If you're looking for a cute gift, a funny greeting card, or something made by a local artisan, this is the place to look. It's a little crowded, but that's honestly part of the appeal--you're stimulated from every direction in this store. Cook books, to Charlotte skyline sketches, to locally-made soaps and children's toys, this place is great and always has just the right thing. read more

This is an awesome stationary, gift, knick-knack store. This is the place to go for fun cards and dirty party favors. I also love their selection of candles and bath stuff, and their book collection. The attached furniture store, P.S. Home has great stuff but it can be expensive. read more

This is where I go when I need to send a pick-me-up gift to a friend from out of town. There are so many funny gifts and cards in here... they have a little of everything. A definite adequate selection of moderately dirty books and edibles, too, which is just the kind of stuff a sad girlfriend needs to make her laugh! I think it has gotten Best Gift Store by Creative Loafing for several years in a row, too! read more

Recently rediscovered this place - it's a go-to for gifts. A bit pricey, but filled with unexpected, nice products that don't disappoint. I love giving nice, unique things that people wouldn't always think to buy for themselves. This place has great books, cookware, house trinkets, journals, candles, etc. Salespeople are always helpful, especially when it comes to making good suggestions if you're on a budget. read more

Great gifts and Charlotte memorabilia. Good prices. There is an awesome selection of neat gifts, cards and especially stationary.

I frequent this shop when I need a gift (or two). They have unique finds and hilarious cards. Very large selection, just about guaranteed to find something for everyone on your list. Plus the staff is super friendly! Love taking other people here to peruse too. If you haven't checked it out, I strongly encourage that you do! read more

Great choices for gifts and cards. A big plus is that it is unique to Charlotte!

Adorable! I could spend all day in this store! Great cards, gift items, and local art from Charlotte artists. This store is always going to be my "go to" place for unique gifts, as long as I live in Charlotte. read more

Stopped in Paper Skyscraper for some invitations for a party. Although they did not have exactly what I wanted they did have a lot of cool items from picture frames, cards, trendy housewares and decorations. This would be a great place to get a Christmas gift for that someone who has everything. Will definitely be back and utilize this trendy little shop. read more

What a cute store! It has every unique gift you could ever want. Plus the dog is super cute, as well.

This place is on my go to list when it comes to invitations or cards. I always end up wandering aimlessly through the store looking at all of the neat "clutter". Good for gifts, but it is on the more expensive side read more

Who doesn't love Paperskyscraper? It's the ONLY place to buy cards in town. They have unique collections like my favorite line, Coffee Stain Cards. I also like the Mik Wright line also (with the 70's photographs on the front). Coffee Stain Cards are fabulously raunchy. The store also has a great book selection, hard-to-find mags and neat out of the ordinary gifts, candles, skin care lines, etc. I love the jewelry and handbags too. This store rocks. Period. read more

This store has everything. I love browsing through the books and gifts. The staff is always friendly, and the selection is unique!

Funky shop with such an eclectic collection of goodies!! Goodies you never knew existed, trinkets, baubles, novelties, books, bags, glassware, baby gear, joke gifts, art, stationary, and gorgeous wrapping paper! These guys work hard to bring the best of the best to Charlotte. Paper Skyscraper has been my go-to place for birthday and xmas gifts for years! The employees are always nice, the owners too! And rarely will you visit a place where the family dog (Patsy) hangs out to greet visitors and has her own fan club. This place is awesome. LOVE YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!! read more

Hands-down my favorite store in Charlotte for unique gifts, stationary, books (including travel books!), and treasures for the home! The owners are very nice and the staff is always happy to help. I usually take guests from out of town to PS who are looking for a unique gift to take home, in order to remember Charlotte. I am also in love with their travel section. It has inspired more than a few trips for my husband and me! Paper Skyscraper is a gem and will always hold a special place in my heart as the best shop in Charlotte! It's inspirational, fun, and completely wonderful! read more

