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Shop Birthday Supplies in Westboro Village!

May 28, 2018

Meri Meri really does stand out as the cutest party supplies around.  Sometimes I shut my eyes and imagine throwing the best backyard summer party. Paper pinwheels, mini garlands and bright colours. How’s this for inspiration?? See those sweet watermelon…

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Shop Meri Meri Party Supplies in Ottawa!

April 27, 2018

We have the best, most exclusive Meri Meri Party Supplies.  If you are planning a birthday party this spring, you will want to get in here! This is just the smallest hint.

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New Clayboys In Stock Today!

March 20, 2018

Funny, dirty and outrageous. That’s how we describe ClayBoy Greeting Cards. New shipment just arrived today. Some of these go pretty quick so stop in soon. p.s. Mona happens to be my Mom’s favourite 😉  

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Shop Westboro Village for Easter Gifts!

March 8, 2018

When you stay local, it’s a cinch to fill an Easter Basket with thoughtful gifts for your kids and grandchildren! Believe it or not, Easter is coming up pretty quick. It falls early this year. We will be closed Good…

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DIY Birthday Invitations

February 27, 2018

You know what I love? Rubber Stamps. Throwing it back 15 years (!) my husband and I made our own wedding invitations. I bought a couple of kits and inks, cardstock and ribbons and we went at it. When I…

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Heading to a friend's ski chalet this weekend??

February 23, 2018

Are you heading to a friend’s ski chalet for the weekend? Besides the usual bottle of vino or offer to cook dinner, your hosts will be delighted to find a little something left behind after a weekend of friendship and…

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Gift Wrapping in Westboro!

February 21, 2018

Hello! Do you shop Mrs. Tiggy Winkles ? Me too! Did you know they have an easy gift wrapping service?? They do! And I can tell you from experience that when my kids walk into a party carrying a Mrs. Tiggy Winkles…

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It is coming up to our anniversary!

February 6, 2018

It was around this time seven years ago that it was all coming together and I was purchasing The Village Quire.  This time of year I tend to sit back and take a breath and consider how fortunate I am…

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GIVEAWAY!

January 15, 2018

Hello! I think I have mentioned before that I don’t care one bit that Valentine’s Day is a made-up Day of Romance. I happen to love cinnamon hearts and I will wear pink and red. Together! I love having heart-shaped…

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Happy New Year!

January 6, 2018

Hello! And Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that Christmas happened only two weeks ago. I think I sent a total of six Christmas Cards and I got about the same number back. I thought about sending New…

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Travel Journals and Planning A Summer Getaway!

July 6, 2023

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!

May 24, 2023

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

May 24, 2023

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

May 3, 2023

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

April 5, 2023

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!

March 23, 2023

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!

March 7, 2023

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?

March 7, 2023

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!

February 22, 2023

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

January 23, 2023

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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