Purple Haze or Purple Rain?

Purple Haze or Purple Rain?

Each spring, as the little bulbs break through the soil and bloom, one colour you're bound to see is purple! From crocuses to tulips and lilacs to rhododendrons, you'll be...
April 29, 2025
What on earth?

What on earth?

Today, April 22nd, is World Earth Day. When it comes to our precious planet, there are so many aspects that merit attention: water, sky, and soil. There are processes and...
April 22, 2025
What is April the 15th?

What is April the 15th?

Today is April the 15th, World Art Day! It's also the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci, which isn't a coincidence.  World Art Day was created a few years ago, the...
April 15, 2025
A Good Egg

A Good Egg

Easter is only a couple of weeks away now, and I have to say, it's one of those holidays that can make me feel nostalgic. Perhaps you can relate to...
April 08, 2025
April Fools!

April Fools!

Has someone played a trick on you this morning? Or did you manage a gag on someone else? We won't be playing any tricks here; however, we do love laughter...
April 01, 2025
Spring into the shop for something new!

Spring into the shop for something new!

It's finally here, spring! Many consider this to be the most optimistic of seasons: hope, fresh, new, spontaneity, surprises and delights are a few words often used in association with...
March 25, 2025
Sense of craft

Sense of craft

One of the little things in life that I enjoy is the texture of paper. It drew me to creating Figg Street Co. There's a pleasure in touching paper, feeling...
March 18, 2025
Have you ever seen a March hare?

Have you ever seen a March hare?

The only March hare I've ever seen or heard of is the one from Alice in Wonderland.  How about you?  Does a March hare really exist? These are just a...
March 11, 2025
What's up, Doc?

What's up, Doc?

When I was growing up, my siblings and I enjoyed our Saturday morning treat: watching Looney Tunes together!  I loved hearing Sylvester the Cat attempting to say, "Thufferin Thuccotash"!  All...
March 04, 2025
Once upon a time...

Once upon a time...

One of the things that connects all of us is our love of stories. Before we had movies, even before books, we had stories. Many popular fairy stories that still...
February 25, 2025
Move the needle

Move the needle

While we've been preparing this issue of Tuesday's Tonic, it's been snowing heavily outside. Some of us have had 'snow days' off of work or school, where we get to...
February 18, 2025
Melt Someone's Heart

Melt Someone's Heart

Have you ever felt your heart melt by the words or actions of someone?  When I first started dating my husband, he was preparing to set sail on a long...
February 11, 2025