Stationery Shops in California Accepting Makers
These 10 shops carrying stationery and cards publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in California; see all 49 nationwide or the Los Angeles page or the San Francisco Bay Area page.
The 10 shops
Urbanic Paper Boutique
Paper and design boutique sourcing 'the best-of-the-best from makers all over the world'; blends modern style and vintage charm.
Burro
Abbot Kinney shop since 1999, inspired by the American West: stationery, trinkets, coffee-table books, handcrafted accessories, and goods for hearth and home.
Shorthand
Stationery shop ('for the love of your desk') that's 'always on the hunt for new products' but has a very specific aesthetic. Third store in San Anselmo.
Lucky Penny General Store
Independent, women-owned neighborhood shop that's 'passionate about supporting local artists, makers': gifts, home goods, jewelry, art, stationery, apothecary, clothing and locally made products. Hosts events and workshops.
Heads up: There's no dedicated submissions page; the shop says to use its general contact form for brand submissions.
Paper Plant Co.
Stationery, home and gift boutique in Historic Chinatown with a strong Japanese stationery assortment.
Sunset Variety
New Outer Sunset shop (open Friday-Sunday) of locally made goods, art and everyday treasures, named after an original Sunset Village business.
Heads up: Consignment is implied by the homepage ('Questions about consigning...'); split and terms aren't published.
Cha May Ching Museum Boutique (Asian Art Museum)
Asian Art Museum's store: apparel, jewelry, ceramics, tableware, cards and stationery, kids' games and toys, and books on Asian art and culture.
The Booksmith
Haight Street independent bookstore stocking books and magazines from traditional and nontraditional publishers, plus cards and gift sidelines.
Heads up: Street address taken from a search snippet of their site (booksmith.com blocked direct fetching); verify before publishing.
Pigment
Design-minded gift, home and plant shop that began in 2007 as a gallery for local artists; many vendors are local artists.
Heads up: No terms or criteria are published.
Willow
Locally owned, maker-based shop in Ocean Beach with one-of-a-kind gifts, functional art and home decor.
Heads up: No terms are published.