03 Aug My Visit to All Good Things Stationery Store
I’m always on the hunt for new office supplies and stationery stores anywhere in the world, especially here at home in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. But I honestly tend to default to shopping at the usual suspects– the larger chains that are tried and true for me. So, it’s been quite a while since I researched what new stores are here in town. But today I did a little digging and discovered a handful of new ones that I’ll be sharing with you all in the upcoming weeks.
About the Store
First up, was All Good Things (such a catchy name, right?). Located in the Bishop Arts neighborhood, Good Things was founded in July of 2017 by native Oklahoman, Kristen Miller. Kristen discovered her “love for paper and gift-giving while working retail during her college years at the University of Oklahoma.” The store features a “curated collection of letterpressed greeting cards, stylish papers, modern gifts, desk accessories and custom stationery.”
First Impressions
After a few minutes of trying to find a parking spot (Bishop Arts area is a very popular neighborhood/shopping area, even during Covid-19, so finding a parking spot can be a bit of a feat), and adjusting my GPS from car to walking, I was able to easily find the shop. It is conveniently located right off Davis St. The first thing that caught my eye was the pretty picture window.
Once inside, I really appreciated the minimalistic aesthetic and light feel of the store. There was a nice mixture of home goods, stationery, books, cards, beauty products and even jewelry, all without the store feeling overwhelming or crowded, which is always a plus because if you know anything about stationery stores, you know they can tend to be a little bit tight.
Lovely Displays and A Nice Selection
There was a nice selection of items that would be perfect for everything from birthday and wedding gifts to housewarming and self care packages. There was even a super pretty plant propagation station that I soooo wanted, and totally should have at least taken a picture of, but I discovered afterwards that it is available online. So, I may purchase it later. Oh, the temptation! I also appreciated how the items were displayed, it gave me the feeling that I could easily replicate many of the looks in my own home, or at least cozily integrate most of the items into my own space, which is always nice. We’ve all had that experience of seeing items in a store and thinking, this looks so cute or lovely, but nah, it wouldn’t work in my home.
Greeting Cards Galore
I was really impressed by their greeting card selection. Many stationery stores have a lot of cards to choose from, but they honestly don’t often catch my attention (I guess this is primarily because I’m more interested in the office supplies), but these did. Not only were they pretty, but they had greetings on them that I would actually say or enjoy receiving myself, and many were even plantable- including the one I purchased (see below).
These cards are made by shopseedlings.com and include envelopes that are “made of 100% plantable seed and contain a mixture of non-invasive wildflower seeds.” I can’t wait to see if I’m successful in getting mine to grow since I’m a total plant mom these days (that post is coming soon!).
All in all, I enjoyed my trip and look forward to visiting again. You can learn more about All Good Things by visiting the website or stopping by. I’m sure they’d be happy to see you!