November Theresa's Table: Slow Shopping at Open to Being letterpress studio
About this Event
Step into our cozy Arlington studio + shop for a “slow shopping” experience to discover the artistry of letterpress stationery, shop one-of-a-kind jewelry and Colombian specialty coffee. Mingle with makers and fellow guests who value local small businesses and good company.
Meet Vera (our 1910 press) and explore letterpress holiday cards, note card sets for gratitude and friendship, gift enclosures, and handbound journals. In the shop, you’ll also find natural candles and bath salts, Blackwing pencils and accessories, silkscreened tote bags, limited edition prints, and original collage art pieces.
November’s table highlights Paloma Vintage Designs. Ashley Kurth-Reinhart transforms vintage and reclaimed costume jewelry into bold, modern earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and statement pieces. Every piece is sustainably handcrafted, telling a story of renewal, creativity, and conscious style.
Take your time at the Harvest & Bloom Coffee Truck by Red Bean Harvest to shop freshly roasted Colombian coffees, including 12 oz whole-bean bags and sample sizes from different regions, producers, varieties, and flavor profiles. They’ll also offer coffee marmalade, coffee mugs made out of coffee grounds, and freshly brewed seasonal lattes and pastries.
November brings us into the heart of the holiday season, and Theresa’s Table offers a different kind of shopping experience. Instead of moving from booth to booth at a crowded market, spend time in our bright, intimate studio talking with makers, meeting fellow stationery and craft lovers, and supporting 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.
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