At Badger & Burke, we love collaborating with independent retailers who share our passion for colour, design, and creativity. One of our favourite UK stockists is Papersmiths, they specialise in stationery and paper goods, bringing together the goods to inspire and tools to create as proclaimed in their catch line.
How did Papersmiths begin?
Founded by Sidonie Warren in Bristol back in 2013, Papersmiths began as a small creative studio space in Clifton, with a single shelf of stationery. That humble beginning quickly blossomed into something much bigger. Sid, a self-confessed stationery addict, believes that notebooks, pens, and paper aren’t just tools - they’re a source of inspiration, and a form of self-expression.
Over the past decade, Papersmiths has grown from a single shelf to multiple stores and a vibrant online destination. Their spaces, from London on Pavillion Road, in Chelsea to sunny Brighton, in the bustling North Laine, are designed to make you slow down, explore, and fall in love with the simple joy of playing in their own stationery playground.
What makes Papersmiths so unique?
What we love about Papersmiths is that they don’t just sell any stationery, they curate it. Sid’s eye for design means every notebook, card, and desk accessory feels like a treasure. Curated with design on the forefront. She’s always been drawn to complimentary hues, bold, playful, and thoughtfully designed brands with a story (something we at Badger & Burke can certainly get behind). Every product in the Papersmiths stores has been chosen for its story, whether it’s been made locally, hand illustrated, riso printed or made with recycled materials. Her first notebook collection, launched during the pandemic after a grand tour of stationery shops, and years of her own notebooks woes, set the tone for what Papersmiths has become: a place where high quality design meets everyday playfulness and unfiltered creativity.
Sid herself has spoken often about the magic of stationery. In interviews, she describes the way a notebook can hold your wildest ideas or become a quiet companion for reflection. It’s this love of paper goods, and her determination to carve out a career on her own terms, that makes Papersmiths such an inspiring partner.
Today, Papersmiths is known for stocking some of the most exciting makers in the stationery world, and we’re proud to be one of them. Our bright, cheeky cards and prints sit alongside design-forward notebooks, pens, and accessories from around the globe. Together, we share a mission: to bring joy through colour and creativity, and to help people find delight in the everyday act of making, writing, and giving.
So if you haven’t yet discovered Papersmiths, we highly recommend checking them out. Whether you’re hunting for a new notebook, a just-right pen, or a gift that’s equal parts thoughtful and beautiful, Papersmiths is the place to go.
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