Who would think of seeing this kind of store in the South? This shop is a must-see. It has a wide variety of unique and interesting products such as magnets (I bought a ton for myself and my family) and books about Asian gardening techniques. They basically have something for every type of person, literally. It's really the kind of store you would find in Brooklyn or in alternative/hipster areas of major cities, and as much as I am not a hipster, I just could not resist this place's charm. More power to you Paper Skyscraper! read more

Lots of really neat, unique stuff - but I kind of expected more. Interesting location and good space and layout. I've definitely bought a few cards there! read more

Need a gift? You can find a unique one (gag or real) for anyone in this store, and I bet you'll leave with something for yourself too. The only way I walk out of there without buying something is if I find too many things I like and can't decide which ones to get! They have books, knick-knacks, posters/prints (with a Charlotte connection), kitchen items, serving dishes, wine/beer related items, baby stuff, holiday decorations, jewelry, scented candles... I couldn't even begin to name it all. It's even fun to shop here when you aren't looking for anything in particular. I wish we had one of these near where I live! I have lived in Chicago and DC for the last 10+ years and always try to stop here when I'm in town. read more

It's always an adventure coming here! We regularly bring out of town guests because there is always something new and fun to see!

if your an idiot (like me) and unsure what to get your colleague as a baby being born present, then this is a dope spot to go. i went to toys r us, loaded up a gift card with a few HUNDO (thats how i roll) then rolled into this spot to get all the stuff that goes around the gift card. Upon entering this bastion of chick-focused paper accessories, i immediately found the first babe working there and disclosed to her the mission, to wrap the toys r us gift card in stuff that would be acceptable to give my colleague and for him in turn to give his wife. She suggested a bag, a box for the card, and a gift card. i made her choose all 3 items and we jointly agreed on a "light blue" theme. She then gave me detailed instructions, which was helpful. End Result = Super successful kid being born gift. read more

Love, love, love this store! So many different kinds of interesting gifts, kitchen items, bath soaps, local art, kids' gifts, dog accessories, books, jewelry, scarfs, cards, gift wrap, pens, etc! And items are unique and great quality. Best of all is the four legged, dark gray haired, standard poodle owner. She gives you space to shop, but will stop for a moment to assist you if you want. read more

I recently spent a day up in Richmond, VA and spent a fair amount of time walking around Carytown, which is full of adorable little shops that you could spend hours in. I came home and realized that Charlotte didn't have an area like that, or at least not that I knew about. I browsed Yelp and stumbled upon Paper Skyscraper, which is honestly exactly what I was looking for. Paper Skyscraper is filled with trinkets and art and books and cards and fun items that you can't really describe. The best part of Paper Skyscraper was all the Charlotte inspired stuff you can buy! Cards, postcards, posters, maps, mugs, jewelry, t shirts, etc.! All souvenir-esq merchandise without being tacky and touristy, perfect for a Charlotte resident that just loves their city! You really could spend hours upon hours just browsing the store for gifts (for yourself or for others... but mostly yourself). Its definitely worth the journey. I'm not sure how hard it is to park, but it's just a few blocks from the East/West Light Rail Station, so if you're close to the train, you may just consider doing that! read more

Love the variety and the quality of gifts at this place. I feel like even if you have $10 to spend on that Secret Santa this year, you are still going to walk away with a great looking gift the recipient is going to love. The store is always clean and well stocked, things are neatly organized, and pricing is quite reasonable. read more

This store is so fun. They've really got a little bit of everything, from fun books and cards to little pet nicknacks. Some of their stuff is a little pricy, but they have some inexpensive souvenirs to take home. I love this type of store. Next time I'm definitely going to buy some of their party items. read more

A quirky store, carrying everything from books, to glassware, to exotic chocolate bars, retro-styled toys, and stationery. if you are looking for a gift for someone who loves intellectual pursuits, chances are this is a good place to find it. The staff are friendly and courteous, allowed us to stay parked in front while we walked to the bakery a block or so away. read more

