I love this store, as many similar stores went out of business in the last few years. I'm glad we…read morehave this one left with caring staff, good selection, although a bit slanted towards female customers. Extremely helpful people work there, they're generally care about their customers living the space with exactly what they needed. Prices vary but in general, you can find something for your budget. If you need to wrap your gift in a beautiful, wrapping paper with matching greeting card to look wow that's the place to go. I hope the store will stay for a long time, and hopefully the fact that they are owned by Barnes & Noble, is helpful to their survival.

I'm so glad to have this Paper Source nearby! My parents raised me to always write thank you notes…read moreand greeting cards - and it turned out to be a lifelong obsession. This is the first place I come to find beautiful birthday cards, sympathy, and writing sets. I believe there's a buy 4 cards, get the 5th free promo (but don't quote me on that lol). The store always carries a good variety of quality gifts - for wellness, pet parents, or foodies, you name it! Often these will be on the pricier side, but it's worth it to support specialty creators. There's also the "paper cuts" section towards the back with discounted items, where you can also find some out of season or overstock. For example, I nabbed a Paddywax electric candle lighter and limited edition tote for half price last visit!

Stopped by M.Lovewell yesterday for their first day opening since their store refresh! There are so…read moremany new items and artists that have been added to the store which was nice to see! I love coming by here to look at their selection of fountain pens, inks, journaling supplies, and especially stamps! I hope they continue to add more varieties of washi tapes and stamps to their store as it's my new current obsession! Their prices are always reasonable and their workers are always super friendly. I love chatting with them whenever I visit :) Also love that they host fun learning workshop classes and events! Definitely check out their website for upcoming scheduled events if you're interested. There's a parking garage behind the corner of the street where the wall art is, which is typically free for 90 minutes I believe.

CUTE INDEPENDENT SHOP (4 stats)…read more There isn't much happening in downtown Santa Ana but there are a few hidden gems. Did I overhear that this place has been oven for ~10 years?! I stumbled upon this shop while walking around the small downtown and as I walked more east I questioned should I turn around? Right when I was able to this store popped in view and I had to go in! What a cute shop if you are into stationary and pens and etc. I love supporting small independent businesses so I was determined to leave with something. There were a collective of independent products from different companies/artists that sell their items here. I didn't expect to leave spending $70.05 on 5 tiny items. WAX SEAL ($20) - by Made of Honour. There weee a handful of styles available. Very nice packaging. SEALING WAX BEADS 100pc ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. Variety of stunning colors. WAX SEAL HANDLE ($9) - by Fiona Ariva. I believe this is the standard size that fits other brands. BOAT PEN CASE ($13) - by Luddite. I been looking for a small compact pen case for my very few ones that i own and this was what I was looking for. ANTERIQUE BALLPOINT PEN ($13) - I love this mini pen and how it writes. The store DOES sell anterique refills BUT not the mini anterique refills that is needed for this pen. You can order the refills online on Amazon. So here's what gets me about shopping here. - California State Tax (0.5%) - Orange County Tax (0.25%) - Santa Ana City Tax (15%) - Orange County District Tax SP (0:5%) - Orange County Tax SL (1%) ^^ Added an additional $5.95 to the initial subtotal. That's alot in my opinion! Cool store, with a checkout. Until the next review....

I found this little gem soon after we moved to Belmont Heights in 2001. It was actually part of a…read morelarger shop next door that was going to close up until Michael, one of the shopkeepers, decided to buy the business. I was ecstatic when I realized that my favorite gift/greeting card shop would still be open for business. The gift selections are unique, and the greeting cards never fail to grab my attention. In fact, I have gained the reputation among my friends of being the go-to person for a great card if we're giving a group gift. Today, as usual, I walked in for one card, and walked out with at least 10 cards and three gifts for upcoming birthdays. I was able to find something pretty made by a local artist for my adult daughter and two gifts for my grandchildren, aged two and five. There's something for everyone and Michael always makes me feel welcome as soon as I walk in the door. The items are not outrageously priced, but everything in there is of high quality. I cannot recommend this little Long Beach treasure enough.

