We say this every December, but we truly can't believe the end of another year is upon us! This year has brought exciting changes here at Paperblanks, from the launch of our first comic-inspired series in The Adventures of...
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...
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...
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...
A travel journal can turn out to be your most valued companion, as it can keep you organized while you plan, collect your thoughts and most importantly, help you treasure your memories long after the adventure is over.
To...
Now that July is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to pick up a new 18-month academic planner if you haven't already.
With so many formats, interiors and covers to choose from, it can be tricky to know which...
Introducing St. Petersburg, part of our new Lentulov’s Cityscapes series. The original painting, titled Monastery, was created in 1917 using oil on canvas. Depicting a bishop’s courtyard in the New Jerusalem Monastery in Russia, its rich, vibrant colours and...
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...
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...
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...