when feeling low and down belowwhen feeling trapped under the snow the golden rays undo what’s spunand i step out into the sun
Bookbinding excursions in Melbourne
Over the winter break in Dec last year, I went to Australia for two weeks. As has now become customary on any trip that I take, I try to spend atleast a […]
If you don’t use it, you lose it
I recently went on a 7 day hiking trip to Iceland. It was one of those trips where you hike as part of a larger group, giving you the chance to not […]
An ode to keeping a travel journal
The Smell of Spices and History I open my leather journal and take a deep breath. The smell of spices and history wafts up from the pages, reminding me of my recent […]
Change your environment to interrupt your thought patterns
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sonali Mangal 