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November 2023 by J Gera
Love this artistic song of a bookstore. ♥️♥️♥️
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August 2023 by Susan Severance
Just purchased a charming children's book at Paper Mermaid while visiting Rockport: "A Day in Rockport: Scenes From a Coastal Town", illustrated by store owner Mary Faino. Mary kindly inscribed a personal message for my grandnephew. I highly recommend the store -- and the book!
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December 2022 by Deb Theriault
My daughter and I spent a night in Rockport in December. Their selection of beautiful and unique cards and wrapping papers was so amazing. Lovely assortment of fun gifts for all ages. It was hard to stop perusing through the store. Very happy with our purchases and very friendly shop owners.
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October 2022 by Wamuyu Thoithi
Great for gifts. Friendly owner/ staff
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August 2022 by Molly Zembko
Cute little local shop with paper and pen products, Knick knacks and toys.
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July 2021 by Lauren Thompson
Such a nice store to find while wandering around! The staff was so friendly and the items they had stocked were really nice. The artists' artwork is lovely and whimsical too! I'll definitely stop in whenever I'm in town.
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July 2020 by Samantha Mackowitz
Such a cute spot! Really niche items and artwork.
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September 2019 by Meryl Temple
Discovered this darling little place today, and fell in love. It is so bright, whimsical, and inviting! And owner Mary is delightful, warm and friendly. She was a pleasure to chat with, I enjoyed swapping stories as I browsed and ultimately found the PERFECT piece of artwork (of which she's the artist!). I couldn't leave the store without it
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May 2019 by Judi Painter
The Paper Mermaid is one of the special reasons I go to Rockport! The store is amazing!! There is always something new, magical and wonderful to explore!
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April 2019 by Carla Power
This store is more than a store: it is an artistic experience, an oasis of warmth even on the coldest New England day. I have been going there on every visit to the Boston area since it opened, and invariably have found not just stunning and unique gifts, but a warm vibe. Most recently, the artist-owner has added a line of her own artwork—in cards, prints, and books. A wonderful shop-art gallery.
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April 2019 by Coleen Gannon
Love this shop. Always has wonderful cards & gift wrap. Children's toys & books are well curated. If you want something whimsical, clever & affordable please do give them a look. Well worth the trip.
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April 2019 by Timothy Massie
My family has been visiting the town of Rockport for over twenty years. In the past five years one of our daughters and her young family has been enjoying Rockport with us. Unfortunately, this past trip, we had a traumatizing experience in The Paper Mermaid. The old woman who sometimes runs the shop verbally abused my five year old granddaughter, my daughter and myself and in front of many other costumers. Emie was gently playing with several of the mermaid dolls. This woman stomped up to us and SCREAMED, "Is this your CHILD?" "She can't touch those dolls!" "They will get dirty!" And on and on... until we left the store, dumbfounded by the hatred this old woman was spewing.
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April 2019 by c
UNpleasant! I come to rockport every 4th of July shop with my mom. I walked into paper mermaid unlike all the other shops with genuine nice staff, the clerk at paper mermaid was pleasantly rude. SHe didn't great us,never left the counter. I saw it was paper goods. It I asked about a soap she was selling and if she had the lotion too? She replied she didn't sell that stuff only the soap bc she liked it. then she didn't ask me, she stated I could leave the soap on The counter and continue shopping and she also stated that I could put my bags down on the counter. OBVIOUSLY from my years of college retail jobs I knew she was treating me like a shoplifter. SHe could have just politely got out from behind desk and asked me questions offered to help that's how you politely prevent shop lifters instead she treated my like a criminal maybe because Maybe I wasn't dressed to her standards idk also when I tried to pay she was rude like I didn't have money she said oh there's a ten dollar minimum I didn't have cash since I spent it at the other stores , so I had to ask my mother instead of offering me and ad on sale to meet the minimum it was awkward and uncomfortable, she was rude and didn't obviously want my business! terrible Never go! go to shops anywhere else IN Rockport they carry the same and better items
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October 2017 by Carolyn Britt
As a grandmother of only a few years, I was thrilled to find The Paper Mermaid. They have a wonderful selection of books and toys for children - all high quality. My grandson has loved everything I buy there.
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October 2017 by Sarah Kelly
I never get tired of stopping by The Paper Mermaid for the selection of beautiful and useful items. It's clear that Mary, the owner, has a great eye for stocking her store, which makes sense as she's an artist. The staff is great as well -- friendly and knowledgeable. My kids love going to The Paper Mermaid as much as I do, so it's a win-win.