Really enjoy shopping for gifts here! It's easy to get lost in all the cool and fun items. You can find something here for almost anyone! Looking for journals? Candles? Funky travel books? Creative wrapping ideas? Prank gifts? Paper skyscraper has it! Parking can be tight because it's right next to one of the best Thai restaurants ever, but it's usually easy to get in and out. Even if you're just killing time, this is a great place to check out. read more

I absolutely adore this shop. Such a great place to buy excellent gifts for others and cards that are more unique than something you would pick up at a chain store. This place always gives me ideas on things to buy for others, especially books! They have such a great selection of a million little gifts I would never think to get anyone either, all right at your fingertips! read more

Unique. Eccentric. Not a chain. One of a kind gifts that will make you laugh. Convenient. Now if only they'd send someone on the floor to help and leave the register counter for a few mins. read more

This is the best store ever! Books, paper products, fun gifts...go there now!

LOVE THIS PLACE!! I don't even know where to start. If you have a unique gift to buy, need a funky item for your home, a gift card, a book, or simply have an hour or two to kill, you MUST check this place out. They have a large book selection on several topics, a ton of stationery, and just a large selection of randomness like naughty games and gadgets, candles, pocketbooks and wallets, funny pins and magnets, off-beat bridal gifts and the like. Great place to shop for a gift for people with a good sense of humor. Among the items in my goodybag I walked out with: 2 books by Eckheart Tolle, a set of cow kitchen magnets for my fridge, a pin that says "Beer: it's what's for dinner", and a card for my friend's wedding that reads on the inside: "No matter what anyone says, I don't think either of you settled". Awesome. read more

Any kind of strange and wacky gift you could possibly want can be found here. They have a huge selection of questionable greeting cards, and books to satisfy any taste. Not to mention the toys, candles, body products, and even kitchen supplies. This is one fun place to kill some time and walk out with some cool stuff. read more

Paper Skyscraper has really cute, unique gift items. As the holidays approach, it's a good place to look for presents. I bought a cool journal there last year and gave it to my sister as a travel journal. (She was about to go on a trip abroad.) Even though I like all their items, it's pretty overwhelming there during Christmas time. The store, which is relatively tiny, was insanely crowded last year with pushy shoppers. read more

I like this place for killing a few hours after grabbing a coffee or finding some weird artifact to put in my house or give as a gift. It's a bit overwhelming though to the point I always end up wasting more time than I really would otherwise for lack of ability to focus. Fun stuff though, everyone should at least check it out. read more

This place has everything! I love this type of store, with books, candles, stationery, art, etc., but I have never been to one quite like this. Usually I have to drag my boyfriend into this kind of place, but he enjoyed it as much as I did and bought not one, but two items! As we were walking around I was just thinking to myself... this place is almost perfect, if only it had a dog section... and BOOM- there was a dog section! If you are looking for a gift, this is the place to go (and not just because it's in the middle of a retail desert). read more

I love love love this place! Paper Skyscraper is always my go to shop for finding the perfect gift. They have so many different things for all sorts of people. I do my Christmas shopping here every year, and I can't recommend this shop enough! read more

You can literally find a gift for EVERY occasion here! Some things are a little pricy, but so worth it!

Unique gifts for hostesses. Great eclectic selection with a friendly staff. Bonus: fabulous Thai food next door.

I love this store! They have an eclectic but well juried selection of books, gifts, and household items that make every trip an interesting journey. I make sure to go here every time I'm in Charlotte! This would be a great place to shop if looking for souvenirs to bring back or to buy a housewarming or shower gift. read more

Very cool little spot! Books, stationary, cards, candles and all types of little fabulous finds! Great for those days when you have a little money but everything you need already... and just want to look around. You will ALWAYS find something in there that you can use in your place! ;) Staff is great too! And they keep the best and most current magazines! I def recommend! read more

This place is amazing!!! Great for knicknacks you didn't realize you need/want... and a great place to buy presents. You can find unique gifts that people will love. But, good luck trying to get out of there spending less than $100! read more