Tomorrow is Earth Day! A perfect time to celebrate our beautiful, generous planet that gives so abundantly to us, even when we don’t return the favour.  Since Earth Day was...

There’s an exhibit currently going on that I’ve heard about called Loops, Swoops & Curlicues: A Legacy of Handwritten History. It’s at the Toronto Reference Library and, apparently, it’s quite...

For a while now we’ve been hearing about how our culture is affecting boys and young men. They’ve been the topic of several articles, podcast episodes, and books. Michael Lewis...

This is definitely a year when spring feels especially welcome. The fresh air, sunlight, scent of new growth and damp soil are a delight to the senses, as is the...

When it comes to stationery, there are many favourite items amongst us. An item I absolutely love is the notepad. In a way, some may think it humble and unassuming,...

Green is in the air here at Figg Street Co! It’s St. Patrick’s Day today and we’re also excited about the vernal equinox this week. Springtime and the upcoming Easter...

One of the joyful realities of late winter is the increasing daylight we experience. You may have noticed this recently, as sunrise times become earlier and sunset moves later into...

One of the things I experience while working in a stationery shop is seeing shifts in our culture emerge and changes in human behaviour. Among these is the movement toward...

How much white space do you allow in your life? Is it something you are conscious of? There is great variation amongst us regarding how much space we enjoy.  We...

Have you been following our Canadian athletes in the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics? We’ve watched several sports and felt a range of emotions along the way.  Overall, we’ve been greatly inspired...

We’ve been having quite a winter, haven’t we? Perhaps it’s the contrast in life that makes us feel extra-happy to have the Olympic Games to celebrate this month. Now underway...

A week from this Saturday is Valentine’s Day and we’re wondering: how do you celebrate? Also, do you enjoy celebrating love and romance throughout the year? Do you wear your...