What incredible service, Jenny helped me with choosing my first fountain pen and ink. She took her time answering all my questions, and even gave her recommendations. I was able to try different nibs, that's not a service you get from big box stores. Here at Paper Mouse, you feel like you're talking with a friend, they really make you feel valued as a customer. Shopping inside the store is like stepping back in time, before large corporations took over. Just browsing is an experience in itself. I highly recommend! read more

The Paper Mouse - Storefront for The Paper Mouse - Gift Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I was in Boston for a weekend and had looked up stationary stores online and this shop came up. I looked at pictures and decided to check it out. So glad I did. It's a small shop, but it was very cute. They had all kinds of stationary supplies. I have a TN regular and passport so I wanted to get some refills, they also had some hobonichi notebooks and covers as well. They had a bunch of different kinds of pens, washi tapes, stickers, stencils, etc... definitely worth a stop. I also got a TWSBI fountain pen that I wanted and they had it there! Was so happy about that. Got ink for my new pen, they had different brands and colors of ink as well. The employee in the shop was really nice and helpful. read more

Me and my husband loved this small local business. One of the people that works there makes the sticker design's and also the bag design, I'm that they have for when you are done shopping read more

The Paper Mouse - A decorative postage stamp with an illustration of Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and animals by a lake, with the text 'forever | the paper mouse.' - Gift Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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What a delightful stationery shop! I'd heard about it numerous times, so when the opportunity to visit came up on a recent trip to Boston, I had to go. Pens, paper, ink, fun accessories everywhere! Even the young associate was awesome! If I had had extra funds and more luggage space, I could have gotten into so much trouble! While I know I can order from their online store, I can't wait to visit in person again read more

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Another stationary store on my #stationaryshopcrawl from the summer and loved it so I went back in November. You have GOT to come browse this delightful location that has all the gifts you might want for that letter writer and/or pen pal in your life. Note pads, fountain pens, ink, washi-tape etc. I had called beforehand to see about some items in particular and the customer service was impeccable. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

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Paper Mouse is a wonderful store to visit for fun and journaling, and writing supplies. I go whenever I'm in the area. read more

Do you have a stationary emergency? Then have no fear this is the place! They have a great selection of pens, pencils, notebooks, ink, stamps, stickers and anything else you'd need and more! They have travel notebooks on display with the different kinds of inserts to see what they're like. They even have a stamp for your travelers Notebook. Yes you can travel around and collect them all!!! The staff is helpful but they'll leave you alone to browse. Yes they have the hobonichi! read more

As a stationery fanatic, I was so happy to find out that there was a Traveler's Company partner shop in Boston (IYKYK). I came here on a work trip so I made sure to visit when I had time. I got some cute some postcards to send out to pen pals and got a bunch of stickers for myself as well. I spoke to the owner for what felt like hours on fountain pens because I am in the market to buy my very first one. She let me test a bunch of them and was very sweet/knowledgeable. Felt bad that I didn't buy 1 single fountain pen but it was an overwhelming and I didn't want to rush into anything. Definitely will come back to support the local business! read more

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I love The Paper Mouse! My go-to shop for all things paper and pens. They have so many charming and useful items - lovely brass rulers, washi tape galore, cute erasers, handy totes, shimmery ink, and seriously excellent wooden pencils. The store's greeting cards designed by in-house artists are lovely, some whimsical and fun, and others just plain beautiful. The owners and all the staff are helpful and engaging. I've enjoyed some workshops offered in their atleier, with a lovely sense of community. We all shared stickers and washi tape at a journaling session, and received a packet of stickers and other ephemera. read more

Cozy spot for finding the best stationary from all over the world. I happened to stop in on a day that they had official dies from Kaweco and got to assemble my own limited edition Kaweco Sport! The staff on-hand is always eager to help, and keep an ear out for some familiar music! read more

As a long time fountain pen user, I was blown away by The Paper Mouse. They had a great selection of fountain pens, ink, and stationery, with plenty of sample pens to try out. The store has a cozy, woodland kind of vibe, and the owner was friendly and answered all of my questions. If you're looking for a brick-and-mortar store offering fountain pens and their accoutrements at a great price, The Paper Mouse is well worth a visit. read more

Really fun gift store with unusual, rare, high-quality items. They are known for their stationary (notebooks/pens/stamps) but they also have lots of other small trinkets. I do all my stocking stuffer shopping there and would recommend the store to anyone in the area! read more

