Forthcoming Notebook Reviews

I have quite a to-do list going with various new notebooks to review, not to mention old ones from my collection. Here’s a few of my recent purchases and samples I’ve received that you’ll get a look at in the next couple of months: Simple Diary Rhodia Notepad Kolo Essex Travel Book Tops Designer Notebook … Continue reading Forthcoming Notebook Reviews

Holiday Gift Ideas for Notebook Lovers

Only 9 more shopping days til Christmas! Notebooks can make gifts for pretty much anyone, but here’s a few ideas for when you’re trying to find something just right! For someone crafty, how about the Stitchable Journal: Personalized Journal & Decorative Keepsake Box— it comes in a kit with yarn and needles that allow you … Continue reading Holiday Gift Ideas for Notebook Lovers

My Favorite “Notebook Book:” Lynda Barry’s “What It Is”

If you’re into art journaling, this book will rock your world. Every page is stuffed with colors, words, drawings– Lynda Barry jams so much onto each page, so beautifully– it’s really inspiring. From the School Library Journal review: “Each page is a feast for the eyes with beautiful full-page collages of photographs, watercolors, ink drawings, … Continue reading My Favorite “Notebook Book:” Lynda Barry’s “What It Is”

Notebook Addict of the Week: Mywormy

This week’s notebook addict has the distinction of being our first Filofax addict: This is a particularly hard to justify form of notebook addiction– after all, a Filofax is a durable, refillable binder: you can’t “use it up” the way you can with other bound notebooks and journals. 10 Moleskine-type notebooks might not seem like … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Mywormy

Yummy Idea: Keep a Chocolate Notebook!

Talk about the ultimate indulgence: devoting a notebook entirely to one’s chocolate consumption! Isn’t it hard to start writing in a brand new notebook? Best to write or draw something on the first page right away, so you don’t have to be intimidated by the blank pages anymore. This is my newest one and I … Continue reading Yummy Idea: Keep a Chocolate Notebook!