The Merchant At Howell Mill

This mid-​sized shop has so much to look through that you need at least an hour. Sort of a combination between Urban Outfitters without the hipsters and Anthrolopie without all the candles. Great souvenir ideas like coffee mugs and cute little kitchen and household curios. Just a few minutes away from Octane Coffee house.

I love the Merchant. Such a great one stop shop for all kinds of great home goods, stationary items, gifts, s’well bottles, etc.
Also, everyone who works there is sweet as can be.
Definitely recommended.

I spotted Merchant across the street, while sipping on cappuccino at Octane, and decided to check it out. And, I’m glad I did.
If you’re the type that loves to purchase cool gifts and little knickknacks for friends, this is a great store. Here’s some helpful information:
TYPES OF GIFTS:
–Cutesy and witty cards from friends and family.
–Artsy mugs ranging from calculus formulas to cool patterns.
–Stylish plates and utensils.
–Vintage room décor and furniture pieces.
–Small wooden picture frames.
–Various wrapping paper and art prints.
–Leather purses.
–Too many things to list.
I spotted a «Welcome To Reno — World’s Biggest City» pennant and decided to buy it for my friend in Reno. They didn’t have a price on it, so I asked the nice dude working behind the counter and he called someone (perhaps the owner) to inquire about the price. And it only came out to $ 6.
SERVICE: Like others have said, they don’t however when you peruse through their stuff, ye they will answer any questions you may have.
PRICES: It’s pretty expensive, but there are some great deals there.
OTHER TIDBITS:
There’s a small lot on the front. Street parking is also available on Marietta Street.
OVERALL: I like a lot of what they sell there, but I do wish that they had more local items. For example, I don’t have any interest to purchase New York themed mugs, and I’m sure many other people feel the same way, too. I’ll check it out again in the future, though.

Wow-​what a complete disappointment. We just recently moved to the midtown area. We were looking for some unique cards for a special event. Some friends suggested we give the place a try. There was a lot of hype surrounding this shop and its supposedly «great inventory».
They advertise «local» and we try to shop small local artists so this looked like a good chance. Frankly, the visit was terrible. Almost everything looked exactly the same. It was like being in a cross between a TGI Friday’s and Restoration Hardware.
The prices on their cards were high, the furniture and antiques were overpriced, the parking was terrible, most of their stuff was made up of national brands and the staff literarily paid no attention to us whatsoever. I guess «local» to them means just made in the US.
We stood there for about ten minutes waiting to buy some items while the employee working there chatted away to a friend ignoring us so we finally just put it all back and walked out. You could do better at just about any mall or variety store. Maybe we just caught them on a bad day. We may give it another chance and try it again in a few months for the Holidays. Just our thoughts.

Lions and papers and pears, oh my!
Well, maybe not the pears part. Or the lions. But tons of papery goodness. Kate Spade, The Social Type, Emily Ley… so many pretties to write on — note pads, day planners, cards and… basically a list-​making-​slash-​thank-​you-​note-​writing kind of girl’s thing. Or heaven.
Lots of gifts, from big to small. Moon & Lola necklaces — pick a chain, pick what to put on it, or buy a pretty that’s already designed (like the ceramic GA shaped tag on a delicate 16″ chain, plus an elephant charm, if … you’re so inclined and I think you know what I mean). And so many other pretties.
Gifts for pets, gifts for him, gifts for her, gifts for the home (yours or theirs)…my new favorite spot to browse or buy.

This place is definitely a great place to shop for cute household items or gifts. They had all types of mugs, knickknacks, stationery, paintings, etc. I came here with a co-​worker during our lunch break and we were fascinated by all the unique craftsy looking items. I even bought her housewarming gift and card from this store (an Atlanta painting/​print) and she loved it.
Overall, I’d say this is a good place to peruse if you’re in the area or need a quick gift idea. Be warned – the prices are pretty steep.

