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Two Bad Mice by Anita Jeram
You might recognize the illustrations in these cards. Anita Jeram illustrated Guess How Much I Love You written by Sam McBratney. These are some of the sweetest cards we carry. Blank on the inside, they retail for $4.50. Some of…
Read MoreQuotables $3.95
What began as a small collection of 48 black and white cards has grown into a full line of black & white and colour cards, magnets and mugs that stand the test of time. Quotables transcends the traditional boundaries of…
Read MoreTeacher Gifts!
School is rapidly coming to a close…have you thought about year-end Teacher Gifts? I’ve done an informal poll of the teachers in my life. They do like getting wine, it seems! And gift cards to local coffee shops. In addition…
Read MoreWhere will you be in FIVE years??
Celebrate a graduation, plan a retirement or envision a journey. FIVE is a book that prompts with all kinds of inspirational quotes and leaves space for you to write and for turn out your own creative thoughts. FIVE gets you…
Read MoreNew Hours!
Warmer evenings and more restaurants along Richmond Road can make for a livelier evening in Westboro. With this in mind, The Village Quire is trying on some new hours! Monday through Wednesday 10am – 6pm Thursday and Friday 10am –…
Read MoreMothers Day
I don’t know what’s in the works for Mother’s Day this year but I know it will have something to do with breakfast in bed, lots of kisses and cuddles and flowers. And probably a nap. I miss naps. They’ve been hard…
Read MoreVillage Quire
People often ask why I bought the store. They want to know if it’s because I love paper. I do love paper. Pretty wrapping paper and the ribbons that go along with them. I also love journals and notepads. I…
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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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