My attention was drawn by the paper dress in the window. This is a lovely stationery boutique on…read moreGlen Ellen's Main Street. There's an inviting selection of greeting cards, invitations, journals and small gifts.

This store is a real gem! I am visiting from CA and was in the mood for a shopping spree and this…read morestore delivered! Lots of options for cards, pens, pencils, stationary, journals, planners, and odds and ends. I purchased a few items and the prices were reasonable.

There are some really cute things in this store. If you need fancy paper, this is the place to be…read more But, if you also need a llama shape duster, come right now. They have cat magnets, cat sticky notes, llamas, unicorns, soft plush, toys, children's stuff, beauty stuff, kitchen stuff...all kinds of stuff. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2019

I've always been a bit fan of stationery and have shopped at Paper Source both in person and…read moreonline. When I saw the Oakbrook Center mall directory, I was stoked to see Paper Source and that it was open until 9pm on a Monday evening. I naturally had to come in to check out the selection. It's dangerously addicting and it was hard to control myself from wanting to take the store with me. I came in wanting to see what I can get last minute for others but ended up spoiling myself -- self care, right. I found a cute journal that's good for up to 3 years, and it's a daily question you answer about self care which I think is truly necessary in these trying times. I can use some daily affirmations, and then I found these cute narwhal pens so I had to get them too. The staff were friendly and available as needed. I love that I wasn't upsold anything, I wasn't followed around, and I was given the space to do my thing. When I had questions the two ladies were more than happy to assist me, though they couldn't find an item I was looking for, I still appreciate their efforts and how they worked together. It's one of the better experiences I've had in person at Paper Source. I also wasn't pressured to sign up for anything. I do have to say that the Paper Source location I've been to in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood does have a bigger selection than this one. However, the brand and this location is still pretty consistent, it just doesn't have everything and if they do it's in smaller quantities. I do recommend this location to anyone in the area looking for stationery items, greeting cards etc.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to warn other couples about our experience…read morewith Eventful Designs. We hired Christy for our wedding invitations with a budget of over $3,000, expecting professional service and a beautiful finished product. What we received was an absolute nightmare that has left us scrambling the night before our invitations need to go out. The invitations arrived completely unassembled. When I questioned this, I was informed there was a $400 assembly fee that was never mentioned or discussed during our consultations. Any professional vendor would have been crystal clear about this upfront rather than springing it on clients at delivery. The belly bands we had discussed were also missing entirely. When I brought this up, I was told it was noted as "something discussed but not finalized." If there was any question about what was included in our order, that should have been clarified before production--not left for us to discover when it's too late. We're mailing these invitations later than planned largely because Christy took an unusually long time to replicate a simple pattern, even though we provided her with an exact example of what we wanted. The back-and-forth added weeks to the process. We're now forced to spend our evening doing the assembly work ourselves that we paid over $3,000 for. What was supposed to be a fun family activity stuffing invitations has turned into a stressful project frantically completing work a professional was hired to do. Our invitations will now look homemade despite the premium price tag. When I expressed how unacceptable this situation was, Christy offered a $250 refund. On an order over $3,000 where we're doing the assembly work ourselves with missing components? That's insulting. When I pushed back, she refused to offer more and suggested we could drive to her location to have her complete them or have someone pick them up--which doesn't work with our work schedules or mailing timeline. Her final email essentially said "take it or leave it" and wished us well. No real accountability, no genuine effort to make this right. Just a complete lack of professionalism and customer service throughout the entire process. We are now consulting with an attorney about our options given that we did not receive the complete services we paid for. If you want clear, upfront communication about pricing and what's included, a vendor who follows through on commitments, professional service worthy of premium pricing, to actually receive a finished product, and less stress during wedding planning--look elsewhere. There are plenty of invitation designers who will treat you professionally and deliver what they promise. Eventful Designs is not one of them. Save yourself thousands of dollars and countless hours of stress. We deeply regret choosing this vendor and wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

We worked with Christy at Eventful Designs for our wedding save the dates and invitations. She was…read morefantastic to work with, has great connections to a wide variety of artists- water color, calligraphy, etc. I would recommend them without reservation. She also helped us create custom fans, signs, and wedding programs! This was perhaps my favorite part of wedding planning.

