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...
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...
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...
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...
As we move into a new season, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the special memories we create over the summer. Whether cottaging at the lake, playing tourist in your hometown or exploring an exotic destination from...
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...
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...
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...
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've officially turned the calendar page to December, and the countdown to the new year has begun. To help you get into the spirit of the season, and maintain a sense of calm as the holidays heat up, here...