Bullet Journaling: What is it and Why Should You Try It?
Millie Blackwell Millie Blackwell

Bullet Journaling: What is it and Why Should You Try It?

Whether you’re looking for a new planner or are simply frustrated with your existing (dis)organisational system, searching for a new planning system can be overwhelming. If, like many, you find yourself switching your tools up frequently, still searching for that perfect system, you might want to try creating one of your own, via a system called bullet journaling.

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How to Choose a Book for Someone Else
Millie Blackwell Millie Blackwell

How to Choose a Book for Someone Else

Choosing a book for someone else can be quite the challenge but at Mrs Blackwell’s Village Bookshop believe there is a book for every occasion, every relationship, every situation. Here are some ideas about how to make choosing a book for someone else a stress-free experience.

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On Writing Well: The History of Blackwing Pencils
Millie Blackwell Millie Blackwell

On Writing Well: The History of Blackwing Pencils

To me, there is no better tool for capturing ideas and jotting notes than a decent quality pencil, and it is nearly universally agreed that the créme de la créme of pencils is the Blackwing 602.

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A Short History of Greytown Readers
Millie Blackwell Millie Blackwell

A Short History of Greytown Readers

It pleases me to imagine that Mrs Blackwell’s Village Books will now be added to the history of Greytown’s readers and bookshops. This post takes a look at those who and what came before us.

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