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Canadian Made Giveaway!
Do you want to know why we prefer stocking local and Canadian? You’d be absolutely correct in assuming it is because we like to add to our own economy. You’d also be right if you thought it was because of the dollar and because of additional cross-boarder shipping charges and backorders that are stuck overseas.…
Read MoreWestfest is happening this weekend!
Hello! Westfest is this weekend! It’s a free street festival with a great line up of performers. The street will be closed to car traffic and the merchants and restaurants will be out with all kinds of promotions. As for us…we will have the usual sales but we will also have local artist Susan Jolliffe…
Read MoreWIN a collection of Curly Girl Cards
WINNER! The ladies over at Flock have won! I can actually drop your winnings off on Friday since I will be down that way getting a new hair-do! *********** Every now and again, I order a card or a collection of cards that matches the moment in my life. Sure, I purchase cards with customer…
Read MoreParty Supplies at The Village Quire!
Have a quick look at our favourite new theme in party supplies!
Read MoreA new video!
Hello! It has been far, far too long! We have lots going on in the next few weeks! Be sure to stay tuned>
Read MoreA call for Canadian-made goods!
Hello! I recently had a conversation with Charmaine of Yellow Bird Paper Greetings. You all know how I feel about shopping local but Charmaine proudly wears her passion for shopping Canadian and it has reinvigorated me with a purpose to stock my shelves with more Canadian-made goods. I have a pretty good selection of Canadian-made…
Read MoreMarch 4, 2015 Winter is still here…but not for long!
It is Daylight Savings time this weekend. I like this weekend. For me, it means we are one day closer to Spring. One day closer to green grass and warm sun. One day closer to bike rides and picnics and longer days. It is pure anticipation. I know I am not telling you anything new…
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2015 Turning the Everyday into Something More
Do you know the poem When I Was Six by A.A. Milne? When I was one I had just begun When I was two I was nearly new When I was three I was hardly me When I was four I was not much more When I was five I was just alive But now…
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2015 Valentines!
As I’ve mentioned before, it really doesn’t bother me one little bit that Valentine’s Day might be made up. In Mrs. Elliot’s kindergarten class, I remember decorating a brown paper lunch bag. And on the day of the Valentine’s Day party, we would rip around and deliver a Valentine to everybody. Some were homemade and…
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2015 Shop With Love!
Valentine’s Day is coming up! There are some humbuggers out there who will say Valentine’s Day is a made up holiday. That might be true, but I don’t care one bit. I love all things pink and red. I love hearts and chocolate. I love opening little boxes that have little treasures inside. I really,…
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