Recently, a few boxes arrived at the shop.  We were so excited at Figg Street Co. to open them, since we knew what was inside: new items from Pont Neuf,...

I met Hannelore Sotzek at an industry event in the Niagara Region. It's where I discovered her business, Hannelore's Story Works and the beautiful books she creates. The brand uses...

Recently, my family celebrated a wedding. It was a lovely occasion; a great reason to see so many faces again. It's always wonderful to celebrate love and feel the energy...

The travel bug - has it bit you?  It's bitten a lot of people this summer, and has me thinking about vacations.  I do love to travel.  Especially when there's...

When we're under a heat advisory, there are a few things that will refresh me: air conditioning, a glass of cool water, and a good belly laugh. Sometimes, when I'm...

Before Figg Street Co. was a reality, it was a dream I had.  It all started with a simple thought that I nurtured, and it grew.  There were people at...

Summertime is abuzz with creations all around us.  And we human beings have a plethora of ways to create.   The visual arts can express things that take us beyond...

Summertime is about spending hours outside. Warmth, scent and light draw us outdoors. So many features of this season soothe our soul: the feeling of walking barefoot on grass, the...

Summer is officially here and this year, there're many opportunities in Niagara to get out and celebrate with others.  Indoors, outdoors, art, history, food, music, sports and garden-related events are...

Words. They're an integral part of using stationery. We use words to express our emotions, thoughts, ideas, and experiences in greeting cards, letters, diaries and notebooks. Sometimes our thoughts and...

Many of you have bought and used the beautiful products created by Cavallini & Co., but you may not know the man behind the brand. Here's a look at Figg...

Every time I look up to the sky and see an Avro Lancaster flying overhead, I think of my dad. No matter where I am, when I hear the thunder...