12 of the best card & gift shops in Richmond
Shop local!
For birthdays, weddings, housewarmings, and everything in between, here’s a guide to our favorite local card and gift shops to take your gift-giving skills to the next level.
— by the RVAx team
The Wild Wander
The Fan recently welcomed a new neighbor on Strawberry St — The Wild Wander! The be-a-u-tiful shop is equally stunning as it is interesting. If you’re in need of some paper goods and gifts, this is your place. Or if you’re in need of somewhere cozy, this is your place, too — according to the space’s About page, “it's inspired by dusty libraries, cluttered studies full of artifacts, and an abiding curiosity for forgotten history and the natural world.” We’ve visited before, and it’s pretty tricky to leave.
Location: 425 Strawberry St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Outside The Box
Shopping at Outside The Box is an experience that will keep you occupied and entertained for hours. Shopowner Mark is a “recovering accountant” and wanted to curate a space that makes you feel like a kid in a toy store — and he succeeded! Every nook and cranny of this East End shop is more delightful than the last. Look here for kitchenware, body care, decor, and celebration goodies, too!
Location: 314 N 25th St (Church Hill)
Hours: Found here
Beasties
Beasties features unique, quirky, and snarky finds. Shop for yourself or a gift for any occasion. Snag a diaper cake, dog bandanna, bridesmaid present, funky kitchen decor, and more.
Location: 3218 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
For the Love of Chocolate
The name says it all! Put together a custom basket, gift bag, or box of chocolates tailored for that special person on that special day. You can also find theater candy from your youth, classic gums, candy bars, jawbreakers, chews, hard candies, and more.
Location: 3136 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
Kilwins
Find the perfect gift to satisfy any sweet tooth. You can find caramel apples, chocolate-covered strawberries, homemade Rice Krispies Treats and Oreos in the case, along with every fudge flavor imaginable. They even have ice cream in the back!
Location: 3115 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
MediaNoche
MediaNoche is an artist collective, lifestyle boutique, and gift shop in Stony Point Fashion Park. The Artist Collective, featuring 125 local makers, features paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, unique jewelry, and art from Virginia. They also carry the largest selection of men's and women's hats in Richmond!
Location: 9200 Stony Point Pkwy (Stony Point)
Hours: Found here
Merrymaker
Contrary to popular belief, Merrymaker offers more than invitations and announcements. Find an assortment of great gifts including picture frames, coffee table books, tea towels, calendars, recipe tins, business card holders, letter openers, memo pads, and more. Bonus: Many items here can be personalized, such as candles, glassware, note pads, photo albums, napkins, baby books, and coasters!
Location: 3022 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
Mongrel
This spot is best known as Richmond’s “uncommon” card and gift store. From the irreverent greeting card to the perfect gift, Mongrel is filled with nifty gifties for home, body, mind, and soul. To boot, it’s been voted Best Local Gift Shop, year after year, by Style Weekly readers.
Location 2924 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
One Eyed Jacques
Your connection for games! Find unique board games, role playing games, miniatures, disc golf, chess, puzzles, and more, all in one spot. Check out their online store and browse the hundreds of games for a rare find and the perfect gift.
Location: 3104 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
Paper Source
Find a card for every occasion, as well as themed wrapping paper and small gifts. Browse for everything from toys, ornaments, candles, and tons of other things!
Location: 3124 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
Pop of Confetti
From super-cute and festive earrings to irresistibly adorable crocheted stuffed animals, this spot is the setting for dozens of women-owned businesses that create “colorful, artisanal, whimsical accessories, gifts, and more.”
Location: 3422 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
Ten Thousand Villages
This shop is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories, and gift items from across the globe. They feature products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries.
Location: 3201 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
The Virginia Shop
Located in the Library of Virginia, you can find products made in, and inspired by, the Commonwealth, such as Library of Virginia publications, jewelry, unique home goods, paper goods, literary gifts, guidebooks, Virginia-made food, and products featuring our state seal.
Location: 800 E Broad St (City Center)
Hours: Found here
World of Mirth
Find the perfect gift for kids and kids at heart. World of Mirth is often described as a place where Pee-wee's Playhouse meets Dr. Seuss. The shelves are chock-full of cool stuff to entertain, educate ,and amuse.
Location: 3005 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
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