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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!)
4.) I’m feeling Twittery. If you Twitter a link to this giveaway, come back and comment here to let me know your Twitter name for another entry! (I’m dkmommy if you want to follow me.)
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 love that they are hand sewn! What a beautiful selection they have
The travel journal and the medieval journal is beautiful. This would make a wonderful gift for my brother.
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Wow. The Medieval XXXL LargePhoto Album is incredible. I didn’t know such a thing existed. The $985 price is a bit out of my range (Can you say, by two decimal points?), but it’s breathtakingly amazing.
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I’m already an email subscriber.
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I’m a new subscriber ! jtrophy at aol dot com
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i think those sketchbooks are beautiful. if i had one, i would wish i were traipsing around europe filling it up with the things i see there. i also was drooling over the beautiful recipe books.
Wow, their sketch pads are amazing! They look large and substantial. I would just love to sit out and sketch in one of those all day.
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I like the fact that you can build custom laptop bags for laptops that are 15″. How cool is that?
Just wanted to stop by for second entry. Hope you are doing well!
GOod luck everyone!
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Another entry please
I’m a email subscriber.
Another entry. I also love the Moleskine Planner/Cover
Traditional Closure.
my entry for Friday – thanks!
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i really like their photo journals:) thanks!
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Here is my January 30th entry please… I’m really hoping the win the gorgeous journal!!! Thank you!!!
Here’s my Friday entry for this awesome giveaway that I really want to win.
My favorite thing is their adventurer’s satchel. We’re heading to Belgium this spring as a family. I’ve always wanted to go to Europe and I imagine myself with a bag like this, hitch-hiking and camping my way across the continent. However, I’m 35 now and bringing 2 kids with me so I think my trip is going to involve strollers and potty breaks instead of bikes and hostels. At least if I win I could toss this amazing journal into my diaper bag and chronicle our trip in high style.
Every time I look at that journal, I like it more! It’s so “me”!!!
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I hope you have a beautiful Friday! Here is today’s entry.
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I’d like an entry for today, please.
I enjoyed visiting Renaissance and especially like the Medieval Photo Journal which would be perfect for keeping very old family pictures in. The cover is most beautiful. Thanks.
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I really like the Medieval Photo Journal–it closes up nicely so the phots would be protected but the look is also so nice that you could leave it in view and not worry about it at all…it’s a photo album you could easily leave out on a table but not have to worry about your photos flying out if it fell off said table
I loved the Writer’s Satchel the best. I would go so perfectly with any Ren Fest outfit I made or bought. Heck, I’d probably use it as a purse even when I wasn’t Ren-Festing it up. ^_^
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I love the Folder Holder!
I subscribe
ive kept a journal all my life but never one this nice thanks for the chance
My daughter keeps a journal. I would love the chance to give her one as nice as this one. Thanks for the chance to win.
This is just too beautiful. They offer a wide array of item including bags!
Follow Up comment : This is such a lovely journal! Having a volume this spectacular would surely help you think great thoughts! LOL!
Whoa. I love their laptop bags. They are so nice and classy. I would love to have one., Thnaks, Godesseablu@msn.com
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I could almost smell the leather with a hint of old books as I roamed through this shop which made me feel as though I had stepped back in time. My favorite stop of the day. The Sketchpads were my fave. I enjoyed my visit. Thanks.
I subscribed! Thanks.
Love that you can make custom covers for your favourite books (or damaged ones)
great journal
I learned that renaissance-art.com will make book covers that fit your book exactly. That’s neat!
I twittered about your giveaway.
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They have lots of nice things. I like the leather tote.
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The photo journals are fabulous. These are the types of things that really preserve memories for generations.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I really like your site and I subscribed.
Cool Journal-everyone needs a journal
They have great laptop bags and book covers. I just love leather
They also carry some beautiful photo albums, proof books, photo envelopes and leather guest books!
I’m a subscriber!
entering again today
entering again today
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The 300th comment! I’m here for today’s entry. Have a lovely Saturday!
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