Every once in a while I like to share a book. Well my latest read is this Japanese bestseller “What you are looking for is in the library” by Michiko Aoyama (translated by Alison Watts). This book is about the magic of libraries and books. A selection of short stories of how the librarian helps […]
Views from Japan is a brand new guidebook encouraging you to explore Japan like a local. This caught my eye because of the beautiful photography and because I am always planning for a trip to Japan. The book is written by Ben Richards who is a travel and architectural photographer based in Tokyo. In Views […]
A few years ago I got a set of Papio Press Greeting Cards in my Papergang Box. This year, I decided to get a set of greeting cards from Papio Press direct (as their stationery designs are so amazing). I bought one of their packs. It includes 12 beautiful illustrated Christmas cards in three stunning […]
With December drawing closer and with new products selling out earlier than ever, we thought we would do a quick round-up of interesting alternative Advent Calendars that might be of interest to our readers (before they all sell-out): There are also lots of themed stationery advent calendars from Amazon which included merchandise like Friends (TV […]
While shopping recently I bought a clay fox figure by Jo’s Little People. It is a small and cute handmade clay model that has been handmade by Jo. As all of her figures are handmade each of them are slightly different and unique. As foxes are my favourite animal I got a little fox. Each […]
Millie Marotta’s colouring books are full of intricate nature based illustrations. When I was in Keswick recently at the Derwent Pencil Museum I purchased a pocket colouring book to go with my colouring pencils. Lose yourself in the calming world of woodland wildlife, from peaceful pine groves to a steamy tropical forest, with over 80 […]
A hand-drawn and written guide by Colin Hindle following the footsteps of the viewing stations in Thomas Wests 1778 ‘A Guide to the Lakes’ and Alfred Wainwright’s 1955-1966 ‘Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells.’ A fantastic insight into some of the best spots around Ullswater, Brotherswater and Haweswater. This is the first of four volumes […]
I recently backed Samples from the Lab – A journal of genetic monstrosities on Kickstarter. This is a 60-page, full-colour hardcover book 210x140mm (8.3 x 5.8 inches), containing lavishly illustrated 150gsm interior pages. An exciting visual feast for readers of all ages. Artwork and story by Rob Foote. ‘Samples from the Lab’ chronicles the awkward and […]
On a recent visit to the Lake District, I visited the Lens District Gallery which showcases the work of Stuart McGlennon, a multi award-winning professional landscape photographer and gallery owner. I purchased a print of “The Rannerdale Bluebells”. I was originally hoping to hang this on my stairs as a memento of our latest trip, […]
On a recent visit to the Lake District, I discovered artist Jennifer Guest whose artwork features scenes from the Scotland, the lake district, wild swimming and wildlife. Jennifer’s passion is drawing. The colour goes down first, using ink and coloured pencils, which are great for blending. The drawing goes on top, going over the line […]