Or do you write because you like notebooks? “Girl with A Notebook” ponders the question “How has writing affected your life?” One of the seemingly obvious answers would be that I spend a lot more time alone since I’ve started writing, preferring the company of my keyboard to the company of my classmates… or did … Continue reading Do You Like Notebooks Because You Write?→
As this article mentions, there are some big bargains on school supplies to be had these days. I just had this ad pop up while I was reading my email: One cent! They may not be fancy, but if you need some basic spiral notebooks, now’s a good time to shop!
This week’s notebook addict is Strikethru. For reasons I don’t understand, some of my notebooks are at least half used, while others have only a sullied page or two, and still others are completely blank. When I look back over my skritchings, one thing is clear– since college, I have rarely used a notebook for … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Strikethru→
Welcome to the first edition of the Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper! Some carnivals have roller coasters, fried dough, and oversized stuffed animals as prizes. This carnival offers just as much fun and variety, if you love handmade Japanese paper, fountain pens, Filofaxes, and 15-year old spiral notebooks. Every month, a different blog will … Continue reading The First Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper→
Ever wished you could try before you buy? The Journal Shop website now offers free samples of paper from various notebooks (there’s a limit of 3 per customer). All they ask in return is that you contribute a brief review on their website. Check it out here: The Journal Shop | Free Paper Samples. (via … Continue reading The Journal Shop Offers Free Paper Samples→
I stumbled across this poem at Transformation by Dialectic and just loved it. Two Pens, One Book (for the wedding of my firstborn) A blank book begins on a pedestal. Knock it off. Spill some ink deliberately. Life is gloriously messy, let it know that you are participating! Let it know that you have both … Continue reading Poem: Two Pens, One Book→
Anyone who read Black Cover’s glowing review of the Alwych book surely wanted one–but they were only available by ordering from the UK, which was daunting. But now they’re available at Amazon for only $6.99 plus shipping for the pocket size version– WAY cheaper than ordering from the UK. Other sizes are available too– see … Continue reading Alwych Notebooks $6.99 at Amazon→
Just one more reason to love notebooks: they can help you lose weight! Lots of people (myself included) use notebooks to record their food intake and exercise. But here’s another suggestion I hadn’t heard of: Compliment Journal: This is more than just about compliments, but use it as a starting point. Write down inspiring quotes … Continue reading Keep a Weight-Loss Journal→
Wow. Here’s someone who must really like to stock up and save when she finds a notebook she likes! Here’s her thoughts on the matter: I like notebooks. I buy them as souvenirs in places I visit: the two ones with hearts on it are both bought in New York for example. Or if they … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: The Girl in the Cafe→
I was very interested in this notebook review at Future; Nostalgic: Review: Asda Executive Notebook. I love the way this notebook has 3 sections in the back pocket! And the prices seem great too. Drawbacks: there is no pocket size version, and it’s only sold at Asda in the U.K.
Notebooks, journals, sketchbooks, diaries: in search of the perfect page…