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Katharina, it’s time to start journaling again – you won! Look for the winning email and respond right away to claim your prize.
Journaling has been an important part of my daily life for many years, and while I have written in less-than-impressive journals, tablets, and even hotel notepads when in a pinch, there is nothing like being able to write my thoughts in a journal that inspires me to write every time I look at it. As my writing becomes more important to me, so does my choice of journal. I have recently started keeping my everyday writings in an Italian Leather Travel Journal from JournalShelf, and I’ve found writing in it to be completely enjoyable.
This JournalShelf journal is actually designed for travel with its belted cover and practical 4 x 5.5-inch size, but I’ve found it’s also perfect for everyday use. I have never really taken to using the large desk sized journals because I so rarely write while sitting at a desk or table. Most times it’s a lap thing. A big bulky tome just won’t do. Add to the convenient size the fine Italian leather craftsmanship with hand tooling, the warm scent of smooth quality leather, and 240 wonderful hand-cut Amalfi paper pages in an easy-on-the-eyes cream color, and the journal is a writer’s dream. This would make a fantastic gift for the writer or writer-to-be. Mine came wrapped beautifully in fine paper making the experience one of quality from the get-go.
JournalShelf is generously giving away one Italian Leather Travel Journal to a carp(e) libris reviews reader.
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well my favorite is the belted journal. I have to say though I do like the soft cover with strap. the reason I like these two is that they have a closure on them. I love the recipe book too. Now that is classy. I mean can you just imagine filling this book with all of your family favorites. Ones that have been passed down for generations. Maybe even doing them in calligraphy and then having a beautiful keepsake to pass on to your children. Maybe somewhere down the line in 200 years or so, one of your great, great, etc children will open and say, “Look here’s the perfect recipe for dinner or desert tonight. Can you believe one of our relatives created this on Valentines Day for their Love”? Oh I am so a romantic. : ) thank you for this chance and thank you for reminding me of how much I need to get one of these.
The Embossed Florentine Fleur-de-lis Italian Leather Desk Journal is my favorite becuase of the beautiful
hand-tooled details. I love the smell of leather too! Thanks for giveaway.
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I love all the wine journals.
I am also a subscriber.
I like the Moleskine Large Ruled Notebook.
Love the Fleur-de-lis Desk Journal!
Thanks for the generous giveaway!
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Embossed Florentine fleur-de-lis Italian Leather Desk Journal is just beautiful. thanks for the contest!
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the ‘beveled wood and italian leather desk journal
Soft Cover travel with strap. They are all beautiful and look antique without looking warn. A GREAT GIFT for just about anyone!!!
Woah, love the journal and Daily Journal looks lovely
The Fleur-de-lis Desk Journal is beautiful. You have fantastic stuff!
The Italian Leather Evening Thoughts Journal is one to treasure…….beautifully crafted, with each page decorated with cherubs and a special spot for the date. Gorgeous and wonderful, this would be my dream choice. On the practical side, I’d choose the Moleskine Large Ruled Notebook….easy to take along, storrage pockets……..and maybe the spirit of Hemingway would inspire me!
I love the Embossed Fleur-De-Lis Italian Wine Journal!
I love the Italian Leather Daily Journal with Belt Closure – it’s beautiful, and I like how it can be closed securely to transport it without worrying about bent pages.
I’m a subscriber.
Embossed Florentine Fleur-de-lis Italian Desk Journal is my favorite.
So pretty! I also like the Classic Paper. Thanks!
Stunning!!! Love this journal!!!
The embossed leather fleur de lis wine journal is beautiful. It would make a great gift for the friends who enjoy wine so much they can’t remember anything the next day, let alone what wonderful wines they drank to get into that state!
Okay, so that’s a little unfair to my friends but I’m going for an interesting comment.
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I’m a subscriber – thanks!
i like the Soft Cover Italian Leather Travel Journal with Wrap
Writing in this gorgeous journal-for-the – ages would probably help you think deep and important thoughts! And then you’d have an impressive place to preserve them!
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I love the Soft Cover Italian Leather Travel Journal with Wrap.
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I love the Soft Cover Italian Leather Journals with Wrap in the travel size. My fiancee is really into Indiana Jones and he could use this when he goes to conventions dressed as Indy
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I like smaller Daily Journal!
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I like the Wine Journal
Wow, what beautiful journals! My favorite is the Angled Corners Desk Journal.
love the wine journals
The Evening Thoughts Journal appeals to me. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Embossed Florentine Fleur-de-lis Italian Leather Desk Journal
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I like the wine journal – it would be useful for me and would also be a great gift.
i am also a suscriber.
Personally, I really like the “Soft Cover Italian Leather Journals with Wrap”
They eminate quality to me. And look RICH!
I love the blank recipe book.
The Fleur-de-lis journal is awesome.. they all are in fact, very sharp looking items!
wow a journal! a record of your life wow ! i need it to write down my full color dreams .
I love the Belt-closure Desk Journal! I always have loved journals with that belt closure.
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My favorite is “Embossed Florentine Fleur-de-lis Italian Leather Desk Journal” so pretty and so classic!
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Angled Corner Italian Leather Desk Journal is my favorite.
Cool Contest.
Beautiful
I love the leather belt closure journals.
I also subscribe to your blog.
The Soft Cover Italian Leather With Wrap series looks great. No wonder they’re backordered.