxing outside garden sitting area with inspirational murals. Amazing lending library of art books!

I've never noticed this art store until I found it on Yelp! I've always been going to Michael's…read moredown the street but their selection is limited. There's a private lot and the store is clean and has friendly helpful staff. They have all the art supplies and the staff are knowledgeable and patient. I didn't feel absolutely ripped off purchasing from here and when you sign up as a member you can get discounts, so that's helpful. I

This souvenir shop is always my go to for gifts and somehow saves me every single time. Last minute…read moreor not it is the first place I think of. I have found baby shower gifts birthday gifts white elephant gifts ornaments and honestly something for every occasion you can imagine. The selection is always creative and feels thoughtful not generic. I especially love the Sunset District merch because it is always a crowd favorite and feels personal without trying too hard. The stationery is also dangerously cute and the wrapping paper and gift bags are truly top tier which honestly makes the gift feel even better. If you are looking for a gift whether you are panicking or just browsing this place is a must stop. And as if it needed another reason to love it one time a bunch of hummingbirds flew into the store and were just flying around. I do not know about you but I fully believe hummingbirds are a good omen so at this point the good vibes are confirmed

I didn't even realize that Wishbone (the former store in this location) is now called "My…read moreFavorite," until hours later in Golden Gate Park - after I glanced at the artful "My Favorite" stamp on the brown paper bag from my recent purchase. I suspect that the delay in recognizing the name change was because My Favorite has very similar inventory to Wishbone. I was pleased to learn that it is even run by a former Wishbone employee. On my recent visit here, I was particularly enamored with My Favorite's jewelry section. My eyes were drawn to a pair of delicate beaded gold earrings and the daintiest elegant beaded bracelet. In addition to their well curated jewelry items, they also carry fun SF themed puzzles, cute dishcloths, empowering kids books - and other colorful quirky finds I ended up buying a petite hooked rug pillow with daffodils on it - to commemorate my Welsh heritage - https://www.wales.com/about/welcome-wales/national-symbols-wales . I had hoped the pillow was handmade, but after talking with the helpful and kind staff member here when checking out, she revealed that it was likely mass produced in a factory in China. I appreciated her candid honesty. Even though the pillow was actually fairly hard to the touch, and not handmade - I felt called to purchase it. I would much rather say "aw I love this place," as I pay for an item, rather than "aw I loved that place," when the business is gone. My hard whimsical daffodil pillow now sits upright in the corner of our place. A reminder that even small purchases help support wonderful local businesses. Trust.