O Suzannah

O Suzannah is an adorable stationary (which I love) store on one of the side streets off the downtown mall. I had had a few friends recommend I check it out. The store is much bigger than it seems and is packed with journals, calendars, cards, books, pens, and other knick-knacks. The owner apparently loves planners so I already felt a kinship with the store :) We were there right before Christmas so it was pretty crowded. I doubt this is the norm so I'll have to check it out again when I can take my time browsing. A great place for gifts and cute office supplies.

Scarpa

What a fabulous shop! They have so many things - none of which I can afford but I love it! Scarpa is rated for being one of Charlottesville's best shoe shops - they carry a lot of European designs and a fun selection. They also have a small selection of clothes, jewelry and handbags. The staff is great and very friendly. "Things you never knew that you couldn't live without" - absolutely true!

Scarpa is in the north wing of the Barrack's Road shopping center.

Their sister store is RockPaperScissors - a stationary store on 2nd Street NE - that I also love. Stationary is so soothing to me - strange, I know. And the shop has plenty of cute options. I will most likely check it out when I start thinking about wedding invites!