Kelly Paper is just awesome. Colton and Garrett always ask about my pup Tucker, and today I brought…read morein my brand new pup Wicklow and they posed for a picture of her and everything. Kelly corporate, you guys hire great employees. They are always so helpful.

I stopped in to pick up some card stock and was pleasantly greeted by Brian Graham, the Branch…read moreManager as soon as I stepped into the store. I brought a sample of what I had, to show him what I was doing and what type of card stock I was using. He asked questions and was very knowledgeable in helping me choose which paper product would work best for my application. We visited several products and even products that I never even considered! He handed me some samples to try out! I purchased a ream of card stock, which is way more than I will ever use. Thinking I just might have to purchase some of the fancier paper products now! Brian is amazing in that he wants to make sure the customer is purchasing what works best for them. He's super friendly and thorough and even introduced me to other services that Kelly Spicer offers. Who knew? I'm DEFINITELY keeping those ideas in mind. I even grabbed a few extra cards for my employer! I learned that he does not have a short commute, but he LOVES what he is doing. Kelly Spicer is fortunate to have such a dedicated employee on board. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him. Thanks, Brian! You rock!

Elif was amazing! From start to finish she was extremely communicative and helpful as we were…read moreplanning our wedding invitations. She provided great recommendations and in the end the outcome was just what we had envisioned. Also the whole process was very efficient and quick as we wanted to get our invitations out ASAP. Would highly recommend. Ryan and Nadia

I had the pleasure of working with Elif on my wedding invitations & signage. Elif is a…read moreperfectionist, and we met several times to go over all the intricate details such as font, paper type, color, and layout. She then emailed me the proofs to ensure that I was getting exactly what I wanted prior to printing. The final products were all perfect, and many guests specifically reached out to tell us how beautiful the invitations were. If at any point I had questions, Elif was always easy to reach by email or phone, and was very responsive. Elif's prices are more than fair for the excellent products she provides, and her turnaround time can't be beat. The entire experience was wonderful, and I will definitely be reaching out to Elif for invitations & signs for future events.

The cutest store!! I live locally and always find myself walking in just to look each time and…read moreanytime someone visits us, I bring them in and they love it. The workers are always friendly :)

Cutie patootie store and very friendly owner! Had such a fun time browsing and picking up a few new…read morebits for my journal. Great place to look for gifts and unique handmade items for every budget!

It's always a pleasure for me to purchase at this location. Like always their customer service is…read moreexceptional and tonight I had a wonderful experience given by Amy and Amanda who from the moment I walked in were friendly, helpful and were able to answer all my questions.

i really love erin condren! if you have OCD like me, love…read moreorganizing , live by planners and colored pens give you life.... this, this store is for you! i pop in here from time to time to replenish my inventory and see newness always leave the store with 2-6 new pens/markers i needed to see in person their A5 planners bc i got a HK cover for it. i didnt find one that i love this time around but def picked up new dual tip markers this brand is pretty pricey but the quality is perfection they have testers for the pens/markers the store is always clean and staff is very welcoming and attentive parking: located in the irvine spectrum. closest to target and the carousel. next to nature republic

M.Lovewell is an independent stationery store located in Downtown Santa Ana near 4th Street Market…read moreand the shop hosts various creative workshops. This flagship brick-and-mortar location first opened in 2016 and M.Lovewell used to have a mini location inside Contra Coffee + Tea in Old Towne Orange (now closed). At the end of each July, the store offers Anniversary Weekend sales with an additional 20% off most items. [Parking]: There is a parking structure across the street for 4th Street Market. I had no issue finding free street parking in this part of town on Sunday afternoon. [Selection]: There was a tote-making station for a $25 DIY tote (choose a tote color and one patch, tell the staff where you want it, and the staff will iron it on for you) and Build a Washi Tin for $44 (limited-edition 10-year washi tin and choose eight washi tapes to fit inside the tin). I was quite impressed with the cute stationery selection including planners, pens (Tombow ABT PRO Alcohol Markers + Zebra's MILDLINER) from brands like Sarasa, Penco, Zebra, Mono, and Uni-ball, writing paper (MD Paper), cases and pouches from The Superior Labor, greeting cards, stickers, stamps, watercolor boards, Toyo toolboxes, etc. They even offer really fancy pens from brands like OHTO as well as $200+ fountain pens and inks for fountain pens. They have tester pens for customers to try out. On their website, customers can preorder The Hobonichi Techo for new releases for the upcoming year. [Conclusion]: Overall this shop focuses more on Japanese stationery brands (they do not sell MUJI here) and personally this is one of the best pure stationery shops in Orange County. I like this store much better than places like Shorthand, Baum-kuchen, or The Social Type in Los Angeles.

