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June 10, 2014
Westfest is happening this weekend and if the past ten years is any indication, the village will be hoppin’!! The streets are shut to car traffic and festival goers from near and far flood the neighbourhood. Free concerts begin Friday night…
Read MoreUse the pointy end!
A card like this might just inspire a little action. It might be the gentle nudge you or a friend needs to light a fire and get ‘er done. I know it helps me!
Read MoreYellow Bird Paper Greetings
Yellow Bird Paper Greetings says it best describing themselves as “a chi-chi concoction of vintage imagery, girlish glamour and witty sayings that culminate in a stationery collection high on style and serious sass”. Something we love about this Canadian company…
Read MoreENTER to win Curly Girl Designs
We simply love everything about Curly Girl..the design, the sentiment, the whimsy. We want to share the love and we want to keep it easy. If you could be anywhere other than your current city, where would you be? It’s…
Read MoreGiveaway to Ottawa's Urban Wedding Show: Tie the Knot
Have you Set the Date? Tells us when you are going to be married in the comments below to win a set of tickets to the Wedding Show happening this Saturday and a journal to keep track of all your…
Read MoreThe Village Quire wants you to know VersaTile!
I remember the day Dan came into the store. He was empty handed but told me he was selling handmade coasters that he and his wife were making in their spare time. I asked if he had anything with him…
Read MoreVintage Cards!
I am hoping with a little concerted effort I can find out more about this line of vintage greeting cards. I can tell you they came to me by way of a Postal Historian who has been given his marching…
Read MoreI'd forgotten about how much I love sugar scrub.
On the advice of a customer, I ordered Blush by Matter Company Sugar Scrub and Body Butter. My skin has been SO itchy this winter. Scratch, scratch, scratch, itch, itch, itch. It has been driving me NUTS. We’ve stocked Matter…
Read MoreAs promised…a GIVE AWAY!
We talked about Meri Meri last week…we are head over heels for their Toot Sweet line. Colourful polka dots scattered across Happy Birthday Garland, Paper Cups, Paper Bowls, Tablecloth, Food Picks and so much more. Enter to win a collection…
Read MoreThe Village Quire wants you to know Alice Hinther!
If you look up Alice on Facebook, she will casually tell you she designs cards using old photos, books and other bits of ephemera. But if you’ve read her hilarious cards you’ll know that there isn’t anything effortless about her creations.…
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Travel Journals and Planning A Summer Getaway!
If you’re getting organized for a trip this summer, don’t forget your Travel Journal! We have a little something for the whole family! This travel journal is perfect for kids. It has a hardcover which is ideal for kids laying…
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Puffy Stickers, Scratch n Sniff and Vinyl Stickers!
If you’re reading this then you must be a sticker fanatic, too. I am betting we could get together and have deep down about the sticker books we kept as kids, the stickers we always wanted but never got, our…
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Father’s Day Cards for Dads and Grandfathers
Father’s Day is June 19 and we have loads of great Father’s Day Cards in stock. You’ll find a few of our favourites online but more choice in our Westboro Village shop. While we have lots of funny Father’s Day…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from $25-$200
Celebrate the Mom in your life with one of these perfect gift ideas. At The Village Quire, it is pretty easy to find a thoughtful gift and Mother’s Day card. We’ve pulled together a few ideas. In this list, you’ll…
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Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Cards – A Free Offer
It will be another couple of weeks before we have all our classy, sassy, snarky, sentimental and beautiful Mother’s Day & Father’s Day cards ready to browse in the shop and online. But if you would like a Sneak Peak…
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Set your table for Easter with these great Spring decor ideas!
First, the napkins. I just love the look of Marimekko. Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle brand known all over the world for its original prints and designs. I tend to use cloth napkins day-to-day but I love a pretty paper…
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Cards and Gift Ideas for The New Home Owner!
Did a friend or family member recently purchase a new home? Buying a gift for a new homeowner is such a thoughtful and fun thing to do! We always have the best selection of new home cards and bringing along…
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Looking for The Perfect Gift?
Shopping in Westboro Village and looking for the perfect gift for someone special? We’ve got some great ideas for the traveler in your life! This cute little hip sack is perfect for someone traveling this summer. The pattern is, of…
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Spring is Coming!
Let’s talk about all things SPRING shall we? We have the CUTEST jelly bags in stock now. These are the perfect thing for baguettes from the local bakery, fruits and vegetables from the Market and, of course, beach necessities.…
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Valentine’s Day Cards
It is hard to believe that January has nearly come and gone. Christmas feels like a million years ago and we are head first into planning Valentine’s Day and looking forward to all things Spring. If you’ve been into the…
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