Jean was a delight to work with and one of my favorite vendors. I found The Write Place through a…read morefriend, who was married in New Hampshire, though I live and am planning a wedding in another city. We worked together over email, and Jean made it SO easy to create the invitation suite of my dreams. She searched for the exact script I wanted and always returned all of my emails quickly. She even provided numerous proofs, which I really appreciated. I can't wait to send my invites out and my guests to see them!

Jean was great to work with! I have worked with her twice for invitations for my daughter's…read morebirthday party - which was specifically themed. Jean came up with the design and the wording for the invitations as well as matching thank you notes. She even addressed the envelopes for me (for both the invitations and the thank yous!). She did both projects for me quickly and without a flaw. I told her what I had in mind, who they needed to go to....and voila...they were done! Without a doubt I would work with Jean again in the future!

What incredible service, Jenny helped me with choosing my first fountain pen and ink. She took her…read moretime answering all my questions, and even gave her recommendations. I was able to try different nibs, that's not a service you get from big box stores. Here at Paper Mouse, you feel like you're talking with a friend, they really make you feel valued as a customer. Shopping inside the store is like stepping back in time, before large corporations took over. Just browsing is an experience in itself. I highly recommend!

I was in Boston for a weekend and had looked up stationary stores online and this shop came up. I…read morelooked at pictures and decided to check it out. So glad I did. It's a small shop, but it was very cute. They had all kinds of stationary supplies. I have a TN regular and passport so I wanted to get some refills, they also had some hobonichi notebooks and covers as well. They had a bunch of different kinds of pens, washi tapes, stickers, stencils, etc... definitely worth a stop. I also got a TWSBI fountain pen that I wanted and they had it there! Was so happy about that. Got ink for my new pen, they had different brands and colors of ink as well. The employee in the shop was really nice and helpful.

All craft roads lead to Playtime--an unassuming yet remarkable arts and crafts supply store in…read moreArlington Center. As a gifter, I don't fully understand how I didn't know about this place before, but I'm so glad I do now. I went for a family project recently when closer craft shops didn't have what we needed. There's an abundance of arts and crafts supplies here, housed in two interconnected basement rooms, along with an impressive paper and picture frame selection (among other items) on the first floor. The atmosphere is one of a kind--more like an arts-and-crafts boutique curated by the owner, with items you won't easily find together elsewhere. Because of the sheer breadth, some categories (like fabrics, for example) have a smaller variety, which is just an observation, not a critique. Ribbons are unrivaled. If you don't have time to wander, ask--the best part of our experience was the owner, Carol, and the staff (thank you, Lilly). They are wonderfully kind, patient, and creative, offering thoughtful, gentle advice for your projects and genuinely care about their customers. Tip: There's a parking lot in the back or bus 87 drops you off right in front, literally. Highly recommended local business.

How in the WORLD have I lived in Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge for decades and not known about…read morethis place. A friend recommended coming here w/ my mom to look for yarn for her knitting projects and my friend prefaced that this place was the BEST for any type of arts, crafts, decor, etc. Well, WOW!! And funny enough, my mom used to go to this store when she was a little girl in the late 50s-60s to get Nancy Drew books. She said it was EXACTLY how she remembered as a kid. I was awe struck by everything this store had. I will definitely be making this place a regular stop for gifts for people and for fun. Forget going to places like Michaels. Come to this local, family-owned business which I guarantee will have whatever you are looking for. It's an incredible place.

I cannot say enough wonderful words about the dotted I…read more They are the only store in the area that sells Crane Stationery, and it is ALWAYS worth the drive to Concord to by boxes of the Crane Stationery to give as gifts as I travel from Calf. to Italy and Vietnam this fall. The dotted I stickers and Carne are always in my luggage ready to go. Thank You Dotted I !

I never post reviews, but, in this case, I felt compelled to do so after running into complications…read moreat another nearby stationary store. Julie and Shannon, the Dotted I shop owner, both did a fabulous job with helping coordinate the printing of my custom designed wedding invitation suite. Everything came out beautifully, including the Save the Date, wedding invite, RSVP card, envelopes, and details/accommodations cards. I will be returning soon to have them print the thank you cards too. The Dotted I uses outside vendors for printing, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time (at least two months) to receive hard copies and review proofs. A wonderful shop. Thank you for helping make our wedding planning process a success!

