I have visited this quaint gift/wine shop a number of times. Whenever I go in, the staff is more…read morethan friendly. They have a unique line of varied items and cards. Truly there is something here for everyone. The shop has captured the old town charm of Exeter and brought it into their shop. I would recommend it to anyone interested in having a pleasant shopping experience.

Wonderful owners, great gifts & the store was recently renovated & is gorgeous! I can always rely…read moreon Trends for UNIQUE gifts and decor, it's a one stop shop for sure - right here on the Seacoast!

What an adorable little shop! I do love me some Gus & Ruby!…read more We stopped in our first trip to Portsmouth - so glad we did! Adorable little shop with all the fun things... tea towels, cards, knick-knacks... all the fun stuff you want to see in an adorable little town such as Portmouth! The staff was so kind and helpful. We went in for a single card and I walked out almost $200 later with cards for all events the upcoming year. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to visit and find this little gem in the heart of Portsmouth. If you are looking for a great place to go visit and find some great souvenirs and greeting / sympathy / birthday cards - Gus & Ruby is the place for you!!! Go visit for me! Heck, I'm going back today to say hello for one last time in 2023! Go explore for yourself!

Wandering around Portsmouth after lunch, my friend and I wandered into this store because she loves…read moreall things print-related. Me, not so much unless I'm in need of something, but I tagged along. So glad I did! This is a cute little store with lots of things to catch the eye. Not just the obvious--print services, cards, stationery, etc.--but also things like recyclable bags and other gifty items. I walked out of there with a small size (there was a large variety of bags for different uses) Baggu reclyclable bag I can fold up and pop into my purse for use when I need it. Handy for carrying leftovers from restaurants, quick trips to CVS/Walgreens or other places where you just want a couple of things. In fact it would have been handy for my trip to Gus & Ruby! Next time......

Nahcotta is literally the cutest shop ever. They sell a variety of neat things such as prints,…read moreartwork, jewelry, stationery, small-batch treats (funky chocolates! cool jams! interesting hot sauces... ghost pepper-tequila-lavender sauce anyone?), and body care. Oh, there's also a small sales section tucked in the corner of the room! I had one H E C K of a good time browsing the stationery + prints sections where I picked out a peach gel pen, an adorable animal sticker sheet, and a fun pug print (which came with an envelope!). I'd highly recommend checking this store out for all things artsy, neat, whimsical, and fun.

This was a fun little shop! They have great items for kids and adults alike. They have a wonderful…read moreassortment of house warming gifts, kitchen items, and art...oh the fun art! My husband and I couldn't leave without purchasing some accessories for our office (click and felt coasters). When we got home from our trip, we were describing this shop to some friends that own an art gallery and they knew exactly the store we were talking about! Ha. Stop by and pick yourself out a little something.

I had to order flowers, site-unseen, from across the country. Cymbidium Floral delivered, with a…read morebeautiful and fragrant arrangement to my friend nearby. She was delighted and so am I!

Cymbidium Floral is hands down the best floral shop in the Seacoast area. They always stay on top…read moreof modern, whimsical trends while still keeping everything classy and timeless. The shop itself is beautiful, with a great selection of gifts, but their florals are truly the standout--every arrangement is stunning. I've been going here for over 10 years for special occasions (and sometimes just because), and they never disappoint. Such a special spot in the Seacoast community.

The Willow is in downtown Exeter. I love checking in. I recently went by & checked out their…read moreHoliday delights! This place has a bit of everything. It's tasteful & my cup of tea! Beautiful items for home & other!! Julie is a downtown Exeter Business Owner. Always pleasant, helpful, & easy to chat with. I go to a handful of business's in Exeter. Julie is a definite plus. There's something for anyone with fine taste!! I absolutely love Exeter & got to know a few area business owners. The ones I met are very kind & Julie is 1. This is a shop of distinction! You'll always be able to find a gift that is top notch!! Willow has fine people that are knowledgeable & always willing to answer any inquiry. I highly recommend The Willow for this Christmas or anytime of the year. Superior taste. Merry Christmas to Julie the owner of The Willow!!

Very cute store with home goods and gifts. Well curated and worth popping in. I loved their goats…read moremilk soaps and cards. Bought a Thich Naht Hanh book for a friend of mine.

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

What incredible service, Jenny helped me with choosing my first fountain pen and ink. She took her…read moretime 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!

