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More people should know who William Morris is. Born 177 years today, William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the most celebrated practitioners of the Arts & Crafts Movement, an "international design movement that ... flourished between 1880 and 1910." Four...
Did you know that our Embellished Manuscripts and Old Leather books come from the same source of inspiration? That's right, they both began with a sample of William Shakespeare’s handwriting. We wanted to embellish the manuscript on a journal cover...
There’s nothing square about these urban notebooks. Inspired by the key elements of a bustling city, our Paper-Oh Quadro embodies the best of these high-functioning environments. Everyone knows the classic street layout of a busy downtown – the grid pattern. And...
Our Fall 2023 launch wouldn't be complete without the addition of new accessory products! This season we have a colourful assortment of jigsaw puzzles, bookmarks, washi tape and canvas bags joining our collection. Check out an overview of these new...
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, we’re hosting a one-time event at The New York Public Library Gift Store on Friday, May 18th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm! Visitors to the Library who purchase a Paperblanks journal will...
We know that switching planners in January doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we now offer our bestselling dayplanners in an 18-month format. These books, with dates that begin in July 2012 and run through to December 2013, are...
In honour of the great horror classic Dracula, we offer our Bram Stoker Embellished Manuscript. Not only is Dracula one of the most famous works in any genre, it is the inspiration for countless dark descendants that have followed....
Paperblanks journals are such globetrotters! Most recently, our Laurel Burch Moroccan Mares journal visited the south of the Iberian peninsula with Catherine on her Andalusian vacation. Catherine writes: I have been a fan of Paperblanks since I received my first...
Legend has it that hanging a wooden Bird of Happiness in one’s home will bring good health and fortune to those who live under its warm embrace. They are often hung over the hearth, above the dining table, and over...
We're pleased to announce the following additions to the Paperblanks catalogue for Fall 2011: New Collection: Mucha The muted and complex palette of pastel colours and the sensuous, sinuous lines of Alphonse Mucha’s work heralded a novel moment in art history....