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Congratulations to Leah, winner of this beautiful leather journal! It’s on its way to you, so we wish you happy and inspired writing!
Between my two blogs, I review literally hundreds of items. I get the opportunity to write about some pretty outstanding things, but occasionally something comes my way that makes an extra special impression. This time it’s a leather journal from Renaissance Art.
I’ve always been a journaler. When I was small, my journals were garish orange diaries perfect for seven-year-olds, had locks capable of being picked open with a toothipick, and were written in religiously - about once a month. As I grew older, the journals got a little nicer looking. I opted for cloth covered blank books, started calling them journals instead of Dear Diary, and wrote in them more relularly with the aid of my favorite pen which wrote in a very adult shade of violet. Talk about purple prose…
These days I’m much more serious about my journaling - not only what I write about, but what I write in. The Medium Journal from Renaissance Art is handcrafted; “…everything we do is made by real people in our Santa Fe Studio” says Arthur, the owner of Renaissance Art. This particular journal is made of a wonderful thick leather and gives it a surprisingly warm feel. When I first received it, I couldn’t keep my hands off it. I opened and closed it several times. No chincy locks from dimestore diaries gone by. This one has a braided leather cord which wraps around and holds the cover flap in place. But the craftsmanship doesn’t end there - thick pages of high quality paper fill its covers, perfect for writers, artists, and people like me who still insist on scribbling with a fountain pen. The pages are hand stitched and very secure. This is a journal built to go wherever you want to take it.
After much deliberation and toting of the journal with me for days, I finally decided to dedicate it to my herbalism studies. It’s perfect for taking along on walks in the woods on herb hunts, for writing down my observations, and for sketching what I’ve found. I’ve already started in on my new journal and can’t wait to see how it ages and fills with discoveries - it’s just that sort of thing.
Renaissance Art is kindly giving one carp(e) libris review reader a Medium Journal of their own, ($55 retail) as part of the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival week.
1.) Just visit Renaissance Art and tell me something you liked or learned there. (You may enter once a day - following entries don’t require you to answer the question.) Remember, leave an interesting comment. If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.
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3.) Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post. Come back and leave me a Comment with a link to your blog post. (If your comment doesn’t show up right away, don’t worry - I may have to approve it first. My blog might think it’s spam but gosh darn, I certainly don’t!)
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Feel free to do all four to gain several entries to win! You have until midnight EST on Sunday, February 1, 2009, to enter.
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I would love to record the memoirs from my next holiday in this journal. Awesome!
This journal would be fun to own
Love those journals especially the photo journals! ~
Thanks!
I learned that there is such a thing as a “medieval fishing journal”. Who knew? ^_^
It’s saturday and here’s my entry for today. Thanks and have a super weekend everyone.
Entering again today!
I love their sketchbooks.
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another entry
Wow, I love everything! lol I really like the photo journal and laptop bags. I will have to bookmark this site. Thanks for the giveaway!:)
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I learned that the leather they use for their book covers is about 5-5-1/2 ounces with a soft temper.
Love the leather sketchbook. Thanks for the chance to win.
Please accept this as my January 31st entry into the contest for the gorgeous journal. Thank you!
Oh, I forgot to mention that even if I don’t win this contest, I’ll be purchasing one for myself. Thanks!
Come to Mama, little leather journal!
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I want a sketchbook. So perfect for travel
The book covers are amazing!
Wow, the Medieval Book of Shadows is Amazing!!!
The Book of Shadows is STUNNING!
I subscribe.
entering today
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Last entry for this beautiful piece of craftsmanship. My fingers are so crossed, they’re braided! Thank you for offering this giveaway.
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Last day
This is my Sunday entry.
I would love to have this record my holiday memoirs.
I would love to win this journal.
Here is my February 1st entry please. Thank you for running this contest.
Thanks for the opportunity
Ah, I just love the leather travel journals! What a great idea, I never even knew you could buy such things!
Oh, I’m also a subscriber!
Great giveaway!
Count me in.
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I soooo love the Leather Artist’s Sketchbook (9w X 11-1/2h and 180 pages)! So aesthetically beautiful!
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
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I also subscribe! : )))
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And, I TWITTERED about this give~away…….user name: leahita.
http://twitter.com/leahita/status/1168218190
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I think it’s amazing that over time you can restore these covers - “A little rubbing will take out any scratches and restore the leather to its original state.”
my entry for Sunday - thanks
i love the giveaway! hope i’ll win this!! thanks in advance!!!
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Beautiful Journal.
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I would love to this I love writing!