Tuesday’s Tonic
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Each edition features a host of fun anecdotal tidbits of inspiration and pleasurable reading.
Run, run, as fast as you can!
Those close to me know one of my favourite activities is running. Especially in the autumn (and the spring). The comfortable temperature and conditions at this time of year make...
A Little Snippet About Scissors...
There's something about autumn and earlier, darker evenings that beckons storytelling. Maybe it's the thought of sitting near the fireplace with a good book or sharing a warm beverage with...
Our interview with Katie Leamon
Katie Leamon products are one of our, and our customers, favourites. The gorgeous designs, quality papers, pencils and notebooks are elegant, practical and a joy to use. So we're excited...
On The Make
The official start of autumn makes me think of getting cozy and creative. There's a lot of making going on around me. It's a season of gathering things from outdoors...
Thirty Days Hath September...
I love September sunlight. It looks different now than it did at the start of summer, when the light was intensifying and full-on through branches that hadn't filled out yet....
How we empower ourselves...
Over the past few years especially, I've felt very lucky and grateful to live in Canada. There's so much peace and many freedoms here that are easy to take for...
How can we empower everyone?
Reading is something that's easy to take for granted. Especially now that so many of us probably do more of it than ever - through daily texting, email and other...
Boxes from Japan have arrived at Figg Street Co. ...
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,...
Meet Hannelore of Hannelore's Story Works
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...
What are you celebrating this summer?
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...
What floats your boat?
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...
Laugh, purr and cheer!
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...
