When we experience a heavy snowfall, one of the things that warms my heart is seeing kindness in action. You know what I mean: neighbours shovelling the driveway, walkway and...

You may have noticed the Pont Neuf Garden notebooks named Majorelle Winter, Spring, Summer, etc. and wondered, what's Majorelle? Or perhaps you're fashion savvy and the word brings up memories...

Running a stationery shop means that I see a lot of paper. Many paper products are used for writing and drawing. However, I also handle paper that's used as an...

Although outdoor excursions are enjoyable any time of year, there's something special about winter walks. I find them invigorating. When the warm air inside feels heavy or stale and I've...

Recently, I've taken some time to sit with myself and really consider what I want. It's a time to take stock. To look at things as they are, right now,...

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I find myself wanting to recharge and reset. It makes sense at this time of year - after all, winter is nature's...

Am I alone in feeling like I'm sometimes flying by the seat of my pants leading up to the holidays? Before I know it, Christmas is a few days away!...

Stockings were a big tradition in my family when I was growing up. Every Christmas Eve, my siblings and I would hang up our stockings, and two for my parents....

Of all the preparations and activities during yuletide, I think my favourite is decorating and setting the table. It's all a joy: selecting the tablecloth, dishes and napkins. Writing names...

When I think of the many school pageants going on in the lead-up to Christmas, I can't help thinking about Ken Robinson. One of his two TED Talks was the...

Who are the women in your life who help bring you to your centre of peace and calm? The ones who make you laugh, who you look forward to seeing?...

It's hard to imagine this with the warm weather we've been having (20°C in November!), but there's six weeks until Christmas. What's the first spark of the holiday season for...