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10 books to kickstart your year

December 28, 2019

We wait until the coldest, darkest and saddest time of year to deny ourselves of everything we love. Forget celery cleanses and 5 am spin classes, New Year’s resolutions should nourish us with the things we need to brave the winter. And what better way to start the year than with a good read? I’ve assembled ten of my favourite books for starting the year with a bang. Whether you’re looking for lifestyle advice or a page-turning thriller, I’ve got you covered. Happy reading my friends… The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg Resolutions are much easier...

Is it time we ditched the to-do list?

December 21, 2019

We’ve all done it. Armed with a gallon of coffee, we get to our desk and scribble down a to-do list as long as the...

Our love affair with Christmas cards

December 20, 2019

We’re a sentimental bunch us brits. Every year, we send nearly 900 million Christmas cards. 900 million! That’s more per person than any other country...

Around the world in 21 coffees

December 19, 2019

But first, coffee. Whether you’re mad for a mocha or loopy for a long black, there’s nothing quite like the warm embrace of a steaming...

5 best Christmas markets in the UK

December 7, 2019

Wrap up warm. It’s Christmas market season. Born in Germany, these delightful popup markets have become a mainstay in the UK. Offering mulled wine, mince...

Brand Spotlight: Triumph & Disaster

Brand Spotlight / December 3, 2019

All of the Triumph & Disaster products are made with natural ingredients from around the globe like clay from Australia, Jojoba extract from Mexico and...

Is it ever too early to get in the Christmas spirit?

November 18, 2019

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Every year, we get a few telltale signs that the festive season is well and truly upon...

A Simple Guide to Building a Thoughtful Gift Box

Bookblock Gift Guides / November 13, 2019

Definitely, anyone who manages to piece together a gift box that truly tickles the recipient’s fancy deserves commendation. These tricky parcels can be difficult to...

Brand Spotlight: Teministeriet

Brand Spotlight / November 11, 2019

With roots from the island of Formosa, Teministeriet combines age-old tea traditions from the Far East with Scandinavian minimalism, design and flair. For them, tea...

7 Best Gift Boxes Inspirations From All Over The World

Bookblock Gift Guides / October 30, 2019

1. Japan Known for its beautiful tea ceremonies, harmonious design and delicious food, everything Japan produces is an eyeful, filled with unique flavours and designed...

Why autumn colours are more powerful than you might think

October 18, 2019

Those breezy summer afternoons have nestled in the memory and Christmas still feels comfortably out of range. But the best thing about this corner of...

What’s in your bedtime routine?

October 7, 2019

Tea, toast, Twitter and the tube. We all have our morning routines. And there’s something comforting about starting every day the same way. But when...

Our Autumn Gift Box; Essentials This Season

Bookblock Gift Guides / October 4, 2019

With summer officially over, it’s time to put away the swimsuits and SPF, and get ready for candles and all things cosy as the season...

Surviving kids’ parties: a failsafe guide

September 21, 2019

We all remember the joy of birthday parties. Filling our bellies with squash and cake before burning off those E numbers with some musical chairs....

Brand Spotlight: The London Honey Co.

Brand Spotlight / September 20, 2019

It was almost unheard of at the time, but in 1999 Steven Benbow founded The London Honey Co. with a clear goal in mind: “for...

The Bookblock Gift Guide To… Back To School Stationery

Bookblock Gift Guides / September 17, 2019

As soon as September hits and back to school season is in full swing, it’s a stationery lover’s dream. There’s the opportunity to buy new,...

Sending Out Wedding Invitations: Everything You Need To Know

Things of Interest / August 16, 2019

Wedding invitations are a wonderful, exciting part of the wedding process. They list all of the details about your special day with the people you...

Brand Spotlight: The Brighton Beard Company

Brand Spotlight / August 9, 2019

The Brighton Beard Company, founded in 2013, was born out of the need to create a distinctive beard care range that championed both style and...

National Wellness Month: How To Unwind And Relax

Things of Interest / August 1, 2019

National Wellness Month is all about actively reminding us to make time to take care of ourselves for a whole month. Although the words ‘self-care’...

