I love the idea of keeping a journal of just images. I sometimes paste clippings and images into my notebooks, but I don’t do it as often as I should. The link where I found the quote below has inspired me to give it another shot: …when you glue a picture, or a swatch of … Continue reading Keeping an Image Journal
Here’s another example of a customized Moleskine, this time from Library Notebook. She’s turned it into an all-in-one notebook, with lists, a calendar, and sections for specific projects. She’s also added some extra envelopes to hold business cards and snazzed the whole thing up with colorful artwork. More info and images at Library Notebook: Another … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: Customized Planner at Library Notebook
You might think April is a little early to be declaring a Notebook Addict of the Year. Well, I’m ashamed to say I have been trying to get this post ready for months, so it really should have gone up last year. But I’m not sure it even matters what year it is, because Carmen … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Year: Carmen
More notebooks from the world of literature, this time from Henry Miller, the author of the sexy and scandalous (at least for their time) Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. I think I read both books when I was in college, but now I can’t remember a thing about them! But it does look … Continue reading Henry Miller’s Notebooks
This week’s addict is Jace Stansbury of Texas, who keeps notebooks devoted to a very specific purpose: recording observations of nature. Here’s some of the collection: Jace’s thoughts on keeping notebooks: I have stacks of pocket-sized notebooks full of observations made over the years and I’m in the process of re-writing these notes in a … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: An Amateur Naturalist
Here’s some funky, colorful notebooks: These 4×3 1/8-inch journals are filled with 48 gridded / perforated sheets, making them perfect for notes on-the-go. And with their five slip pockets and elastic band for security, they’re also a good hiding placce for those secret love notes. They’re only $5 at the GAMA-GO website. Via GAMA-GO’s ‘Pocket … Continue reading GAMA-GO Pocket Journals
I haven’t updated my “using now” photo in a while– the photo that’s been there was of a Piccadilly graph notebook. After that, I went through a Moleskine graph notebook within a couple of months– this was one of the ones I got for 50 cents and it definitely had some quality issues– some of … Continue reading What I’m Using Now
I’m a big fan of the Hand Book Journals, so I was excited to see that Blick has 3-packs at a great price, 53% off the suggested retail. Unfortunately it’s only for the large size, and only in black… but if you use them, it’s a good chance to grab a few! Hand Book Artist … Continue reading Hand Book Journal Value Packs
Here’s another reader who sent in a photo of all the journals she’s completed– she’s currently working on journal #36. I think I see hardcover and softcover Moleskines, and maybe an Ecosystem journal? Thanks to Laura for sharing her addiction, and sorry it took me a while to post it! If you are a notebook … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Laura
Here’s an ad on Craigslist for a batch of brand new journals for sale in Phoenix: I HAVE A BUNCH OF REALLY NICE JOURNALS THAT I’D LIKE TO HAND OFF TO SOMEONE FOR $50. They are leftover from a group and need to sell immediately. Please bring all offers!! View the pictures and see what … Continue reading Journals for Sale in Phoenix