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.

I love this place. This place helped me find the best birthday card for my aunts upcoming birthday…read more They had its own DIY project area as well as other small gifts and accessories. All in all its a great casual place to visit

How lucky am I that I live so close to this cool crafty store? I would not describe myself as a…read morecrafty, DIY girl but Paper Source sure makes it look like I am! They have the cutest, most unique, funky, fun, vibrant wrapping paper, ribbon and cards for all occasions. The customer service was great too. Personable and addressed my needs. Keep being awesome Paper Source! Attention in in the details my friends!

This is a pretty cool "bookstore" located in Mitsuwa Marketplace. Lots of awesome manga, both in…read moreEnglish and Japanese. They had some classic series and lots of modern stuff that's blowing up right now. This could be a great place to start a collection or fill gaps for an existing one. They've got plenty of merchandise as well. Figures and posters and bookmarks and so much more! The place was super crowded but it was a Saturday, so I'll plan to come back and make some purchases on a weekday when browsing might be easier.

Best Japanese bookstore in the Midwest. Incomparable selection of Japanese fiction, art books,…read moreManga, anime, comics, and magazines. Both English and Japanese language reading. Enticing selection of omiyage, kawaii (cute) gifts, Japanese good luck charms, origami paper and books, and of course, cat stuff. They can order Japanese books at a very good price. Part of a half day adventure at Mitsuya supermarket.,

Located in the heart of Batavia,they offer Illinois made Home Goods,Candles, Stationary and Books…read moreas well as a wide variety of gifts. A great place to shop for gifts for kids, homebodies,goodies or yourself! Support local businesses!

I like this place a lot…read more This business moved awhile back and this was our first visit to them in the new location. Very nice atmosphere, lots of local small businesses promoted. Prices can be a bit high but worth it IMO. Coffee vendor right as you walk in which makes the place smell awesome! The staff were very helpful as we tried to find some silly specific Xmas ornaments for a party. Although we didn't find those, we bought several Christmas presents and stocking stuffers and were tempted by lots more. Will certainly be back.

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 visited the store shortly after Christmas and enjoyed it very much! There is a large selection…read moreof everything from food to art to natural products. We stopped here specifically for the Rowe Casa products, but left with much more! I strongly suggest stopping at the Rowe Casa section and checking out their products. It had everything I wanted to try and I loved the testers that were available for me to try.

Cutest little shops on Third Street! Great variety of gift items from specialty candy and toys , to…read morefun kitchen items, to wellness items. The building is so cute and nostalgic. Love this place!

Great little store tucked in the back of the H-Mart. Lots of very cute merchandise. You do have…read moreto look at the price and do a conversion to find the price in USD. Great selection of cute toys, bags, stationary, etc.. great stop for the artsy/creative kids, teens, and adults. Don't expect this to be like Hello Tokyo type prices, as it's really not meant to be a dollar store. Lots of selection and unique styled items. There is only one in person register for checkout, but the store is small enough that's all they need right now. Now that we know it's here, I'm sure now my kids will be wanting to go to H-Mart when we go grocery shopping!

ArtBox had recently opened inside of H Mart, as part of their mini stores that you can find in…read morefront of the cashiers. I was surprised that it wasn't contained inside a store, but actually took a large amount of space off to the side. They had a great selection of stickers, greeting cards, stationery, notebooks, writing tools, backpacks, cases for technology, and plushies. Prices were reasonable, considering these are imported goods. Staff is very kind and friendly, and they allow you to peruse at your heart's leisure. Definitely a fun place to check out to add to your collection or to purchase as cute gifts. +kind & friendly staff +located inside H Mart

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.

Fitzgerald's is my first choice for high-quality cards, journals, pens, and stationery! Colleen…read morealso does amazing design work for cards! I'm so glad I decided to support a local business and get holiday cards here. They are beautiful, every time.

Outside of being a little expensive, I really like this stationary store. They have a great mix of…read moreitems, presents, nice paper, invitations, etc and while they didn't have the exact thing I wanted, they did give me enough options to slightly tweak my plans. Staff was very very friendly and helpful and didn't mind that I poked around a bit looking for the perfect item. Price-wise, there is a range, but this does skew on the high end side. Great for a nice present or a treat for yourself. I'll definitely be back when I need stationary or related items.

If you weren't completely obsessed with this place, I have to wonder, do you even like stationary?…read moreBecause the selection, prices, and service at Atlas cannot be beat. I live 90 minutes away, and this was on my must-do list for my trip to Chicago. I'm so glad that I finally made it here! When I was a child, I was completely obsessed with the scented Sanrio markers. Overtime, I discovered that I enjoyed journaling, and have been very selective regarding pens and paper. Atlas has it all. Maybe not Hello Kitty, grape-scented markers, but literally everything else that a nerdy pen-and-paper-obsessed person could want. I brought my 13 year old, for whom most things are *eyeroll* boring and she didn't want to leave. The washi tape and sticker area had her plotting collages and teen-angst journaling for days. For me, it was the ability to check out the pens. Of course they are known for the fabulous and gorgeous selection of fountain pens and ink. But I haven't gone down that rabbit hole yet. I am talking about the regular pens. Ballpoint, felt tip, colorful, plain, all sizes of points and inks and all wonderfully curated. And you can try them all. And here is the thing: for this level of service and attention you would think it would be too pricey, but it wasn't this is part of the reason I will keep coming back. If you haven't been here, make the journey and keep writing!

Are you all about Japanese planners and stationery? Then, Atlas Stationers, who has been around…read moresince the late '30s, is your spot! This place is large and spacious, and their selection is so great - they have everything from all the different types of pens (fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, calligraphy, and glass dip pens), markers, various types of pencils (mechanical and woodcase), pencil sharpeners, erasers, stamps, stickers, washi tapes, wax seals, inks and refills, notebook covers and accessories, pen storages, notebooks, sketchbooks, and paper/sticky notes! I loved their selection in stationery, washi tapes, and the stickers! There are stations in which you can test out different types of paper and pens to just find that 'perfect' one! There are friendly staff readily available to answer any questions or help you locate any item(s). You can easily spend at least an hour in here! Metered street parking can be found in the area. +stationery and planners +great selection +available staff +metered street parking available