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It was a slippy, slidey day in Winnipeg today. An unusual combination of just-above-freezing temperatures and a ton of rain created treacherous walking and driving conditions. I heard that MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance for vehicles) was expecting 800 claims by the end of the day. Remarkably, almost everyone made it into work at Botanical.

The above shot is of my current knitting project - cotton dish clothes for my mother-in-law, knit on my NEW bamboo knitting needles. I love the feather-weight quality of the needles and the quiet "swish" sound they make as I knit!

I am also LOVING our new Sweet plantable invitation collection! Here are the invitation and there is also a coordinating respond card and thank you card in my favorite yellow (many other colors available):

If you're a Twitter user, be sure to find me under "heidi_r". I'm just getting the whole Twitter thing figured out, and it's a fascinating communication tool, that's for sure.

AND - join me in congratulating Kal Barteski on the safe arrival of her new little on, Penn Lily. See the beautiful pics here. She's a cutie.

Introducing...

Things are pretty exciting around Botanical PaperWorks these days. Friday was my interview on Martha Stewart Radio's Whole Living Show. Thanks to host Kim for making this such a pleasurable experience!

Over the weekend, we launched a new collection of plantable wedding invitations printed on our signature Garden Greetings™ plantable, 100% post-consumer waste paper. The collection was designed by artist Kal Barteski and also includes several designs from graphic designer Holly Clarke of Small Potatoes fame here in Winnipeg. It was our first time working with Holly, and a great experience at that. And friends following Botanical PaperWorks over the years are familiar with Kal's designs, from her first collection with us in 2007 to this new one for 2009. Kal also redesigned the key elements of our website. Click below to see more:

We're thrilled and honored to be featured in the 2008 Holiday Gifts for Gardeners list on the blog You Grow Girl. The blog is lovely, and sitting here in the middle of -25C/-13F weather makes thinking about gardening and warm summer months the only antidote to swirling, howling winter winds.

 

This is the second-last week before Christmas, and we're still offering free shipping on orders of $75 or more. There's still time to order and receive by Christmas, but don't wait too long! Have a great day!

Happy with Classic Rectangle Plantable Invitation

I wanted to share an email that we recently received from our special customer Claire. She was so kind to let us know how pleased she was with Botanical PaperWorks' Classic Rectangle Plantable Invitation, and I'd like to share her email with you:

Happy Customer Feedback - Plantable Invitations

At Botanical PaperWorks, we love hearing from our customers when they've used one of our designs and been happy with it!

Here's a lovely thank you email from a recent customer, Stephanie (no relation to our Operations Manager), who ordered Simplicity Folded Plantable Invitations for her special event. We asked Stephanie if we could share her comments and she said yes! Here's the email:

Thanks, Stephanie, for your letting us know how happy you are with your plantable invitations. Best wishes to you!

January Wedding Monthly

Happy New Year!

We've just published the January 2007 issue of Wedding Monthly. This month's feature - all about plantable seed wedding favors and wedding invitations.

Unique wedding invitations and favors

See you at the Wonderful Wedding Show

Getting married in 2007 or 2008, and live in Manitoba? Come visit Botanical PaperWorks and Absorb Creative  at the Wonderful Wedding Show, January 19-21, 2007 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

We'll have having draws and giveaways, with more details to follow in January.

November Wedding Monthly

Just published today, the November issue of Wedding Monthly. Check out this newsletter for help on planning and selecting handmade wedding invitations, seed wedding favors and handmade papers.

Read November Wedding Monthly now->>

Metal and Glass Nib Dip Pens

We love these metal-nibbed dip pens with coordinating glass pen rest and scented ink. See more favorite glass and plume dip pens on our website.

Article - Tips for Ordering Wedding Invitations

If you're planning a Spring or Summer 2007 wedding, it's time to start planning your wedding invitations. And with so many other wedding details to look after, how do you ensure that the wedding invitations are prepared and sent with perfection? Here, from the desk of stationery guru Heidi Reimer-Epp, are Three Easy Tips for Choosing Wedding Invitations.