From the union of two Greek words – kallos, which means “beauty” and graphein, which means “writing” – calligraphy simply translates as “beautiful writing.” But this ancient practice is much more than the art of forming beautiful symbols by...
There’s no doubt that winter is the perfect time to sit in and hunker down with some reading.
If you're wondering what to do with a free weekend this chilly season, may we suggest putting your coziest socks on, turning...
O long long stems that twine!O buds, so neatly furled!O great white bells of mine,(None purer in the world)Each lasting but one day!O leafy garlands, hungIn wreaths beside the way—Well may your praise be sung!Song of the White Bindweed...
June is well underway and with it the countdown to summer is officially on. We are so ready to trade our rain gear for sun hats and pack for a picnic in the park.
To celebrate the changing seasons, we've...
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” Paulo Coelho
Last week we spoke about the beneficial effects journalling can have on your confidence, with the habit of practicing gratitude being...
It’s no secret that we are big fans of books and independent bookstores. We long for the days that we can again freely wander the winding aisles of a bookstore browsing its treasures, venturing into the special collections section...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and for those of us who love sending out mail or making creative cards this date is a much-anticipated excuse to take out the colourful paper, washi tape, markers, stickers and maybe...
A new trend has taken TikTok by and you might be wondering: what is junk journalling? Or maybe you already know! It’s not so easily defined, but the general idea is to use recycled and collected materials to create...
Feel the embrace of a magical evening with our spectacular Paperblanks Fall 2025 design, Silk Sky. Inspired by a traditional silk satin wedding canopy (chuppah) that was decorated with metallic thread on a shimmering blue background, this journal evokes...
In our quest to read more in 2020, this week we are looking to some of our favourite authors for inspiration for the next titles to add to our New Year's reading lists.
We've put together a selection of...