A disturbing fact came to my attention the other day: I am running low on journals! Like most writers I know, I’m obsessed with paper and pen, and having just the right journal to write in is very important. And when I say “running low on journals,” please understand that I mean “currently have fewer than ten in waiting,” which, to me, is kind of like the needle on the gas gauge edging toward “E.” I was just about to settle for some new ones that were merely so-so designs when I spotted these two lovelies at T.J. Maxx over the weekend!
You may be surprised to hear that the blue scalloped one ($5.99) is actually my favorite. I’ve always loved scalloped anything—dresses, stationery, potatoes—and this one was right up my alley. Scallops are very much in style this year in home decor, as are all things floral and Laura Ashley and Shabby Chic, so I can hardly visit a T.J. Maxx these days without leaving with something with roses and/or scallops on it.
And who could leave this cute pink teacup journal behind? Certainly not I (and certainly not for just $4.99), and I thought some of you might want to look for it as well. To those who share my obsession, happy journaling!
I’m so glad you found those pretty journals and didn’t have to settle for plain ones.
ReplyDeleteI was at Ross last week (I don't get there often-it's a 3 hr. drive) and came across a pretty journal with pink and white roses. Did I "need" it? Did I get it? Yep. ($3.99)
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour new journals are really nice! I especially liked the scalloped one.
ReplyDeleteLovely notebooks! Fellow junkie here. Pens, paper, note cards, notebooks. They call to me.
ReplyDeleteOur Homesense (the Canadian version of your TJ) has had random William Morris items. The notebooks and planners are lovely. Just had to buy a gift set for a coworker, it had a travel journal, pen, and leather luggage tag all with the same print and the luggage tag had the print embossed into the leather.
I love anything scalloped …and I happy to see they are popular for the moment! You find the best things when you are out and about…good eye! Happy day you, Virginia
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