Paper Routes: Our Nashville & New Orleans Finds

In this episode of Everything Journals, we’re sharing some of the stationery shops, bookstores, and creative stops we discovered while traveling at the end of 2025.Head over to patreon.com/everythingjournals for more long-form content, freebies and a roundup with links for all the stores we discussed in this episode. Stef recently did a solo “paper route” through Nashville, exploring local stationery stores and discovering some unexpected finds—including a junk journaling starter kit and a shop full of incredible paper and art supplies.Not long after, we met up in New Orleans for a sister stationery tour. From letterpress shops and fountain pen stores to art supply shops and cozy bookstores, we spent the trip exploring the city through paper, pens, and creativity.Along the way we share:The stationery shops we loved in Nashville and New OrleansThe pens and journals we brought homeOur favorite discoveries (including Italian journals and a new fountain pen)Why stationery shopping is one of our favorite ways to explore a cityWe also share a few upcoming trips for 2026—including Stef’s next paper route in Scottsdale and our very exciting upcoming stationery adventure in Japan.If you love stationery, journaling, bookstores, and discovering creative shops while traveling, this episode is for you.