The people at Paper Plus are Vary Helpfull,help me with my problems,help me with my Cristmas…read moreShooping.

Most of these reviews are on the older side, so I'm here to give you a little 2020 update. This was…read moremaybe my 2nd or 3rd time venturing in. I stopped at UPS and instead of driving somewhere else to get wrapping paper, I stopped in Paper Plus. It smelled sooo good in there and the service was wonderful. I was promptly greeted and shown where the wrapping paper was. I liked the selection a lot and although it was pricey, I left with two rolls of paper (for $20, mind you). I was mad at myself all the way home for spending that much on wrapping paper, BUT! When I got home, I immediately noticed the amazing quality of the paper. It was thick and beautiful paper! It was actually a pleasure to wrap gifts with it. I used up both of the rolls and now my gifts look amazing under the tree. I saw a bunch of other really nice items in the shop, but I was on a mission and didn't get to mill around much. Look forward to my next visit!

As part of my quest to visit as many stationery shops as I can in 2026, I was more than pleased to…read morefind Merrymaker on a recent trip to Richmond! Located in the quaint, lively, historic retail district of Carytown, Merrymaker proudly holds the title of Richmond's oldest stationery shop. The space itself is small-but-mighty, with everything from locally-made greeting cards to an impressive selection of planners, calendars, and notepads in literally every shape, size, and color. They also have rack upon rack of specialty wrapping paper, and an entire corner of the store is dedicated to custom stationery. At the front of the shop, you'll find a jawdropping selection of pens (including fountain pens) in every shape, color, and price range. Of course, I couldn't leave here without a small notebook (or two), a couple of lovely postcards to send to friends back home, and the determination to start my own fountain pen hobby "someday." Bonus points for the super friendly woman at the front counter!

I love this card and stationary shop in Carytown. It's the oldest one in the neighborhood and has…read moresome absolutely gorgeous things inside. They have a great selection of cards, journals, pens, planners, and wrapping papers. It's one of those shops that you could leave and come back in 30 minutes and discover something new. It's curated with love. The people who work here are extremely passionate and helpful. I came here with my manager and we had a blast. She ended up getting a few postcards and a travel planner. I fell in love with a small journal I got for about $16. I loved the journal because it reminded me of the Canal Saint-Martin, I'm excited to use it for card game scoring. There is really something for everyone here. There are lined journals, blank ones, squared one, and more. There is a huge variety of planners with different layouts. It felt like they had something for every preference. Not to mention, the fanciest pens I've ever laid my eyes on. I highly recommend checking this local gem out.

What a bright and cheerful place! Great resource for embroidery supplies and advice for new…read moreprojects and techniques. If you're feeling low, this happy place will lift your spirit!

Great needlepoint store! They are always willing to help with stitch suggestions and thread…read morechoices. The canvas choices are modern and fresh. They also have fun trunk shows. I highly recommend when visiting Richmond.

What an absolute GEM of a shop. If I wasn't flying home I would've bought half the store. Such…read morecurated and special items that the owner has sourced. Not only is the merchandise spectacular but the shop in itself is beautiful restored by the owner and her family. I cannot wait to return to see what new goodies she has!

Marvelous little space full of new + vintage goodies - I found some fun souvenirs as well as a…read morebeautiful necklace & collage bookmark from artist Kat Cockerham. The owner was gracious and helpful, giving me some postcards featuring the shop and even suggesting another antique store in the neighborhood.

You can spend forever in this store ! So many goodies to hunt for ! I truly enjoyed my visit. The…read moremajor downside is that some of this is severely overpriced for it being unclaimed mail.... Some things are accurately priced and totally worth the steal ! The staff are pretty chatty & they've got stuff behind the counter and in glass containers if they are more valuable. So make sure to check every corner ! I've gotten quite a few many gifts from here since there is so much to choose from. Just wish their prices were a little cheaper.

My partner is obsessed with places like these (he's a huge Ollie's fan). I was really delighted to…read morefind a place to combine our interests. Mine = local businesses His = places with great deals. This spot is filled with all kinds of fun tchotchkes. Looking for a phone case with a bear on it? Need some baby toys? How about workout clothes? Maybe candles? No? Some old movies? This place seriously has everything you could think of that you need or don't need. It almost felt like thrift shopping, but with new items. For the nerd in me, I loved that they were selling Pokemon Green (not sold in the US) and a Gameboy Color. They also had less popular Funko! Pop figures. Small's Discount Store is in a shopping center with other great shops. I'd recommend stopping in if you have time after visiting other places in the area.

What a great shop! Incredibly welcoming and friendly staff, passionate about books and filled with…read morerecommendations (both from the employees to you, and a considerable number of tags through the store). You can feel their passion for the medium, and were we local, I could see us being regulars. Highest possible recommendation.

Great bookstore downtown! The staff were friendly and helpful. A ton of selection of both books and…read moresmall gift items. The price point on everything was reasonable.

Such a lovely addition to this block! KK and Bobby are the best and will not only beautifully wrap…read moreyour gifts but can handpick the best little goodies to go inside. I've gotten a few gift boxes from here and they really do pick each item thoughtfully based on who the recipient may be. Hands down the best place if you're looking for a gift. Wide range of prices and items so there's something for everyone.

I think this is a beautiful shop. I mean it. It's like you've stepped into a Parisian gift shop…read more They have individual displays of tea, cocktail extras, perfume, candles, cards, dish towels, etc. I smelled the candles and wow they are luxurious. Everything is pricey, but if you think of this shop as a place you go to find a high end gift, then I think it's a great place. I would especially recommend it for Mother's Day goodies. Your mom needs one of their candles. Also, did I mention they are friendly and happy to help you look?

Look, it's a great shop, and staffed by very welcoming people…read more But what you need to know is this: they have a shop cat and they're the sweetest. You already know from that sentence alone if this place is for you.

Best gift shop in the RVA area. Stumbled upon this shop…read moreabout a year or so ago and I've visited every time I need a gift for someone. They literally have a gift for anybody and everybody. They've got their main floor, a back room (up 3 tiny stairs), and the upstairs (up the spiral staircase). They've got 2 doggos and 1 cat in shop. The cat is a local to the area whose previous owner had passed and given them their cat. The doggos are the owner's and they are super sweet ! Don't forget to give them pets on your way in & out ! The owner Mark & his wife Maggie are such a hoot ! I love coming in and chatting with them. They will suggest items based off genuine opinions and suggest something similar to what you may be on the hunt for. This place is definitely not for someone who has a specific idea of a gift- this is for someone who is on the hunt to find a unique and fun gift for another person (or themselves). The prices are pretty fair too since everything is sourced from local, or small businesses. There is too much to document. Just go in and check it out !