A Toronto Favourite: Curiosa

by Jessica // August 14, 2017 // 1 Comment

It’s Curi-oh-sa, not Curio-sah! Get ready, friends. The store of our dreams has suddenly materialized in Toronto and it is epic. What: Curiosa, “Purveyors of Extraordinary Things” Where: 1273 Queen Street West (Parkdale) Hours: It literally just opened, so TBD!... Continue reading →

Sign up for the 2017 Notebook & Pen Swap!

by Jessica // July 12, 2017 // 4 Comments

It’s back!! I know it’s been a while, but it’s back, and I am excited. It’s once again time to send someone a nice notebook & cool pen! Check out some of the fantastic swaps from 2015. We all love... Continue reading →

Join the Book Lover Postcard Swap: Summer Edition!

by Jessica // May 27, 2017 // No Comments

We took a few months off, but Barb and I are ready to bring you another round of the book lover postcard swap! We’re very excited for this one, and think there will be lots of opportunity for super cool... Continue reading →

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Happy National Letter Writing Month! Check out this awesome new line from Kikki-k

by Jessica // April 1, 2017 // No Comments

Every year, veteran and newbie snail mailers alike celebrate National Letter Writing Month during April. There are fun challenges – most notably Write_On, which also serves to generate awareness of the joys of writing letters – which usually revolve around... Continue reading →

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Book Lover Postcard Swap round 3! Valentine’s Day!

by Jessica // January 28, 2017 // No Comments

It’s time for the third r-r-r-round in the Book Lover Postcard Swap! *said in crazy radio announcer voice* I’m particularly excited about this one, partly because I love playing with cute paper goodies that are pink and lovey, partly because... Continue reading →

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Book Lover Postcard Swap, Round 2! Winter holidays!

by Jessica // November 13, 2016 // No Comments

I’m so excited to share with you guys the second round of the Book Lover Postcard Swap! This time we’ll be spreading some holiday cheer and notes about what books are on our wishlists this year. No matter what holiday,... Continue reading →

Join the Book Lover Postcard Swap!

by Jessica // September 10, 2016 // 3 Comments

I am super excited to announce that I’ve got a new project here with the wonderful Barb of Rite While U Can! Both of us are big book and mail nerds (obviously) and we wanted to do something that connected... Continue reading →

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Check me out in Creativity magazine!

by Jessica // August 19, 2016 // No Comments

A few months ago I was interviewed about happy mail for Do Craft’s Creativity magazine, which is from England — and now the magazine is here! I had no idea it would be the cover story. I feel super special, especially... Continue reading →

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Check out the #PaperHaul subscription box!

by Jessica // August 5, 2016 // No Comments

Subscription boxes are still all the rage – especially in paper-based communities! While book ones are ready to take over the world with bookish pride, stationery ones are more quaint and full of crafty possibilities. Remember the Happy Paper Club... Continue reading →

Check out the International Geek Girls Pen Pals Club

by Jessica // June 16, 2016 // No Comments

If you’re looking for a fun new corner of the internet to belong to, the International Geek Girls Pen Pals Club is a vibrant online community for fandom-loving, book-reading, letter-writing pals. Seriously, just following them on social media is so... Continue reading →

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