As we move further into the year, each season offers an opportunity to refresh one’s mind and reflect on personal stories. Journalling prompts are a wonderful way to determine where to focus your energies and discover new directions.
To inspire...
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...
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...
If you are starting to feel the post-holiday blues, know that you are not alone. Every year around the third week of January, many of us experience low motivational levels due to a combination of cold winter weather, debts...
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...
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...
We have always been book people here at Paperblanks, reproducing everything from antique bindings to handwritten manuscripts. To celebrate the craft of writing and a love of reading, here are some of our favourite quotes on the subject of...
We held an exclusive sold-out event with our partners, Cartoon Saloon, where their co-founder and director, Tomm Moore, joined us in a special book signing! On a rainy night in Dublin, a community bound by creativity and a love...
This holiday season might look a bit different again; there are still a number of things to navigate through and for many, this time of year can already be difficult for a variety of reasons. We believe there’s also...