Notebook Addict of the Week: Sami

This week’s addict is Sami, who blogs at Poor & Pretty. Here’s some of her journals: She says: When I was little, my Dad encouraged me to keep a diary so that I can record my thoughts during tough times. Though I have always been a vocal girl {my aunt loves to tell stories about … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Sami

Review: Kiki James Leather Jotter

I forget how I first heard about Kiki James, a British company that makes high-end leather goods. They were kind enough to offer me a sample of their pocket jotters, and though it is very different from the kind of notebooks I usually review, I was excited to take a look! The first thing I … Continue reading Review: Kiki James Leather Jotter

Change Your Journaling Paper

Anyone who keeps an art journal will enjoy this post. Roz recommends shaking up your creativity by simply trying a new kind of paper: I’ve been writing about taking trips and mini-vacations. Well, now I want you to consider taking one away from your favorite paper. Or away from the paper you normally use, which … Continue reading Change Your Journaling Paper

Notebooks for Garden Design

This may not be prime time for thinking about gardening– at least it isn’t for me! Where I live, it’s getting cold and all the plants I grow in pots are pretty much dying out for the season. But if you’re more ambitious about your gardening than I am, this article points out that it’s … Continue reading Notebooks for Garden Design

Moleskine Monday: Hyperbolic, But…

An interesting post appreciating Moleskines: The Moleskine. Mol-a-skeen’-a. Yet another cult classic, and why shouldn’t it be? This little black notebook’s got its fans cutting hearts out and launching virgins off the summit of Krakatoa, all for its furtive anonymity, acid-free paper, and unembellished distinction. Okay, hyperbolic, yes–but still, you don’t see enthusiastic blogs, reviews … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: Hyperbolic, But…

Notebook Addict of the Week: Joseph Bayot

Joseph sent me a link to this post about his notebook addiction: On February 12, 2005, I ate a bowl of Special K Vanilla Almond with whole milk for breakfast. On January 16, 2006, my sister and my brother-in-law told me that they were going to have Audrey. On March 19, 2007, I took Brian … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Joseph Bayot

A Custom-made Perfect Little Black Notebook

I really enjoyed this post at Pocket Blonde several weeks ago, and had to share it! A custom-made perfect notebook is a dream many of us have, but how many people actually make it a reality? Chuck did– he designed a leather cover and refill pads to create his perfect notebook: I designed this book … Continue reading A Custom-made Perfect Little Black Notebook