Strolling down State Street, doing some window shopping. Found this gem of a card store. Love shops that have a wide selection of greeting cards and other gift items. The staff were friendly and helpful, and able to point me in the right direction. Found a bunch of hilarious (somewhat sarcastic) cards that almost had me rolling on the floor. Thought I was ready to be checked out, and then found a few more fun items at the register. I had to will myself to leave the store before I found more items (and spent more money). A great place for cards and other thoughtful gifts. read more

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This store has a lot of cute cards, stationery, and little gift type items. Some of it is a little pricey, but a lot of it also seems to be locally made. I didn't purchase anything so I can't speak to the service, but it was a fun shop to look around in. read more

Obsessed with this stationery store. This place has two floors overflowing with trinkets, stickers, notebooks, pens, crafts, accessories, and even t-shirts. I've come back a few times to grab cute hair clips, a Japanese notebook, and some adorable stickers. While the store can feel a bit cramped, especially when it's busy, they keep everything well-organized, and the bright lighting helps create a pleasant atmosphere. They offer unique items that I couldn't resist, a little pricey, but so cute and totally worth it. Overall Service: The line was long, but the friendly young staff, kept their energy up and were clearly enjoying their work. Their smiles were contagious, and I walked out with a big smile on my face too. read more

Anthology is a fabulous downtown Madison bookstore and gift shop that is well stocked, beautifully curated, and staffed by genuinely lovely people. Such good vibe, glad we stopped in! read more

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We LOVED coming here! Adorable items and stickers at an amazing price! The staff is also very friendly and made us feel welcomed + valued.

If I lived in or near Madison I'd probably be broke. :) I found Anthology on Facebook and quickly hopped over to their website. I realized they sell something called 'good things, small packages' and immediately wanted to order one. As a lover of grab bags growing up (and still!), this offering really spoke to me. What you get will be unexpected! When placing your order you get to include your likes/favorites. For example, a couple of the things I included were: midwest, 1984, purple, rocks/gemstones, anthropomorphic foods, coffee. I had a specific sticker request and they included it! Fast forward a few days and squeee! My 'good things/small package' just arrived and it brought a huge smile to my face. Stickers, decals, a purple Gelly Roll pen! My 11-yr old self reemerged. A very fun gift to myself. I plan to order again and purchase the next size up. The $25 price included shipping. Thank you, Anthology, for curating a package that was very customized. I'll be ordering again! read more

Anthology - The decals circled in purple are from Anthology. - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

amazing selection, especially of washi tape and stickers. very reasonable pricing of japanese stationery. kind person checked us out. highly recommend for stationery, cards, and trinkets! read more

Whenever I used to come to Madison, I would always visit Anthology. Now I've lived here for 2 years, and I still love to come peruse the aisles. My toddler son is now a lover of the store as well. The people who work here are super helpful, and you'll find awesome gifts for others as well as cool items for yourself and your family. Check it out and grab some unique gifts! read more

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Love this place. Great selection and I'm always breaking the bank getting stickers for penpalling here because they're just too cute to resist read more

Thanks for kicking us out! What a way to make us feel uncomfortable in a new place. Cool things. However, three people coming up to our group at the same time was unacceptable. Do not recommend for customer service purposes! read more

LOVE this shop! I'm a sucker for cute art, big and small. Great shop for gift giving as there are hundreds and hundreds of affordable fun/funny stationary, stickers, mugs, signs and more. Some of it leans a little liberal with the Ginsburg pins and Don't Tread on Me Uterus but maybe that's your thing. Otherwise, there's a lot of Wisconsin leaning decor as well. We loved the store, bought a couple stickers to take home and would recommend everyone to stop in Atleast once, especially if you need a cute gift. read more

This is the cutest little shop on State Street and it all started from 2 sisters! They had cute shirts and even onesies with clever prints on them. I love that they had protest and election pins and free tattoos for the March for our lives! I am so glad I purchased a "nevertheless she persisted" T-shirt from them to give them my support. They are doing great things! read more

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What a gem of a store. Great for gifts for others and gifts for yourself! Stationary, stickers and paper galore.

