Old school.stationary shop with great quality paper and greeting cards!…read more Recommend for service and authenticity.

Delightful service! And the stationery is worth the trip, all beautiful. You can tell in every…read moreaspect they care deeply about their work.

From the very beginning, I knew I wanted our invitations to be the first glimpse into the feeling…read moreand vibe of our wedding day. They absolutely brought that vision to life. The team took my ideas and helped refine them into something even more beautiful than I imagined, and they carried that same thoughtful design seamlessly through all of our day-of stationery. Everything felt cohesive, intentional, and so uniquely us. We received countless compliments on both our invitations and our same-day paper goods. Guests commented on how beautiful and elevated everything looked, and it truly set the tone for the entire celebration. Beyond how stunning everything was, these are keepsakes that I'll cherish forever. Looking back at our invitations and wedding paper instantly brings me back to one of the happiest days of our lives. I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and I'm so grateful they helped create such a meaningful part of our wedding.

Great for stationary and books. Good location in Georgetown. They helped me try a new tea I…read morewouldn't have normally purchased. I was chatting with the staff for a while about tea. I've really gotten into loose leaf tea and I think they were surprised by my knowledge (not trying to brag or anything) but sometimes I would ask a question and get a pause or something. Nowadays there's so many great small tea businesses to order from online with so many more unique blends. However it's nice to still shop in person and see the tea. This shop doesn't have an online website and they don't sell online. If I wanted more tea I would call to order and have it shipped. Which for a millennial who prefers to deal solely online is a lot of work. They didn't have as much tea as I would have hoped for especially in terms of flavors. Mostly just plain teas. The lady recommended a mango black tea they call Mango Mist. Unusual brewing instructions. She told me to heat my water to 190 for a black tea which is far too low. I tried both 190 and the usual boiling 212 and much preferred 212. Keep in mind temperature varies for what kind of tea. Pricey for loose leaf compared to other small businesses but it is in downtown Georgetown. I'm not local and I don't think I'd be back even if I was but it was a fun experience.

Pen & Prose is a beautiful stationary, gift shop and home decor store located within Reagan…read moreAirport. There is a huge selection of items for anyone in here! If you are in need of a nice gift or souvenir for a loved one on your way back home, this is certainly the place to buy it. I just loved shopping here! So many amazing finds! I highly recommend this store!

Who'd have thought that DCA would hold one of my favorite stationery stores? It's strange but true!…read moreI often stop in here before or after a flight to grab a pack of Crane note cards or a birthday card for someone. They also have a pretty robust selection of gift books, Moleskins, pens, and other fun items. Definitely worth a detour on the way to your gate!

It's a beautiful bookstore, expertly organized, and very spacious…read more Best-sellers are easy to find, displayed in the front. There's a wonderful children's section on the 2nd floor. Don't forget to take some time to observe a huge replica of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", a well-beloved children's picture book. It makes for a fun photo op, I think. There's a nice YA section with a sizable manga inventory. My son was so taken with manga, filling sketch books with manga-inspired drawings for years. Politics, sci-fi, travel, history, sports, personal growth, romance...it's all here, and much more. There's a cornucopia of non-book gift possibilities too. An easy 5 stars.

I know I have not been to Georgetown in a long time but I had no idea there was a Barnes and Noble…read morehere. I love big bookstores and this place was amazing. They converted an old historical building into a large bookstore. As soon as you enter the store you feel the classic renovation and great vibes. Other Barnes and Noble have the same regular retail feel but this location has a vintage originality that you don't find anywhere else. There were three floors filled with books of varying types. It was surprisingly filled with college kids and tourists who were in the area. I was like a kid in the candy store. I went from browsing nonfiction to graphic novels to self-help books. I was able to find a seat and spend my evening going through a good classic self-help book. The only downside was that it was almost nine and the store was closing. I had to head down and make my way out. I wished I had a longer stay in DC to come back here. Most of the Barnes and Noble stores in my area were closing down so it was great to experience a classic bookstore again.

Really easy to walk in and order a set of balloons for a birthday party. The woman behind the…read morecounter was extremely helpful and actually picked out most of the balloon bouquet. They really have everything you need and in a convenient parking lot so it's easy to get in and out.

Eclectic variety store several notches above the chaos of dollar stores, that's managed somehow to…read moresurvive into the current decade. Great selection which is impressive give the breadth of what they try to cover, from home goods and sundries, to party supplies (including helium balloons), to gifts, to costumes around Halloween, and yard and garden supplies (for heavy duty items, hit up the Strosnider's a few stores up).

Horrible store. Do not buy from here. They sent broken merchandise and never responded to my emails…read moreor calls.

