“It looks really great in a store setting, and when you see it, it’s luxurious and tactile.” These cards come from G. Lalo, a French company that supplied stationery for royal courts across Europe in the 20th century.Read here.

Fans of stationery and art supplies should consider heading over to Martha Mae's online shop for a beautifully curated selection of goods that they'll be proud to display on their desk or workspace.Read here.

Our friends at Martha Mae have curated this gorgeous Korean notebook fit for your travel needs and brilliant ideas. Read here.

Get back to simple practices, like putting good old-fashioned pen to paper, to create a sense of calm and purpose.Read here.

Every object in this treasure box of a shop in Andersonville—pens, sketchpads, scissors, you name it—feels like a work of art, thanks to owner Jean Cate’s insistence on exquisite design. Pick up a wooden box of paints, or browse the original sketches, frameable Japanese papers, and art books.Read here.

Jean Cate set up her shop for art supplies and everyday tools in 2016. She makes the artwork lining the walls, as well as some of the ceramics.Read here.

Named after owner Jean Marie Cate’s beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,Martha Maeis a lovingly designed shop specializing in art supplies and beautiful, useful things for the home.Read here.

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Best Stationery Shops

Jean Cate, owner of the uniquely curated store,Martha Mae, resonates with simplicity, earthy colour palettes and staggered ceramic shapes. The dove grey walls of her apartment juxtapose the golden frames that shape her illustrations, etches and prints, depicting the understated warmth and curiosity that defines her store.Read here.

Their name kind of says it all — stocks the finest art and office supplies from all over the world. On a recent visit, owner Jean Cate had me giddy over the handblown glass pens from Japan that are such a pleasure to write with.Read here.

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An Andersonville shopkeeper redefines retail therapy.Read here.

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It's unlike any other art supply store in the city. Come here for supplies as well as gifts for the art-lover in your life (or, you know, yourself).Read here.

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Gift and Stationery 40 under 40

If your Valentine would prefer a bouquet of beautifully made pencils to flowers, we recommend a visit toMartha Mae.Read here.

Best Retail/Art Therapy Store

As temperatures rise, seasons shift, and fresh colors return to the landscape, we are feeling moved to spend more time outside. We love to venture out with creative supplies to make and take in the ever-changing landscape.Read here.

Once in awhile, you walk into a store and feel transported to another world. Martha Mae: Art Supplies & Beautiful Things is one such place.Read here.

An art supplies and gift shop is evolving into a virtual store and maker space.Read here.

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Incredible beautiful collection of teaware from two of the coolest people in Chicago (Danielle and Jean). I love the small plates for cookies or candies. They’re so beautifully made and a treat to hold. I encourage you to visit them in person at The Center for Order and Experimentation (one of the best gift shops in Chicago!). Read here.