August 19, 2025
I’m sure you’ve been dismayed to see that many artists, makers and small businesses in the UK won't accept orders after August 29th. I am not one of them. Here's why...
May 21, 2025 2 Comments
This Cotton Rag Sketchbook was inspired by mourning stationery I saw at a Victorian Gothic event at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth...
April 24, 2025
Discover 10 Ways to Use a Mini Journal in your daily life. Practice mindfulness and engage with your creativity with these ideas from artists, poets, writers, business coaches and psychologists.
March 03, 2025 6 Comments
February 28, 2025
What do those professional bookbinding terms mean? Can I use any kind of glue? Where do I find waxed linen thread? Do I need special paper? Is that awl as good as the one I already have? I hear you. I was you.
November 21, 2024
September 24, 2024
Discover the fascinating - and rather salacious - story behind 'leporello', the alternative name for the Concertina (Accordion) folded book form. Plus, inspiration from artists and photographers on how to use a concertina sketchbook...
July 18, 2024 2 Comments
June 01, 2024
Get top tips, insider know-how and secret strategies for making sure every guest writes in your Wedding Book (and feels confident doing it)...
May 01, 2024
April 05, 2024
March 19, 2024