Buchan’s Kerrisdale Stationery & Gifts: Your One Stop Shop Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Sandra Steier The Buchan family opened Buchan’s Kerrisdale Stationery in 1957. Sixty-three yeas later it is still going strong and has become one of the neighbourhood’s oldest retail stores. Inna Vasilyev became the proud owner of the shop in 2012. From her travels and visits to gift trade shows, she brings new trending products to the store while maintaining Buchan’s legacy that customers have enjoyed over the years.
Inna’s dream came true when she had the opportunity to purchase the well-established business.
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Buchan’s is a large and well-stocked shop with everything your heart desires in the realm of stationery and beyond. You can easily lose track of time browsing the rows of boxed cards, beautiful journals and agendas, calendars, tea towels, body care products, backpacks, umbrellas, wallets and novelty gifts which are only the tip of the iceberg. When was the last time you received a card in the mail? In a time of technology where computers and smart phones prevail as communication tools, it is refreshing to walk into Buchan’s and see beautiful stationery and cards. If you are searching for a writing implement, Buchan’s carries an impressive selection of luxury and designer pens, fountain
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