A Toronto Favourite: Curiosa

by Jessica // August 14, 2017 // Comments off

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 →

The enamel pin addiction

by Jessica // July 30, 2017 // Comments off

Ever since the enamel pin craze started a year or two ago, I’ve always understood their appeal, but never did I feel obsessed with having them until now. Realistically, I don’t have great places to put them on my clothing... Continue reading →

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All the wonderfulness and craftiness in Becky Albertalli’s The Upside of Unrequited

by Jessica // May 1, 2017 // Comments off

Book Review: The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli, out now. I blush and swoon and am essentially the heroine of a romance novel. Except with 100 percent less kissing. Whenever I think about Becky Albertalli’s The Upside of Unrequited,... Continue reading →

Check out the 4th Flow Book for Paper Lovers

by Jessica // January 16, 2017 // Comments off

One of my favourite sets of paper products is the Flow Book for Paper Lovers. The editors of Flow magazine bring together some of the most gorgeous art from their magazines or new work done by their favourite artists, resulting... Continue reading →

How to make all the bunting your heart desires

by Jessica // July 21, 2016 // Comments off

I’ve been lovin’ on my We R Memory Keepers Banner Punch Board a lot lately – making bunting for a bridal shower and gifts for people and talking party decorations with people at work – and I realized, I haven’t... Continue reading →

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Stationery Talk: Thoughtful Types

by Jessica // June 2, 2016 // Comments off

I love how meta stationery can be. A good example is Thoughtful Types, a new British stationer, which creates stationery exclusively for the paper lover. The designs feature your favourite tools: pens, washi tape, clips, etc. How could any stationery... Continue reading →

The Paper Trail Diary turns 2!

by Jessica // May 5, 2016 // Comments off

Happy birthday to The Paper Trail Diary! It’s been two years since I’ve been writing about books, zines, snail mail and paper crafts, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I so enjoy being able to review books and write about mail... Continue reading →

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