Paper shop in Pisa The Paper Shop I'm smitten at first sight when I walk into Il Papiro. I found it first in Pisa (notice Collection of Italian mailboxes I've been snapping my way through Italy with my camera. In fact, a slight obsession has emerged — it would Postcards from the Vatican Postcards a plenty Even if you don't send mail anymore, I think it would be hard to argue that receiving Stuck in a rut? 4 ideas to run it out of town. Eclectic is good Last month I attended a TEDxYYC TED talk at the Jubilee Auditorium here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Rediscovering the charm of Pen Pals Snail mail = Instant Happy In my travels in the paper world as of late, I have met and read Sending letters to camp Summer Camp can be overwhelming Did you go to summer camp as a kid? I did. I remember the first A give away - Travel Journal Hello friends, I would invite you to read my Disclosure statement as it is due to the generous folks at Minted Bon Voyage - In your own back yard Vacation at home. Sometimes you can have the best vacation in your own back yard. Literally. Here is a fantastic Flag waving on Canada Day What's red and white and tasty all over? Tomorrow, on July 1st, we folks that call Canada our home and Best way to thank a teacher Wall of Encouragement I did something that I have never done before. I did not get the teachers of my The Writing's on the wall Thought I would share something a little fun for your weekend. The band OKGo released this video this week. It Chinese paper gone green Busy is overrated So yesterday I found myself finished an appointment much earlier than anticipated. It was like I had A father and his journal "When my father didn't have my hand, he had my back." Linda Poindexter Ben was a man of many words. Mail at The Palliser Hotel Happy Birthday! The Fairmont Palliser Hotel in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada is celebrating its 100 year anniversary of having opened the Mail a donut Sweetness in the mail Now, is this not the best idea ever?! Thanks to Greetabl the first Friday in June—otherwise known Paper Wedding - Part II - Reception Paper at your Party When I think of weddings and paper I often stop after I check off invitations, programs, Letters that change you photo credit: JFabra via photopin cc For your weekend relaxing pleasure, I share with you a fantastic podcast on CBC Letters to Juliet photo credit: Kliò via photopin cc written for love This weekend I watched the 2010 movie Letters to Juliet (inspired by Civic pride in a card Ok, I couldn't resist. My new friend Heather of Cosmikgoo (don't you love that name) is behind these hilarious cards. Never too old to paper the wall Never too old Marthe Armitage is 84 years of age. She designs custom wallpapers and draws them herself. This in A fabric postcard for a teacher An end of year thank you note When Doris's son was young he drew a picture for his teacher as A package that chirps What's in the box? It's funny, the circumstances I find myself in. Take for instance this week. I was at Paper Wedding - Part I - Calligraphy Tis the season. Wedding that is. Today is the first installment in a series here on the blog on 'Paper a garden of paper Find it. Make it. As I sit here waiting for the snow to melt off my front lawn and let Cross Writing photo credit: Muffet via photopin cc Not cross dressing. Cross writing. In the early 1800's people writing letters would often tattoo ink that inspires Small things come in good packages Indeed. When I was a kid and it was Christmas Eve we were allowed Thank you notes by Mr.Fallon photo credit: MjZ Photography via photopin cc Some of you may be familiar with Jimmy Fallon's spoof on Thank you choosing a Mother's Day card The elusive card So let me ask you, do you have a teenager? I have two. Girls. Need I say What's inside Your envelope? Sweet Mail Ok, seriously, how did the fine folks over at Chocolove chocolate find me out? The fact that they Reading someone else's mail photo credit: jessamyn via photopin cc "So we may not be the bravest of the brave, but no one else Paper maché treasures Golden paper Paper maché is taken to new heights by artist Susan Dwyer of Up in the Air Somewhere Easter basket of goodness Easter Words - Hand Lettered card by laLagracepaper What is your basket full of this Easter, chocolate or 'The Cross?' Origami Spring Fashion photo credit: limegreen367 via photopin cc Paper closet I am bored by the contents of my closet right now. This Art via Post Dear Friends, I do hope your week has been a good one. Full of delights and surprises. I came upon Paper doesn't have to be expensive Get your paper on the cheap Recently I shared my adventure thrifting with you. You may remember that among my treasures, Welcome and Many Thanks I woke up to one of my favorite things this morning. Mail! A warm welcome to all you SITSGirls. I A collection of Easter cards Here is a smattering of my favorite Easter cards for this year. 1. Chick in Egg card by Jersey's Freshest 2. Easter how to give letter writing a try It will soon be National Stationery week on April 27 - May 3, 2015. So why all the fuss over Paper you can Rite on in the Rain April showers may bring May flowers But we've got you covered; in terms of paper that is. The generous Sewing patterns as tissue Thrill of the find You just never know what will turn up when you go thrifting. A friend and I Upcycled Envelopes Envelopes are all about what's inside One of the things I love about receiving mail is the envelope. I like Stitch in Paper A stitch in time saves nine "It's just a stitch in time It's perfect, I don't mind Sailing on your Mail crazy cat I just had to share this with you today. Thought you might need a Monday pick me up! Enjoy. Do 0 calorie vending machine Paper sweets This is my kind of vending machine. Zero calories. Just paper sweets. I literally walked right past this Text Message Me LO (Hello) Sending you some an old fashioned paper goodness crafted by Wit & Whistle today. No abbreviations or acronyms Kids and a typewriter Tap, tap, zzzzzzzip I received a typewriter for Christmas. Santa sure did know how to melt this girls heart. Sigh. legacy of letters I haven't heard of anyone compiling a catelogue of emails for their children for when they are all grown up. 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