We all know that writing in a journal is a great way to express your innermost thoughts. It’s easy to see why keeping a journal might be helpful to log personal goals, dreams or even setbacks. But the specific benefits...
In the past, we’ve espoused the many cognitive benefits of writing by hand, especially when it comes to taking notes in a meeting or lecture. But did you know the same scientific basis of these claims can also help improve the...
One of our very first Paperblanks journal collections featured 19th-century botanical illustrations on the covers. Ever since then, we have been in love with the idea of combining the splendour of nature with journalling, and what better way to do...
Ancient documents can provide fascinating looks into the people and cultures who came before us. Getting the chance to peek into our own pasts can give great insight into our current societies and even our personal lives. A lot of...
In 2015, it has become commonly accepted as fact that technology makes our lives easier. From the fairly recent inventions that we take for granted (microwaves, home computers) to the brand-new gadgets we already can’t live without (smartphones, tablets) to...
It’s no secret that creative individuals often love to travel. But does creativity increase likelihood of travel, or vice versa? Perhaps unsurprisingly, visiting a new location or culture can actually have an augmenting effect on your levels of artistic output....
Using a sketchbook to work on drafts for a larger art project is a clear usage choice for such a book. However, sketches can go beyond the artistic realm, as these pages uncovered from notebooks belonging to the legendary explorers...
We love browsing social media galleries like Instagram and Flickr to find the creative touches people add to their Paperblanks® books. Our Peek Inside… series is our way of celebrating the time and effort people put into telling their stories...