Highly recommend El (and her husband!) and their beautiful work! Not only are her graphics and…read morewriting so gorgeous, but she is very organized and top of her game. Much more than I was :) We met her at an event in Portsmouth and bought 2 paintings, then decided to go back later in the day to talk invites. So very glad we did, they came out amazing! And for her talent her prices are reasonable. We used her for our invitations, place card, and table names. Everything was perfect!

From the owner: El's Cards items are all original designs in watercolor and calligraphy. We have whimsical maps,…read moregreeting cards, notes, bookmarks and gift tags! Our newest shopping cart item is our wedding section. You can select wedding invitations and all the wedding pieces and make them all your own with options you choose yourself from our great selection. Don't find anything that appeals to you? Don't worry....custom designs and artwork are a specialty. Wedding envelope addressing in calligraphy is available and is one of our favorite items. The unique calligraphy style we use is a really special way to invite your guests.

I LOVE this shop! I'm a bit quirky and take great joy in sending out thoughtful, cheeky, and chic…read morecards; i.e., not your regular bought at the drugstore Hallmark cards. Scribe delivers on all accounts and even has an eclectic array of keepsakes and gifts; surely there is something there to please everyone. The staff are always a friendly bunch and usually remember repeat customers, which to me is a big plus. Somehow it's always easy to come back regularly when people remember you. Another plus (to me) is the great music that is always playing when I'm perusing cards - it lightens the mood and enables you to fully take in all of their cards. Be sure to check the first shelf of cards when you walk through the door because a) they are relevant to the holiday/season and b) they are usually quite funny! The store does custom cards/invitations and it appears that they have a wide array available to choose from. Other custom items are stamps and letterpresses available for order. All in all, if you need a funny card, gift, or stationary then Scribe has got you covered! Definitely a wonderful shop and the location serves to bolster it's awesomeness.

From the moment I entered, I heard great relaxing music playing and a fun shop owner singing along!…read moreI certainly felt welcomed right away. The shop has so many card options, no matter what the occasion and all of high quality! She also does custom orders for events! Not only does this shop have great card stock but many fun gifts. I walked away with bath salts and a bath bomb and a cute Christmas ornament. You could easily find so many gift options so this becomes your one stop shop!

Tucked away on Newberry a gem of an office supply establishment. A collection of the best of an…read moreassortment of items. Staff is professional and knowledgeable.

What a wonderful shop. Like a candy store for artsy folks and people who like quality every day…read moreitems. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It kinda felt like just seeing a friend. Definitely worth a visit and walk around.

This was my first time ever going into a Paper Store location. I have seen a few different…read morelocations just driving by them and have always wanted to go in but I never had the time. I finally had my chance this afternoon when I was up in New Hampshire running a couple of errands. It's funny, I always pictured this company to only sell things like stationary, gift wrap and greeting cards. But today I found out it is so much more than that. Along with the greeting cards and gift wrapping supplies I saw Vera Bradley handbags and some gifts, clothing, flip flops, ladies fashion scarves, bracelets and more. I got a good deal on a Vera Bradley handbag since they were having a sale that gave me 50% off their regular price of the handbag. It was a retired pattern and they were having a sale on retired patterns. Some of the items were 30% off, others were 50% off. I had about 3 different bags I was interested in but I wanted to see what they were charging for each one before I decided on the one I was going to buy. So a sales associate looked up the prices for me on all 3 bags. I decided on the medium priced bag and I must say it is a beautiful one with a very pretty pattern and plenty of room on the inside with pockets on both the inside and outside of the bag. When I went to pay for my item the sales clerk invited me to join their loyalty program and helped me to sign up for it. I also was very happy to receive a free hand sanitizer as a gift with my purchase. That was totally unexpected and was a very nice surprise. The store was very neatly kept up with well arranged shelves and displays. The store was clean and it was very pleasant and fun to shop there. I can't say enough nice things about this store. It is a great one.

I visited the Seabrook, NH location today (Thursday 04/02/26 around 12 PM) and had a very…read moreunpleasant experience. I asked an employee at the register if they had NeeDoh, and she responded "No!" in a very rude tone. While I continued browsing, the same employee said "what!" to me in an unprofessional and disrespectful way, which made me feel uncomfortable. I asked for her name and she said "Natasha" (not sure if that was accurate). She was working at the register. Customer service like this is unacceptable. Very disappointing experience.