Taking Notes

I really feel there is something magical about putting pen to paper and recording your thoughts and ideas in a special notebook or journal. I even enjoy making to do lists. I've selected a few notebooks that are on my to buy list!

photo credit: Cartolina Cards

The note books pictured above are by Cartolina Cards. They are 4 by 6, 64 pages, 100% recycled, and blank pages. They sell for $4 each or $12 for a bundle of 3 and are available at Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters across the country.

photo credit: Rock Scissor Paper

Rock Scissor Paper has a ton of really great notebooks and I had difficulty picking a favorite but this elephant notebook is the one I want first. 4 1/2-inches by 6 1/4-inches with rounded corners, a sturdy white metal spiral binding, black elastic band wraps around note book and 75 blank pages, premium recycled white paper. Purchase here.

photo credit: Robin Beth Designs

More letterpress goodness from Robin Beth Designs. These notebooks are 4.25x 5.5 inch letterpress mini-journals. They come in a set of four, one of each design in a letterpress gift folio. They will debut in May and will be in stores shortly after that.

photo credit: Hen and Barley Press

If you need to write a quick note or a simple to do list then do it in style. This notepad can be personalized with your name and comes with three coordinating magnets so you can leave your note hanging in style. Added bonus: This notepad set is by Hen and Barley Press exclusively for Goods for Goodness' Sake so a portion of the sale goes directly to charity. 1 Notepad with 50 sheets, personalized with the name of your choice, plus 3 round, coordinating 1 inch magnets. Purchase here.

dana {shimmer studio}

An eco-friendly Valentine

OK, I know we just had a fabulous Valentine round up from Molly yesterday, but I just had to put an eco-friendly two cents in.  I just love this card from Fiona of Cartolina Cards.  

All of her products are printed with vegetable based inks on FSC certified recycled paper.

Don't you think that these fabulous little notebooks would make your special someone very happy on Valentine's Day?  They all can be purchased online right here.

A Thank You Cards post-holiday round up!

Well now that we all know how to write a proper thank you note here are some lovely cards for the task! Cartolina Cards (1) offers this gorgeous lotus flower thank you note. I love this cute paper airplane note card (2) from Pink Loves Brown which is blank on the inside and waiting for your thoughts. Rock Scissor Paper (3) offers this lovely card as a boxed set if you have a few thank you notes to send out. This letterpress card from Shimmer Studio (4) features a cherry blossom illustration. Paper Stories (5) has another perfect letterpress option! And (6) Artful Sentiments has this lovely zinnia hand block printed card. So go on and write some thank you notes — I know I will be!

(note: to purchase any of the featured stationery please follow the links on the company names above.)
Photo credits; (1) Cartolina Cards, (2) Pink Loves Brown, (3) Rock Scissor Paper, (4) Shimmer Studio, (5) Paper Stories, and (6) Artful Sentiment.