Archive for December, 2009
Dec 21st, 2009

Dear Readers,

The holidays are here and it’s time to R&R with family and friends. Thanks for sharing with us, your interest in the pretty, the witty and the endless creativity. We will be on hiatus until January 4th, and will be back with bigger and better things to share with you. While we rest, we'd like to offer you a little gift. Read on for more... //Read More

Dec 18th, 2009

Five for Friday – Tetra Wine

One of the joys of the holidays is getting together with friends and having yummy food and drink. This means visiting the local liquor store and stocking up on wine since bringing yourself just isn't enough! I was in the store yesterday looking for an organic choice when I stumbled upon Ciao, a wine from Italy of the Sangiovese variety. And it comes in a Tetra Pak! //Read More

Dec 17th, 2009

Giving Santa a Little Help

Tis the season to solve gift giving dilemmas. Give or get a little help from these Christmas Cheat Sheets designed by Cookie! //Read More

Dec 16th, 2009

Deck the Walls

If you're anything like my husband and I, we go minimalist every Christmas season. Not that we're bah-humbugs, but it's a result of growing up in families where Christmas was not a big deal - just a time to gather with family. We also choose to go minimalist because there is no room. So maybe today's post will shed some light on alternatives to having that 7ft Christmas tree. //Read More

Dec 15th, 2009

Hello! Christmas

It's not too late to order custom Christmas cards! Even better - you can still order fab cards from Hello! Lucky. Whether you want digital or letterpress, with photos or just great illustrations, Hello! Lucky has a large selection with a customizable inside message and even matching address labels. //Read More

Dec 14th, 2009

Holiday Paper Art

The snow has started falling in Vancouver and the holiday preparations are in full swing. Despite the cold, I trekked out to Granville Island this weekend and came across some wonderful paper art Christmas cards made by lovely local N. David. //Read More

Dec 11th, 2009

Five For Friday – Winter Wedding

Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy five wedding essentials designed by Twig & Thistle - ones that prove how Winter weddings can be more than just snowflakes, frost and ornaments. //Read More

Dec 10th, 2009

Eggpress to go with my Eggnog

They finally arrived! My cards from Eggpress that I was so patiently waiting for. They have an extensive collection, both letterpress and offset with patterns and designs for everyone on your list. //Read More

Dec 9th, 2009

It’s a Modus Christmas!

Last weekend I went to Got Craft in search of a Christmas present but as usual got distracted by the stationery and this fab at-home screen printer. The craft show was great, I found what I was looking for but I also got the chance to meet a local Letterpresser! //Read More

Dec 8th, 2009

Little Notes with Big Hearts

Gift wrapping essentials continue with gift tags to tempt the weak. With pretty and festive designs, it'll be hard not to think about what's inside. //Read More

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