Need more cards and stationery in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end cards and stationery spots in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Viv&ingrid
Topping the list is viv&ingrid. Located at 2142 Oxford St. (between Allston Way and West Entrance.) in Downtown Berkeley, the gift shop, jewelry and cards and stationery spot is the highest-rated high-end cards and stationery restaurant in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp.
We looked there for more about viv&ingrid.
"This fine gifts boutique builds on more than a decade of success for Viv&Ingrid accessories, which has been selling in luxury boutiques throughout the U.S., as well as internationally since 1999," it states in the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "With the opening of Viv&Ingrid at Oxford Hall in the heart of downtown Berkeley, we continue our passion and mission to inspire sharing and community through happy little luxuries."
In terms of signature items, "viv&ingrid at Oxford Hall specializes in fine gifts ranging from our own locally-designed and handmade jewelry to specialty cards, confections, candles, soaps and perfume," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
2. Miki's Paper
Miki's Paper, located at 1801 Fourth St. (between Hearst Avenue and Virginia Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy cards and stationery spot, which offers art supplies and more, 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Miki's Paper.
"Miki's Paper, formerly known as Elica's Paper, was created over 28 years ago on Fourth Street in Berkeley California by the late Eriko Kurita. She spared no expense to design the store as an elegant Japanese gallery featuring exquisite papers," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile.
Concerning signature items, "We specialize in exquisite papers from Japan, and other papermaking regions of the world," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Selection ranges from affordable papers for gift wrapping and crafting, to one of a kind original works of art. Artists enjoy our selection of rare, vintage, or hard-to-find papers Our gift selections feature the best of Japanese style, and of local artists."
3. Castle In The Air
Finally, there is Castle in the Air, situated at 1801B Fourth St. (between Hearst Avenue and Virginia Street). With four stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp, the cards and stationery and calligraphy spot, offering art classes and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Castle in the Air.
"Castle in the Air is a studio for the imagination," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "It grew out of a fantasy of the ideal artist's environment, one filled to the rafters with all kinds of inspiring materials and supplies. Bit by bit, the fantasy has flowered into a one-of-a-kind fairytale setting incorporating a shop, a studio offering public and private classes six days a week, an art gallery, a publishing company and an online store."
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "A Studio for the Imagination," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Our celebrated classroom, recognizes the internal life of the artist, the writer and all those who dare to live their dreams. We are dedicated to helping you realize your creative vision."
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