Birthday Journals

I love journals. Maybe even more than actually journaling. A new journal, blank and empty, just calls to me. I think it's the vast possibilities that it holds. Much like undyed yarn, raw fleece and empty boxes. I want to fill it up, carry it around, and make it a good friend.

So for my birthday a few weeks ago, I asked for two journals. One from my parents to use as a business/dye journal and one from my husband for my morning quiet time. I picked them out from etsy shops and sent my parents/husband the links (I'm not good with surprises!). And here they are . . .

My journal from ECStewart Designs and Very Bradley pen

This is my new business journal (and my birthday pen from my wonderful friend Jen). The cool thing is that it's actually a moleskine cover. So when I fill it up, I can get a new moleskine and keep the same look. Love that. BTW, ECStewart was wonderful to order from and includes the journal with the cost of the cover.

My journal from Baghy on Etsy.And this is my handmade journal from Baghy on Etsy for my morning quiet time. It took a little while getting here because it came from Bucharest! She was great to work with--she actually custom painted this design for me! It's buttery soft and I pet it a LOT!!

Am I spoiled or what?