Stopped in for some fountain pen accessories and paper. I left empty handed after whomever was…read moreworking followed me around the store while making exasperated, gruff noises while pretending to clean. Did not ask if I needed help, just kept slamming things around while I tried to shop. I asked if he was ok and if the last customers made a mess. (The 3 drunk ladies that were shopping ahead of me were treated with upmost courtesy.) They have a fine selection of stationary etc. Nothing to die for, though I would have loved to have picked up a magnifying glass. While I understand theft is probably high on this area, this was just rude behavior. Avoid.

It's been a little over 10 years since I last stopped in at Papier Plume. I'm not sure where I was…read morewalking at the time, or what I was really doing work colleague-wis, as my Royal Street positioning in the present and looking at the past was way off. I came away with some seal wax and stamp, while Gayle added some Cat Tarot and Cat greeting cards to my purchase. As before, the "analog" paper goods were well curated and priced, store staff were very helpful and friendly, and this remains one of these stores that are a joy to wander on this bright and welcoming corner of Royal and Dumaine.

Great selection of pens, pencils, paper products and cards; all the stuff I love! Friendly and…read moreknowledgeable customer service in store. Excellent selection.

I was in New Orleans for vacation and had to stop into this cute shop. If you love stationery,…read morejournals or pens this is your place! Super cute, well stocked and unique options. The owner showed me how he works his letterpress machine which was super fun to watch. I got a journal, fountain pen and print and all the pricing was decent. I love supporting local shops and this one was very worth it!

Terrible customer service! My husband and I frequent stationery stores on trips and the moment we…read moreentered Stationer, we knew we were not welcome. Despite being the only people in the store, we were treated poorly and made to feel uncomfortable from the start. The unpleasant woman managing the store acted as though we were going to shoplift. She was watching our every move throughout our visit. We asked if we could mix and match colors of their separate cardstock and was told we could at three different times as she was hovering over us. When we settled on colors and brought our large purchase up to pay, she said we had to stay with one color! She saw us picking out colors for upwards of 15 minutes and didn't say anything the entire time. We ended up walking out and heading to the wonderful Scriptura stationery store up Magazine Street. There, we had more selection and a much more comfortable experience. Stationer should not be in the business with such horrible customer service. Trust me, don't waste your time!

Cute shop. Fun gifts. And they are very helpful in ordering custom stationery. I am still using…read moremy informal crane note cards.

Cute small shop with friendly service,…read more Lots of cards, wrapping paper and pens. I was hoping for more stationery goods but there weren't many options. Pricing was a bit higher than the other local stores I went to which is why I am giving 4 stars instead of 5.

I was walking around the Garden District when I stumbled upon this adorable stationery store! LOVED…read morethe color coded pen organization and all the cute cards! They had a nice selection of items that could be great gifts as well!

It's been 13 years since writing my first review for Octavia Books, a business so genuinely great…read morethat although not much has changed, another review is warranted. Octavia Books is a little refuge Uptown, tucked back from Magazine Street on a residential block. For anyone on a Magazine Street stroll, find your way here for a lovely little break. If you're a visitor to NOLA, you're going to want to check out the array of local authors' work which is extensively available here. Five stars for their strong support of authors and setting up such great reading events! Sign up for emails and you'll be privy to their excellent calendar of events. I love readings here because they transform the space into an intimate arrangement. It just feels really special. I love the owners and staff because they are clearly so passionate about books. They are the real heros. Let's keep indie bookstore culture alive.

Still one of the best bookstores EVER. Delightful space, collection, staff that is friendly and…read morebook people.

Great selection / variety and EXCELLENT customer service…read more Jacob is an incredible resource for overall knowledge of products and has helped get me out of a few mid-painting crises! When I shop there, I look for him first to assist with my needs, whether they be specialized purchases or guidance on solutions. That man deserves a raise!

This is the most magical and comprehensive art supplies store I've ever seen. If you can't find…read moresomething here, then it doesn't exist. So many nooks and crannies filled with excellent art supplies - from student/beginner level to premium artist grade. A lot of items were 10% off, some more of a discount so very affordable. The store is run by a wonderfully sweet couple and the staff is very knowledgeable. I heard a customer asking for something obscure and the staff took them right to it, told them how to use it and suggested other items too. You can get lost in the aisles and really get your creative juices flowing. Or come in for something specific. The aisles are very organized by type of product. If you need any art supplies, or even if you don't, this is a treasure and a must visit.

I tried to return a medal that my son had received duplicates of for his confirmation, only…read moreexpecting store credit. I was told I needed to know who purchased it (he received three - I don't know who purchased it from where), that they would not take a return, even for store credit, if it was over 30 days from purchase, that the medal had a scratch on it (brand new, still in box from their store medal), and that the person who gifted it should have left the tag on it. I have literally never had this much trouble trying to return an item.

Extraordinary peaceful place to shop for cards & books & religious items. There are Secular items…read morehere too. There's Usually a Nun present to pray with you or give cheerful encouragement. No high pressure sales push but always someone present to answer questions or make suggestions if asked. The Chapel is open & available for calming balance. I highly recommend this store. It's more than a store for religious items. Excellent high quality reasonably priced gifts & beautiful cards. Plus, the proceeds help the nuns to continue their good works.

There is a HUGE banner hanging out front announcing that they have been in business for 90 years!!…read moreFour generation of family have run this business which specializes in Wedding invitations, but provides loads more options for party supplies including napkins, matches, cake bags, koozies, cups, candy wrappers, pencils, ribbons, second line hankies and a few other things that you can have imprinted with personalized information for your special day, or any party where you want to have some fancy stuff printed up. They also have wedding accessories, guest books and cake cutting sets, picture frames, garters and such. I have driven past here close to a million times and today was the first time I actually stepped in and I was pretty much blown away by the options held in this very unassuming storefront. p.s. the map is WAY off...it is actually near Bonnabel Blvd...not Williams.

Gem's is on busy Veterans Blvd but you probably can drive by it a hundred times and not notice it…read more If you do happen to stop in you'll find a world of goodies. Girls: They have all your bridal accessories covered here. They have so much stuff here. Gem's can pretty much do it all. Their specialty seems to be in wedding receptions. I've had birthday invitations printed here and it was pretty cheap. They do a great job and everything is done very professionally.

I expected top-notch service and was so disappointed. My order was misplaced, forgotten about,…read moretheir computer broke, on and on and on... It took me weeks to finally get my order and they never called me. The whole time it was me calling them for information. Their customer service is awful.

RSVP Stationery Store on Magazine Street in New Orleans, LA should go out of business! They do…read morebrides wrong! I got the final proof after one month which I ok'd. The invitations she printed were not the ones I proofed! They royally screwed up our invitations with misspelled words, incorrect grammar, my parents names were omitted, the names and addresses don't match on calligraphy for envelopes, didn't print on time, and no apology! I have waited one month for her to print them and now I am forced to use another company! BRIDES BEWARE!