Coffee & Biscotti

Coffee & Biscotti

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...
September 23, 2025
A work of art

A work of art

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...
September 16, 2025
Turn, Turn, Turn

Turn, Turn, Turn

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...
September 09, 2025
Live and Learn

Live and Learn

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...
September 02, 2025
International Letter Writing Day!

International Letter Writing Day!

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...
August 26, 2025
Soaking Up Summer

Soaking Up Summer

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 19, 2025
New Arrivals at Figg Street Co!

New Arrivals at Figg Street Co!

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...
August 12, 2025
It's Simplify Your Life Week!

It's Simplify Your Life Week!

August 1st through the 7th is Simplify Your Life Week! This was created to encourage people to remove things that cause stress and unnecessary chaos and simplify their living. It's...
August 05, 2025
One's good deed of the day

One's good deed of the day

A few weeks ago, we wrote about some of the positive things going on right now in the world. We sometimes feel inundated with news and predictions that lean negative....
July 29, 2025
Meet Terri-Lynn of One Earth!

Meet Terri-Lynn of One Earth!

To end off our celebration of Independent Retailer Month this July, we've interviewed another wonderful person and business here in Niagara: Terri-Lynn Woodhouse of One Earth!  I came across One...
July 22, 2025
International Self-Compassion Day

International Self-Compassion Day

Saturday, July 19th is International Self-Compassion Day! This is a new celebratory day: it was created in 2024 by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. We're big believers in self-compassion here...
July 15, 2025
Meet Kirsten of Steadman Jewellers!

Meet Kirsten of Steadman Jewellers!

July is Independent Retailer Month, a great time to celebrate and support our favourite independent shops! We thought we'd highlight one of ours on Front Street here in Thorold: Steadman...
July 08, 2025