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In the last 5 years I have been a regular journal writer. But I do not write in the same journal every day; I grab what is to hand and what I am drawn to. I have different journals for different things, as you’ve seen with some of my entries already. However there is a set of journals that I use on a fairly constant basis, to the extent that you could call them my daily journal. They have no restrictions on content.
Here is a picture of the set of 5.
I bought them a few years ago as a set. I liked them for their color and style. The lime green and black ones are used daily at the moment; the pink one is sometimes used. The brown and teal ones still have their tags on them.
I bought them at HomeSense for $10 each. I have tried to find them online to no avail; if anyone knows where I can buy more please let me know!
They are covered in raised vinyl, styled to look like crocodile I think. They are fairly weighty in the hand. The inside and back covers are plain. The paper is white and lined, and feels like a heavy weight but I do not know the actual specs.
Inside front cover.
Inside back cover, marked at the bottom in silver, Sheffield Home.
Each journal has a ribbon marker, in a colour that matches or complements the colour of the journal.
The pages are lined on both sides with a fairly dark line. The journals open flat and the binding appears sewn. I use a variety of pens, including fountains sometimes, and so far no bleed through. The pages have silver edges which I hope the following photo illustrates. I suppose the silver edges are designed to match the silver buckle.
The lime green one is almost filled up but I have 4 more to take it’s place. Not to mention all of the other journals in my collection, half of which are blank at the moment. Yes, I’m addicted. And happy to be so!
I’m searching for the same journal! I purchased mine–a red one– at HomeGoods and I absolutely adore it. Your description is so lovely that it made me want to find another all the more! If I stumble upon an online source, I’ll be sure to stock up and let you know!
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Ooh a red one! Thanks for the comment Linda and I will do the same if I find an online source. π
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I got one in pink from Ross and wish I woulda bought more too!
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I still haven’t come across an online source Yari but if I do I will let you and Linda know!
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I just found these at this store called the Dollar Deluxe in North Hollywood. They were only $1.99
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Wow Joi that’s quite a deal! I hope you bought some. π
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These are pretty. I like how they have silver gilt edges on the paper. I’ve go to hunt some of these down myself. Oops, another excuse to go to HomeGoods. π
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I love the silver gilt too! Right now I am actually taking a break from them (they have been my last 3 journals) and I miss them! My present journal should be filled up by year’s end so I will go back to these faithful friends. And whoever needs an excuse to go to HomeSense (Canadian equivalent maybe to HomeGoods?)
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Interesting that you don’t write in the same journal every day. Does each journal have years worth of “every now and then” writing in it because you alternate journals? Is there one journal that’s the “go to daily journal” then other journals have themes (daily life, fiction, hobbies, or other specific topics)?
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I wish I was that organized. I would say each journal has years worth of “every now and then” writing (great phrasing there!) and then I have dedicated journals for specific topics. What about you?
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I have 3 brand new ones left in case ur interested
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Wow, Corina, your offer is certainly tempting! But I think I will have to pass at this time as I have plenty of notebooks to keep me writing for a very long time. Thank you very much though for the info!
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Hi Corina
Do you still have the 3 brand new journals? Are they these Sheffield Home ones that are at the beginning of this article as I too like this style of journal. I live in toronto Canada so let me know if you have them and how much you want. thank you
Maureen
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Maureen I hope it works out for you!!
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Id love to purchase the journals if anyone has them available
Pamela75225@gmail.com
Thanks!
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