In Blossom

In Blossom

Some days require wisdom and humour to get us through. This is when meeting up with a friend for coffee can be a balm. It also makes me think of...
April 25, 2023
April... star showers?

April... star showers?

Have you looked up lately? Did you happen to catch the amazing Northern Lights in March when they made a rare appearance in Southern Ontario? We saw some amazing photos...
April 18, 2023
A Poem A Day...

A Poem A Day...

Does a poem a day keep the doctor away? All I can say is that the mornings when I wake up and read a poem - really savour it and...
April 11, 2023
A Good Egg

A Good Egg

Easter, like some other holidays, can feel nostalgic. I remember as a little girl looking forward to Easter because it meant Spring and warm weather. We always shopped for new...
April 04, 2023
Spring into action

Spring into action

It's spring! I love this time of year and all the changes I can sense outside. There's a new quality of light that's infused with the promise of great things...
March 28, 2023
Little Wonder

Little Wonder

What fills you with wonder? When you sit down to write your musings and dreams, where does you your mind go? Who do you know who captivates your attention? What...
March 21, 2023
What Makes You Happy?

What Makes You Happy?

What makes you happy? A warm, sunny day in early spring? The giggle or smile on your little one's face? A cuddle with your partner? I find so much pleasure...
March 14, 2023
Let's Raise A Glass!

Let's Raise A Glass!

If you've been to Figg Street Co. on Front Street in Thorold, and also checked out our website, you're likely aware that there're many more pleasant finds in our actual...
March 07, 2023
What's your type?

What's your type?

Here's something you may not know about me: I've a very specific preference when it comes to the letter 'a'. I like an 'a' that's a circle with a short,...
February 28, 2023
For the Love of Letterpress

For the Love of Letterpress

In some ways, I could say that there'd be no Figg Street Co. without letterpress. You could say letterpress was my gateway into stationery. I adore letterpress! Letterpress is a printing...
February 21, 2023
Stationery for Animal Lovers

Stationery for Animal Lovers

Do you remember those first few weeks of the pandemic? When the world went quiet and suddenly, wildlife started appearing on city streets? One of my friends in downtown Toronto...
February 14, 2023
Love is All Around

Love is All Around

Love. It's one of those words that's so big, it eludes definition. Describing it in a few words feels reductive. It's something to experience. And yet we all recognize it...
February 07, 2023