If a love of letters and stationery didn’t exist, how do you explain movie moments like Tom Hanks’ love of the smell of freshly sharpened pencils in “You’ve Got Mail” or this scene in “The Lakehouse”?
When it comes to Greenville, multiple shops around town exemplify the adoration for letters and stationery — 17 to be exact.
For sending snail mail
Say “Greetings” from Greenville with a greeting card from one of these local designers.
Ink Meets Paper | This Greenville shop designs and prints its greeting cards on antique printing machines.
Karen Schipper | This local illustrator’s greeting card designs and Greenville-inspired prints make for a fun pop of color in the mailbox or paired with a gift — find them online. 💌 City Editor Danielle’s pick.
Bleu August Studio | Find a set of note cards that showcase what you love to your snail mail recipients.
Merry Moments Design Co. | Whether you want custom Valentine’s Day cards for your child’s class or notepads for list making, this designer has options for every occasion.
Doodle Studio + Co. | Custom stationery and calligraphy is this designer’s specialty — plus, they create personalized holiday cards, announcements, and invitations.
✒️ For putting pen to paper
From the perfect ballpoint pen to a colorful stack of thank you cards, these shops offer all your stationery and office supply needs, and then some.
Dear Greenville | Fill your desk with custom pencils, notepads, tape, and journals at this one-stop-stationery shop.
Page & Post | Grab a card and a gift from this Village of West Greenville shop for someone, just because. 💌 City Editor Danielle’s pick.
Truphae | Toss your dried-up pens and peruse Truphae’s collection of fine fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and inkwells.
M. Judson Booksellers | While this downtown staple is known for its books, don’t miss its section of greeting cards, pens, and notepads. 💌 City Editor Stephanie’s pick
Augusta Twenty Market & Cafe | Pick up a greeting card and a gift for someone special in the market before taking a coffee break in the cafe.
InsideOut at Home | Among its home decor and fashion accessories you’ll find custom stationery + invitations, notebooks, and planners.
Swoozie’s | This Shops at Greenridge store creates personalized stationery in every type, from thank you cards to labels to wedding invitations.
If It’s Paper | One of four locations in GA and SC, If It’s Paper has your printing and paper needs covered — it’s in the name.
🎉 For inviting party-goers
Create the invitation of your dreams for your next event.
Paisley & Paper | Work with the Paisley & Paper team to create invitations for events like baby showers, weddings, debutantes, and birthday parties.
Furr & Friend | Make an impression on your guests and new connections with custom letterpress invitations, business cards, and stationery — all printed on antique presses.
Printed Water | This local artist hand paints the design of your choosing to create unique watercolor wedding invitations, custom stationery, holiday cards, and announcements.
Lovelier by Mal | Digital artist Mal Newton specializes in paper products, from personalized stationery to invitations for rehearsal dinners and weddings plus birthday and holiday parties.
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