The Paper Store

Very large store with lots to choose from, they have great selection of cards, books, gifts, packaged food, and of course paper! Went in looking for a card, but had to check out all the wonderful items they have to offer. This store is very clean and organized. The check out was very fast, they had many cashiers working. I also saw many employees walking around the shop willing to assist. Need to go back for a gift item next time.

Be careful when coming to this store… because you’ll end up spending more than originally planned simply because there is just so many amazing things to buy in there! I visited this store for the first time last week to buy a gift for an anniversary, and I was astonished :) such a variety of things to buy! Great place for undecisive people (ME). The prices are legit, a little expensive on a few corners, but well worth the price I would say. The customer service was great, they helped me find what I needed and was on-​top of the gift wrapping (They made it look great). I only wish that there was a store in Boston so that I may go there more often, unfortunately there isn’t… why isn’t this store in Boston yet?!
Great great great is all I have to say! For those of you seeking for the perfect gift or souvenirs! 2 Thumbs Up from me!

I can’t say enough kind words about Nikki who helped me with styling my wedding invites, creating place cards, and so much more. I joked with her she was like an honorary bridesmaid. She was very informative, creative, and organized. She had everything I needed done in time and even when I called her frantically to print more items she did it without hesitation. I am very impressed with her skills and can’t wait to create the thank you cards for the wedding! Thanks so much Nikki!!!

This store is great. They have a wide variety of Hallmark cards. They also sell Alex and Ani and Vera Bradley. Great little trinkets and gifts. Employees could be a little friendlier at times, other than that no complaints.

There is much more than just paper in here.
In fact it seems that this is a store with many mini shops within it.
A lot of the merchandise does center around «paper» like cards, gift wrapping accessories and stationery.
However that turns out to be just the tip of the iceberg.
Some of the other things they have include Vera Bradley merchandise, costume jewelry, the very fun Alex & Ani bracelet collection, some women’s clothing, candles, children’s toys, books, local Massachusetts items, home décor like Mariposa and plenty of other things that can be attention grabbers.
It’s crazy how I can get myself caught up in here looking around. It’s hard not to find a little something to buy myself or something as a fun gift for a friend.
Ironically I suppose, I don’t love the card selection as they Hallmark which are not my favorite.
Last year I purchased a Vera Bradley carry-​on tote for a trip I was taking.
It’s a travel bag I’ve come to love.
Not only is it pretty (VB fabrics can be really eye-​catching) but I can fit so many things into it and because it’s «soft-​sided» it’s easy to stuff into an overhead bin on a plane or even under the seat.
Contrary to another review which said returns are difficult, I found it quite easy to exchange an Alex & Ani bracelet I received at Christmas. I had gotten two of the same bracelet and they happily let me pick out another even without having a receipt.
If you sign up for their rewards program, you will regularly receive coupons and a special treat in your birthday month.
Nothing too precious here, just some happy shopping in a large, clean, friendly store.

Don’t let the name fool you. It’s certainly more than just a card store. There are home accessories, Life Is Good items, Lilly Pulitzer stationery, books, shoes, clothes, jewelry, books, stationery, and Vera Bradley items. Oh, and cards, too. If you’re in the Derby Street Shoppes and you don’t feel like walking down to Barnes & Noble to kill an hour or two, this is the place to go. Don’t let the daunting display of Vera Bradley stop you from walking in. If you can make it through, you may be pleasantly surprised. It’s not an old-​ladies store, either!
Naturally, their selection and inventory is constantly changing. However, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful (sometimes a little too helpful and pushy).

nice layout and merchandise but the experience is ruined by their poor return policy. if you receive a gift from this store and try to exchange it for another item at the store they will not allow it. no exchanges period without a receipt. stinky policy if you want to do a simple exchange. employees are not nice either!

We purchased the table number for our wedding through the Derby street Paper store and they did a fantastic job– definitely warranting 5 stars! So we went back to purchase our thank you cards. We decided on a style that would need to be special ordered and were told that we could expect them in three week. After four weeks we stopped in to check on the status of order and were told that person who had placed the order was out sick and would call us upon returning to work. The next day she did call but told us that she had forgotten to place the order… ugh! The reason we are still giving four stars is that she owned up to her mistake. The manager I subsequently spoke with had great customer service skills and definitely won back our business-​although we did choose to go through another company for the thank you cards we will definitely continue to shop at the Derby st. Paper store.

If you love: a really extensive selection of cards, all sorts of stationery goodness, a plethora of Vera Bradley bags/​accessories *best selection in the area!*, Crabtree & Evelyn bath and body products, Yankee candles, Stonewall Kitchen yumminess, a fabulous children’s book and «educational» toys section, home décor and tableware from companies like Mariposa, locally themed apparel, jewelry, Red Sox stuff, uh… Crocs ;0), then you’ll ADORE this store!
Trust me, you can kill a good hour or two here. It’s totally geared toward the stationery-​store-​accessories-​jewelry-​loving girls. (Like you couldn’t tell by the list above.) I kind of glaze-​over when I come in here, it’s like my card store (but better) mecca. Love it!