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You can’t buy time

You can’t buy time

Top tips to improve your time management skills Despite what people say, time is not a commodity. It cannot be traded, expanded or reduced. It is fixed. Our perception of time, however, is another concept. How often do you think at 4pm “Where has the day gone?” and go into panic mode to try to […]

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GDPR – the final countdown

By Paperstone on May 21, 2018 in Legal, Office Supplies, Office Workers, Security Products with 0 Comments
GDPR – the final countdown

GDPR the final countdown – tips to keep your data secure Just a few days from now, your office security is going to be more important than it’s ever been – thanks to the new GDPR. Under these tougher rules, organisations must protect their customer, supplier and employee data or fall foul of potentially crippling […]

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5 reasons why stationery is the solution to your shopping dilemmas

By Paperstone on December 18, 2017 in Books & Pads, Craft, Paper, Uncategorized with 0 Comments
5 reasons why stationery is the solution to your shopping dilemmas

Looking for last-minute present ideas for Christmas? If you’re flying by the seat of your pants and trying to beat Santa and Rudolph to the post, why not look for some special stationery for friends and family? Here are 5 reasons why stationery is the solution to your shopping dilemmas: There are a lot of […]

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5 Reasons Why Kidults Love Colouring Books

5 Reasons Why Kidults Love Colouring Books

Demand for coloured pencils has rocketed over the past few years – but enthusiastic kids with their colouring books are not the main reason. No, it’s stressed-out adults who have been buying themselves huge sets of pencil crayons, so that they can relax from their workaholic lifestyles! The adult colouring craze really took off in […]

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Are You A Stationery Addict?

By Paperstone on March 10, 2017 in Fun, Office Supplies with 0 Comments
Are You A Stationery Addict?

Are you a stationeryphile, a passionate lover of notebooks and pens to the point of addiction? Here are some of the tell-tale signs that you may need to join Stationery Addicts Anonymous: When visiting a big stationery store, you find yourself physically caressing every type of notebook, especially the posh journals with embroidered or leather […]

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Make 2017 Your Most Productive Year Ever

By Paperstone on January 10, 2017 in Office Supplies, Office Workers with 0 Comments
Make 2017 Your Most Productive Year Ever

Would you like 2017 to be your most productive year ever? Here are some tips for sharpening your creative mind and keeping focused on your top goals. Spend a few hours brainstorming every area of your life and identifying your priorities for work, leisure, relationships, finance and so on. To do this effectively, shut yourself […]

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What Links Correction Fluid and MTV?

What Links Correction Fluid and MTV?

Here’s a stationery story with a musical twist. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin… In the far off days before word processors existed, when documents were bashed out on typewriters, making a mistake was a BIG problem. There was no ‘delete’ key, so red-faced typists had to use an ink rubber which could damage […]

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The Joys of Art Journaling

By Paperstone on October 11, 2016 in Artists & Graphics Supplies, Fun, Office & Personal Planning with 0 Comments
The Joys of Art Journaling

Do you want to let your inner child roam freely? An art journal is a great way to have fun and it chases away the blues. Art journaling is about expressing yourself visually in a private sketchbook, exploring your thoughts and feelings about life, and trying a few art techniques out experimentally. The one rule […]

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Summer Stationery

By Paperstone on August 9, 2016 in Fun, Office Supplies with 0 Comments
Summer Stationery

Have you noticed that people often buy novelty stationery items as holiday memorabilia? In a blur of sunshine and cocktails, pens shaped like the Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty seem to have a certain appeal. But when it comes to holiday-themed stationery, the humble postcard is undisputed King. So this summer will you be […]

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Colour Me Good

By Paperstone on January 3, 2016 in Artists & Graphics Supplies, Fun with 0 Comments
Colour Me Good

Do you get stressed out after a day in the office? If so, buy some pencil crayons and a colouring book! Put down your grown-up writing implements like posh rollerballs and highlighter pens, and indulge in some mindful colouring exercises. Millions of people are hooked on the trend, which has seen a three-fold increase in […]

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