Mushrooms are turning up everywhere!

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...
September 05, 2023
One of our Canadian treasures

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...
August 29, 2023
Soon, it'll be time to hit the books...

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...
August 22, 2023
Making Hay While the Sun Shines...

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....
August 15, 2023
Just The Ticket

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...
August 08, 2023
Tomato Time!

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...
August 01, 2023
Through Thick and Thin...

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,...
July 25, 2023
New Calligraphy Inks in the Shop!

New Calligraphy Inks in the Shop!

One of the fun parts of working at a stationery shop is unboxing new items and displaying them on our shelves. It's especially exciting when brand new products arrive and...
July 18, 2023
A Fresh Lick of Paint

A Fresh Lick of Paint

We've got something new in the shop that's made right here in Niagara: Blue Rock Paint! This clay mineral paint is sparking all kinds of ideas for home and studio...
July 11, 2023
A Little Piece about Peace

A Little Piece about Peace

Well, summer's finally arrived and the days are bright and warm. When it's pleasant outside, I like to open the door to the shop and let the fresh air flow...
July 04, 2023
Let's talk shop

Let's talk shop

It uplifts me whenever I stop and appreciate the little things in life that spark joy in my day. This extends to the way I interact with our community, and...
June 27, 2023
How does your garden grow?

How does your garden grow?

If there were only one month of the year any of us could spend in the floral garden, I'm sure most of us would choose June. This is the garden...
June 20, 2023