Tuesday’s Tonic
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Each edition features a host of fun anecdotal tidbits of inspiration and pleasurable reading.
Turning over a new leaf
Of all the seasons, I think autumn may be my favourite. It's certainly an enjoyable time for running outdoors: not too hot, not too cold, just right. There's also the...
Living with Gratitude
Thanksgiving Day is early this year - Monday, October 9th. Which is perfectly fine with me. After all, how many of us can use a long weekend right about now?...
Meet Rosalind Went, the creator of Harry & Ida!
I met Rosalind when she walked into Figg Street Co. one day. A lovely woman who shared many of the same interests as me, especially journals, notebooks, fountain pens, inks,...
William Morris Revisited & Art Nouveau
At Figg Street Co., our love of William Morris' designs is constant. However, it really feels fitting as we approach autumn. His motifs, which are inspired by nature, are a...
September 16th is Stepfamily Day!
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and to celebrate this, Stepfamily Day was created, and is celebrated each year on September 16th. Blended families are more common now than...
Mushrooms are turning up everywhere!
For things that grows in the dark, mushrooms sure have been having their time in the spotlight. Not that they're anything new. They've been around for ages, doing their work...
One of our Canadian treasures
In our fast-moving, increasingly complicated world, many of us look to creativity as a balm. Also, the simple, anything of beauty, and cheerful colours. It's no wonder the works of...
Soon, it'll be time to hit the books...
Although it's been a while since I was in the classroom, I still get a little thrill from back-to-school season. It marks the beginning of autumn to me, even though...
Making Hay While the Sun Shines...
Even though we still have a few weeks before the official change in season, there's something about August that makes many of us feel like our summer days our numbered....
Just The Ticket
Aah, August. This is the time of year when many people devote some time to relaxing and vacationing. It can be as simple as a couple of days away, even...
Tomato Time!
Aaah, tomato harvest time! It's a funny thing. Many of us who grow tomatoes take a little white seed and sow it in the spring. Others may buy seedlings. In...
Through Thick and Thin...
Life is an adventure that brings us many surprises and challenges. One of the gifts we receive to make all experiences more bearable and enjoyable is friendship. At the shop,...
