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...
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...
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...
It is no secret that at Paperblanks we are enthusiasts about handwritten letters. In the past we've brought you many stories about pen pals who become lifelong friends, a love letter collection, a letter writing challenge and typewriting socials,...
There's a reason why spring is one of literature's most celebrated seasons. From the moment it arrives, there's a chorus sung in nature that artists endeavour to capture. From the arrival of delicate flowers to the smell of newfound...
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...
“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...
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...
Days, weeks, months and years can go by so quickly. This is one reason why commemorating special moments is important. If you've ever thought about how best to treasure your memories, whether they're special occasions or just the everyday,...
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...