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Vellum
For chic and classy stationery, wrapping paper, and notecards, this fun South End paperie can't be beat. From Boston's South End neighborhood store listing.
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Aunt Sadie's
Best known for its whimsical candle-in-a-can line, this shop has an old-timey feel, and stocks themed books, soaps, accessories, and decorative items for home and garden. From Boston's South End neighborhood store listing.
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Marnie Rocks
Houston designer Marnie Greenwood's second-floor store features her cool costume jewels as well as her fine 18K and diamond line. From Houston's Outside the Loop neighborhood store listing.
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Retropolis
This amazing vintage resource houses 25 dealers under one roof. Look for '50s housewares and loads of clothing and accessories from the '40s to the '70s. From Houston's The Houston Heights neighborhood store listing.
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Tansu
The aisles of this Asian-influenced gift and furniture store are filled with beautiful handmade wrapping papers and cards, lacquered Japanese tea sets, decorating books, and sleek tabletop items. From Houston's The Houston Heights neighborhood store listing.
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Twelve
This cool gift store champions local art and design while remaining faithful to its naturally modern sensibility. From Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood store listing.
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Tempted
This is a great stop for that special little (or big) something. Find clothes from Earnest Sewn, Bow and Arrow, Lu Lu Lame, and Susana Monaco, along with Duwop cosmetics, Sukie stationery, Angela Adams bags, and By Boe jewelry. From Detroit's West Side neighborhood store listing.
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Scriptura
Custom letterpress stationery, pebbled-leather journals, hefty inkwells, and wax seals are on offer at this refined stationer. From New Orleans' Magazine Street neighborhood store listing.
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Faulkner House Books
A quaint, proper bookstore stacked with volumes by famed Southern authors. From New Orleans' French Quarter neighborhood store listing.
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Vive la France
Gallic accoutrements for the home, like Provençal table linens and absinthe fountains can be found in abundance here. 823 Royal St., 504-523-0903, lamaisondabsinthe.com
