The Paper Mermaid

Just purchased a charming children's book at Paper Mermaid while visiting Rockport: "A Day in Rockport: Scenes From a Coastal Town", illustrated by store owner Mary Faino. Mary kindly inscribed a personal message for my grandnephew. I highly recommend the store -- and the book!

My daughter and I spent a night in Rockport in December. Their selection of beautiful and unique cards and wrapping papers was so amazing. Lovely assortment of fun gifts for all ages. It was hard to stop perusing through the store. Very happy with our purchases and very friendly shop owners.

Such a nice store to find while wandering around! The staff was so friendly and the items they had stocked were really nice. The artists' artwork is lovely and whimsical too! I'll definitely stop in whenever I'm in town.

The Paper Mermaid is one of the special reasons I go to Rockport! The store is amazing!! There is always something new, magical and wonderful to explore!
I have found the staff to be very respectful and kind during all my visits especially when I take up room calling & video chatting with my grandchildren so they can tell me what special surprise they want Grandma to bring back. I have to admit I can be quite loud!!!
Now for the inventory at the Paper Mermaid. It is amazing- artistic, magical, mystical, heartwarming and I really want to buy it all!

From a world-wide traveler...PS.THIS IS A PLACE NOT TO MISS!!

Love this shop. Always has wonderful cards & gift wrap. Children’s toys & books are well curated. If you want something whimsical, clever & affordable please do give them a look. Well worth the trip.

This store is more than a store: it is an artistic experience, an oasis of warmth even on the coldest New England day. I have been going there on every visit to the Boston area since it opened, and invariably have found not just stunning and unique gifts, but a warm vibe. Most recently, the artist-owner has added a line of her own artwork—in cards, prints, and books. A wonderful shop-art gallery.

My family has been visiting the town of Rockport for over twenty years. In the past five years one of our daughters and her young family has been enjoying Rockport with us. Unfortunately, this past trip, we had a traumatizing experience in The Paper Mermaid. The old woman who sometimes runs the shop verbally abused my five year old granddaughter, my daughter and myself and in front of many other costumers. Emie was gently playing with several of the mermaid dolls. This woman stomped up to us and SCREAMED, "Is this your CHILD?" "She can't touch those dolls!" "They will get dirty!" And on and on... until we left the store, dumbfounded by the hatred this old woman was spewing.
I will agree that the store is set up in a lovely and inviting fashion. Perhaps there should be a sign on the door- No children allowed.
I have loved this store throughout our visits and spent thousands of dollars there. But NO More. The old woman has scarred my daughter and me. We will carefully monitor Emie's emotional well being in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Massie