The Regional Assembly Of Text
by Amanda on April 26, 2010
Doesn’t the name alone illustrate how awesome a place this could be? Last week I finally made my way to Main St, Vancouver to check out the stationery store with so much more, The Regional Assembly of Text.
This amazing land of paper and stamps shot to the top spot of Amanda’s Adored Attractions the moment I stepped through the door. It was jam packed with stationery lovers looking over the cards, address books, stamps, To Do lists and wooden address boxes. You can even pick up a Make Your Own Damn Book kit.
What I really loved about the store was its passion for reading and writing. In one corner typewriters are set up ready for letter writing while a tiny desk outfitted with crayons and paper is waiting for little ones to sit and create. The lowercase reading room appears to be a storage closet full of hand made books and reading materials ready for your perusal.
The Regional Assembly of Text doesn’t look like every other stationery store- the products are unique and the colour scheme blends with hues of pastel blues, yellows and browns. Behind the front counter are filing cabinets and some of the walls are adorned with gorgeous turquoise wallpaper and clipboards with letter writing club sign up sheets. Yes, they have a letter writing club that happens on the first Thursday of every month- supplies are provided.
I left the store with a new love for creative design and independent thoughts which so clearly are entrenched in the minds of the store founders Brandy and Rebecca. If you ever find yourself in Vancouver, make sure you get yourself to this fabulous store full of reading and writing goodies. You will love it!
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what an absolutely cool place – i would have to go back for the letter writing club
Wow, what a wonderful store! Thanks for writing about it.
I’ve been reading your blog for a few days and I really love it ‘cuz you showcase such beautiful things. You have the ability to find beauty even in the simplest of things. I love your photography as well and I’m now an avid follower of your blog. :)
The shop looks lovely!! None of such stores are available in Singapore.
I had no idea this store existed.
I will go there very soon.
these are so neat! i love all the vintage typewriters & vintage maps in the display window. wish i lived in vancouver so i could see it in person!
oh my gosh this place looks amazing – i must visit next time i’m in van!
Charlane, it is very cool. I’ll be going back to spend some money!
Michelle, thanks so much. I’m so glad you like my little place here. Thanks for the lovely comments. :)
Janis, you’ll just have to come to Vancouver to visit!
Ramona, yes, it’s on Main St and pretty small. I walked by it on the other side and missed it.
Cathie, the typewriters and maps were all about the store. It has really great displays.
Janis, bring your wallet when you do ;)
w o w. must visit with a LOT of spending money in hand. seems like a wonderland for paper | writing fans such as myself.
Oh, Amanda! Of course you would gravitate to this store!
About four years ago, one evening after the store’s regular hours, Rebecca and Brandy graciously allowed my friend and I to host a party/fundraiser in their store. I called it ‘Black and Write’…and we had raffles to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association.
We brought in a DJ, had a table of yummy food…and of course the guests were free to shop their hearts out.
Everyone’s favorite part was making their own buttons. We used their old-school typewriters to type out little words, and had a blast cutting out the circles and getting our personalized buttons. I still wear my “CRANKY” button on my bad days…
what an awesome place!
When I come to Vancouver I am definitely hitting that place up! I love letter writing and old typewriters. *le sigh*
A fine store, isn’t it! I love the chapbook reading room in the back…I even feel smaller when I’m standing in there…. :)
oh wow, what an absolutely fabulous place! love the shop-window arrangement!
Typewriters! Stationary! Handmade books! I want them all!
This shop looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing your photos and impressions – seems like the kind of place I’d love spend a day in!
i am in LOVE with this shop, thanks for sharing!