Celebrating the holidays with our community

Celebrating the holidays with our community

There are many little things we can each do to kick off the holiday season ourselves; however, it really starts to feel like Christmas is nearing when I'm doing something...
November 28, 2023
Making a list and checking it twice...

Making a list and checking it twice...

How do you kick off the festive season? Is it decorating your outdoor garden containers? Making a Christmas card recipient list? Beginning your holiday baking? Attending a bazaar? Or maybe...
November 21, 2023
Child's Play

Child's Play

Have you ever spent time with a baby or small, pre-verbal child? Watched them as they gaze at you, others, and things around them? They're fully engaged, taking it all...
November 14, 2023
Meet Anette DiMatteo of Blanimals!

Meet Anette DiMatteo of Blanimals!

Anette and I met in grade nine at an all-girls Catholic high school. We were the dynamic duo in those days frequenting our favourite disco clubs every weekend. We loved...
November 07, 2023
Such a hoot!

Such a hoot!

Ah, Halloween. Many creative souls love this time to express their original and imaginative ideas. Whether through costume, hair, makeup, nail art, decorations or the culinary arts, there's a way...
October 31, 2023
Are we on the same page?

Are we on the same page?

One of the many delights of working in a stationery shop is meeting wonderful and interesting people. We receive so many customers, including artists, teachers, librarians and authors among them....
October 24, 2023
Clear the air

Clear the air

Do you know of anyone who's never had a disagreement with anyone?  Me neither.  Unfortunately, it's just one of those things we all experience in life.  It isn't so much...
October 17, 2023
Turning over a new leaf

Turning over a new leaf

Of all the seasons, I think autumn may be my favourite.  It's certainly an enjoyable time for running outdoors: not too hot, not too cold, just right.  There's also the...
October 10, 2023
Living with Gratitude

Living with Gratitude

Thanksgiving Day is early this year - Monday, October 9th. Which is perfectly fine with me. After all, how many of us can use a long weekend right about now?...
October 03, 2023
Meet Rosalind Went, the creator of Harry & Ida!

Meet Rosalind Went, the creator of Harry & Ida!

I met Rosalind when she walked into Figg Street Co. one day.  A lovely woman who shared many of the same interests as me, especially journals, notebooks, fountain pens, inks,...
September 26, 2023
William Morris Revisited & Art Nouveau

William Morris Revisited & Art Nouveau

At Figg Street Co., our love of William Morris' designs is constant. However, it really feels fitting as we approach autumn. His motifs, which are inspired by nature, are a...
September 19, 2023
September 16th is Stepfamily Day!

September 16th is Stepfamily Day!

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and to celebrate this, Stepfamily Day was created, and is celebrated each year on September 16th.  Blended families are more common now than...
September 12, 2023