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Welcome to our new website complete with online ordering!
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The shop is open every Fri, Sat & Sun from 11a-6p at Crafted (a cool vintage warehouse full of other amazing artisans!), 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro, CA 90731.
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We currently only have about 350 books available for purchase online. We are working on adding the remaining 5000 that we currently have in stock at the shop. Plus always adding more books, too. So please come back often!
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Greeting cards, bookmarks, and the other handmade goodies are only available in-person.
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Thank you for your patience - we now have both a new POS for the shop AND this newfangled online shopping process!
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As always, your support is appreciated!
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Why used books matter
Each pre-loved book arrives with its own history - well cared for, thoughtfully selected, and ready to spark new adventures in good company. Every book carries echoes of past readers and endless possibilities for new discoveries.
Timeless. Sustainable. Treasured.
Journals & sketchbooks, made for pausing
Every page is a place to pause - whether you're jotting down thoughts, sketching what catches your eye, or filling lines with the day's small moments. Designed cover to cover with care, these journals are made for slowing down and putting pen to paper.
Intentional. Original. Unhurried
Your greeting card emporium
There's something a text can't replicate - the moment someone finds a handwritten card waiting in their mailbox. Whether it's a laugh-out-loud pick or one that says exactly what words alone can't, each card is designed and made by hand. Bring back the mailbox moment - or skip the stamp and hand one over in person, special no matter how it arrives.
Handmade. Original. Thoughtful.
Little things, made slowly
Some of the best moments come from the small stuff - marking your place with a beaded bookmark, writing with a pen made just a little more special, or dealing out a deck of cards for an evening with good company. Each piece is designed with care, from handmade bookmarks and pens to specialty items made just for slowing down.
Handcrafted. Charming. Unique.