Looking for quirky funky store with cool wrapping paper and cards that aren't Hallmark? (Murfreesboro: to live, cost)

[CountryGirl2b=]

Recent Northeast transplant seeks cool little shops that sell cards that aren't Hallmark, wrapping paper by the piece, Gumby, Ugly Dolls, wind up toys, glow in the dark stars . . . you get the picture . . stocking stuffers . . . artsy things but not high end well made crafts. Similar to the Curious Heart Emporium behind the Loveless Cafe. Cool Springs is full of chain stores which are fine but I am looking for unique one of a kind shops. Downtown Franklin is almost there but haven't QUITE found the card/wrapping paper . . oh and ribbons by the yard??? Please share if you know of such a store anywhere around Nashville. Will drive many miles for fun shopping! Thanks much!

[bluesky42day]

They don't have ugly dolls or gumby or anything like that, but nice cards can be found at social graces in the village.

products  (http://www.socialgracesonline.com/Social_Graces/Products.html - broken link)

Good luck.

Courtney

[vivelafrance]

Posh Paper in Hendersonville.

[sucrose]

Textile Fabrics on Franklin has ribbons (great stuff but not cheap). There are also a couple of JoAnn's around (cheap stuff, not great).

Have you tried World Market (Cost Plus) for some of the other stuff? I think they carry a bit of that kind of thing.

[Kansaichick]

Fiddlecakes in 12 South has some party supplies but I can't remember what exactly. I noticed they had a little "side room" off the bakery/cafe itself with interesting stuff. You might want to just give them a call and ask them what they've got.

[CountryGirl2b=]

Thanks! I will check all these places out. Didn't realize there was a Cost Plus! Used to LIVE at that store when in San Francisco. Just hard to find nice wrapping paper and interesting cards. I know, who sends SNAIL MAIL anymore?? . . . . . . . . .me?

[vivelafrance]

Originally Posted by CountryGirl2b=

Thanks! I will check all these places out. Didn't realize there was a Cost Plus! Used to LIVE at that store when in San Francisco. Just hard to find nice wrapping paper and interesting cards. I know, who sends SNAIL MAIL anymore?? . . . . . . . . .me?

Yes Cost Plus World Markets are in Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, and West Nashville.

[Eescapes]

Originally Posted by CountryGirl2b=

Thanks! I will check all these places out. Didn't realize there was a Cost Plus! Used to LIVE at that store when in San Francisco. Just hard to find nice wrapping paper and interesting cards. I know, who sends SNAIL MAIL anymore?? . . . . . . . . .me?

I send SNAIL MAIL! All my friends remark that I am such a "card" person! You would be surprised how appreciated cards are these days. I especially like to send cards for birthdays and also when someone needs a little encouragement or just to know someone cares. Oh, an lets not forget that great southern standard, the thank you card. I needed this info too, so thanks for asking this question!

[Tunky]

I like A Thousand Faces in Hillsboro Village for quirky gifts and greeting cards. I drive there from Franklin specifically for the cards!

[CountryGirl2b=]

Thank you thank you thank you to all the great ideas! The people I knew before I moved here are NOT snail mail people so had no clue. And nothing against Hallmark. Just like to support more independent cardist types! I know what I am doing this week - CARD TRIP! Thanks again.