Depicting the cityscape, social life, and customs of Nanjing from over 1,000 years ago in Song dynasty China, our Golden Age of Prosperity design captures the essence of this long scroll. We are delighted to collaborate with the Deji...
“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 asked our Instagram followers for the best books they've read recently. As we're all finding ourselves with some extra time to spend indoors, or safely socially distanced outside, we thought a fan-favourite book list could help you find...
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...
With its seemingly endless days and balmy evenings, summer is the perfect time of year to indulge in some leisurely sunlit reading.
We've put together some quotes to inspire your summer reading as well as some classic literary quotes for...
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...
Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) remains one of the most influential painters in the history of art. His expressive brushstrokes and bold use of colour helped shape the rise of Expressionism in modern painting. Over the course of...
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...
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...
Love takes many forms. It might be writing letters to the people closest to your heart, sketching the place where you first met, or capturing the spirit of your beloved furry companion. It could be composing a song, blending...