Anthology is a fun shop in Madison with two floors of unique and whimsical gifts. It is a favorite place for many visitors. The shop offers a very large selection of cute stationary, including funny cards, great stickers, hilarious magnets, fantastic books, notepads, and washi tape. There is also a great selection of arts and crafts supplies. It is very LGBTQ friendly and inclusive with its products. The shop has fun little areas, like a space for kids to make a free postcard and a place to do a puzzle. The staff is amazing, friendly, kind, and helpful. The owners are always very friendly. While some items can be a little expensive, prices are generally reasonable and worth it to support the local business. Anthology also sells curated 'good things, small packages' online, which are customized to the buyer's likes and provide unexpected, fun items. This service brings a huge smile to people's faces. It is a very fun shop with plenty of cool items everywhere you look.
i’m obsessed with this place. definitely would come out of my way to come here. super fun stickers and postcards. stationary heaven , a little pricey but worth it?
September 2026
Love this shop! I bought a purple Wisconsin shirt from here a year ago and I still wear it! Also bought some stationery goodies, service was fast and efficient! Wish I lived nearby as it’s a good place to pass time just browsing
June 2026
Loved this adorable shop and appreciated the selection! We were in town and I have specifically been looking for stationery writing sets (not notecards) to purchase. There was a cute selection, much more than local stores in my area, so I stocked up!