Growing up in Canada made it tough to carry through Chinese traditions. Being raised with predominantly Western values and thinking, it’s no wonder why I can’t make sense of these traditions. With parents that mostly grew up in Canada as well, we would often chuckle at things like: Why Read more...
Envelopes
For my wedding invitations, Cassie went all out and printed a pattern inside each envelope. I loved the look of surprise when my friends opened their invites. So I feel fortunate that we have such advanced inkjet printers to use Read more...
Sometimes there’s a conflict of interest in loving both the environment and stationery. It’s easier now with lots of recycled and natural options to choose from but still, most items are just one time use. Not at moncy3! Instead of Read more...
It’s a huge weekend here in Vancouver. The Olympics (!!!!), Chinese New Year and Valentines Day – there will be no rest. The best part – all three involve filling your heart with pride, love and happiness so I can’t Read more...
My friend Geoff dropped by last week to hand out the official invites! Designed by his fiancée Wanda, I wanted to give kudos to her creativity and share with you the many reasons why I love them. This is wedding #1 Read more...
A couple years ago, I had the pleasure of designing all of Christine’s wedding collateral. It was an honour that she trusted me to look after one of the most important pieces of stationery in her life. From invites to Read more...
The weather is dreary and depressing here in Vancouver. There’s been a lot of rain and gray days and while I know complaining about rain in Vancouver is like complaining about traffic in NYC (in other words, pointless), I was Read more...
I first came across Amy Butler while browsing the Chronicle Books Shop. Her Lucky Flowers Mix & Match Stationery are cheerful, eclectic, and refreshingly coordinated. Read more...