With everyone shopping online or at giant chain retailers, and the steady decline of the love for the written letter, it's become quite difficult to find a half-decent stationery store. Add to that a place the specializes in fountain pens, has an awesome backstory, and collaborates with local, independent artists and you get this amazing gem of a shop. The decor is very warm and welcoming - you want to look at every shelf, stand, display. They carry some really amazing, hard-to-find stationery goods - I'm not even sure where to start. Let's start with their in house brand. The Paper Mouse (go check out their website, their back story is cute!) art is adorable and so well done. They have a great selection of art prints, greeting cards, postcards, vinyl stickers, gift wrap, and even a fashionable tote bag! Fountain pens. I am a fountain pen ... enthusiast? Whenever I travel, I always have to hunt down local fountain pens shops, and I'm part of a community where we will travel across the country (and often internationally) to attend pen shows (yes, there are pen shows). The Paper Mouse has a really nice selections of fountain pens ranging from beginner pens like $30 Lamy and Kaweco entry pens to a bit higher range like Sailors ($$$). They have a great little pen bar for you to see and test out their pens, and they seem to really know their stuff. They also have a very nice selection of fountain pen inks - they offer an incredible selection of ink samples for purchase as well. Whether you're interested in your first ever fountain pen, or you're a long time user like myself, I really think this is a great shop to check out. Paper goods. They have an entire second room dedicated to just paper goods. They have a lovely wall of greeting cards, postcards, and art prints (I own several) to cover whatever occasion you can think of. I love that they collaborate with independent artists. Beyond this wall, they have an extensive selection of notebooks, especially if you're looking for something that's fountain pen friendly for that new pen you just bought! They also have some very unique home goods that would make perfect housewarming gifts. I can't say enough good things about this place - or the staff! Everyone I've encountered here is friendly and knowledgable. Whether you spend $0 or $300, they are always quick to help. This is probably my favorite stationery shop in the Boston area, even if they aren't the biggest. I always walk out smiling. read more

When my sister mentioned this little gem, I was a little skeptical it would have anything I needed. I'm not into calligraphy and I certainly don't draw. Upon stepping in, I realized I was totally right. Nothing I need but full of everything I wanted. So many cool pens, pencils, journals, cards, you name it!! I especially loved the upscyled journal I got that looks like an old novel. Such a creative way to extend the life cycle of recyclables!! In addition, all of the employees were very helpful and knowledgeable about every single product in the store. It was such a lovely experience. read more

Such a lovely shop! We had the best time browsing their wonderful merchandise. The lady who helped us was so friendly and helpful. We got so much holiday shopping done at Paper Mouse. We can't wait to return the next time we are in your amazing city! read more

Okay this might be the most adorable stationery store I've ever been to. The curation is excellent. Lots of high quality items mixed with things that pull at the heartstrings. All in a space with a really kind and welcoming energy. read more

My favorite store for gifts and cards and all things fountain pens. Best ink selection and the owner is incredibly knowledgeable. Always worth the trip. read more

Kind helpful warm customer service and beautiful wonderful products. I especially love their white palomino pencils, Beautiful cards and pens they even make custom return address labels. They also have an atelier where they host workshops. They have wonderful gift guides on their website and offer curated gift boxes. They also have some really lovely markers for coloring books and are just very great for personal recommendations and you get to try everything out. The store has a great light filled vibe-check it out, you'll be glad! read more

Great local shop with all your writing stuff and more. Way better than Top Drawer. Friendly, helpful staff

The Paper Mouse is an absolutely delightful shop settled right in West Newton. They have every stationary item you could think of and more. The shop boasts an impressive collection of pens (most of which you can test out), the pens range from low prices all the way to high end items. I personally picked up a few build your own pens by Cocorio. They also have an excellent range of notebooks with the student, artist and bullet journaler in mind. In addition, the shop has watercolors, inks, and washi tapes. I can't wait to go visit them again and I definitely recommend checking them out even if it's a bit of a drive. The owner is very kind and knowledgeable; he talked to me for some time about different products and made a few recommendations. I hope to try out one of the art classes that they offer soon! read more

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Before everything in retail went online, there used to be lots of very good stationary stores around. Certain of the survivors fortunately remain, and the best west of Boston has to be The Paper Mouse. I've been in at Christmas for the cards that make recipients say 'wow,' and at other times for something special that I want. Love the postcards and notebooks and the supplies that a stationary snob like me demands. When I go in, it's because I care about the words I'm putting to paper, or the impression I want to make. Worth going out of your way for the best. read more

This is the cutest store ever!!! It's a great place to buy cards, gifts, and little trinkets, and the staff are so friendly! The cards are all so beautiful, and you can see the time and effort put into each one. Some of the items are a little pricey, but I think they are worth the added cost. Check this place out! read more

The Paper Mouse - Gift Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

There need to be more stores like this in West Newton. The Paper Mouse is a great addition to the community and fills a niche that is a welcome addition to West Newton. The owner himself watercolors an array of these illustrated postcards and selects practical to adorable objects one can keep in their personal collection. A must visit if you're in the area. read more

