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.

The brass door plaque is what stopped me, so I walked inside. I love surprise little shops like…read morethis. It was a gem. Small, but there was another room off to the side that opened up. The smell of the paper and everything else mingle into a certain paper store aroma that one has to love and understand, it's here. I adore it. We looked at their invitations and their stationary as well as their local products that they had by the door, but they were busy that afternoon so we left shortly after. I did discover a LOVELY afternoon free takeaway they offer, a hand fan! That's an awesome gift to a visitor in the humid afternoons. Now, if you're a mural enthusiast or a photographer, they're gonna be a stop for a whole different reason. The art on the side of the building is stunning. Take time to really look at it and enjoy the tea.

Cute store with beautiful papers and stationary. I'd hoped for more fountain pen and ink selection,…read morebut I left with items I couldn't live without regardless. Prices were reasonable.

Oh how cute and fun this place is. I loved how spacious it…read morewas for a gift store. You could walk around even while they were busy and not feel like you were going to knock everything over. I have never seen so many beautiful wrapping paper options to make all of your gifts extra special. The gifts and goods were endless and unique. I loved the journal and pen section. It was so pretty how they had them curated by color. I picked up a few things for a Holiday Gag Gift Party but could have done some major shopping if I wasn't traveling from out of town. I thought prices were great. Very reasonable. The staff were super nice and the store was beautiful. I will most definitely go back on my next trip. Check them out if you need something extra cute.

What a lovely space and collection of goods, and if I lived in DC, I'd be here all the time. The…read morestore reflects a design aesthetic where you feel like there's a lot to look at without being overwhelmed, and there's so many fun things to look at and buy and items are chosen for their quality and relative value. I had a very positive experience with the friendly staff, who were professional and warm and offered to go back to the storeroom to get something I mentioned in passing. Just a great place.

Absolutely in love with this gem of a store. For stationary lovers and enthusiasts, demand even…read morethose just curious, this is a haven for anything and everything stationary related. Within the deceptively large space there is an expansive selection of everything from specialty fountain pens, papers, notebooks, stickers, inks, custom journals, cards, letters, trinkets, and all sorts of other stationary related items. Not just everyday run of the mill items either, rare, hard to find, and ultra premium items as well. The kind of items that are almost never seen in brick and mortar stores, at least here in the states, stuff that typically requires either visiting multiple specialty shops or niche online stores, or frankly even importing some of it. It was just truly incredible to see the pure variety of all they had available. On top of this, the service was friendly and efficient with knowledgeable staff helping out. The space was clean, well organized, and inviting. Prices were fair too, not cheap but no crazy markups on the items available either, after all much of the items are premium goods and as such they will have similar pricing no matter where you get them. Fantastic for shopping for yourself or for gifting, I would highly recommend and will absolutely be returning myself, absolutely elated by the fact a shop like this even exists!

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.

One of the top ways to support local is a stop at Shop Made. Whether you are from out of town or…read morelooking for a DC gift to give to someone out of town, the store has an assortment of items from local creators. I usually stop in just to see what is new and the range of talent that exists in the city. Give yourself plenty of time to look at the unique items and how creators try to incorporate the DC scene into their products. It would be really neat to fill a whole home with Shop Made goods. Whoever does the curation for them does a great job. Georgetown is filling up with big name brands and stores seemingly every week. Shop Made is the perfect way to stay connected to the local side of DC in the neighborhood.

We stumbled across this cute little shop during a date night in Georgetown, and it ended up being…read moreone of the highlights of our evening. I love supporting local artists and finding unique handmade gifts so discovering a store dedicated entire to DC makers was such a happy surprise. DC holds a special place in our hearts, so we had a great time browsing the DC-themed items and reminiscing as we looked around. The shop also offers craft classes, which is such a fun touch! We didn't get to explore them because it was close to closing time, but we definitely want to come back and check them out. Since we were short on time, we didn't get to see everything, but we still walked out with several times that reminded us of the cit we love. A charming spot with meaningful finds--we will definitely be back! :)

Manse has curated a beautiful store. I found some instant treasures like a handmade in England…read moreporcelain creamer and decadent Sabre pie server. Gorgeous handmade wooden bowls, luxurious and unique serving utensils and vessels, cookbooks, stunning glassware and gifts for the chef, pets, artist and gardener in your life. There's something for everyone here - it felt like a shop I'd find in Middleburg or London. So many fun and inspired items-whether you're looking for the perfect gift or finishing touch for a room, Manse has it! Check out their Georgetown location too, near Compass Coffee on Wisconsin Ave.

