Shara's Paperie is a high-ceilinged stationery shop is stocked with colorful paper and envelopes, small gifts, die-cut letters and examples of owner Shara Danziger's custom-designed stationery, invitations and gifts.

Danziger, whose background is in graphic design, opened Shara's Paperie seven years ago to do custom work, invitations and personalized stationery. About half of the items in the store are a part of Confections, Danziger's own line. Most of her business is invitations for weddings, business events and bar mitzvahs.

The shop is also a good place to pick up small, personalized gifts. Shara and her design partner, illustrator Amy Hutchison, combine patterns and kid-friendly illustrations on plates, cutting boards, small bags and stationery sets. Danziger told me that she tries to carry items that are unique to her shop.

The space is bright and welcoming, and the staff is almost obsessively friendly. When I was there last week, Danziger kept jumping up from the table where we were sitting to greet customers by name and retrieve their orders.

Shara's Paperie is open Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., on Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you'd like something customized, don't worry - Shara's doesn't charge extra for custom work.

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Shara's Paperie

(901) 737-5056