Halloween is this Friday and that means it’s time to get creative! This is a holiday for the imaginative and an opportunity to turn yourself into whatever character you like...

A couple of weeks ago or so, I mentioned one of the items in the shop I’m currently most excited about (Blackwing Volume 292 in tribute to Keith Haring). One...

How did you spend your Thanksgiving weekend? We hope it was everything you wished for and more! This past long weekend really drove home that autumn is here. The leaves...

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been placing several orders and receiving them, as they arrive at the Figg Street Co shop. It’s always fun to unbox stationery and other...

Also known as Orange Shirt Day, today is our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's one of the ways we honour the survivors and families of residential schools.  Both...

It's officially autumn! This is a season I enjoy and makes me delight in all things cozy. Amongst them, the pleasure of drinking a hot cup of black dark roast...

Creating art is something we have the freedom to do at any time of year. One of the advantages of drawing and painting in September is the weather allows us...

Lately, after I wake up, I feel a moment of anticipation as I walk out the door. Our days are in flux: there may be summer heat greeting me or...

Ah, September. It's one of my favourite times of the year. It's still sunny and warm and there's a lot going on outside. The return to the classroom puts a...

Monday, September 1st is International Letter Writing Day! In this time of digital communication, handwritten correspondence can feel extra-special. It's a deliberate, mindful act. Unlike texting and emailing, letter writing...

Well, we're well into August and the sun and heat of summer is strong! The long, sunlit days mean there's also a lot of activity in the region. Festivals, fairs...

August may be a time for holidays and rest before the return to the classroom, but here at Figg Street Co. it's been all about unboxing orders and preparing for...