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Origin One Notebook Review

I recently received a selection of goodies from Origin One, a company based in India. Founded in 2015, Origin One describes themselves as “a collection of everyday stationery, handmade rugs, and elevated basics made for the design loving global nomad.” Their website very attractively presents a wide variety of notebooks, planners, stickers, stamps and other … Continue reading Origin One Notebook Review

Random Notebook Giveaway: No Social Media Required

I’ve got a few extra notebooks to clear out, so it’s time for another random giveaway. And this one is for those of you who don’t have blogs or social media accounts. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post telling me something about your love of notebooks– what … Continue reading Random Notebook Giveaway: No Social Media Required

Giveaway! Arteza Pocket Sketchbooks

As a follow up to last week’s review of the Arteza Sketchbook and Watercolor Book, Arteza has kindly agreed to offer a giveaway! 2 lucky winners will be selected from all eligible entries: On Twitter, tweet something containing “Arteza Sketchbooks @NotebookStories @ArtezaOfficial”, and follow @NotebookStories and @artezaofficial On Facebook, “like”  the Notebook Stories page and the Arteza page, and post something … Continue reading Giveaway! Arteza Pocket Sketchbooks

Hahnemühle Sketchbooks Review and Giveaway

When I posted my first Hahnemühle sketchbooks review several years ago, the brand wasn’t that easy to find in the US, except for their artist papers. Fortunately, this has changed and Hahnemühle sketchbooks are now more widely available at Amazon, Blick and other retailers. The company contacted me to offer some samples of their various … Continue reading Hahnemühle Sketchbooks Review and Giveaway

Review & Giveaway: FM-31 Notebooks

The folks at FM-31 were kind enough to send me a sample pack of their new line of notebooks. Let’s take a look! FM-31 makes sturdy 3-packs of 5 x 7 3/4″ notebooks with a stitched spine– like Field Notes on steroids! The notebooks are made in the U.S.A and a portion of their proceeds … Continue reading Review & Giveaway: FM-31 Notebooks

Tenth Anniversary Giveaway Winners

Here are the 10 winners of my 10th anniversary giveaway: From post comments: Joe Roosevans (2018/09/15 at 5:40 am) Charles (2018/09/12 at 4:36 pm) Eileen (2018/09/12 at 9:03 am) Via Twitter: Lady Temeraire (@ladytemeraire) Sam Mauck (@samrmauck) Via Instagram: Carrie Bond (bond_carrie) Helen (Helenmelon27) Rosie (Pinky.punky.ink) Via Facebook: Jean Marmo Michael Elson If you are … Continue reading Tenth Anniversary Giveaway Winners

Review & Giveaway: Off.Lines Notebooks

It’s fun to review notebook products that are a little outside what I normally use, so I’m grateful to the makers of Off.Lines for sending me these free samples: Off.Lines is designed to be a handy system for “capturing thoughts and ideas on the go for later processing.” Each notepad is small enough to slip … Continue reading Review & Giveaway: Off.Lines Notebooks

Notebook from Southeast Asia: Giveaway!

This notebook was a gift from a friend who visited Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam several years ago. I’m not sure which of those countries it was purchased in. I’m sorry to say this kind of notebook gift always makes me a little sad! People who know me well are aware that I’m always scribbling things … Continue reading Notebook from Southeast Asia: Giveaway!

Review and Giveaway: Castelli Notebooks

Castelli Italy recently provided me with a lovely assortment of their latest products. (Also see my last review of Castelli notebooks from 2014.) My first impression was “elegant.” The dark colors and black and gold packaging really look snazzy, the stationery equivalent of an formal evening gown. As with an evening gown, some people may … Continue reading Review and Giveaway: Castelli Notebooks

Review and Giveaway: Manuscript Notebooks

I am a book lover, so these Manuscript Notebooks totally caught my eye. They’ve taken beautiful retro book cover art and used it for the covers of these softcover notebooks: The notebooks are a single signature of pages, with stitched spine. The 3.5 x 5.5″ sizing is comparable to Field Notes, Moleskine Cahier and other … Continue reading Review and Giveaway: Manuscript Notebooks