WELCOME TO
THE BLANK SLATE SHOP

The Blank Slate Shop is a paranormal and romance–focused bookstore brought to life by Elva Stefanie. Dominican, queer, celebrity tattoo artist whose world has always been shaped by ink, imagination, and the kind of stories that linger in your bones.

Entirely self-funded and built from the ground up, this space is Elva’s love letter to creativity and community.

After more than a decade tattooing across the country and building a world of art that feels both intimate and mythic, she dreamed of a place where her two great passions-books and art-could coexist in one magical, tangible setting.

Here, shelves overflow with vampires, fae, athletes, chefs, witches, indie gems, and signed books from authors around the world. The shop also features exclusive artwork, prints, and merch-each piece designed or curated by Elva herself.  Blending her iconic tattoo style with the enchanting atmosphere of the stories she loves.

The Blank Slate Shop was created to give her community something rare:

A cozy, inclusive, art-rich haven where every visit feels like stepping into a story.

Welcome to a little corner of the Hudson Valley where queer creativity, Dominican magic, and bookish passion come together.