Brand Spotlight: Peppermint Grove

Brand Spotlight / June 11, 2019

Creating a luxurious collection handmade in Australia, Peppermint Grove products range from candles, diffusers, bath & body products and gift sets, so there’s something for...

The Bookblock Gift Guide To… Housewarming Gifts

Bookblock Gift Guides / June 3, 2019

When someone moves into a new home, there are so many gifting options. Do they love cosy nights in or cooking? Are they big tea...

Write a letter, feed the soul

May 20, 2019

I’m currently in the process of *gulp* moving house. And amongst frantically Sellotaping boxes and bubble wrapping woks, I’ve had great fun discovering old relics...

The Bookblock Gift Guide To… Birthday Gifts For Her

Bookblock Gift Guides / April 11, 2019

Whether you want to get her birthday gifts for her ultimate wellness evenings in and opt for bath bombs and face creams, or whether you...

The Bookblock Gift Guide To… A Baby Shower

Bookblock Gift Guides / April 5, 2019

One of the main things when gifting for a baby shower? Gift from the heart. Thinking of things that mummy (and baby!) will find not...

5 Things To Know If You’re Going To Be A Bridesmaid

Things of Interest / April 5, 2019

So, it’s only natural that you might find yourself overcome with different emotions when you’re a bridesmaid: excitement, pride, feeling overwhelmed, nervous or anxious. Not...

Tea Trends In 2019

Things of Interest / April 2, 2019

In the UK, 165 million cups of tea are consumed everyday by 51 million tea drinkers, and although speciality teas are bigger than ever, classic...

Brand Spotlight: Savon Stories

Brand Spotlight / March 28, 2019

To fully explain the meaning of the words, ‘raw’ to this brand means that nothing they do is heated so everything used retains a higher...

Brand Spotlight: Minois Paris

Brand Spotlight / March 9, 2019

All of the ingredients in Minois Paris products are of natural origin and made to the highest standards, and although specially formulated for little ones,...

Brand Spotlight: Nawrap

Brand Spotlight / March 3, 2019

Also known as Maruyama Fiber Industry Co. Ltd, Nawrap originally manufactured traditional mosquito nets woven from cotton and hemp fabrics. But, Mosquito nets later lost...

The Bookblock Guide To… Evenings In

Bookblock Gift Guides / February 7, 2019

For comfort and cosiness, opt for things that have a personal touch – from French chocolates to orange & cinnamon candles, here are a few...

Meet the Maker – Paul Blow

Meet the Makers / April 19, 2018

We’re super excited that Bookblock Editions’ latest collaboration is with Dorset based illustrator Paul Blow. You’ll definitely have seen his work before, either on TFL...

London Illustration Fair Competition Winners

Meet the Makers / March 29, 2018

At the London Illustration Fair, we ran a competition for aspiring illustrators, designers and creatives to have their artwork chosen as the cover design on...

3 Book Cover Designs We Love

Things of Interest / February 27, 2018

Whether we like to admit it or not, the cover of a book can strongly determine our decision to either pick it up and read...

Meet the Maker – Peter Judson

Meet the Makers / February 19, 2018

How do you approach your work? I don’t really have a specific process as such. When I started out I always thought it would be...

Illustrated Beer Labels We Love – Partizan

Things of Interest / July 13, 2017

Partizan is a South Bermondsey micro brewery, formed in 2012 by Andy Smith. Initially brewing hoppy American beers that weren’t available fresh in the UK,...

Artists that inspire us – David Shrigley

Things of Interest / July 3, 2017

Continuing our series on artists that inspire the Bookblock team, Designer Nicola shares her love of David Shrigley. It’s hard to talk about who inspires...

3 Chocolate Packaging Designs We Love

Things of Interest / April 24, 2017

We feel this particular post encapsulates a combination of two of our favourite things at Bookblock; design and food. Chocolate, specifically. We love seeing other...

Artists that inspire us – Carl Kleiner

Things of Interest / February 27, 2017

Over the next few month, five creative members of the Bookblock team will be sharing one person that inspires them and their work. Keep an...

Bookblock meet Alec Doherty

Meet the Makers / November 28, 2016

How did you start? I studied graphic arts at Leeds and then decided that I liked drawing pictures. I moved from Leeds to Liverpool, and...

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