Best Stationery + Gift Stores in DC, MD, + VA

Below you’ll find a list of the cutest stationery, home goods, and gift stores in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area (better known as the DMV). I stuck to this area because MD and VA are huge and it would be impossible to cover both states completely.
I’ve only listed small boutiques, and I’ve been to each one unless otherwise noted. I believe it’s important to support small businesses and I also love giving unique gifts and picking up unusual pieces for my home. If you want to check out my shopping sprees or how I use my journals be sure to follow me on IG, @dreamsplansideas.
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Penny Post- Paper Goods
Website: shoppennypost.com
Instagram: @shoppennypost
Address: 1201 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
FYI: I shop here often. Love this place. They have pens, washi tape, journals, unique books, and other stationery items.

Red Barn Mercantile
Website: redbarnmercantile.com
Instagram: @redbarnmerc
Address: 1117 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
FYI: Home goods, children’s merch, and boutique food items.

Steadfast Supply
Website: steadfastsupplydc.com
Instagram: @steadfastsupplydc
Address: 301 Tingey Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (in the Navy Yard)
FYI: Whenever I’m at the Navy Yard, I stop into this store to see if they have anything new. Home goods, clothing, jewelry, and greeting cards.

Salt & Sundry
Website: shopsaltandsundry.com
Instagram: @saltandsundry
Address: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Union Market)
1625 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (Logan Circle)
FYI: Whenever I’m at Union Market, I always stop by here. Homegood, books, and jewelry.

Little Leaf
Website: littleleafshop.com
Instagram: @littleleafshop
Address: 1401 S St NW, Washington, DC 20009
FYI: They are owned by Salt & Sundry. I’ve never been, but I want to go! Plants, paper, and gifts.

Terratorie
Website: terratorie.com
Instagram: @cherryblossomhq
Address: 716 Monroe St NE Studio #24, Washington, DC 20017 (Brookland)
FYI: They have great greeting cards, neighborhood map prints, and lots of pens. It’s a smaller shop, but super cute.

Urban Dwell
Website: urbandwelldc.com
Instagram: @urbandwelldc
Address: 1837 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
FYI: Unique books, candles, jewelry, and housewares.

Jenni Bick Custom Journals
Website: jennibickdc.com
Instagram: @jennibick
Address: 301 Tingey Street SE #120 (entrance on Water Street)
Washington, DC, 20003
FYI: This is a journal junkie’s dream! They have all of the popular journal brands, plus their own. You can even get your journal engraved on-site. They also have pens, greeting cards, and other stationary gifts.

Proper Topper
Website: propertopper.com
Instagram: @propertopper
Address: 1350 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
FYI: On the same block as Jenni Bick, you can find all types of cute gifts here. Hats, unique books, jewelry, and home goods. It’s a smaller store, but super cute.

Tabletop
Website: tabletopdc.com
Instagram: @thetabletopdc
Address: 6927 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (Takoma Park)
FYI: Home goods, unique books, jewelry, bags, and greeting cards.

Marcella Kriebel Art + Illustration
Website: marcellakriebel.com
Instagram: @marcellakriebel
Address: 716 Monroe St NE Studio 14, Washington, DC 20017 (Brookland)
FYI: Cookbook, art, calendars, and cards.
There is one big box of stationery and gift store I love, Paper Source. They have several locations across the city.
Am I missing some? Please add them in the comments.
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