This is the journal I am using at the moment (and hopefully for the next five years!). It is 112 years old and was made by Asprey in 1901. In it I write with a pencil from the same (Edwardian)… Read More ›
journal
Books from Etsy
As most people know, I love handbound books – here is a selection of my favourites, bought on Etsy. They have changed their layout recently but I usually search for handmade books -> journals -> leather. Most of the artists… Read More ›
Crystal and stars journal cover
An entry into an Etsy competition. By Kristen Bird I have two of these – one pink and one purple. The leather outside is thick and sturdy yet flexible. It is lined with suede and the stars are firmly fastened… Read More ›
Beautiful Handbound Books
I am passionate about bookbinding and handbound books. My favourite site for finding them is Etsy I have posted pics of two unusual ones from Abbots Hollow.
In praise of….the internet
I love the internet. But when I started loving it in 1990, it felt like us nerds were almost alone….ARPANET was the US military defence network. Instead of information travelling from point to point in a straight line (which meant… Read More ›
Latest book – Edwardian Asprey Five Year Diary
I am so happy with this one – it’s an unused five-year diary from 1900. Made by Asprey. That means it is 112 years old!
Newest handbound book
by creativeleather on Etsy. Not too happy with the customisation but the book itself is very nice and the paper is gorgeous. As compensation for the errors they are making me another one.
New Handbound Book
I love books in all their forms. I have a vast collection of handbound books so I don’t need any more. But…..a customised version of this is winging its way to me right now. It will have my name on… Read More ›
The Filofax Weight Loss Plan Part 2
Am attaching some photos. This one is a photo of me exactly 25 years after I started my weight loss plan and lost 55.5kg/122.1lbs – I am 51 now and can still get into a bikini if you don’t look… Read More ›
