High up on our Embellished Manuscripts wish list has long sat Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll's much-loved and bestselling work of children's literature. This season we are so excited to be able to say this classic story is now a...
The 1709 Swiss book binding that inspired our Shimmering Delights series was originally crafted from black leather punctuated by metallic studs. This type of decoration, a technique known as pointillé, was created using hammered brass pins.
It just so happens that while we...
A Venetian morning is alight with marvels. From sunlight sparkling on water to the startling hues of incomparable architecture, Venice enchants the eye from first light to last gloaming. We have captured some of the splendid daybreak palette of...
For our Fall 2012 catalogue we've made changes to three designs in our French Ornate collection. Bleu, Vert, and Violet have all been updated and are now available in newer formats.
About the French Ornate collection: Europe was exposed to...
Before jumping into the world of journaling and keeping a journal every writer is faced with an important task -- choosing the exact right journal/notebook for their needs! This may depend on personal preference or it might depend on...
Our Craftsmanship Standards is a series of articles that take you behind the scenes of Paperblanks. Quality is the single most important part of the design process of our books.
With many writers and artists among our team, we at Paperblanks understand that the need for high-quality paper within a journal is just as important as the beautiful cover that holds it. We last talked about our commitment to paper...
Our primary concern when selecting paper is that it is environmentally sound, that its opacity is consistently high and that its writing smoothness (how it handles ink) is exceptional.
Ludwig van Beethoven’s (1770–1827) works are defined by incredible intellectual depth and honesty. His musical expressions of heroism and struggle mirror his personal tragedies, including the loss of his hearing and a tumultuous family life.
This year, we're celebrating what...
It’s always exciting to choose a new dayplanner at the beginning of the year.* Like a set of New Year’s resolutions, the blank canvas of a new planner holds so much promise for the experiences of your year to...