My 11-year old niece digs into complicated plot twists in YA novels like The Devil's Thief and The Last Magician. In her down time she enjoys coloring as well. Anthology had the perfect items for this niece's winter birthday, a coloring book Journey in Color: Moroccan Motifs ($14.95) and Reeves 24 artist colors colored pencils ($18.00). Molly Hatcher's compilation of outlines culled from the geometric designs of Moroccan tiles, ceramics and textiles will surely pull this 11-year old deeper into her imagination and a world of patterns. The former Fanny Garver Gallery now Anthology's new home is really a welcome change from their smaller space just down the street. It is easier to spend time browsing and not feeling confined, or even uncomfortable, by a few other customers at your elbow or back.The second floor of the new space is accessed by a staircase that is easily climbed. The two sisters Laura and Saachi have a wonderfully creative and thoughtful touch -- a small desk with crayons and papers for young shoppers -- old bureaus repurposed. It makes one feel at ease setting things down, opening them up and exploring before purchase. You will find things here you don't find anywhere else in town, including new ideas for the next project. I always buy a few sheets from their collection of stunning papers to wrap presents, lovely designs and prints that are really special. Located on State Street two blocks from the Capitol Square, Anthology is steps away from the bus stop at E. Johnson. There is a city parking ramp just a block away. read more

Anthology - Color and unwind in a world of Moroccan patterns. - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Great little gift shop! I came in looking for a present for a friend. I ended up buying socks, but I definitely perused everything. I loved the shelving that they use - mostly vintage dressers and such that add a really unique touch to the store. I love that they have Japanese stationery. I used to collect stationery as a kid, and most of which were from cute little Asian stationery shops, so that brought back some good memories. I'm pretty sure all the Wisconsin art is local. I love that there's so much variety in this store. I will come back to shop for presents in the future! read more

Everything has a up charge of 35% at least. The lady at the counter made me feel uncomfortable the entire time. She was watching me like a hawk. Very disappointed. She also had posters marked at 55$ that where 20$ posters on Amazon and Etsy. read more

My favorite store in all of Madison! I always come here for clever birthday cards and gifts, political stickers and pins, crafts, and home decorations! I love the vibe of this store--I discovered it during the 2011 protests and have kept going back every since. During the pandemic, they have made it really easy to either shop in person, do curbside pickup or order online. Most importantly, they have created a welcoming and creative outlet for people! read more

The store seemed to have a good array of products and overall prices while high seemed competitive. Was upset they had several products and openly visible pictures disrespecting the president of the United States! Immediately left the store! Never can understand how businesses or why they want to get political! read more

This store is amazing! I loved coming here when I lived in town, and every time I went in, they have new items! To me, it's a must stop place on State Street. Great store, great finds. Check it out! read more

Adorable gift shop on State. They sell a variety of prints, buttons, cards, crafting supplies, jewelry, tote bags - you name it, they've got it and it's probably cute and/or funny to boot. I also like that they have a lot of political-themed buttons, posters, and jewelry; it adds spark and personality to an already lovely gift shop. Additionally, the customer service is great here. They were once out of a print I wanted to buy but they offered to take my number and call me when they had it back in stock. I promptly received a call about a week later. If you need a card for a special occasion or a cute Madison-themed gift, I would definitely check out Anthology. read more

WOW! I just moved to Madison and I absolutely love this store! I'm a crafty girl and I bought some gorgeous hand-dyed ribbon for only $1 a yard! I came home and crocheted myself a wraparound bracelet. If Etsy had a storefront, it would look like Anthology. read more

No greeting when we came in, and there were two women working there, one of which was the owner. we made it 2/3rds through when one of the local artists who supplies them came in. I swear the women working almost jumped across the counter to hug her! How bout a little love for your customers who could buy stuff? I do like the local artist/artist angle here. some good stuff even if it is spendy. read more

I wouldn't say this is a great store to go to get something specific. But you will ALWAYS leave with something. I bought earrings, a card, and considered a hand towel. Emily ended up with a photo square cutter so that she could get crafty. Everything in here was adorable and well priced to boot! I would highly recommend stopping in while strolling around downtown! read more

I love this place! It is like shopping on Etsy, but in a physical store. They sell a wide variety of items, everything from paper goods to baby onesies, to jewelry, and more! The staff is always friendly and the store is packed with many things to choose from. It is so packed that it can be a bit overwhelming actually if you aren't there for a specific reason. I don't get downtown often, but when I do I love going here for unique, handmade gifts! read more

What a cute store! I was visiting Madison and really wanted to find a cute shop to pick up a few special gifts for friends and coworkers. The size of the little shop is deceiving - it has room after room beautiful stationery items and quirky gifts. Wish I lived in Madison because this would be a go-to for me. read more

stumbled upon this gem on a business trip. so glad I stopped by here & did not have to get a pathetic WI shirt at the airport! awesome little store for gifts for all occasions, WI souvenirs, craft needs, etc. so well curated. in-house made, local artists & some boutique-y national brands. jewelry, stationary, toys, crafts-- everything your little heart could desire for yourself, friends & family at all ages. & at every price point. staff are super friendly (it is the Midwest, after all...) did not try it, but loved the option to make your own buttons :) read more

Anthology drew me in with their gorgeous window display, and the shop did not disappoint! I loved the inclusive vibes of this perfectly curated, women-owned space. I wanted to buy everything but walked away with some hand-made cards and amazing sticker sheets (dogs in Paris?!). Anthology will be my first stop next time I'm in Madison! read more

