On the Dot

On the Dot

This Thursday, January 22nd is Polka Dot Day (#PolkaDotDay). Some people celebrate by wearing polka-dotted clothes, posting this pattern through their online accounts, or making art inspired by dots. The...
January 20, 2026
A Portrait of the Artist as an Older Woman

A Portrait of the Artist as an Older Woman

A fresh, new year means new possibilities. And when thinking of possibilities, I cannot help but think of creativity. It’s through the act of creating that we make something new,...
January 13, 2026
The New Year is taking flight

The New Year is taking flight

The new year is upon us and taking flight. How is it for you so far? With each new season, there are new beginnings. The upcoming new film, H is...
January 06, 2026
What do you have planned for the new year?

What do you have planned for the new year?

Tomorrow’s New Year’s Eve, so we’re wondering: what do you have planned for the evening? What about the new year? This time of year really seems to be about time...
December 30, 2025
It’s almost here…

It’s almost here…

Today’s the 23rd of December, so we’re almost there! Tomorrow is the last day to pop into Figg Street Co. to pick up a last minute gift and some wrapping...
December 23, 2025
Welcoming Wanderlust Paper Co.

Welcoming Wanderlust Paper Co.

We’re so happy to share with you another new brand at Figg Street Co. – this one also came about from multiple recommendations by customers: Wanderlust Paper Co. This paper...
December 16, 2025
The Whimsical World of Laura Stoddart

The Whimsical World of Laura Stoddart

One of the most magical brands at Figg Street Co. is Laura Stoddart. Her fine and whimsical watercolour illustrations delight me so much and put a smile on my face....
December 09, 2025
A Few Other Holidays in December

A Few Other Holidays in December

For a few years after I was married, (when my husband’s grandmother was alive), we’d receive a parcel from The Netherlands each year in early December. It was filled with...
December 02, 2025
Introducing John Derian products at Figg Street Co!

Introducing John Derian products at Figg Street Co!

Here is a new product line at Figg Street Co. brought to us by you! I first learned about John Derian from a customer. Over the years, I’ve had requests...
November 25, 2025
What do you keep in your holiday boxes?

What do you keep in your holiday boxes?

Just like pulling out my woolens each autumn when the temperature dips, each November I retrieve my holiday storage boxes. It’s a fun, annual activity to reunite myself with an...
November 18, 2025
Introducing Tom’s Studio

Introducing Tom’s Studio

As the days of November get colder and darker, we’re drawn indoors and our rhythms ease. It’s a wonderful time to practice the slower art and craft forms, such as...
November 11, 2025
The write kind of ink

The write kind of ink

It's November! Late autumn is here, and darker days show it. While we may miss the sunlight, the evenings are now a fantastic backdrop for all manner of lights: spotlights...
November 04, 2025