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.
