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 […]
why send a Valentine?
Here are my top 5 reasons why you should send a Valentine: I’m making up lost ground since mail was not being delivered here in Canada over the Christmas season and sending out more Valentine’s that usual. How about you? Are you sending any Valentine’s? If you really want the ‘wow’ factor, send a Valentine […]
Mail strike means no Christmas cards
It is 10 days before Christmas. I sit here feeling very ‘humbug-ish.’ I am thoroughly frustrated by the sad fact that the postal system here in Canada has been and IS STILL on strike after four weeks or so. Unacceptable. Yes, I realize there are important matters at hand. Yes, I know each side says […]