April Fools!

April Fools!

Has someone played a trick on you this morning? Or did you manage a gag on someone else? We won't be playing any tricks here; however, we do love laughter...
April 01, 2025
Spring into the shop for something new!

Spring into the shop for something new!

It's finally here, spring! Many consider this to be the most optimistic of seasons: hope, fresh, new, spontaneity, surprises and delights are a few words often used in association with...
March 25, 2025
Sense of craft

Sense of craft

One of the little things in life that I enjoy is the texture of paper. It drew me to creating Figg Street Co. There's a pleasure in touching paper, feeling...
March 18, 2025
Have you ever seen a March hare?

Have you ever seen a March hare?

The only March hare I've ever seen or heard of is the one from Alice in Wonderland.  How about you?  Does a March hare really exist? These are just a...
March 11, 2025
What's up, Doc?

What's up, Doc?

When I was growing up, my siblings and I enjoyed our Saturday morning treat: watching Looney Tunes together!  I loved hearing Sylvester the Cat attempting to say, "Thufferin Thuccotash"!  All...
March 04, 2025
Once upon a time...

Once upon a time...

One of the things that connects all of us is our love of stories. Before we had movies, even before books, we had stories. Many popular fairy stories that still...
February 25, 2025
Move the needle

Move the needle

While we've been preparing this issue of Tuesday's Tonic, it's been snowing heavily outside. Some of us have had 'snow days' off of work or school, where we get to...
February 18, 2025
Melt Someone's Heart

Melt Someone's Heart

Have you ever felt your heart melt by the words or actions of someone?  When I first started dating my husband, he was preparing to set sail on a long...
February 11, 2025
The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

Have you noticed that a significant part of our culture is removing or discouraging pauses and silences? The incessant messaging, busyness and noise means many of us get caught up...
February 04, 2025
Frank Lloyd Wright at Figg Street Co.

Frank Lloyd Wright at Figg Street Co.

One of the little delights I experience when ordering new items for Figg Street Co., is discovering the latest Blackwing volumes. Each year, Blackwing releases new pencil styles, also known...
January 28, 2025
Have you tried art journaling?

Have you tried art journaling?

Have you tried art journaling? It's also known as mixed media journaling or most commonly, junk journaling.  I've yet to give it a try (though I'm thinking about doing so...
January 21, 2025
Winter White

Winter White

Yes, for the past couple of decades or so, white has been popular for interiors and home decor. But I'll share something with you: for the longest time, I really...
January 14, 2025