You have an idea for a business. You think it has potential. You build a website, get your ads going, and even get a few orders! Amazing 🙂 You decide to turbo […]
5 minutes is better than 0 minutes
I recently came across a powerful idea in the podcast episode featuring Greg McKeown on the Tim Ferriss podcast. You know how you have all these ideas you want to work on, […]
The sun
when feeling low and down belowwhen feeling trapped under the snow the golden rays undo what’s spunand i step out into the sun
Vocabsy – Build the longest word chain in 60 seconds
If you’ve ever been on road trips with friends or family, you know this – after it’s been a few hours and you’ve exhausted various entertainment options, be it conversations or listening […]
I finally found a leather paring knife
Ok…so – if you’ve ever tried to make your own hard cover leather journal, and you’re like me in that you’re self taught and you’re using whatever leather you can find to […]
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 […]
Bookbinding excursions in Florence
I recently went on a one week trip to Florence, Italy – the heart of the renaissance, a city filled with gorgeous sculptures and art at every turn and corner. As a […]
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 […]