Mother's Day in 2024 falls on Sunday the 10th of March. Our jam-packed Mother's Day gift guide has arrived! I don't know about you, but I'm always on the hunt for the ultimate Mother's Day gift. Many of us, myself included, often default to the predictable options: chocolates, flowers, and if we're lucky, a heartfelt hug. But the perfect gift is one that truly resonates with your mum, something she genuinely adores and doesn't have to feign enthusiasm for. Then there's the notion of a gift that goes beyond mere materialism; one that enriches your mum's life, eases her burdens, and takes t ..read more

In 2023, our founder Sidonie embarked on a mission to add a new notebook to the Papersmiths collection. Following the resounding success of our beloved paperback notebooks, there was a growing demand for a harder-wearing option. A keepsake. From this, our new notebook was born. As a homage to our roots, Sid named the new notebook after Clifton, the place where Papersmiths was founded. Explore the journey below to discover the inspiration, challenges, and pure delight that shaped the creation of the  Papersmiths Clifton Notebook. The challenge was to create a notebook that would complemen ..read more

As you embark on the quest to express your love, we invite you to explore our unique collection of personalised Valentine's Day gifts for stationery lovers. Because let's face it, nothing says "you're the pen to my paper" quite like a thoughtful stationery treasure. In our carefully curated Valentine's Day gift guide, discover a world of unique gifts by independents and UK makers that go beyond the ordinary. Picture your chosen delights nestled in a luxurious orange and pink gift box – a visual treat crafted in the serene landscapes of the Lake District, using GFsmith papers. Valentine's ..read more

Start journaling and work on your mental wellbeing at home with these science backed tools. We highly recommend these journals and tools. They're made to help lift your mood, and become the best version of yourself. Whether you perceive it as 'just another day' or not, there's no doubt that the 1st of January can bring the opportunity for a fresh slate. There is a collective energy worldwide, pulling us towards a fresh beginning. Not only that, but the time between Christmas and the new year can offer us valuable time for stillness. In this quiet space we are able to reflec ..read more

Hello, I've picked some of my favourites from our 2024 diary collection. Here's my round-up. ? I've spent a lot of time looking through the diaries, exploring their layouts, feeling the textures of the paper and covers, and of course using my own. This choice is down to my personal preferences from my planning experience and what works for me. I hope you enjoy my selection, if you'd like to check out the full collection you can head to our full 2024 diary blog here. 1, Mossery - A Refillable Diary: Say goodbye to throwing out your diaries. With Mossery, it's all about recycling the inner pag ..read more

Our roundup of the Best 2024 Diaries. It can be sometimes challenging to keep in a state of flow throughout the year. Don't let your motivation crumble as your year unfolds. You can stay organised all year by finding the best diary that fits your style and needs. Once you discover your ideal planning formats, you'll see how everything will click into place.  These 2024 diaries range from sleek minimalist daily formats to luxurious cloth covers with meticulously structured layouts. We've laid out all of the best planners.&nbs ..read more

Gift Ideas for Cool Creatives Looking for the perfect gift for the creative friends and family in your circle? At Papersmiths, we’re all creative in one way or another. Our team consisted of painters, calligraphers, illustrators, graphic designers and writers, so we know what’s good when it comes to gifting the artsy people if your life. Most of the below collection is already on our Christmas list or has already made it home with us. Our carefully curated collection of gifts for creatives caters to the diverse tastes and needs of artists, writers, and creatives like ourselves. Each item ..read more

Warm up to Christmas for 2023 with our stocking fillers, secret santa gifts and small gift ideas. Perhaps you're on the lookout with trinkets and treasures to add on to their main gift, or you picked a name for secret Santa that you’re stuck with. We’re here to help you find that perfect small gift, no matter the budget. You can’t go wrong with our card activities and prompts, fun and quirky stationery tools or gift sets. With these presents, we're pretty certain that you'll nail your reputation as the best gift-giver amongst your colleagues and friends.  Stocking ..read more

It can be sometimes challenging to keep in a state of flow throughout the year. Don't let your motivation crumble as your year unfolds, and stay organised by discovering the best diary for you. Once you discover your ideal planning formats everything will click into place. Scroll through a variety of designs, ranging from sleek minimalism to creatively intricate prints and meticulously structured layouts. We've laid out all of the best planners, whether a cult classic, handcrafted locally or created by talented artisans using science ..read more

Looking for a pen that'll take your writing to the next level? Look no further. Our 2023 guide to choosing the perfect pen has got you covered. We are asking and answering common questions at the top of your mind when shopping for the perfect pen type. Whether you're into ballpoint pens, luxury fountain pens, retractable and refillable pens or pen sets - we've got you covered. Explore beautiful and luxurious pens that will take pride of place on the desk of any stationery lover. Take a peek below and find the pen of your dreams.  So, which type of p ..read more