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Quaint shop for custom invites & paper goods plus personalized gifts for adults, kids & the home.
825 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

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Reviews — 8

Stacy A
at 2024 Jul 27
Stacy A
at 2024 Jul 27
Monogramming is great here. Other items make unique gifts, but the selection is very small. Would be nice to have more items on the floor.
Mariel
at 2023 Jul 18
Mariel
at 2023 Jul 18
Cutest boutique for all the gifts you'll ever need. Honestly, all you'll find here is unique and thoughtful gifts. I just bought a gift for one of my friends and I couldn't be happier. Check this store out! They also offer a variety of services especially for paper products like Wedding invitations etc.
Anna
at 2022 Dec 02
Anna
at 2022 Dec 02
It’s a cute store and everyone is super friendly. I will most likely return and am still excited for my order despite a couple of things that left a distaste.

Things that bum me out enough to leave a review on google:

Bummed by the lack of patience of one employee who squeezed herself in between the card racks and me - where the other side of me was stuck due to a very large box that wouldn’t seem to budge. It didn’t cause me to lose balance so I waved it off. She then followed up by pulling the box away (I assume she was thinking it would help) of which I was leaning into due to her needing to get by me. I’m glad I didn’t fall. I have a very bad back injury. Reflecting, maybe I should have asked someone to move the box first or spoke up and asked the employee to wait for me to get out of the way.

I feel misled by the option to pick up in store or mail. I asked the employee who rang us out if it cost extra to mail to our home. She told me no. I said it was silly to come back to the store then, so mail it the address listed. She told me shipping is an extra ten. I (mistakenly?) assumed that we would have to pay that even if the package came to the store. So we checked out and left.

Later, I found out my friend who recommended this store did not have a shipping upcharge for picking up her order in store. Considering shipping was 25% of my bill and I live down the street, I wouldn’t have chosen to mail if i was told by the employee that shipping to store was free. I suppose I should have paid more attention and double checked with the employee if shipping is included for in store pickup. My fiancé was with me and he also didn’t catch this inconsistency.
Elaine King
at 2021 Feb 21
Elaine King
at 2021 Feb 21
This is one of my favorite Lincoln Park shops! I know I can always come here to find a unique gift! They have a wide range of gifts for all ages and genders. Love it! Would recommend!
Elizabeth Antonucci
at 2020 Jul 20
Elizabeth Antonucci
at 2020 Jul 20
Absolutely love this store. Even though I moved to Minnesota, it’s usually the first online store I go to for gifts, stationary, or invitation needs. I recently was looking for invitations for a baby shower and knew this was the first place I should look. Jennifer was so helpful in helping me find the right wording (especially during this crazy time), addressing, and sending out the invitations. Seriously, full service! She made this process seamless especially since I am not in state and we’re planning everything remote. I highly recommend checking out this store! Also take a look at their cards and gifts! The cutest ideas for everyone on your list!
Lisa Dutton Sharpe
at 2018 May 17
Lisa Dutton Sharpe
at 2018 May 17
Excellent place to pick up gifts, it's become a go-to. Staff are eager to help. You can also get many items monogrammed or customized. Not just paper--there is also great jewelry, clutches, home goods, and more to be found here.
Robert Edelstein
at 2017 Dec 13
Robert Edelstein
at 2017 Dec 13
Had pocket squares monogrammed here for my cousin's groomsmen and they came out so well I've been coming back to this store for all my stationary and monogramming needs. Everyone is so friendly, they are incredibly talented, and they have a cute dog that hangs out in the shop. 5 stars!

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