My friend and co-worker clued me into this hidden gem, and my life has never been the same. From…read morezany, geeky toys to children's books to super cute cards to gourmet chocolate, the AIA Store has you covered. I have gone here to buy birthday gifts, thank-you cards, thinking-of-you presents for the special someones in my life, and other great things. The prices vary, with items ranging from inexpensive to more costly; however, I guarantee that you won't find many of their products elsewhere. The staff are always very helpful and friendly. They're happy to show you where things are and offer suggestions. One kind woman helped me to find Valentine's Day presents for my then fiance now husband. Inventory is constantly changing, so I encourage you to visit often.

"I could stay here all day," said my eight-year-old artist. If you love crafts, Merry Pin is your…read morespot. Inside a corner building along popular Georgia Avenue NW, this woman-owned craft store is more than that. It's a community hub and cafe. Walk inside and you'll find well-organized crafts and art supplies throughout. They sell yarn, needles, stickers, stationary, glue, everything. My daughter especially loved the kits to learn how to crochet and knit. Near the register are "mystery grab bags" for $7 that my daughter bought. In the back is a button area where you can fill a small paper bag with buttons for $1.50. The cafe is on the first floor with a few tables and bar seating. They sell pastries like ham and cheese croissants, empanadas, a pickle plate, and more. My daughter loved the bacon empanada and the gourmet rainbow marshmallows. They also sell drinks of all kinds, including mimosas and margaritas. The upstairs is where you'll find one big room with long tables, couches, and lots of craft supplies in their Little Free Craft Library space. My daughter could stay for hours making art! The public restroom is on this floor too. Street parking is very easy to find even on a Saturday.

I really wanted to have a better experience at Merry Pin. I love crafts, and supporting a local,…read morewoman-owned business? Perfect! I went for the Gilmore Girls fall event and it was just... not good. Tickets were $45. The event sounded great! Themed drinks, trivia, bingo, grab bags, episode viewing, and themed crafts. The concept was fully there, but the execution wasn't. There were a ton of major issues. Trivia? The person was sick, so it didn't happen. Bingo? Every card was the same, so it didn't happen. We didn't learn this until an hour into the event, because that was when the first staff member entered the event space upstairs. The themed craft was making polymer clay magnets. One problem- there were no actual magnets. Other supplies, like parchment paper and a pot holder, were also missing. The craft required an oven, but there was no staff member assisting with anything upstairs. Guests had to set up and preheat the oven themselves. People were taking things in and out of the oven, including other people's items. It just was too complicated without a staff member overseeing it. The episode watching started after an hour. It was an okay set up- a projector, Netflix, and some speakers. But it was just okay. It was difficult to see and hear, and the Netflix would pause for long periods of time because no staff member was present. I hoped for a fun atmosphere where people would react to the episode, but many people were talking or doing other things. The food was a huge issue. Included in the event was themed drinks- these were good and had a good concept. Also included were pop tarts, mallomars, and "grab bags" which contained eggs rolls and mini pancakes. The egg rolls were cold by the time the event started, and one person next to me wanted to know if they had meat. No one was there to answer the question. The food ran out before everyone got to the event. Ordering food was an issue as well. You can tell from the menu that the food was frozen and reheated. It took forever. I arrived half an hour before the event. I got my first food item 35 minutes after ordering and my last item 45 minutes after ordering. One item, hash browns, were still cold in the middle. The quality was what I expected- actually not bad- but it took forever. I think all of the staff were working on the food instead of doing anything else. Other little details were not great. The event room was packed and some people sat on the floor. There was water provided upstairs, but it ran out. You had to bus your own dishes and trash, but the dish bin was full. There weren't lights on all of the tables, so once the episode viewing began it was hard to craft. I really wanted to like Merry Pin, and maybe they were just short staffed for this event. In the end, some of the people I came with wanted a refund. It just felt disorganized and unfinished. I would be cautious about other events here.

Just happened upon this shop when walking home. It's an amazing find with a wide variety of Tibetan…read moregoods, but I was particularly intrigued by the singing bowls. I've wanted to try using singing bowls to enhance my meditation for a while now. The owner helped show me how to use one, as well as various techniques on how to make sound with them and use them for meditation. She said she had 5 years of meditation experience in India! Once I settled on one, she also threw in some incense for free. Definitely a great little find in the area and would highly recommend coming here for gifts, especially for the spiritually-inclined.

Best authentic gifts you can find. I love this shop. I wish there was a metro subway stop nearby…read morethough. There's a parking garage behind the store but it's pricey. I wish there were more stores like this in Silver Spring, MD.