"thinking of you"
About OMOI
OMOI is a life goods select shop operating in downtown Philadelphia since 2006.
We offer a selection of items that we like, use, and believe in, with an emphasis on thoughtful design, purpose, and a sense of humor.
If you like stationery, staff-selected books, cool accessories, and useful things for your daily life, we invite you to stop by.
「おもい」とは?
What does OMOI mean?
It's pronounced like “oh boy” and loosely translates to "thoughts" or "ideas."
Our name comes from the Japanese homophone omoi, and is a nod to the many amazing Japanese boutiques with evocative English names, which planted the seeds of inspiration that led to our existence.
When learning Japanese as a second language in the US, the first “omoi” you often learn is “heavy” 重い , followed by the more general “thoughts” 思い (from the verb omou “to think” 思う ). And if you go sing karaoke, you'll often see omoi written as 想い , hinting at a nuanced type of thoughtfulness.
OMOI is a place with a "take care" and "thinking of you" sentiment. We express our thoughts and ideas through our product selection, which we hope enables our customers to explore theirs.
In this heavy world, let's exchange and connect with each other.
TRAVELER'S COMPANY Partner Shop
A beloved creative life organizer.
OMOI is an official TRAVELER’S COMPANY (TRC) Partner Shop.
Makers of the original TRC TRAVELER'S Notebook, the company produces a leather cover journaling system in 2 sizes, with various format notebook inserts and accessory items.
Its versatility appeals to a variety of creative needs, from planning to wallet to watercoloring.
As a Partner Shop, OMOI is a reliable source for everything TRAVELER'S, including rare items available only in-store at Partner Shops worldwide.
We'll be happy to meet you, traveler!
Shop Staff
The Team by Liz
Brought to you by
Liz Sieber • April • Monk • Jess • Shaipreeah • Tyara • Hughes • Adrian • Min • Maithri • Rose • Ash • Nina
OMOI is run by a small crew of creative Philadelphians.
Regardless of our titles, we all make the shop magic.
We give a welcoming hello when you visit.
We pack and wrap your orders with efficiency and care.
We strive to be helpful and informative when you call.
We're genuinely enthused about what we sell, and enjoy telling the stories behind the makers, manufacturers, and artists who produce the items on our shelves.
We love to talk stationery!
We pride ourselves on making your experience with us a good one, and hope you shop with us again and again.