Friday, September 23, 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Paperqueen PR

We're always proud to be mentioned!  Thank you InStyle, thank you People Magazine...

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Paperqueen Gets Personal



The holiday season is just around the corner.  Time to start making that list of all the people you are giving special gifts to.  Call to make an appointment and place your orders early so that you're not stressed when December arrives!

Letterpressed Enclosure Cards




We just received our samples today of these little darlings. THE ULTIMATE GIFT for those
"hard to give to" friends... and so ELEGANT and CUTE!! $95 for a set of 24 card and lined envelopes (plus shipping).

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Paperqueen's most recent Greeting Card installation at BeautyMark, Yaletown

Paperqueen is happy to announce it's latest installation (and largest in Vancouver) of Greeting Cards at BeautyMark, located at 1268 Pacific Blvd in Yaletown. It is THE one stop store for beauty, fashion and accessories! Couldn't resist and even picked up a few things for myself...

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Christmas in September

It was our families turn to organize this years end of summer party. We picked the theme "Christmas in September". It was a great hit and a wonderful party theme for multi generations. Costume parade, prizes and talent show. Nothing like dancing to Christmas Carols in 80 degree weather. 'Twas a night to remember...









Me and my sister in law Karen.


The five grinches (all cousins) and winners for "Best Costume".




My step daughter, step son and step neice all wrapped up and ready for the party!

Friday, September 2, 2011

David Yurman Inspiration

I was surfing on Neiman Marcus, checking to see if our stationery had been uploaded yet and somehow I stumbled upon the jewelry section.  Surprise, surprise!  This ring is stunningly beautiful!  I love the combination of eggplant, sky blue and sea foam green.  Great inspiration for a fabulous holiday illustration I am in the process of colouring for the Holt Renfrew boxed holiday cards which will be available this coming season in all nine of their stores.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Paperqueen Wins Business of the Year - WV Chamber of Commerce


I was so flattered to find out Paperqueen was chosen amongst the fourteen other business' nominated.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Who is Paperqueen and what do we do?

" Before you die, I want to tell you..." letters

Why is it that we have to get sick or die for people to write and say the nicest things about us?  Condolence letters and Eulogy's are the greatest tribute to mankind and yet the person is not there to hear their glowing accolades?  Did no one get the memo that the App to Skype heaven is still not available!?

The problem is, people are uncomfortable expressing their feelings.  Then it is too late and they have regret for not telling the people they care about what they were thinking all along.  I have decided to do something about this and hope to create a trickle effect along the way. 

If you know me and have touched my heart in some way, whether it be personally, professionally, through my children, my husband, my family and have made a positive impact on me/our life in some way, I am going to write to you.  When you receive my letter, I hope I make you cry.  Warm, salty tears of emotion that we all keep bottled up inside because we are just too darn busy  to "go there".  I hope to make you melt, just for a minute or two, and then spread a warm, fuzzy undescribable feeling all over you.  Along with the card I send you will be a blank card and envelope.  With this card, I want you to do the same and send it to someone special.  And hopefully, they too will get the same reaction and then do the same.

I hope you put your card on the mantle or in a drawer, tucked away somewhere special to pull out and re-read on a dreary day when you need reminding how special you are and how you touched someone else's life.  This is what communicating is.  Sharing thoughts, feeling and emotions. Be brave, be honest.  It will come back to you in spades.   Because when you're dead, I'm not convinced you can hear me until we meet again in heaven.

Monday, August 29, 2011

InStyle Magazine

The power of print.  The feature that put us on the map.

Paperqueen's Retail Greeting Card Line Sheet

PQ Greeting Card Line Sheet - download now
http://issuu.com/thepaperqueen/docs/fall2011_line_sheet_retail
If you're like me, and love buying great greeting cards to have on hand, then our new PQ Greeting Card Line sheet is for you! Print this catalogue off and order which greeting cards you'd like and we will ship them right to your door. Order a minimum six cards (they can all be different) to take take advantage of the reduced pricing. If you'd only like buy less than six, please visit the following stores in Vancouver directly:
Zing - Park Royal, West Vancouver
Coal Harbour, Downtown
Gift Works - Edgemont Village, North Vancouver
The Arbutus Club - Vancouver
Hollyburn Country Club - West Vancouver
and soon a large selection will be available at
BeautyMark - Yaletown, Vancouver

Friday, August 26, 2011


We are happy to announce that Paperqueen will be featured online at Neiman Marcus and Horchow this fall showcasing out latest Fashionista Illustrations and Classic Monogram notecards. Stay tuned!

Monday, May 30, 2011

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Holt Renfrew Pop Up Store - Spring 2011

After out first Pop-Up Shop in February, 2011 at Holt Renfrew we were lucky enough to be asked back.  We are just finishing up our Mothers Day Pop-Up which has been a huge success.  Thank you to all that came to visit us!