I was in the area when I learned that there was a death in the friends family. I looked on Yelp to…read moresee if there were any greeting card shops close by. Babcock and Cooke came up on the list, so I called to see if they were open. It was a few minutes before 9 AM, the listed time that showed in their hours, but a gentleman answered the phone. He was so genuinely cheerful to let me know that yes they will be opening in a few minutes and that yes they had sympathy cards available. The small shop is located off the corner of Broadway and Redondo. It is nondescript with an old sign and honestly driving by it I would not have known it was there or what kind of shop it was so I'm thankful that I know it's there. Inside is super cute, tidy, and the shop holds a boatload of gift items. Walls of cards shelving filled with candles and other gift bag, stuffers and my favorite part, which I did not come in for, but ended up leaving with were yummy soaps that greet you right as you enter the door. My favorite part of the whole experience, was that when I walked in, and the shopkeeper greeted me, I had said that I'd called a while ago about the sympathy cards. He remembered our conversation and pointed me to wear on the wall. I could find them. I asked him later on if there was a post office nearby , and he said there was a mailbox across the street said that I had needed a stamp because I wanted to mail the card straight away. So, he kindly offered me a stamp and let me write the letter while I was in the shop. That was such a lovely experience, and if I'm in the area again, I will definitely come back and go gift shopping. The cards and collections were great. Also, the price was reasonable. And my favorite part was the shopkeeper was the nicest. Thank you, Babcock and Cooke!

This stationary store is super cute. It's a great place to shop for gifts and cards. I also love…read morecoming here just to browse. They have a great selection of stationary, pens, cards and other cute items. It's also a great place to shop for gag gifts! Service was fine and the prices are similar to other more high-end stationary stores. Their hours are a bit off so do check before coming. It's located off the main Myrtle Street in Old Town Monrovia on a smaller side street called Lemon- but do check out this hidden gem!

Very nice stationery store with beautiful displays. And I forgot to take a pic of the antique…read moreprinting press inside.

Small Stationery shop located in a building that has (2) other business' but the front street…read morefacing is the Coffee shop. For it to be so small they still have lots of stationery goodies to select from. Service is friendly and they do their best to get you taken care of once you are at the register. It has the standard items that you would find in a stationery shop as well as quaint gift items. There is a parking lot across the street and street parking too. Respectfully Reviewed.

This stationery shop shares a space with Contra cafe. I have been interested in visiting this store…read moreand found a really nice selection of Japanese pens and notebooks! They carry well-known journal brands like Hobonichi's and Traveler's notebooks. I was even surprised to see a small selection of Pilot fountain pen cartridges. This location is smaller, as their main store is in downtown Santa Ana. I'm super excited to visit their main location next time!

Working with Ashley on our invitation suite was so much fun! She brought the vision to life in such…read morefun and vibrant ways, even when I struggled to articulate what exactly I wanted, she found a way to get it perfect. I found her through one of the bridal shows when I saw some vibrant fun envelopes in her booth. I already knew I wanted fun envelope liners and bright pinks, so this caught my eye and her portfolio gave me confidence that she could help us bring it all together. She was super easy to work with and communicate with, had a platform that made it easy to provide feedback on different drafts of the materials, and was super receptive to ideas and giving us multiple options to choose from to help us hone in on the final version. We couldn't be more please with how the invitations turned out and we got so many compliments from our guests. I was so excited to mail them out! Thank you, Ashley!

From the owner: Beach City Creative specializes in colorful, contemporary wedding invitations perfect for couples…read morelooking for timeless designs...with a twist! Your invitations should be perfect, and perfect for you. Whether you're sticking with tradition or thinking so far outside the box you forget it even exists, BCC will be with you every step of the way to create a fun, stress-free experience and deliver a finished suite that you absolutely love! Let's create something that captures your personalities, the excitement for your marriage, and gives your guests the same "OMG! Yes!" moment you had when the question was popped. In addition to in-house digital printing, Beach City Creative offers specialty print methods including foil, letterpress, and embossing! Address printing and assembly is included with custom stationery orders! Looking to add that little something extra to your stationery suite? Possibilities are pretty much endless when it comes to embellishments! (It's the little details that make a big difference!) Tie everything together from the ceremony to the send-off by adding day-of items, such as programs, menus, signage, and more! Local to sunny Southern California? I'm happy to meet in-person at my home studio in Huntington Beach. I also work with couples nationwide and offer virtual consultations!

