December Theresa's Table: Slow Shopping at Open to Being letterpress studio

Step into our boutique Arlington stationery shop for slow shopping at the busiest part of the holiday season. Brightside Blend joins us indoors (10 am to 1 pm) with seasonal beverages and coffee to purchase for gifts or enjoy while you shop, mingle, and explore. Mingle with makers and fellow guests who value local small businesses and good company.

Find out what makes letterpress so special as you see our 115-year-old press and shop letterpress holiday cards, note card sets for gratitude and friendship, and gift enclosures. Our shop also features natural candles and bath salts from Handmade Habitat and silkscreened tote bags and gift wrapping cloths from Lavendar Lizard Press. Support arts and music education with every purchase of Blackwing pencil sets and accessories - lovely gifts for artists and writers or anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship.

Join stationery lovers and craft enthusiasts as you take a break with us and learn how to fold a small paper Gratitude Box to give or keep for your year-end reflections.

December can feel hectic, and our bright studio + shop is your space for community gathering at an easy pace.

This event is part of a series: October 17, November 21, and December 12. Each Theresa’s Table opens our letterpress studio + shop and features kindred local businesses.

This event is part of a series: October 17, November 21, and December 12. Each Theresa’s Table opens our letterpress studio + shop and features kindred local businesses.

About Theresa's Table

Theresa's Table brings together stationery lovers and creative entrepreneurs at Open to Being's letterpress studio + shop in Arlington. These “slow shopping” events showcase fine paper goods, luxury writing tools, and handcrafted accessories, along with local woman-owned businesses.

Founder Theresa Esterlund curates each gathering around our central communal table, featuring select creative entrepreneurs and exceptional handcrafted goods. Our bright, welcoming space creates an atmosphere where shoppers and makers can connect through genuine conversation.

About Open to Being®

Open to Being is an artisanal brand offering elegant letterpress stationery for the heart and soul. Our fine paper goods, from premium greeting cards and journals to art prints and custom letterpress work, are minimal yet exquisite. Beautifully-rendered, heartfelt messages are designed with care to foster authentic and meaningful connection.

We believe in the power of artfully crafted words to honor, celebrate, and embrace life's journeys with joy, acceptance, and compassion.

Founder Theresa Esterlund opened a letterpress studio + shop in Arlington Ridge neighborhood of Arlington, VA in April 2025. This working studio includes a boutique retail destination open for special shopping events and showcasing Open to Being products as well as a curated collection of handcrafted goods from local makers. A highlight of the studio is our 1910 treadle-operated Chandler & Price platen letterpress.

Please note:

Our Arlington letterpress shop is open to the public during seasonal shopping events and by appointment.