Ope, interjection
/ōp/
An expression of surprise
Rhymes with soap, mope, and elope.
Ope is the little exclamation you say when:
- You scooch past someone in the grocery store
- Your cat surprises you by climbing into your lap
- You remember that text you meant to send to your friend
It’s something second-nature, a comforting kind of mundane. It’s everyday in a way that feels like home, like your favorite movie or an old coat you’d never get rid of.
What we offer
We're working hard every day to build a shop that's equal parts store and community space.
Letters from Ope
We write about our workshops and events, what we’re carrying in the shop, plus some stationery-focused missives here and there. Almost as good as physical letters!
Have Any Questions?
Interested to know more about the shop? About our workshops? About the 1985 family adventure The Goonies? That's what we're here for!
FAQs
How will I know when my in-store pickup order is ready?
When you first place an order for in-store pickup, we’ll send you an order confirmation email. Once we have your order ready for pickup, you’ll receive another email letting you know it’s ready!
What events do you have coming up?
Check out our calendar to see what’s next!
Do you sell gift cards?
We most certainly do! You can find our Gift Cards here.
What is the estimated delivery time for my order?
Our standard delivery time is 5-10 business days, depending on your location. We’ll send you tracking information when your order has shipped so you can keep track of your order’s progress! See our full shipping policy here.
What is your return policy?
If something didn't quite work out, we're happy to help! See our Returns & Exchanges policy here.
Reach Out
Have questions about the shop? About our workshops? About the 1985 family adventure The Goonies? That's what we're here for!
Our Shop
648 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101
Our Phone Number
(207) 613-3041
Our Email
hello@opestationery.com
Or, send us a quick message on Instagram!
Give us a shout!
We're happy to answer questions about what we carry, upcoming events, shoot —even our favorite spots around town! Give us a ring.
Our Shop
648 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101
Our Phone Number
(207) 613-3041
We're posting all the time — and a lot of it's good!
Ope is for folks who appreciate perfectly imperfect handmade gifts, who find value in taking the time to do something by hand. Folks who collect stickers everywhere they travel and document their lives in a scrapbook.
If you rely on good ol’ pen and paper, keep a backstock of greeting cards for any occasion, and are pen-pals with your long-distance friends – Ope is for you!