CUTE INDEPENDENT SHOP (4 stats)…read more There isn't much happening in downtown Santa Ana but there are a few hidden gems. Did I overhear that this place has been open for ~10 years?! I stumbled upon this shop while walking around the small downtown and as I walked more east I questioned should I turn around? Right when I was able to this store popped in view and I had to go in! What a cute shop if you are into stationary and pens and etc. I love supporting small independent businesses so I was determined to leave with something. There were a collective of independent products from different companies/artists that sell their items here. I didn't expect to leave spending $70.05 on 5 tiny items. WAX SEAL ($20) - by Made of Honour. There weee a handful of styles available. Very nice packaging. SEALING WAX BEADS 100pc ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. Variety of stunning colors. WAX SEAL HANDLE ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. I believe this is the standard size that fits other brands. BOAT PEN CASE ($13) - by Luddite. I been looking for a small compact pen case for my very few ones that i own and this was what I was looking for. ANTERIQUE BALLPOINT PEN ($13) - I love this mini pen and how it writes. The store DOES sell anterique refills BUT not the mini anterique refills that is needed for this pen. You can order the refills online on Amazon. So here's what gets me about shopping here. - California State Tax (0.5%) - Orange County Tax (0.25%) - Santa Ana City Tax (15%) - Orange County District Tax SP (0:5%) - Orange County Tax SL (1%) ^^ Added an additional $5.95 to the initial subtotal. That's alot in my opinion! Cool store, with a checkout. Until the next review....

OMG! So happy I got these squishies from Rocket Fizz at the Spectrum.They're super cute, great…read morequality, and way cheaper than Tutu Fun next door. The staff was so friendly and had such great vibes too! And the croissant squishy is my favorite.It is actually smells like a real croissant! So cute!

Yesterday I bought several squishies from RockeFizz Irvine Spectrum and those are super amazing! I…read morelove the vibe of this store and every time I go to Irvine Spectrum I definitely stop by RocketFizz.

Nice place with cool gifts. And I went in to get a gift wrapped. It's a service if you purchase…read morefrom them but the gentleman gladly did so and I was willing to pay for the service yet he wanted nothing so all I can do is go in there a support them during this difficult time and show them the kindness back and make a purchase. Thank you kind sir.

Ever wonder what happened to the invisible ink markers we had as kids? Seems they found a new…read morelease on life on the shelves of the Gift Chateau not far from their collection of Mad Libs. In fact our inner 6 year olds, mischievous teenagers, and even party crazed frat boys should be able to find something here with their collection of Godly and not so holy gifts. Invisible ink, beer pong stuff, rubber balls, putty, redneck drinking gifts, cards, boomerangs. Its quite eclectic and probably a real gem.

A Mistake I Will NEVER Make Again…read more This morning after dropping off my kids at school, I hopped online to see if there was any JellyCat Authorized Retailers in the area as both my girls expressed wanting a certain one for Valentines Day. Luckily, there was one close and it was currently open. I walked in to Paper Annex, there was one gentleman at the counter, I saw where the JellyCats were located, they didn't have any Valentines Day ones out so I asked, (Who I believe is the owner Scott) "Do you have any of the Valentines Day JellyCats available?" He replied "Oh, yes we have them, we have had for some time but, we are not putting them out yet though" I thought to myself (seems odd to not put them out to SELL THEM) but whatever. So I asked. "When are you putting them out" In comes from the back and older blonde lady, who I am assuming is his wife Colleen & she says, "we are not putting them out til the 15th" I Replied, "Oh Weird, I thought it was the 13th as I had seen at some others shops that are not in the area posting about them" She replied, super snotty and said, "well, we are not putting them out til the 15th, people come in and buy them all up and re sell them" (she acted as if she thought I was trying to do that, based on the fact maybe, I'm a husky dude with tattoos and doesn't look like a Jelly Cat collector) "I Replied I thought online that they were out now" She told me "Well, we are putting them out on the 15th" I said ok Left this store and will NEVER return. I am not reseller I am a single, widowed dad of two girls that was trying to get a jump on getting their valentines day gifts early. I hope she's (Colleen) is ok with her wrong and semi discriminatory assumption of me along with her POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! All good Scott & Collen, I tried to support your small business. You wanted to be rude and unkind. I hopped online to JellyCats website Got what I needed Shipping was free & I NEVER have to come back into your business. Cheers!

Cute place for gifts but definitely don't rent a box and have your mail come here! Soooo many…read moreissues receiving mail since new owners took over. Multiple conversations to try to get them to take mail delivery seriously and not make soooo many mistakes... but it just goes in 1 ear and out the other. No care or concern, no apologies just excuses followed by more mistakes. Really disappointing to know some people can be so horrible and treat long standing customers so rudely!

We live out of the area and my son and his wife live in Dana Point…read more I've ordered twice from Wildflower. Every time, the flowers have been absolutely beautiful. I am happy to give them a five star review!!

Wildflower is one of the cutest flower shops not only in San Clemente, but quite possibly ever!…read moreFirst thing you'll notice is a beautiful sitting area out front, as well as a mural on the window. It has a cool and inviting feeling. Once inside, you'll see it's not just a flower shop, it's a place for creativity to come alive! There is so much inspo and the buyer is killing it. The aesthetic is clean, feminine and upscale. They sell everything from tea, chocolates, cards, stuffed animals, journals, jewelry, art and so so much more. And, on top of the beauty of the store, I love that you can see the employees busy at work making their arrangements...which are always stunning. There is some true talent here! I highly recommend Wildflower!! Cutest shop ever!

Of the many souvenir stores I picked this one to buy a magnet for. Nothing special about the magnet…read morebut the cool storefront display got my attention! With many things merch-wise to peruse through, it's worth a walk thru.

Dude was rude as hell. Stuff was insanely overpriced. Even for laguna beach. CVS/ Rite Aid will get…read moreyou the tchotchkes you need for 1/3 the price.