Great Places for Stationery and Books

The Cotton Exchange, located between Front and Nutt Streets in downtown Wilmington, is home to two excellent shops featuring stationery and books.

Occasions…Just Write is a delightful store that should be a must-see for all your stationery needs. The shop does a wonderful job in helping a bride choose the perfect wedding invitation that fits her style and budget.

They also can design the right invitation for corporate announcements and events, birthday or anniversary parties and whatever else clients might need. Occasions… Just Write also stocks a broad selection of greeting cards, note cards and fine gifts.

For more information visit www.occasionsjustwrite.com.

Two Sisters Bookery is an independent bookstore that welcomes browsers. The store features both classic and contemporary books and has a selection of first editions, collectibles, and signed books as well. The Bookery has a wide variety of bookmarks, unique greeting cards, reading glasses, umbrellas, Groovy Girls and Ugly Dolls too. Whether you’re looking for a Coastal Carolina cookbook, regional ghost tales, any of Pat Conroy’s titles or most anything else, you’ll find it in this friendly store. And if you need a recommendation, don’t hesitate to ask. They’re happy to help.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Two-Sisters-Bookery-276864362351238/

When you get to the Cotton Exchange, stop in the lower level vestibule and take time to read about its history. You’ll find out how these eight buildings, once part of the world’s largest cotton-exporting company, were converted to a shopping and dining complex in the early 1970s. This tri-level mall is a really fun place to explore.