We're embarrassed to be posting our photos from the National Stationery last May, 2013 so late!  Our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/thepaperqueendotcom), Instagram (thepaperqueen) and Twitter accounts (@thepaperqueen) have been taking up most of our social media time!

It was a fantastic show for us, exhibiting for the first time was a little overwhelming but we were very fortunate to gain many new accounts, including Papyrus, which has given PaperQueen a tonne more exposure across North America, making our little mark on the map glow just that much brighter.

And now to plan our booth for this years show in May, 2014....

A birds eye view of the National Stationery Show, May 2013

 over 900 exhibitors from all over the world.

 

Booth #2171 The PaperQueen wall of cards

 

Personalized Stationery Albums for sale

 

Our signature handmade paper flowers - such a pain to ship but oh, so pretty

 

Still needing more Rep's, please contact us if you are interested

 

 

Booth #2171

 

Best New Production Nominee - Gay Cards, Personalized Wedding Stationery

and Personalized Stationery Album

 

Our PaperQueen giveaway bags on the bottom shelf -

people were actually stealing them -

should we be annoyed or flattered?

 

Personalized Wedding Stationery

 

My darling friend Rhoda - who flew to NY to

help be my booth babe and right arm

 

Starbucks was my best friend that week

 

Gay Cards 

 

Best New Product Nominee - Wedding Stationery

 

Favorite part!!  Writing up orders

 

Keeping it fun!

 

New York, NY baby!

 

Hello again, I'm back.

 

7am - needing sunglasses

 

Writing up more orders

 

The PaperQueen booth #2171

Here's a video of our trip to the National Stationery Show in May, 2013.  Enjoy!

Introducing PaperQueen iPhone Cases

Ladies, It's time to sass up your iPhone's!

PaperQueen is thrilled to debut our brand new iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 cases, designed with our stylin' illustrations. Samples will be available to view at our Stationery and Jewelry Trunk Show this weekend in Vancouver.

We are also debuting personalized Journals, Folders, Trays, Wrapping Paper and many more unique and practical items.  Great for your holiday gifts. Get your creative juices flowing and design your own personalized message on any of these products.  The sky's the limit.

For event details please click here.

PaperQueen’s Stationery & Jewelry Trunk Show

We want to help you get organized!  Now is the time to place your holiday gift orders.  PaperQueen will help you get on top of your game, stress free and look like the rock star that you are! Giving a gift to someone with their name on it makes them feel more than special.  Life is short so make it personal!

We are thrilled to be hosting our 1^st ever West Side Stationery & Jewelry Trunk Show on Sunday, November 4^th from 10am – 4pm and Monday, November 5^th from 9am – 4pm.

There are several exciting new items debuting this year; chic & sassy iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 cases, matching personalized journals and folders, custom wrapping paper, acrylic trays, easel back photo cards (brilliant!) and new holiday card sizes.  Also, playing cards and personalized napkin gift sets, just to name a few!

Pre-order your holiday cards and place your custom gift orders early, then peruse through our fabulous selection of scarves that we couldn’t resist bringing back from Europe.  As well, splurge on something sensational from Andrea Lockhart's precious and fine-faux jewelry collection.  Plus she will be bringing her fur shawls and mink vest too. So much to type, you’ll just have to come and see for yourself…   

Vitamine Daily

 Happy Friday! We wanted to focus today's blog post on vitamindaily.com, an online source for good-for-you “style vitamins.”

Having studied Fashion Design in Paris and Fashion Merchandising in California, my love for fashion runs deep and is evident in the design of our fine stationery. 

Vitamindaily.com is a great source for fun loving women who are starved for time and hungry for information. 

From the cutest cafes to the most stylish boutiques, hotels and spas – get the inside scoop on what Vancouver has to offer, plus wicked itineraries for the hottest destinations worldwide.

Visit their website vitaimdaily.com

Chic and Saucy Greeting Cards

Looking for a little more out of greeting cards? Not in the mood to send out a cheesy, romantic, or flowery greeting card? The PaperQueen has you covered with chic and saucy greeting cards that allow you to get out some inconvenient truths without the traditional greeting card.

Our saucy greeting cards are such a riot, you’ll find everything from love you to f*ck you greeting 

cards.

Check out our chic and saucy greeting cards here

Custom Invitations In High Demand

Now is the time to express yourself with custom invitations.
Don't just think it, write it, then send it.

Whether it's a greeting card, or a party invitation, The PaperQueen has you covered. We have recently seen an increase in demand for custom invitations to various events.

Remember that a great invitation is the first thing your guests see, that helps set the tone for the event.

We offer two styles of invitations, Illustrated invitations, and Contemporary invitations. 

Let your creative juices flow!

What is a girl to wear to Vancouver's first ever Fashion’s Night Out?

Finally, the world will see that West Coast fashionistas have more in their wardrobes than Lululemon outfits!  I think I’m going to wear my black BCBG tutu.  What will you be wearing?

This exciting non-profit event showcases 30 top fashion retailers, boutiques and designers that together make up Vancouver’s diverse and unique fashion community. Vancouver FNO kicks off at 5:30pm with a fashion show at the CBC location on Robson.

For those not lucky enough to sit your tiny tush on one of the first 400 seats, be sure to follow the in-store events along Alberni and Robson at Coach, Tiffany’s and JCrew to name a few.  Then strutt your fabulousness over to Holt Renfrew for a feast for your eyes experience, no doubt!

Download this FNO app for all the details!  app.fnovancouver.com

We are off to Hong Kong!

I am taking my youngest son Hamish to Hong Kong this week for his 15th birthday.  My very good friend Stephanie lives there with her husband and two children (my god children).  I hope to be inspired by all that Asia has to see and do.  Can't wait to post pictures upon our return.

Paperqueen - Style

Fads are in today and out tomorrow.  Unless you have a lot of money to invest in current fashion trends that you may not wear again, fads aren’t for you. Style is where you want to focus. You can have all the money in the world, but it won't necessarily buy you style, which never goes "out". Classics are timeless and are always “in.” Every woman needs good basic classical pieces in her wardrobe. (Which is what we like to draw and inspire us each and every day!) They are worth investing money in because they will last you for years.

Here are a list of the seven basic pieces every "Stylish Queen" should own as staples in her wardrobe.

1. black fitted blazer
2. a pair of great fitting jeans
3. an incredible handbag
4. a strand of classic pearls
5. a form fitted crisp white dress shirt
6. fabulous black boots
7. fitted, long white t-shirt

The Flower Market in Bangkok

60 baht for 24 roses = $8.00  Sigh..... 

Paperqueen PR

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

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).

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...

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!