Shop Birthday Supplies in Westboro Village!

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 napkins?? And those strawberry plates? SWOON!!! p.s. Have you sent your RSVP to our Birthday…

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New Clayboys In Stock Today!

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!

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 Friday, March 30 and Easter Sunday, April 1. That means we are just three weeks…

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DIY Birthday Invitations

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 was a kid, my Mom found a stamp with my name. I was thrilled. Molly…

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

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 skiing. Emily, over at Cheerfully Made, makes some of the prettiest soy candles.  Campy Candles…

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Gift Wrapping in Westboro!

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 branded gift bag, the birthday girl or boy already knows the gift inside is fab!…

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It is coming up to our anniversary!

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 to have this life. I get to live and work in the same neighbourhood. My…

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GIVEAWAY!

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 pancakes with my kids the morning of and sharing a glass of wine with Dave…

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Happy New Year!

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 Year’s Cards but even that seems over. So, here we are. It is January 6…

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