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I love a good party!
If you know me in real life, then you know I love a good party. I love having friends over and celebrating the big stuff like birthdays and New Year’s Day, but I also like to celebrate the smaller stuff.…
Read MoreJournal Keeping
I have gone in and out of keeping a journal for most of my life. I started my first diary when I was about seven. In it I wrote about my days spent with my cousins and best friend. It’s…
Read MoreOff You Go Paper Co is now in stock!
We’ve just received our first shipment from Off You Go Paper Co. The cards are so pretty. I have a few of Brittanny’s prints, as well. The prints make me think of summertime and the moments between dusk and dark.…
Read MoreSleep Away Camps and Summer in Full Swing
So, here’s the thing. Our ten-almost-eleven year old is heading off to camp tomorrow. Sleep away camp. For the first time (!) I am pretty excited for him. We started packing last night and have been checking and re-checking the…
Read MoreBullet Journals!
Hello! My friend Kate called me a few weeks ago looking for a dot journal. Not a grid, not a lined and not a blank journal. But one with dots. She asked if I knew what a Bullet Journal is…
Read MoreFather's Day
Father’s Day is upon us. I don’t know about you, but I have always found it pretty hard to think of a gift for my Dad. I am pretty happy I don’t have to figure out a gift for my…
Read MoreWe are having a Birthday Party!
So…a little history about The Village Quire. Susan Burke opened the store 14 years ago. It was located where Fratelli’s is now. I actually remember her standing outside waiting for the sign to come and be installed. It is amazing…
Read MoreEaster Treats
Easter Weekend is upon us. I love Easter – if you follow along here, you might know that I *love* all the holidays…all the occasions marked by setting a table with pretty napkins and candles and dishes heaped with food…
Read MoreFairy Doors
Say what you will, but we are firm believers in Faires in our house. My daughter, Kat, named our fairy Alvar. Alvar’s name means Army of the Elves. A fitting choice for a girl who sword fights her brother and…
Read MoreThe Village Quire – A Television Premier!!
This past Tuesday I was invited to joing Shelley and Roula on Rogers Daytime to chat about The Village Quire and Westboro Wednesdays – I was pretty nervous but I think I pulled it off! What do you think?? My kids think 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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