Theresa's Table: A Curated Shopping Experience at Open to Being

Step into our studio + shop to explore handcrafted stationery for heart and soul, learn about the letterpress process, and enjoy hands-on creativity with others who appreciate beautiful stationery and handwritten notes.

Embrace the beauty of autumn and prepare for the upcoming holiday season with new Thank You note card sets and a selection of letterpress holiday and winter occasion greeting cards. You can also shop seasonal handcrafted tea (grown locally) for crisp evenings and screen printed tote bags and bandanas that make lovely gift containers.

Instead of rushing through a busy store, you get unhurried time in our light-filled space - gathering around our communal table to embrace autumn with a mindful making craft activity, learn letterpress, and discover gifts that speak to your heart. Experience the joy of slowing down together as you shop to find just the right card or gift that expresses your heart and soul for someone special. asking questions about the letterpress process, and finding thoughtful gifts - maybe even one or two for yourself!

RSVP with a free ticket to let us know to expect you! Come any time between 11 and 3.

About Theresa's Table events

Theresa's Table brings together stationery lovers and creative entrepreneurs at Open to Being's letterpress studio + shop in Arlington. These curated events showcase fine paper goods, luxury writing tools, and handcrafted accessories.

Founder Theresa Esterlund curates each gathering around our central communal table, featuring select local 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, handcrafted 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.

2025 Theresa's Table Dates:

September 20

October 25

November 22

December 6