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
The Fix-it Dad

The Fix-it Dad

What is it with fathers and fixing things? My dad was great at fixing things. He always managed to figure it out. He was a man of precision, a real...
June 13, 2023
Sea Change

Sea Change

If we were to travel into outer space and look down upon our world, we'd see an expanse of blue. Perhaps the link between blue and our planet is why...
June 06, 2023
Bikes, Trails, Jerseys... and an Anniversary!

Bikes, Trails, Jerseys... and an Anniversary!

It was my dad who taught me how to ride a bicycle. I can remember pedalling and building up such surprising speed I scared myself and didn't think to use...
May 30, 2023
May is Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. It's a time to reflect on and learn about our Asian-Canadian history over the past couple centuries, and to celebrate the achievements and...
May 23, 2023
An Interview with Jo Ham

An Interview with Jo Ham

I (Antoinette) discovered HAM through Instagram in March 2017. When I first saw the rabbit, I immediately smiled widely. I love the black and white silhouette and how the rabbit...
May 16, 2023