I went here to get more stationery. I got the Dong-A scented gel pens, some erasers, and a limited…read moreedition Kuru toga pencil. I'm glad that this place has the Dong-A Miffy scented gel pens because the 10 colors from Jetpens has been discontinued. This place even has several erasers from stationery companies. I saw those erasers from a Korean youtube video from years ago. I also saw that this place sells some calenders and notebooks that remind me of the Kokuyo soft ring notebooks. It's honestly so cool to see something like that.

We usually stop by here before we hit up our the restaurants in Garden Grove. We can for school…read moresupplies and the kids walked away with a lot of unique pencils/pens, pencil cases, to notebooks. The Korean man is nice and friendly. This is one of the places we visit when we come down south.

Been buying accessories for my wife at Blue Windows over 25 years…read more She enjoys everything I find for her. Blue Windows is owned by a Long Beach High School alum .Q: Are the fashion shops at PCH shops owned by locals? IMO , Supporting local owned businesses is a good idea. Wife LUVED her Valentine's Day gift. This shop reminds my wife of Anthropologie. Happy wife, Happy Life

This is one of those places you love to find when you are window shopping. You pass by and…read moresomething catches your eye in the window and it's like, "let me check this place out." So you walk in and a positive vibe washes over you. You realize they a little bit of everything and everything they have a little bit of is good. I go out on a ledge and predict you won't leave here without buying something. So what are some of the things you will find? You'll have to stop by and find out.

Kuarto is the right blend of modern minimalist! Located on one of the busiest streets of Long…read moreBeach, Kuarto is situated in a quaint little building that be easy to miss. Once you're inside however, it can feel like you're away from the traffic and it gives off a very calming atmosphere. All the items are neatly and particularly placed. The store carries a variety of home products to self-care goods. Since it's a novelty store, you can expect that some of these items are not "budget-friendly." With that being said, you can tell that all of the items are of immense quality. They carry some noteworthy brands like Aesop and Kinto. If you're choosing to make a purchase just based on quality, you've made a great investment. I had a chance to speak to Arianne and she was well-informed about the products. I wasn't prepared to make a moderate purchase upon first visit, but I am keen on coming back! I only purchased their lip balm and it's currently my favorite product to use. If you're ever in the Long Beach area, I recommend paying this store a visit!

Kuarto is a cute name for this store. In Tagalog and Spanish, which are closely related, Kuarto…read moremeans bedroom. This store is cozy and chic just like a bedroom. Here you will find lots of very high quality decor for your home, office, bedroom or a gift for your minimalist friends. There are ceramic bowls for your Palo Santo or White sage, which they also carry here, and large pots and tableware items. All of their scented items like incense, soaps, oil diffusers, candles, room sprays are all unique, irresistible, and sophisticated-smelling. They will definitely set the ambience in your room to new levels. There are some unique items here that I don't really want to share with the internet just yet. Lol. You're just gonna have to go in and find out for yourself. Welcome to Long Beach, Kuarto, and can't wait to see what else is in store.

Great flowers and handmade cards for any occasion. Super friendly workers. Got a tropical theme…read moreflower bouquet for my sister's birthday. $75

Every location of this florist gives off the same warmth and welcoming vibe, and the Seal Beach one…read moreis no exception. The flowers are always fresh, the arrangements are stunning, and the team just gets it -- you can trust anyone here to put together something beautiful. I seriously love this place. I do wish they were a little more spread out, but honestly? I'll still make the drive. It's worth it every time. Whether I'm gifting or just grabbing something for myself, the bouquets always get compliments. One of my favorite florists -- hands down.