This is the “deluxe journal” from Roger La Borde and is part of the First Press brand. This notebook I got in the sale was one of 2 similar floral designs. The second in a green colour is still advertised on their website. It is printed and bound in china on paper from managed forests […]
Sapiens Notebook is the series on notebooks with leather cover inspired by renaissance ones, used by Leonardo, Raffaello and Galileo. This tidy compact notebook is made in Italy. The image of the Vitruvian Man etched on the cover and a wonderful real leather smell, makes it very attractive. With a tough exterior and a tight […]
As any regular (or not so regular) reader will know I love notebooks and I have blogged on a number of occasions about how I use my notebooks. This has mainly been in the context of studying and notetaking and I was reminded that I haven’t discussed how I use notebooks in my professional life and […]
A beautiful journal that I saw in Paper Source was Chronicle Book’s one line a day memory book which allows a sentence a day for 5 years and be started at any time. For UK readers check out Oh So Cherished. It is a beautiful blue colour, gold writing, gold edged paper yet small enough to […]
On my holiday I ventured into Paper Source – there was a lot of beautiful things – a lot of which I wish I could have justified buying. One notebook I did indulge in was a new notebook for the August Commute: Electonote Read & Write Journal from Uppercase. The notebooks are handmade using vintage […]
If you are a regular reader you may have noticed that I went over to the US for a flying visit. Unfortunately I didn’t have much time dedicated to shopping. However, I did indulge in two notebook shopping trips: one to “Giant” the supermarket, to get my hands on some cheap but good stationery. the […]
So I am now refreshed, revitalised and raring to go after a week’s holiday. Unfortunately right now my Jet lag has my head in a spin and I can’t sleep – only 5 hours until I am due to get up for work. Not the best for the “smart on my return” attitude I hoped […]
I’m about to set off on my travels again. One location, One week this time round – so no need for a detailed travel journal. Last time a created a specific and detailed travel planner using the Alfie Planner. The objective this time round is to have one notebook – that I can carry round […]
Last year I mentioned the Kiki James Tuscan Wrap Journals during my search for a new diary. Unfortunately I never purchased one. However, on my recent trip to Paperchase I spotted a similar style journal of their own: called a leather wrap journal. I bought the beautiful bright red one, but it also comes in […]
Another delightful little pocket notebook (now rivalling my A7 Black & Red Polynotes). It’s another from Galison – The design (shown below) is William Morris – Clover Pattern. (Please note the ones online seem to be sold in packs of 6. I was bought this notebook as a gift from the states). The notesbooks are […]