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
Wintertime Activities

Wintertime Activities

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...
January 31, 2023
A Visit to Jardin Majorelle

A Visit to Jardin Majorelle

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...
January 24, 2023
Paper as material

Paper as material

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...
January 17, 2023
Let's Take a Winter Walk

Let's Take a Winter Walk

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...
January 10, 2023
What are your intentions?

What are your intentions?

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,...
January 03, 2023
A Fresh Start

A Fresh Start

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...
December 27, 2022
Last Minute Gift Ideas

Last Minute Gift Ideas

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!...
December 20, 2022
Stocking Stuffers

Stocking Stuffers

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....
December 13, 2022
Setting The Table

Setting The Table

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...
December 06, 2022