For the last few months, I’ve been feeling a bit out of sorts. My job is mostly remote and while working from home offers a lot of flexibility, it also keeps one […]
Change your environment to interrupt your thought patterns
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The benefits of bookbinding for mental health
On days when you might be feeling a bit stressed, anxious or just low on energy, it is helpful to have an activity that can take your mind off of things, and […]
A philosophical fiction story about bookbinding
There was a time when bookbinding was considered a sacred art, a craft that required patience, skill, and dedication. It was a practice that demanded a deep understanding of the materials and […]
The joy of getting orders from complete strangers
When you start out with your small business, you spend days and weeks and months, hoping to get an order from somewhere. I’ve written about what it’s like to be the owner […]
Five more common mistakes to avoid during bookbinding and making DIY books
A long time ago, I wrote a post on six common mistakes to avoid when making your own DIY books. I had just started making my own books at the time, and […]
Don’t pity the solo traveler. Traveling solo is fun!
Recently over the long weekend, I went solo to Washington DC to check out the museums and enjoy the city on my own. At the entrance to one of the museums, the […]
Seven ideas to get into a daily journaling habit
The physical act of writing your thoughts down and putting pen to paper, can be a powerful tool to help you clear your mind, and get rid of thoughts that might be […]
Twenty creative materials to use in your bookbinding projects and DIY books
Bookbinding is one of those arts where once you get the hang of it, there is literally no limit to the materials you can use to make new and unique books. Whether […]
Want to do more of something? Find a way to make that activity enjoyable.
You know how we all have those things that we know we should do, but we never get around to doing them? It’s either not the right time, or you have to […]
An ode to walking
I love walking. I can walk for hours on end, although as I’ve gotten older, I prefer walking in good shoes and the occasional break does not hurt either 🙂 I think […]
Sonali Mangal 