Great great store! I wish they had not moved out of Old Town. Best French items and beautiful home…read moredecor plus excellent service!

Normally I don't leave reviews, but I just had to shout out an employee here! I went this afternoon…read moreand one of their employees, I think it was David C (I wish I got his name, but I think that's what I saw on his badge), was probably one of the friendliest worker interactions I had in this store today. He was giving me a breakdown of the Seishi Yokomizo series and was clearly passionate, super engaging, and helpful when talking about it. Now he got me adding the whole table (it was by the mysteries and science fiction section) that was laid out to my list. I wish I picked up a book but definitely when I get my paycheck soon, I'll be heading back to grab one of them because of him. Side note- I did see him interact with a customer by me right after and he was just the same with them and super helpful with their needs just as well. Great employee!

Stopped by to pick up a specific title and was surprised to find such an expansive selection of…read moreLego kits. This location has 3 floors of books, accessories, novelty items and DC specific gifts. The pricing seems average. All the staff was incredibly courteous and very helpful in identifying certain collections and items.

Pretty fantastic local fit shop. Lacking the typical uber-gimicky, generic, and over priced goods,…read morethis shop has quality fun items at very reasonable pricing. The space itself is inviting, easy to browse, and well organized. The selection is vast and well curated, with plenty of fun items for oneself or to gift to others. The staff were friendly.

Love this store for cute DC items, fun home goods, and bursts of inspiration. Their inventory is…read moreunique and well-priced and the staff are always kind. I've been a fan over many years, but felt compelled to write a review when I bought a hair clip that couldn't hold my thick hair and Jessica was super flexible in letting me exchange the item. I dig this neighborhood spot and always walk away with a little treasure!

Steps away from The White House is what looks like an art gallery hidden inside a courtyard. With…read morebooks and journals on display, Book Arts Gallery is a gallery, but one where you can touch and feel the artifacts. For decades, Book Arts Gallery marries ancient techniques of book arts with modern technology to bring projects to life. For example, they created a beautiful book showing Apollo 11's flight plan for NASA. Another example of their work is a personal history in a beautiful book form for a local woman. If you need a project tangibly transformed into a beautiful book, pop into Book Arts. Stephen, the owner, is more than happy to show you around and peel behind the curtain of book arts.

These consummate professionals can do anything related to Bookbinding! Our project - creating the…read moreDachau Album facsimiles - demanded the most difficult and precise workmanship, and the results have been beyond even our wildest imagination. Their personal attention and caring personalities have made them our friends for life. Bravo Book Arts!

What a great University Bookstore! I spent several hours here wandering the aisles looking at all…read morethe different Georgetown merchandise available. Your prices are typical school bookstore expensive, but nothing exorbitant. T shirts with Georgetown emblems were around $18 and sweatshirts around $60. I was surprised to find a "Grumpy cat" stuffed animal with a Georgetown tshirt on, as well as Boo, cutest dog in the world in similar attire. The books/textbooks are upstairs, clothing and computers are downstairs. They have numerous employees wandering the store asking if you need any help. I asked one for a medium sweatshirt size and she promptly went to the back and retrieved the right fit for me. They also have a great selection of birthday cards, snacks, baby accessories, and general school supplies. If you want to pick up some Georgetown memorabilia, or if you are a student and want to unwind after a test and get a little shopping therapy. Either way, I recommend this bookstore.

This a pretty decent sized college bookstore with plenty of Georgetown swag…read more Granted - unless you went to Georgetown or love the Hoyas, you probably won't buy a lot of sweatshirts or t-shirts here. However, in terms of the amount of swag - there's plenty to go around and there's a lot of variety. In terms of books, well it's a student bookstore. You can get plenty of academic related items here and other stuff too if you're in a pinch for say, a bookbag or seriously need some stationary. However, what I like about this shop is the decent variety of clothing options and the fact a lot of noted name brands like Nike, Under Armor and other companies all offer their own line of GU apparel and you can find it all here in one place. Oh btw ... Hoya Saxa!