The Paper Mouse

The Paper Mouse is a curated stationery and gift shop in the heart of West Newton Square. We are a cozy nook for exploration and discovery, featuring playful goodies that inspire curiosity and practical tools to fill every need. From our card wall with greetings for every occasion, to our pen and pencil bar overflowing with writing instruments, to our spread of notebooks in every shape and size, we do our best to provide just the thing you need – plus a few you didn’t know you were looking for. Why a mouse? The Paper Mouse is named for Jenny, who was born in the Year of the Mouse. We all have a soft spot for these tiny creatures, who are often characterized as helper figures in stories. We’re here to help guide you!

Established in 2015.

The Paper Mouse is the creation of husband-and-wife team Victor Lee and Jenny Zhang. The shop was a new beginning for the couple in 2015 after life changes prompted them to rethink their careers. Jenny had recently settled down in Newton and wanted to connect with her neighbors, while Victor felt disconnected from his community after 20 years spent working in the high tech industry. His father and grandfather had both owned business in Newton, and he wanted to revisit his childhood dream of following in their footsteps. A shop in their village square, they decided, could fulfill both their wishes. With the help of their good friends Felix and Loren, owners of the stationery company Felix Doolittle, they transformed a narrow little space in West Newton Square into a cozy shop and began filling it with the things they love. They wanted to create a unique destination for the community to visit, a place that would bring feelings of joy and fond memories of childhood.