With so many sleepless nights during this vacation, I’ve had some time to think about what it is I want to do. And while I don’t have it all worked out quite yet {do any of us??} I’ve been taking some good notes, which led me to unearthing my supply of journals.
I have thing for paper, you see. I can’t resist a pretty journals filled with lined pages-ready and waiting for words to keep them company. It’s a practice I’ve neglected since blogging entered my world. Throw in pretty colors and patterns and it’s sold.
My favorite journals are those with pretty eye-catching covers with elastic closures. I have several dedicated to different topics:
Blogging ideas, life lists-This is one I’ve embellished with scrap booking bookplates, some left-over vellum, and alphabet stamps.
Everyday journalling-okay, not every day…but you know what I mean. I’ve started to include some random Instax pics along with the journalling.
Purse Notes-These mini notebooks are perfect for grocery lists, jotting down numbers and directions, and general everyday use. I just recently started carrying one for Thom to use {now only if I could remember to actually carry a pen with me!}. Washi tape is perfect for adding interest to plain covers.
With so many journals you’d think I’d have a hard time keeping track of what I’ve written where-but the funny thing is-I don’t! I usually remember the exact notebook I’ve used.
What about you? Do pretty papers get you writing more?
**Most of these journals are finds from discount stores like TJ Maxx or you can find them at Galison.com.
