As you may already know, I love many kinds of calligraphy and lettering. Brush calligraphy, modern pointed pen calligraphy, copperplate, italic calligraphy – I absolutely love them. The photos below show several of the styles of calligraphy I like to do, copperplate, modern pointed pen calligraphy, italic, and brush calligraphy. In this post, I’ll give…
There is something calming and beautiful about writing with fountain pens. I loved writing with them when I was young, but I seemed to forget them for a while. Writing in my journals or writing a letter is just more fun with a fountain pen. (And I’m talking about just regular handwriting, not any kind…
Over the past few years, I’ve gradually become a true fountain pen collector. I was warned that would happen! I think that’s how it is with collections, though, isn’t it? They do tend to grow. I’ve had some fountain pens for years, but I’ve become more and more appreciative of the fact that there are…
I really want to do more journaling this year. With each new year, I feel the need to journal more. That doesn’t mean I always follow through! In fact, the only time I steadily journaled consistently, every day was in high school, from the summer before my sophomore year and throughout my junior year. Those…
First I’ll say I love notebooks and journals. I’ve loved them since I was a teenager. Back then, for me a journal was simply a place to write about what was going on in my life and save the occasional postcard or ticket stub. The memories of my teachers, friends, my immature behavior and silly quarrels…
My first experience with products from Galen Leather Co., a family company based in Istanbul, Turkey, was last summer, when they sent me a beautiful purple A6 leather notebook cover in exchange for my review. I was floored by the quality and attention to detail of that notebook cover, as well as the kindness and…
Today, I have a project for you that might make a nice gift (for you or someone else!) It’s an easy, altered composition notebook journal that’s fun and customizable. The bonus is, you will get two journals from just one composition notebook. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission if…
Have you ever heard the term “commonplace book”? I hadn’t until fairly recently. What is a commonplace book, anyway, and how do you use a commonplace book? The words have such an antiquated tone, don’t they? A commonplace book is simply a place to record quotes, information, poems, paragraphs from favorite books, notes from articles,…
A little accordion book is one of my favorite things to make. I’ve made quite a few since the very first one I made for my parents’ 50th anniversary, years ago. That one holds special memories. My parents aren’t with us any longer, but I still have the little book as a wonderful keepsake. If…
I have loved watercolor markers with brush tips and dual tips for a long time, so, I was very excited when Sketchmarker contacted me with an offer to send me their Sketchmarker Aqua Watercolor Markers, in exchange for my honest review. (Update! Be sure to see the promo code at the bottom of the review,…
It’s the start of a new year and an excellent time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. One of the best ways to keep your life organized and on the right path and to discover meaning and purpose is to journal. Journaling is a powerful and often underrated practice. Tips for…
It’s time for another Amazon finds post, and this time, it’s focused on creative journaling (which many of my Amazon purchases typically are, aside from my usual lightbulbs and facewash, etc.!) Some of the best journaling supplies can be found on Amazon. I bought this themed, vintage style paper to use in my journals. There…