I would 110% recommend Bicycle Paper Designs for anyone who needs to get invitations, places cards,…read morethank you notes, signs etc. done. The owner of the shop Cyndi is the most amazing designer you will come across in the area! She offers suggestions, guidance and so much support when you are deciding on what route to go. I was so stressed about planning my wedding, but Cyndi was there for me every step of the way. She did everything from my invitations to my programs, to my thanks you cards. Once I met her, I knew she was the best choice for the job. Not only are Cyndi's prices competitive and fair, she is so responsive! Cyndi was even texting and emailing me back while she was on vacation. I am so happy with her service and recieved so many compliments for my invitations from my guests. Thank you for everything Cyndi!

From the owner: Bicycle Paper Designs Invitation Studio, specializing in printing and designing invitations for…read moreweddings, quince anos, and special events. We're dedicated to providing invitations that are affordable and are your unique personal style. We help transform paper into a stunning first impression, setting the tone for a beautiful and unforgettable event. We offer Acrylic Invitations, Acrylic Signs : Laser Cut & Glitter Invitations: Pocket Folders & Petal Folder Invitations: Velvet Invitations & Velvet Envelopes : Specialty Shaped Invitations - Arch, Circle Invitations: Belly Bands : Vellum Translucent Invitations: Invitation Boxes: White Ink Printing: Flat Ink Printing: Foil Stamping: Letterpress: Thermography : Belly Bands With & Without Tags : Custom Wax Seals : Envelope Addressing and More!

This store recently opened after the two down the road closed up for good…read more The store is big, clean and well organized but seriously, the customer service lacks. There's one guys who usually helps me out and he's always at the front desk, otherwise, I get attitude or just never see anyone else. Even though I order most of my office supplies online, sometimes I need something quick so I'll stop in here. I really like that it's right down the road from my office now. They have the cutest little office knick knacks that I have to resist every time. I've been reading about the print service Office Depot offers, so I'll have check it out sometime.

Store not open when it is supposed to be. Finally after standing outside several minutes, someone…read morecomes to say they're closed.

I highly recommend using Marykay for your invitations. She…read morelistens to what you want and need. I Will definitely use her again in the future. She is the best.. Sue M.

Mary Kay was so kind, welcoming, and understanding. She has so many samples to look through and…read morewill creat anything you want! I wanted gold foil and she was much more affordable than other boutiques. Great communication and prompt service.

Wish I could give 10 stars!!!! If you're in need of amazing invitations and customer service, then…read morelook no further than Sass N Class! MaryBeth was a dream to work with from start to finish and made the entire wedding invitation (and stationary) process so very easy + fun! Her expertise, attention to detail, extensive customization options, high-quality supplies and overall knowledge are second to none!

5 stars! What a wonderful business!…read more I worked with Mary in June and July on invitations for a Baptism and brunch for a little boy and little girl. She was great to work with from across the country. We emailed back and forth for about two weeks, picking a design, finalizing the wording and getting the invites in the mail. Mary was incredibly responsive, responding to emails late at night and on weekends when she definitely wasn't working. She also was a great sport when we switched designs and needed new options. Can't say enough about the kind, thoughtful service we received. I truly wish we could have a Mary and Sass N Class in my little town. Thank you, thank you for all of your help!

Great selection of items. Friendly employees. I shop here often and would highly recommend.read more

Bev's Hallmark has an amazing assortment of unique items besides, of course, a huge card selection…read more I can always pop in and find last minute gifts- great jewelry, scarves, wraps, mugs, candles, lotions, soap etc. Additionally, I have always found the employees to be pleasant and helpful.

I haven't been inside a Barnes & Nobles in years. I saw…read moreBarnes & Noble is offering a featured book of the Month deal for $5.00 upstairs at their cafe. You must make a coffee or bakery purchase any order to get this deal. This location in Oakbrook offers a wide selection of books, magazines, games, music, and gifts, you name it. A cafe that serves coffee, tea, bakery items and snacks. This bookstore is spacious. I like that you can pick out a book and find a quiet place to read. Very organized and easy to browse around and locate your favorite topic sections. There are so many book titles throughout the store. A nice place to come and pick out a good book or grab a magazine and sit back and enjoy the quiet and chill atmosphere. If you have any questions there are plenty of workers walking around willing to help. Even though it was busy and alot of people walking around. The atmosphere was still calm and peaceful. Go online and sign up for upcoming events and book club meetings.

Huge store that is usually week organized. Very busy during holiday season and they had glitches…read morewith their system but we managed. They should have multiple registers throughout the store for checkout opportunity during this holiday season as the lines were extremely long. On a regular day I love the browsing opportunity. Layout of the store changes but that is to be expected. The Starbucks inside is normally a great read and sip moment. Also, great knowledgeable staff.