books ~ zines ~ mail ~ crafts
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 it looks pretty. I also enjoyed this table of books in front of it, especially…
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 use if you want to pass notes or give someone a tiny memento to keep…
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, I’ve added some titles – both text-heavy and coffee-table-like – to my library. Just one…
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 to everything, including the beloved Paper Source, but I really liked what I found! Obviously…
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 the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF). And then I spent hours on Saturday and Sunday…
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 the entire collection, obviously. The collection is finally in my paws and I cannot wait…
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 through them all! The last couple years I’ve come home with bags full of books….