A bookish Saturday

by Jessica // June 3, 2014 // Comments off

This past Saturday was deliciously relaxing and bookish. Jack and I got up early to visit The Monkey’s Paw, it was my first time there, I had to see the book vending machine! It was actually shut off, but, at least... Continue reading →

There’s vitality in a little note

by Jessica // May 30, 2014 // Comments off

Recently I came across the cutest little messengers – that is, if you think pills are cute – and I had to have them. The capsules open up for space to keep rolled up pieces of paper. These are hilarious to... Continue reading →

Books about zines

by Jessica // May 23, 2014 // Comments off

Whether you’re unaware of zines, new to the scene or have been around for a while, there are plenty of books out there about the DIY publishing routes. Over my three years of making and being really excited in zines,... Continue reading →

A look at a couple of Chicago’s paper places

by Jessica // May 20, 2014 // Comments off

When I was visiting Chicago in March for the fabulous Chicago Zine Fest, I made sure to spend a good chunk of my trip scouting out all the paper goodies the city had to offer. I definitely didn’t make it... Continue reading →

On meeting Rainbow Rowell and another great TCAF

by Jessica // May 15, 2014 // Comments off

Last week was a good week for my love of books. On Thursday, I went to see Rainbow Rowell speak with Elaine Lui. On Friday, I went to see Lynn Johnston speak with Kate Beaton as the opening night of... Continue reading →

Check out the pen pal paper collection

by Jessica // May 13, 2014 // Comments off

The internet is dangerous for this paper-lover fan. Scrolling Pinterest one day, I saw a picture of American Crafts‘ Pink Paislee “pen pals collection” and my eyes lit up with happy little dollar signs. Take all my money, scrapbook.com! I needed... Continue reading →

What to buy at TCAF

by Jessica // May 9, 2014 // Comments off

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is one of my most favourite times in the year. It’s two days jam-packed with so many incredible world-famous artists in the Toronto Reference Library, and it pretty much takes you that long to sufficiently get... Continue reading →

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