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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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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 loved visiting Renaissance Art. Their bags are fabulous and I especially like the book covers. That would make such a classy gift!
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I’m in love with the book covers. What amazing work!
I love their bags and photo journals!!
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Their website is fabulous! I am drooling over their laptop bags, which are very classy and not too outrageously priced. I love that they make the books by hand, which is quite a feat. I’ve sewn books myself and it’s not so easy, getting everything tight. I’d love to use this for keeping a journal for my baby.
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I jumped over to the RA website and landed at his blog. Love the post “randomize or not to randomize” and a messy desk but organized head person myself this made me chuckle!!
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I love the custom book covers! My husband would love those for his sketchbooks! I also liked the sketchbooks! He is always writing and drawing!
The laptop bags were so classy and Indiana Jones-y! I want one!!
I love their Leather Artist’s Sketchbook. I haven’t drawn anything in a long time and I just might have to start up again!
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I love their laptop bags! My husband would love to have this journal!
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love the leather artist’s sketchbook
I like the Leather Artists Sketchbook
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I love their website. i’d love to win this.
I like the Medieval Photo Album
I like the leather albums. Classy!
I love the refillable journals especially the one for Poets and Artists.
The laptop bags are wonderful! My daughter would love the book covers as well….definitely something to keep in mind for Christmas and birthdays.
Wow, that is gorgeous. I would love to use this as a new journal. I also love the Leather Artist’s Sketchbook. Many thanks!
I love there Adventurers Satchels! This company makes such beautiful things.
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i really love leatherbound journals….and the laptop bags!!
I love that they detail their whole process. It was fascinating and quite informative
Besides that, their products are beautiful. Seriously, I want one, lol.
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Wow. I LOVE these journals! I’ve been an avid journaler (is that a word?) for about ten years now and have gotten away from it since my son was born in the last year. This would be just the thing to jumpstart me back into writing. I love your featured journal and also the refillable and antique ones. How very clever!
How lovely! I love the large Leather Artists’ Sketchbook! Thank you for offering this giveaway!
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I love the Moleskine planners!
It’s a lovely journal. The adventure satchel so reminds me of Indiana Jones. What a wonderful collection of items.
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I learned that their journals are hand-sewn. In this world of mass-produced, less-than-quality merchandise, using something handmade makes me feel super special.
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I like the Medieval XXXL LargePhoto Album!!
I love the Large Recipe Book.
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Love the mystery leather book, looks very secretive.
Beautiful journal! I also like the Medieval Photo Book.
I really like the Leather Personal Photo Album 4 X 6. This is a great giveaway!
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I love the sketchbooks! The look of the leather, and the hand stitching…wow. I would love to handle one of those.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
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i love these bags and journals. Makes you want to go to a park and write aboutlife I’m having so much fun making friends and blog-hopping again this year.
Thanks for such a generous giveaway! I hope I’m chosen as the lucky winner!!!
the moleskin planners are fabulous thanks for the giveaway
I like the leather writing journals and the photo albums. I really like the Medieval themed ones the most.
I like that lined pages are available. I bought my husband a leather journal years ago, and his only complaint is that the pages aren’t lined. I’d love another journal for him, since his is almost full.
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I am in absolute love w/ everything, I love, love, love the photo album book. And, the lg. recipe book too.
It was really hard to choose, I adore the renaissance look & feel to things.
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The sketch books are cooL!
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I love that they profile their artists!! too cool!!!
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Leather Artist’s Sketchbook
the photo book is really neat
I love the small leather writing set – gorgeous!