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From unexpected quarters come unlikely pioneers. Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was born to privilege in a time when young ladies of good breeding had few opportunities to feel truly useful. Nursing, in particular, was considered beyond the pale, yet the...
After last year's successful calligraphy event (and just in time for Mother's Day), Paperblanks and the New York Public Library's Readers and Writers Shop are again joining forces to offer a special calligraphy signing afternoon. If you are going...
The breathtaking beauty of the Hawaiian Islands inspires reflection and renewal. For centuries, artists have sought to capture the essence of that tropical haven. The cover designs of our Aloha series are evocative of both traditional handpainted designs and...
The latest edition of  Paperblanks Traveller sees our Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest journal take a delicious tour around Portland, Oregon. Of his visit to the American city's famous Voodoo Doughnut, Mike writes: Last September I visited the very...
April 11th is the 109th anniversary of the day that Albert Einstein revealed his Theory of Relativity, so what better time for us here at Paperblanks® to introduce our new Albert Einstein, Special Theory of Relativity journal? New to our...
Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside people's personal journals to celebrate their creativity and inspire others. This month we talked to Caroline about the evolution of her journalling over the past eight years: I started journaling when I was...
Our trip to the Parisian cabarets of the 1930s hasn't ended with Plume – this season we're excited to announce we've added another sparkling, shimmering cover to our Vintage Vogue collection. Originally created in the 1930s by the legendary French...
Paperblanks Mini Reporters make perfect travel companions as they are the ideal size to fit in a pocket or small bag. Recently, our Old Leather Jade Mini Reporter travelled with Sarah to Seattle for some beautiful sights and delicious...
The intricate, gilt-edged design adorning the covers of our new Equinoxe series is a reproduction of a 1688 binding of L'office de le Semaine Sainte. In cultures around the world, the first full moon after the vernal equinox is...
We've been teasing it on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram, and now the wait is finally over. Trust us, we've been eagerly anticipating this unveiling as much as you have, and we're extremely excited to show you what's...