I make it a point to stop every time I'm in Madison! Lots of great notebooks, posters, stickers, shirts, jewelry. You name it. Most locally made, handcrafted. Prices are higher than a typical office max but you're buying a little boy's football cleats when you buy his mom's notebook, not a CEO's fifth vacation home. Worth it in my opinion. I did signs for a crafting room/writing nook when I was there too. Would spend hours here if I could. read more

I absolutely adore this place!! So many interesting things to see and buy. I always leave with something. They are an asset to Madison, no doubt. I left there today with a bag of goodies! read more

I really love everything about this store. Really I do. I love to support handmade local arts and crafts. Heck, I make my own. As much as I love this place I cannot give it 5 stars because the prices are really high! I understand that unique comes at a price but this blows my mind. However, with that being said...I still bought some Wisconsin stuff to send to relatives. read more

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whoa. I freaking love this place. What great stuff - prints, crafts, souvenirs.... you name it. If you're looking for a gift for that hard to shop for someone - this is your place. You're bound to find something. There's so much to look at and see - like seriously. read more

Cute little shop. If I need a gift or a souvenir for someone, this is where I would come. Lots of local artist stuff and some cute crafty things. My only complaint is that it's a bit dark inside... unless they're trying to cut down the shiny cute glare, I am not sure what's up with that. There are a lot of people that sell on Etsy here... which is awesome, as you can sort of take a gander at stuff before you buy there (or, you know, just buy here.) read more

Adorable gift shop! From jewelry to note cards to hair accessories, this shop has great variety. Despite being full of merchandise, it still feels spacious. Items for sale are from 100 different local artists! Shop is owned by two sisters. read more

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I want to buy all the things in here. However, I limited myself to a few vintage-y postcards and clever Wisconsin-themed greeting cards. In addition to those items, Anthology also sells t-shirts and prints by local artists, and a lot of crafty things like washi tape and rubber stamps. It looks like an Etsy shop explosion up in there. My favorite thing I had absolutely no use for was a onesie that said "Future Librarian." read more

This store was super cute and had the best, most creative handmade jewelry. I loved the bottle cap necklaces and some of the other really cool designs. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. I thought the prices were very reasonable. What a cute little store with super cute stuff! read more

I did like this store, until the experience I had the last time I was in there. I have bought several cards from Anthology. I like to shop local, but the staff treated me like I was going to steal something. I was the only person of color in the store. I will not go back there. read more

I found this place right here on Yelp. I noticed the website showed some "Greetings from Madison" postcards which I wanted to buy as souvenirs before going home, but there was only one problem: Anthology doesn't open until noon on Sundays. I had two options: save it for another time and get started on the long road home, or stick around for an hour and a half and get those souvenirs I so desperately wanted. Greed beat Good Time Management the way rock beats scissors. This store is a treasure trove of goodies! They have everything from locally handmade jewelry to imported Japanese stationery, like the kind you'd find at Japanese hyaku-en shops--Japan's equivalent of our dollar stores--which I love more than world peace and free ice cream combined. But I digress. One of my most delightful finds was the vintage travel posters near the entrance. I went to a vintage poster fair that opened my eyes to a time when travel companies had to use bold colors and simple shapes to convey Paris' elegance or New York's modern glory. For $13 a print, it was very reasonable. In fact, everything was reasonably priced with one exception: the Japanese imports. But I think that's more because they're imports; it can't be helped. In short, Anthology was so worth the 90-minute wait. I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

High prices. Went in to pick up some Field Notes as they're listed as a dealer. Well, they had some, though not a lot....but they were charging $14 for a 3-pack when they are $10 every other place I've ever seen them. Would have bought 3 or 4 packs had they been priced normally, but at $14/pack I left empty handed. read more

Lovely gift shop on busy state street--a bit pricey but it's always nice to go to a store and I like looking at stuff before I buy anything every now and then. They have a nice selection of paper goods and very creative jewelry collections. read more

This store is the newest crowning jewel of State Street. The Komai sisters have the golden touch when it comes to crafts and choosing merchandise that is unique and novel. I love that the store features goods made by local artisans. The sisters who are artists themselves display their work as well. This is a great place to find a memorable gift for a special someone, a close friend, a family member, or a coworker. I've received several compliments on the gifts I've generously given myself ; ) A trip to Madison is not complete without a. a visit to the Brunkow Cheese stand at the Farmer's Market for some cheese curds b. a look inside the capital rotunda, c. a walk on the lakeshore path and the arboretum d. a beer and popcorn at the Union terrace with a front row view of the sunset and e. a shopping trip to Anthology, State Street. Happy Shopping! read more