A little bit notable

Delfonics Pens / Semi Year Planner / Personalized Journal
Life Notebook / O-Check Notebooks / Stick-Up Calendar
This 'little bit' post is purely for and about gifts for moi, which I can get away with this week.  I may or may not be a little obsessed with paper (read: I'm totally and completely obsessed with paper), which all stems from having a great pen pal in my cousin Regina ever since we were wee kiddos.  I wrote her on an almost weekly basis and our correspondence is now over two decades long.  I've saved all of her letters in a shoe box at home, stickered envelopes and all.  We still communicate via letter, although not as frequently - I think it's a habit that's too tough to break.

I've also been an obsessive journal-er / diarist for just as long.  My dad gave me a banker's book as a journal in the second grade and I've never turned back.  Most recently, I've been writing in a Leuchtturm 1917, having switched over from the Moleskines I've been so fond of.  PS - Leuchtturm = Awesome.  The pages are numbered and there's a DIY table of contents in the front.  I'm thinking of trying Rhodia next if I ever finish all the blank notebooks that I've been accruing.

I have only recently discovered the wonders of Life Japanese notebooks and paper and received a personalized Minted journal for an early birthday gift.  It's completely wonderful when you have friends who understand you and what you like - best presents ever.  But just in case they don't, click on the links for some stationery goodies that you can treat yourself to this holiday season.  Or me if you're feeling generous.


Comments

  1. Haha!!! I would probably give you awesome canned products instead, to introduce you to my way of life. :D

    Until fairly recently I was convinced I would not enjoy having a pen pal. Live and learn.

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  2. I love notebooks, art journals, scrapbooks - the lot (though love might be a strong word for something like this) and have a bit of a collection. The art/scrap books are fine, but I find myself sometimes "not wanting to spoil" my pretty notebooks by actually writing in them which is clearly a bit stupid... xo

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  3. I've never been much of a journaler, but I've always been an avid journal collector. And my intentions are always good! I just love a blank journal, but the moment I write in it I feel like it's ruined and I go on the hunt for another one. Or I used to anyway, I've had to stop now otherwise I would be buried in barley used journals...

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  4. I love, love, love notebooks! I collect almost anything. Free stuff and costly ones, I don't care as long as I have pretty papers hahaha!

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  5. Aren't notebooks wonderful? I *say* I'm on a quest for the perfect notebook, but I really think it's just an excuse to try them all. I've been corresponding (off and on) with a dear friend of mine for years now...we've gone electronic, but you've inspired me to suggest we go back to paper. I'll see what she thinks.

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  6. lovely notebooks :) you have such a sweet hobby with your cousin :D

    Caroline
    http://missoline.blogspot.com

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  7. Thanks for this post. I like notebooks. It's fun to browse through their cover, design and inside pages. I recently discovered a whole stash of notebooks/journals in my closet during spring cleaning. I like the Minted personalized Journal-scrapbook style. The stickup calendar is pretty neat too and will definitely be used a lot at home for the forgetful me.

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  8. I like the idea of having a pen pal and totally agree that that's what sparked your love of "paper".

    That personalized journal is pretty much amazing.

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  9. I love everything in this post. That is all.

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  10. Oh fair writing accouterments, how we love thee so!

    For everyday, I'm quite loving the B2P (bottle 2 pen). Just a little FYI! :)

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  11. Oh mah gosh! I love paper too...seriously! Before kids, I wrote on my journal pretty religiously, and even wrote to my sis every week when she moved. Your post totes brought me back:)

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  12. i love every single thing, so cute.

    http://everythingsalwayssunny.com

    Kristin
    xxx

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  13. I'm a sucker for paper, too. Notebooks accumulate like their currency in my house, and I always get a little pang of sadness and a simultaneous burst of accomplishment when I finish one. I'm a big fan of grid-paper, for some reason.

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  14. The thing about moleskins and pretty pieces of paper is that I never use them. I collect them and just like to look at them. The same with awesome pens. I'm a stationary freak lol

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  15. LOVE! As you know I am obviously obsessed by all things paper too. And how sweet that you've been penpals with your cousin for so long. Oh and thanks for your comment on my blog saying you'd check out my shop :D

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  16. i would definitely take one of the delfonic's in the pencil variety. i love notebooks too, and have several scattered around my house; it's like a treasure hunt trying to remember where i wrote something down as i mostly use them for note taking and idea writing ; ) i love all your notebook choices and i would happily take one of each!

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  17. I love notebooks too! And I collect them.

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  18. that is adorable you have been pen pals so long! i always want to but am lazy, although i sent out christmas cards for the first time this year!

    Jessica
    http://www.jumpintopuddles.com

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  19. I've been looking for a pretty journal...I love jotting down ideas in notebooks.

    xo erica

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  20. Two decades of pen-palling??? (new word?). That is truly amazing. Lately I've been trying to get back into the habit of journalling. I've been slacking off and I feel like my future self is going to miss out on memories and thoughts.

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