Midori Love

When I first started seeing midori traveler's notebooks I wasn't sure what to think.

Functional? To trendy for my taste? What would I do with it?

As I saw them popping up more and more on Pinterest my curiosity was beginning to overtake me.

When I got my midori, I feel in love and never looked back.

Wonderful quality, beautiful leather, tons of options for paper and storage inserts, lightweight, sturdy, and so much potential for personalization. 

The best part for me is that they work well with my purse brand of choice.

I'm a Lucky Brand girl. Have been for about 15 years.

I love the more creative rough look and the midori fits that style well.

Right now my little notebook contains 3 journal inserts. Two lined and one blank, as well as a plastic sleeve for photo inserts with a zipper pouch on  the back.

The first book is for little snippets of my day journaling.

The second book is for inspirational and creative thoughts with a bit of creativity to-do lists.

The third book is for art journaling because of course I had to try out the new paper for my art.

Midori Travelers Notebook & Lucky Brand Purse

Midori Front Book for Journaling

Midori Journal, Gorjuss Die Cuts

Midori Journal, Gorjuss Die Cuts

Midori Book Cover, Monster High

Midori, My Little Pony

I decorate the inside of my books for fun. I love original art characters and fun cartoon characters.  The bright pops of color inspire me to use it daily. I always smile as I flip through the pages. They showoff my inner child.

What type of books / journals do you carry?

I would love to read more about other styles and brands.

Hugs,

Anna

Feel Like Coloring?

Hey there,

Anybody feel like coloring a new cutie tonight?

Me too :)

I inked up one of my sketches in my inspiration journal and thought I'd have a nice relaxing night of coloring fun.

Cuddlebug Cuties Sketch

Cuddlebug Cuties

Skin: YR00, 000, R00
E11, 21, 30, 50
Hair: E49, 47, 44, 43
Clothes: E40, 41, 43, 47, 49

Enjoy your weekend.

Hugs,

Anna

Creativity

I have found that the best way to achieve unrealistic goals of productivity and creativity at the same time is to put in all on paper.  Carry a little journal or notebook with you everywhere; and when you come up with an amazing idea, pocket it the book for later. 

Throughout any given day, I think of several dozen things that I want to write, create, and do; but usually by midnight I just fall into my bed with all the wonderful ideas lost in the shuffle. By the time a new day starts I can't remember what inspirational little quote moved me so much the day before, what awe inspiring blog topic I wanted to write about, or which of the hundred pins I added to my Pinterest that I wanted to create. Some days it feels like a starting bell rings and I'm running with my coffee in hand just trying to keep up.

Truth be told, I love it. I don't always have time to photograph and scrap all the joyous moments of my life, but I have found little notes and lists help me work with the time I have. I have a nice purse sized book full of inspiration. Scribbled throughout the beautiful parchment papers are lists of blog topics, inspirational quotes, crafty ideas, hopes for the future, and so much more.  All decorated with  quirky sketches and quick doodles.

It's by far not organized enough to be a planner; not elaborate enough to be a handwritten journal; perhaps, it is a very basic art journal.  It carries some of my thoughts and my pretties.
And even though I am going to share pieces of my book here,  I love that overall it is a private piece of work. It's for my eyes and my heart. It doesn't have to be perfect. I don't have to spend hours trying to make my sketches appear the way they do in my head. I don't have to impress anyone. Simply put, it is my little pocket of inspiration. When I am ready to create a piece of art, it will be there waiting to guide me.

Embossed Leather-bound Inspirational Journal

Never give up on your dreams, you have the ability to make them your reality.

Hugs,
Anna