It sure did! Christmas made an early appearance this year. Canada Post is NOT on strike this Christmas. A merry turn of events for sure. You may remember that last year this time, Canada Post was indeed on strike. There were no Christmas cards. Mailboxes remained empty of any mail. Small business’s struggled without having […]
DIY envelopes from vintage maps
It’s the perfect season for a good DIY. Plus, what else am I going to do while Canada Post is on strike yet again….this is the second time in 10 months. I could rant, but that would be another blog post. I bought a bunch of vintage maps this summer from Green Turtle Salvage with […]
Typewriter Event in Port Hope, Ontario
Come explore the charming town of Port Hope, Ontario on June 22nd and follow the sounds of the typewriters to Furby House Books. You won’t be disappointed. While International Typewriter Day is technically on June 23rd, we are going to be marking the ocassion one day early. Drop-in between 12-2pm and try a vintage typewriter. […]
Card Lady in Aisle One
I answer to ‘Card Lady’ now. And I’m pretty darn happy about it. My new nickname has been bestowed on me by the lovely people who work in the stores I service as a merchandiser for Carlton Cards. Yes, you read that correctly. So many questions, right? ‘Hiya, card lady!’ No better greeting in my […]