We did a day trip to Richmond. This was fun. The artists were friendly and recommended things to do…read morein town. Highly recommend as a group activity or solo.

This place is the Spot! I came here for a work event and we made glass pumpkins (it's definitely…read morenot inexpensive but was a great experience). Everyone had a really great time picking their colors and doing the glass blowing. The pumpkins came out really great and the pickup process was super easy! My one complaint would be that we were such a large group (we had 2 groups back to back) and I was in the 2nd group- you could tell the staff got tired (very understandable since they had to make 20+ pumpkins) and they didn't do a great job explaining the process ahead of time. On the upside, they were great about talking you through it in the moment. It was pretty dummy proof since the staff did most of the process for you, I don't think I can say I actually did "glass blowing" which I think is fine. Overall, would recommend this for events (but maybe smaller groups) and the staff is really skilled. They have a shop up front which I would recommend checking out!

Great shop with a wide variety of handmade goods and art. Definitely a must-see!read more

This is my local quilt shop and it's wonderful. Lucy went above and beyond to help get my sewing…read moremachine in working order. The selection of fabric is great and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. Lucy may have to get a larger space soon because the store is packed with beautiful things!

Best shop, lots of best lines including Kaffe and Tilda. We take a day trip just to go to this…read moreplace along w good local lunch @ Brick House. Cafe.

The staff is friendly and helpful. I went in looking for a last minute Birthday gift for a friend…read more They have a great selection to choose from so I had no trouble picking the perfect gift. I will definitely shop there again.

I have driven past Tweed more times than I'd like to admit and I never went it. In my mind Tweed…read morewas a store full of tweed fabrics which is not really my thing. My curiosity got the best of me and I finally decided to give it a try and let me tell you Tweed did not disappoint. Tweed is like a home goods boutique selling all of your favorite brands like Scout, Yeti & Lily Pulitzer just to name a few. They also do monogramming (for an additional cost) and custom complimentary gift wrapping. Tweed has easily become my new sanctuary and go-to place for a cute gift, new trinket or handbag. Don't wait as long as I did to treat yourself to Tweed!

Absolutely amazing store, and even more delightful staff. The owners are very knowledgeable about…read moremost all specimen I had questions about. If you're into this Rocks & Minerals - this store is a must!

I've been meaning to visit this shop for so long but with my work schedule, i just never I could…read moremake it. I finally went yesterday and trust-I will be returning. I could easily spend all day in there. They have so many amazing crystals and rocks, as well as jewelry and sculptures. There's no way to see it all, and the owner is very knowledgeable about the products. I can't wait to go back!

As part of my quest to visit as many stationery shops as I can in 2026, I was more than pleased to…read morefind Merrymaker on a recent trip to Richmond! Located in the quaint, lively, historic retail district of Carytown, Merrymaker proudly holds the title of Richmond's oldest stationery shop. The space itself is small-but-mighty, with everything from locally-made greeting cards to an impressive selection of planners, calendars, and notepads in literally every shape, size, and color. They also have rack upon rack of specialty wrapping paper, and an entire corner of the store is dedicated to custom stationery. At the front of the shop, you'll find a jawdropping selection of pens (including fountain pens) in every shape, color, and price range. Of course, I couldn't leave here without a small notebook (or two), a couple of lovely postcards to send to friends back home, and the determination to start my own fountain pen hobby "someday." Bonus points for the super friendly woman at the front counter!

I love this card and stationary shop in Carytown. It's the oldest one in the neighborhood and has…read moresome absolutely gorgeous things inside. They have a great selection of cards, journals, pens, planners, and wrapping papers. It's one of those shops that you could leave and come back in 30 minutes and discover something new. It's curated with love. The people who work here are extremely passionate and helpful. I came here with my manager and we had a blast. She ended up getting a few postcards and a travel planner. I fell in love with a small journal I got for about $16. I loved the journal because it reminded me of the Canal Saint-Martin, I'm excited to use it for card game scoring. There is really something for everyone here. There are lined journals, blank ones, squared one, and more. There is a huge variety of planners with different layouts. It felt like they had something for every preference. Not to mention, the fanciest pens I've ever laid my eyes on. I highly recommend checking this local gem out.

This is a great place for stationery. I went in to find some Filofax items, but they didn't have…read moremany things remaining. I was a little disappointed, but the staff made up for that. The staff was really nice and engaging. The store was filled with great things. There great stationery items as well as papers. They had some great Kate Spade items as well as things for The Simplified Planner. They had MK Brand washi tapes as well as GellyRoll pens as well. I was pleased with the great staff and wonderful stationery items as well.

This was a beautiful shop with a lot of great options. Highly recommend for any cards or small…read moregifts.

This is where mom and I have gone to get our machines cleaned (though since I have a singer, I need…read moreto find somewhere else) and checked out/serviced and the service is absolutely phenomenal. Friendly staff, great sewing class selection and when they offer sales and promotions, definitely worth it! They know about the machines they sell, and more importantly, if you're looking for a machine they know what you do and don't need. They ask questions and probe for details, and while they make suggestions, if you say you don't need something, they listen. Lots of tools for both sewing and quilting, as well as embroidery, the side walls are always fun to browse.

You need a great machine or a spool of quality thread, the staff is helpful and so glad to answer…read moreany questions. Be sure to ask about classes, as the variety of things to learn is fun. And don't forget to get that extra sewing machine you have stored away to their technician Now, cause when your current machine starts to act up you will want your backup ready and in working order.