Hosting a special dinner is a beautiful gift we give to others.

These small tokens of appreciation will last longer (and cost less!) than a bottle of wine.

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As guests we often bring beverages and food to share and help contibute to a special meal. But, if you want to bring a gift for your host, bring something special just for them. These charming hemp and organic cotton hand printed Tea towels will put a smile on their face and be useful all year round.

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Tuck one of these sweet little potpourris or note pads in a gift bag. You might even get invited back next time!
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But remember, this act of good manners, as thoughful and caring as it is, does not get you out of helping with dishes and clean up! Enjoy.

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Posted October 5, 2011
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Sustainable...we hear it all the time. But what does it mean? Sustainability is a complex subject, but basically it is the capacity to endure. We all want that!

We wanted to tell you about a company that has committed themselves to an eco-friendly production of cards, boxes and wrap. They have gone the extra kilometer. Smock creates beautiful letterpress cards on bamboo paper! This soft paper is luxuriously thick which responds to the letterpress printing process beautifully. Bamboo is a plant that does not require pesticides or fertilizers to grow. And surprisingly, bamboo generates substantially more oxygen than hardwood trees and absorbs four times as much carbon. Smock also use only vegetable oil based and low VOC inks.

 

 

 

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Posted May 26, 2011
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Here is a sample of special treasures you can only find at our store. Ethically made. So uniquely Paper-Ya, so uniquely yours

Looking for unique items that you just cannot find anywhere else? That's Paper-Ya's specialty. From handmade bag, pillow, and one-of-a-kind design from around Canada and US, to sustainably made plush stuffed toys and ornaments, Paper-Ya is proud to carry all these unique offerings. It's our passion to find you these unique treasures. The only downside? They are in limited quantity since these are proudly North American made. No sweatshop factory and foreign cheap labour are used, thank you very much.

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Posted March 29, 2011
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Thanksgiving. It is that wonderful time of year to give thanks and express our gratitude for family, friends and the bounty we enjoy in Canada

There are so many occasions to show our gratitude throughout the year. A hand written card is such a pleasure to receive and as always feels so good to give. But sometimes it is hard to find the words to express our deep felt appreciation. Fear not, help is on its way! Just google “saying thank you.” You will find endless combinations of inspiration to help you express those magic words... It is that easy!

We wanted to show you these thank you cards by Anna Bond and her husband Nathan of the Rifle Paper Co. This is what they say... ”We strongly believe life's personal stories and moments are best told through the gift of a hand-written card or note, and hope that our goods inspire you to share these moments with others”.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Paper-Ya!

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Posted October 2, 2010
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