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Shopping for Valentine’s Day in Westboro Village
Are you looking for a handmade gift for your two sweethearts? Come to The Village Quire in Westboro! It really doesn’t get any cuter than matching mittens. Made from upcycled sweaters, these mittens have been hit all winter. And now…
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Now Carrying Queenie Cards
We’re pleased to announce that The Village Quire is Now stocking, Queenie Cards. Made in Canada! Do you have a witty kid on your list this month? Someone who loves ketchup on everything? You’re Awesomesauce is perfect! Take a look…
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Rosie Made A Thing! A new, funny card line at The Village Quire
By all accounts, when you are window shopping in Westboro Village, you are stopping and laughing at the cards that are on display in our window. Rosie Made A Thing ($6, Blank Inside) make you laugh out loud and then…
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Shop Party Supplies at The Village Quire
Are you planning a party this holiday season? Why not set the tone with a pretty paper invitation. We have loads of choice. From classy and elegant to quirky and cute, stop by our little store in Westboro for some…
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Saturday October 27 find yourself in Westboro Village!
Saturday October 27 find yourself in Westboro Village! My kids and I are big fans of Wickedly Westboro! It’s the annual Halloween event happening along Richmond Road. You’ll find jack-o-lanterns lining the sidewalks and businesses handing out goodies to trick-or-treaters.…
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Gift Wrapping in Westboro Village
Did you know we offer gift wrapping? And did you know it is complimentary? All you need to do is choose the wrap and ribbons and we’ll do the rest. The Village Quire has all kinds of wrapping paper and…
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September Events
Come see what events we have in-store this September at The Village Quire! See Events
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Back to School
It’s crazy-making to think back-to-school promotions have been in full swing since the middle of July. But that they were. Something I love about shopping local, is you and I both agree there is no way we’re going to shop…
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Meri Meri Party Supplies
Shop Birthday Supplies! Get ready to party with coordinated party supplies featuring Meri Meri Party. The Village Quire in Westboro is here to inspire you with a theme that celebrates the special moments in your life! We stock the very…
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Empathy Cards
Many of you know Emily McDowell’s line of empathy cards. These cards are frank and honest. They cut to the chase and deliver a message that many of us relate to. These are the greeting cards you give when words…
Read MoreAre you sending Christmas Cards this year?
I’m not usually up for anything Christmas before December 1st. Which is kinda weird considering my line of work! This year, November 12th came along and I found myself tipping into Holiday Cheer. I’ve been treating myself to gingerbread lattes…
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Shop Greeting Cards Online
The past year has been one for the record books, don’t you agree? For many independent retailers along our mainstreets, it’s been a year of trial and error and challenges and opportunities as we pivot our businesses to make a…
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Gratitude Journals
About a month ago I knew I was going to check out – there was talk of another lockdown coming, the end of my lease was looming and I was so, so tired managing the number of customers in the…
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A New Year Means A New Bullet Journal!
The new year is a great time to begin a new Bullet Journal. The Village Quire stocks a curated selection of Leuchtturm dot notebooks as well as their official Bullet Journal. If you are the kind of person who puts…
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Sending Snail Mail This Fall
All the rain and grey skies this week has me packing away my flip flops and dresses. And I am kinda okay with that! I need a change. Even if it is only a change of footwear 😉 Fall has…
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Sweet, Made in Canada Birthday Cards
We’ve just received the cutest birthday cards, ever. Mythical Matters is a card line we have stocked for ages. Based in Toronto, the first time I met Storm in Shadow was right here in Westboro Village! From the minute I…
Read MoreBirthday Cards for Teenagers
Even though the kids have been home since FOREVER, I still can’t believe that it is August and that summer is half over! Our son turns fifteen this week – his birthday is always the halfway mark for us. We’ll…
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Birthday Cards for Everyone on Your List!
The Village Quire in Ottawa stocks the kind of birthday cards you are looking for – from sweet and sentimental to funny and maybe a little offensive, we hope you’ll find what you need! If you are looking for Made…
Read MoreShopping online at The Village Quire
The new normal is, indeed, weird. The shop is *almost* back to regular hours and it has been great to see so many of you walking and poking into the shops. Westboro Village is slowly coming alive. It’s thanks to…
Read MoreCanada Day Ideas!
Canada Day is this week and, while we won’t be hosting any great big backyard parties we might find ourselves sharing some driveway drinks with neighbours. Paper napkins and paper plates are in order! These are the very best Canada…
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