Seriously, I think everybody should know about this place. If you go to Octane, make sure you get your cup o’ Joe to-​go and walk across the street to The Merchant. My partner and I are usually the type of people to go into a store and look at everything, and this place sure kept us busy. There are a lot of great things in here and we ended up buying a decorative tray that said «You’re a Mess» for a friend.
I first found out about this place because I was looking for a gift for a friend that moved away to California. I wanted to get her a sentimental gift and my partner told me I should get her a painting/​frame of Atlanta from a store that he was following on Instagram. And there we were, in the wondrous place called The Merchant.

I had no idea this was here, and when I did notice it, I thought they literally just sold stationary and some gift nick-​nacks.
With Christmas approaching, I decided to check out these «gifts.» Walking in, you realize that it’s a cute, cozy store with a bunch of random, handmade crafts, gifts, and stationary. There are some local artists who have stuff sold here and some not so local (I was looking at and smelling a candle from Colorado which smelled just like a pine tree).
With the local and handmade crafts come the local and handmade craft prices. Some stuff was moderately priced while others made my purse head for the hills. I ended up getting a mug for myself (good Christmas shopping, I know). The service was friendly, and they do take credit card. They also take good care of packaging and bagging your purchase.
If you’re not looking for anything in particular, this is a good place to check out.

We were eating brunch across the street and decided to walk around the few shops around here and so glad we stumbled in here. It’s adorable.
Be careful, even if you don’t have anything on your «list» you will walk out of here with something for yourself of a friend. This shop carries so many items you want to give to other people but also buy one for yourself. A very high end, eclectic mix of so many goodies from small companies all over the states. From stationary, to jewelry, to home items. There really is something for everyone.
I got giddy when I saw an Orlando local product, Rifle Paper Co. Their products are so whimsical and lovely, so fun to see them grow from my home and beyond.
Other notable lines they carry:
HammerPress
Produce Candles
Kate Spade NY
Sugar Paper
ThimblePress
Butter
Aquiesse Candles
Patch NYC
and many more!
You will want to pull up a chair, read a book, and start your shopping list right there. This boutique is so warm and welcoming. Stop in here and check out all their goodies! Love these type of shops.

Tucked between Bocado and Bartaco on Howell Mill, the Merchant is a delightful store with a carefully curated collection of designer stationery, candles, books, home ware, accessories, art, and other gift items.
If you need to buy a gift, this is the place to go! The selection is fantastic. Like another reviewer mentioned, they don’t hover and let you browse in peace. But if you need help, the shopkeepers are very friendly.
I’m also a fan of the boutique space — everything is artfully arranged and the store is quite large and open. Also, I love the oldies music playing in the background!
All in all, the Merchant is a lovely addition to West Side Atlanta!

A great place for unique gifts, a great selection from rifle paper, and all around amazing service!

Ran in here for a last minute gift and was impressed. Great selection and very friendly staff. It didn’t hurt that they were playing good music as well.
If you need a gift for your wife, daughter or girlfriend, this is the place to go on the West Side.

If you’ve been wanting for a place to pick up stationary from Rifle Paper Co. or oneCanoetwo, THIS is the place. Not only does this place smell really good (thanks to the variety of candles), but there’s a lot of stuff to browse through from aforementioned stationary to accessories (bow ties, jewelry) to home décor.
The shopkeepers were really laid back and let us do our browsing (the set up of the shop is very conducive for this), which I appreciated. Definitely not an intimidating shop at all. I’m loving how there are a growing number of shops to walk to in the area. This place seems like a great addition and I think I’ve found my neighborhood shop to pick up whimsical cards.

It was the lion in the window that drew us in.
Perched on top of a display case filled high with other curious treasures, the golden lion is just one of many delightful and surprising things for sale at West Midtown’s newest boutique The Merchant at Howell Mill.
Just opened for a couple weeks, the Merchant is a carefully curated boutique gift shop. Artfully arranged by theme, the store is filled with inspirational messages and beautifully crafted stationary. It’s a mix between the whimsy of Anthropologie and the city chic of Kate Spade.
My favorite sections in the boutique include the Paris-​themed stationary and paperweights. The nautical theme with octopus notebooks and journals definitely stand out. The book collection includes small-​press cookbooks and art books.
The best part is that everything is reasonably priced.