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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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What a cool site! They will custom make a labtop case for you which is fabulous, especially after seeing a beautiful messagner bag type case that I would love to have!
What a cool journal, I know this is something my daughter would treasure since she is a huge journal writer like yourself!
I liked it all! I am a book junkie-all books!! If I was deserted on an island, I’d want to have plenty of books to read and sketchbooks to draw in, plus journals to write in (I also like to keep art journals) I SO want to win this and I’m not just saying that:) out of all of the giveaways I’ve entered, this is the one I want to win-I have admired these journals but haven’t been able to afford one right now-ok, I think you get the picture-I like their journals:)
thanks for the giveaway!
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I love the Medieval Extremely Large XXXL Book I have seen these at some renaissance fairs and always wonder where they where from con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
I also love the Leather Artist’s Sketchbook
Thanks for the great giveaway!
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I absolutely love love love their Leather Tote Bag. Wow, what style and charm it has. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Lisa
I’ve been dying to try a Moleskine Journal…so I’d have to go with their 3X5 Moleskine Cover with the Moleskine.
Thanks for this great giveaway!
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I’m now a subscriber too…thanks to this giveaway, I found your fantastic blog!
Thanks for this great giveaway!
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I love their Adventurers Satchels!
WOW!!!
Love, love, love the idea of antique journals made from old damaged books!
the Leather Traveler’s Wallet
Bi-Fold Edition is sooo adorable =)
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The book covers are incredible, I can read total trash and look like an intellectual. I would love to win the journal, I keep telling myself I need to start this journal would give me the inspiration I need.
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Wow! I’m impressed with how detailed they are when it comes to laptop bags! They have four basic styles and then several custom options so that you will get exactly the type of bag and fit that you desire!
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I like the leather photo albums.
As a freelance photographer, I was particularly drawn to the leather photo albums. Nice to see the various sizes available, too. Ummmm….I’m going to have to remember these when I’m rich and famous!
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I like the leather tote. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I like the Book Of Shadows listed under the Ancient category.
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I like their laptop bags. =) I would love to win this, thanks!
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The sketch books are perfect! I have been looking for the perfect gift for a friend and that is it. Also, I have great plans for the journal if I were to win. Thanks for this giveaway!
I love the sketch books……thank you for participating in the giveaway…Carol Jo
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I love so many of their wonderful products!! Beautiful! I liked the small recipe book. I love to cook, and that is such a beautiful recipe book.
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This is such a lovely journal
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Back again, I’m going to a medieval festival tomorrow and this would fit in perfectly
My pen is lonely. Come home little journal, come home.
Thanks for the daily entries. This is one of the nicest journals I have ever seen. This kind should be passed down from a mother to a daughter.
The Book of Shadows is totally awesome!
I love the Recipe Journal – what a great idea! I could fix one of these for my daughter! All her favorite recipes!
I would love this to keep track of my next holiday!
I love the leather artist’s sketchbook. It would be great for my husband. Thanks for the chance.
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They have Journals for just about everyone. thanks for the opportunity.
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I’d like to enter again today, please.
Hey, it’s me again! Back for Thursday’s chance to win. Thanks!
The Rustic Leather Tote with handles is a really nice bag.
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I like the Sketchbooks, lovely. Thanks for a super giveaway!
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I like the Leather Tote with handles.
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I loved reading about the leather–the difference in “temper” of leather in a belt, car seat, and their journals. I also learned that “Pull up effect” is how the leather discolors a little when it is bent–and why books look well loved and worn over time. I also am fascinated by how their books are handstitched. These journals are obviously constructed with loving care. Thanks for an amazing giveaway.
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Back for another entry, because that journal makes my heart go pitter-pat. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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Another day…another entry and I have been looking around and really was attracted to the leather laptop messanger bags.
Here’s my Thursday entry.
I loved the Medium leather journal. It stated in its description that the quality of time separates moments in our lives. How true that statement is. Our lives are so very short. To document your child’s smile, your parents words, your husbands notes. I would love to use this journal as a beginning of telling the story of my parents journey in this world. It is as beautiful as this journal.
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