First this morning, a big congratulations to Rachel. She was the randomly selected winner of the handmade journal from my last post. Thanks a million to all 309 of you who entered (wow).
I put a few journals, like this one, in my shop. Lots of details and handwork, hope you'll have a look. I started thinking about why I focus so heavily on keeping these journals available to you. And I guess it's because I am my own best customer. These books have become almost sacred places to me, where I keep my best (and sometimes worst) thoughts, a place to stash all the quotes, lyrics and words of others that encourage and enlighten me, a keeping place for my written prayers and dreams. I usually keep a glue stick nearby because I frequently paste all sorts of life's mementoes and snips into my journals. These books have become a pretty important part of who I have been, who I am and who I am becoming. Well, you get the idea.
And with that I will leave you with this quote from James Allen...
"You cannot have a sweet and whilesome abode unless you admit the air and sunshine freely into your rooms; so a strong body and a bright, happy, or serene countenance can only result from the free admittance into the mind of thoughts of joy and goodwill and serenity."
Inspirational writing Rebecca and I shall try and keep the quote in my thoughts, as it is sound advice.
Posted by: hens teeth | 10 August 2009 at 09:29
Congrats, Rachel! You're such a luck ducky!!
Eileen
http://ruralwisconsin.blogspot.com/
(I'm having a giveaway this month, too! Follow my blog for details!)
Posted by: Eileen | 10 August 2009 at 10:21
THANK YOU Rebecca! You certainly made my day!! I am super excited for this!!
Posted by: Rachel | 10 August 2009 at 11:00
Your journals do look like wonderful places to store thoughts and words and dreams....
Posted by: Roban | 10 August 2009 at 11:01
oh the beauty in a handmade journal is such a treat at every turn of the page ~
Posted by: elk | 10 August 2009 at 11:36
Your journals are absolutely beautiful!!! Also, congratulations Rachel!!!! :)
Posted by: Pam Shelton | 10 August 2009 at 11:53
I keep my monogram journal {a Rebecca Sower original} close by so I can write down all the quotes, poems, etc. that I want to remember. And I often include ones you've shared on your blog:)
Posted by: Leah C | 10 August 2009 at 12:42
Happies to Rachel. That's a lot of fresh air! And then you start to think for every bit of fresh air you could have joy and goodwill and serenity?
Posted by: joyce | 10 August 2009 at 13:31
Congrats to Rachel ~ what a treasure!
Posted by: Patricia | 10 August 2009 at 15:10
Congratulations Rachel. What a beautiful home for your words :)..xxx
Posted by: MelanieC | 10 August 2009 at 21:08
i love the way you think and the way you write!
i look forward to every word. thank you for such a authentic attitude!
(i've had the a.a. milne on my facebook profile for months--i know you're not there--but it does define me!)
paige
Posted by: Paige King | 10 August 2009 at 21:19
beautiful!
warmest congrats to lucky rachel!
xo
Posted by: elyse | 10 August 2009 at 21:43
Great post; Lucky Rachel to win your journal
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | 11 August 2009 at 05:23
thank you again for all the inspiration you put out there and the love that I feel goes with what you do.
xo
d
Posted by: Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift | 11 August 2009 at 09:47
Congratulations Rachel! I know the journal will be a treasure!
Posted by: Beth D | 11 August 2009 at 16:02
Congratulations, Rachel!
Posted by: Suzette Ladouceur | 11 August 2009 at 17:15
Congrats to Rachel, lucky girl.
Journals can be the most amazing creative adventure.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | 11 August 2009 at 23:05
I still treasure the journal I bought from you last year. Congrats to the winner- she will love her prize for sure.
xo natalea
Posted by: natalea | 12 August 2009 at 20:41
I adore your handmade journals, Rebecca. They are so special!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | 13 August 2009 at 06:13
Thank you for that fantastic quote. Your journals are amazing and inspiring.
Congratulations Rachel, you are so lucky.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | 13 August 2009 at 12:12
Wow! I just clicked over to your ETSY shop, you're projects are always so amazing!
Congratulations on the magazine article, it is well deserved!
Posted by: Christie | 13 August 2009 at 19:20
that is too cool about the magazine! i will have to check it out.
blessings,
aimee
Posted by: aimee | 14 August 2009 at 23:10