M.Lovewell — Local services in Santa Ana

This location was the last on my Stationary Store Day crawl. BTW the $30.00 Mystery bag (I believe) was a part of the International Stationary Store Day promo... I guess I didn't spend a lot of money as they charged me for a bag to place my stuff in... after I told them I would be sharing the photos on Social Media and wanted the bag for the purpose of promoting their shop - but I guess Mehhhh (typed with hunched shoulders).

Cute shop located in downtown Santa Ana, metered street parking available but there is also a covered garage located behind.

Plenty of beautiful fountain pens, markers, colored pencils, greeting cards, travel journals, limited array of Washi Tape but they have a nifty Washi Tape book that has strips of the prints for you to see. Nice ink pads for your stamps and they sell @ilootpaperie items in the store which is a HUGE Yea for me as I order a lot from them on Etsy.

Note to other gift shops... carry Etsy artisan items it's an instant win-win for your Customer, the artisan and your shop! Oh and also the vintage paper clamps for your journal and E. Francis and Rifle Paper Company items as...

I stopped by during their holiday sale, and it was totally worth it! If you're in OC, you can skip the packed stationery stores and avoid the drive to LA. I finally got my hands on a Hobonichi--my favorite planner. It's a little pricey, but I went for the 5-year one, hoping it keeps me grounded and helps me see how far I've come. Life isn't easy and challenging for everyone, but having something to track my journey might make the present feel a little more meaningful.

They also have the cutest cards, notebooks, pens, pencils, and fountain pens, with a great mix of Japanese and European brands. If you're into stationery, definitely check...

Absolutely loved this place! The atmosphere is modern, warm, open and welcoming. The owner and employees are knowledgeable and super kind and helpful (seems hard to find these days) My son is really in to fountain pens and inks. This is the ONLY place we have found that has such a massive selection of both! It is so nice to be able to see, in-person, the pens, inks, and nibs, as well as getting the first hand knowledge from the owner. There is a great selection of stationary, note pads, and various pens, pencils and art supplies. We will DEFINITELY be coming back here!!! Phenomenal job to this...