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A beautiful shop filled with unique and high-quality stationary and gifts. The perfect place to buy holiday gifts and cards for any occasion. Run by a kind staff and filled with the incredible work of artist Felix Doolittle. Support this place!! read more

Wonderful shop with unique and interesting merchandise. Beautiful handmade cards, journals and stationery. Very nice staff who are happy to let you browse! read more

A beautiful little shop with friendly and passionate service. Extraordinary papers, wonderful cards and stationery featuring the art of Felix Doolittle and others, fascinating graphite sculptures that function and pencils. And some other wonderfully crafted goods all related to and supportive of people who write and draw the old fashioned way. read more

The Paper Mouse - Gift Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

One of the best paper/stationary/gift shops in Metrowest! I have been ordering products for a few years on the Felix Doolittle website, and I went crazy when I learned they had a shop filled with amazing treasures! Felix and Loren are great - always so friendly and helpful. The cards are works of art, and there are many beautiful gift options to choose from - prints, paperweights, boxes of stationary, calendars, fabulous pens... It's worth a drive to West Newton! read more

What a great shop! Filled with great gifts for everyone on my list. Great selection of pens, pencils and stationery. The owner was very welcoming and helpful. I will definitely stop in again next time I head to a movie at West Newton cinema. read more

Great spot for the eclectic artist or graphic designer/calligrapher. Bought beautiful pens and ink and a calendar as a gift. Small and sweet shop. read more

Adorable! So many things to look at inside, and everything in the shop is animal and paper-themed. Who doesn't love animals and stationary gifts?? I love the unique gifts (adorable mini erasers, beautifully wrapped candies, cute trinkets) and beautiful, high quality stationary/cards. The stationary and cards are all beautifully packaged, and the designs are delicate and pretty. You can buy individual special-occasion cards (birthdays, hello, get well, etc.), or boxed card sets. The shop is clean and the decor is simple. Victor was so enthusiastic about sharing the shop layout and their unique gifts and stationary. Prices are not cheap, but they sell quality-products, and it's great to support your local businesses. Also- they do custom order stationary, address labels, etc, workshops for letter-writing, etc. So glad this place is open in West Newton. Love! read more

The most perfect stationary store ever! This small shop is beautifully curated in a way that is perfectly classic without being too nostalgic. They carry greeting cards and stationary with watercolor designs that are charming, witty, and thoughtful. The greeting cards are reasonably priced for an indy shop. There is also a small selection of other stationary products and curios from around the world. If our society's reaction to the modernism that is now becoming mainstream will be a return to what is classic and timeless, which I believe it will be, this shop is very avant-garde. I often visit to marvel at the decor and the cards. Everyone who is in the Boston area should. I believe the shop is owned by a small collective of four who use the watercolors of one of their artists, Felix, for their stationary products. They print locally and I believe they also wholesale the cards worldwide. This is a fantastic minority owned small business that is not getting the attention it should. This is a best of Boston! read more

If you're looking for a store that has great stationery products and cool gift ideas for your friends and family, this is the place to come to!! The staff is super friendly too. Awesome store!! A true hidden gem in West Newton. I'll definitely come back. read more

I visited for the first time and I loved. They offer a range of good quality unique gifts and lovely stationary products. I also love that they feature many products that are made from local artists and supporting their arts. I would come back again and see what cool items I will find for my next visit. read more

I just came here for the first time and met Felix's wife. She was extraordinarily sweet and welcoming. This is a store that is one of kind. It is not the same as Paper Source. Everything in this place has exquisite taste. If you are someone who admires finer novelty items than this is the place for you. The price range is also pretty great. I have to admit that I thought some of the things were going to have sky rocketing prices but it wasn't the case. They have beautiful water painted cards, bookmarks and stationary that you won't find anywhere else in Massachusetts. You really need to check it out for yourself. read more

After a movie at the West Newton Cinema my friends and I walked into the Paper Mouse and found ourselves in a wonderland of stunning stationery. Felix, the artist, and his partner, Lauren,were there. Both were so warm and welcoming--not to mention modest about Felix's talent. Each piece was true art work. It was hard to chose which items to buy. I made some purchases and was about to order holiday return address labels for next year when Felix told me to wait a week because they will be on sale on his website: felixdoolittle.com. Highly recommend when you want to treat yourself or a friend to some unique stationery. read more

What a treasure in the neighborhood! Beautiful cards and stationery that are locally made, high quality art supplies, and unusual gifts make this a very unique store. The staff are very pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable. I love the uniqueness of this place!! read more

This is a wonderful "find," with cool, interesting and beautiful papers and writing instruments, almost from a by-gone day, but preserved and flourishing here. Great for those who take writing and note sending seriously, but also have a whimsical side. Susan of Waltham 3-27-16 read more