I stumbled upon this place during the week when I was getting prepared for the #stationerystoreday…read moreunfortunately they weren't on the list of shops to browse for the official day (I think they missed the deadline) but I am hoping they will be included next year. The store owner is absolutely a pleasure to have met! and you can tell that all the items purchased for the store reflect her love of entertaining. Stationery of all sorts - greeting cards, note cards, journals, letter writing sets, themed notepads, etc. My goodness, the selection of paperware alone is quite impressive. What I am saying is if you are having a party and wish to have quality paper plates, napkins, and décor this is the spot to start. They have helium tanks here and a HUGE array of any occasion party balloons. If you follow me you already know that I have a 'thing' for gift baskets... whether it is for a Housewarming, "Thank you' to a client, friend or employee. I only wish I lived closer because this store had EVERYTHING all in one location - higher-end body products, unique regional souvenirs, sturdy creative artwork gift bags, toys for children, candles that are known to have that lingering scent, gorgeous tumblers both ceramic and stainless steel. The culinary treats section is plentiful as well, and at the risk of repeating myself, I'll say it again great store for putting together gift baskets! Curbside metered parking directly in front of the store as well as on the side streets. I return home in a few weeks and I am looking forward to seeing what they have for the Fall merchandise. Respectfully Reviewed

Despite living in Natick for decades, today I went to Paper Fiesta for the first time - and what a…read morejoy! They carry The Best greeting cards, which are getting harder and harder to find, at least those of the A+ variety. I immediately selected the two cards I went in for, and I also snagged a gift for our nephew. It's a wonderful gift shop. I'm glad I gave myself a browse.

We were in a rush to find a card for a wedding in the Berkshires and randomly found Steele's along…read morethe way. I thought the customer service was great - lots of recommendations for which cards to choose, where to find things, some background into the particular card we did end up buying (it was a local artist that does quilling of wildflowers). They even gave us some suggestions for where to pick up a good cup of coffee nearby. Extensive selection of cards, stationary, art supplies, books, and a candy counter by the cash register.

Helpful, courteous staff. Will order things they don't have. Great selection of cards, calendars…read moreand magazines. Prices are generally manufactures suggested retail.

I've been a loyal customer of LCI for years. The paper is top notch and the shipping is very…read morereliable when we lived in Vermont and now California. My last experience with them though when an issue arose wasn't the best. The paper I got was bent in the corners making the card stock jam in my printer and look unsightly. Every single one of my 250 card order besides a 50pk was bent. I've reached out with them before about issues like this, like when I had blue marks over some of my cards. They just told me they'd make the factory aware. I was a little put off but again, their card stock is great 90% of the time. With this issue they said it must of been UPS which didn't really make sense considering 50 of them or so were fine. They said they would get back to me when UPS responded to them. I emailed over the next two weeks, twice. No response. All I asked for was an update on receiving a refund for damaged products each time. I eventually went to my bank to confirm a refund would be processed. I don't get why it was so hard to respond to an issue, or an email for that matter but it was very upsetting after being a customer with them for years.

While the paper is good quality the prices for non guaranteed shipping is ridiculous as well as the…read morefact you have to pay return shipping. I ordered several sample from the company but the paper I really wanted didn't come with the option to order a sample, so against my better judgement I went ahead and order the paper for my wedding invites. Unfortunately, it was not thick enough so I had to return. The company doesn't provide return shipping so I had to pay for it myself. Now, I've spent more. On shipping the damn paper then the paper was worth. Will not be purchasing from this company again.

This store has something for everyone. Their card section is one of the largest and most unique…read more You can most likely find a card there for any occasion. They also have so many pen options with a table where you can test them out. There are many gift options too. They are located in Union Square where there are many other stores and restaurants. I recommend checking it out.

Cute store. I've been in many times and purchased cards, decorations, journals, stationery, and…read morepens. I don't plan to return, however. It is too cluttered and the customer service is just not nice. Once there was a tower of cardboard boxes blocking the glass display case. I tried to peek at the display case but was scolded for touching the pile of boxes. When I asked what was in the display case, they read me a long list of all the brands of pens they carry. Not really the "browsing" experience I was looking for. Another time I visited, there was a box of cards on the floor. I got on my knees to look at the box. An employee came quickly over and told me not to do that because I was blocking the aisle. I said that I wanted to look at the cards in order to pick some out, but I couldn't see them because they were on the floor. They solved the problem by picking up the box, setting it on top of another display, and waiting over me, blocking the aisle, while I chose the one I wanted. There are plenty of cards, notebooks, and decorations printed with words like s**t and f**k on them. Plenty of people (including myself) aren't offended by this, but it's worth knowing if you have young children and you don't want them to see profanity.

What a wonderful shop. Like a candy store for artsy folks and people who like quality every day…read moreitems. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It kinda felt like just seeing a friend. Definitely worth a visit and walk around.

Lovely modern store filled with Japanese stationary. I enjoyed the multiple areas where I could…read moretest their products prior to purchase. Staff is pleasant and very helpful but really try to push a sale like car salesman which kind of drove me out of the store. I did not buy anything this time but maybe next time I pop in.

Useful for some things; otherwise too expensive! Too elitist. Wish they could cater to a wider…read morecross-section of the community of gift givers!

Emily goes above and beyond for customers. She makes the whole store feel special. Companies need…read moremore star people like Emily, she is a gem. I love this store and staff. True genuine connections from amazing people that care about you. Please shop here and ask for the store manager Emily, she will make your day.