Christmas Give List: Paper!
Sunday, November 21, 2010 I find it funny when people see my handwriting and say, “Wow, you still know how to write?” But of course! I like writing my to-do list and prefer to have a physical planner VS a Palm Pilot or any application on any device. Also, I have a travel notebook with me whenever I have an adventure. I love looking back and reading my notes on that notebook. Though I do realize I need to write more on it. Haha
Give the gift of writing this year! There are so many adorable options so expect this post to be photo heavy.
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This was supposed to be a prize option for a beauty/fashionista themed bridal shower. It’s just cute! Have a fashionista package for your friend and have this inside! Add a kikay pen, her fave make-up, some beauty products and you’re set.
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For the musically inclined
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Again, too cute to pass up! I can imagine this even being part of someone’s birthday giveaway and I’m not even talking about just kids! Haha
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You’ll have to feel it to believe me, you’d feel so comfy writing on this baby.
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A kikay travel notebook.
A sparkler version of the Scribe Notebook, girly girls will hoard these notebooks that come in 2 sizes and 3 different colors: pink, yellow and blue.
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A sure hit with kids and kids at heart, Brankly Bear has the ease of the Love and Peace Notebook and the adorability of a new puppy. Expect to doodle a lot on the printed paper.
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Another cutesy notebook that comes in 2 sizes.
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Now that I’m not studying, I can afford to splurge on notebooks. I looked far and wide for my current notebook that I found in Fully Booked but if Yeah Notebooks were out then, I would have picked that brand instead. They change designs every quarter (I think) so when you see a print you adore, grab it! For notebook collectors, this is a brand to add to your collection.
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Beautifully put together and designed gifts sets from Rustans that come with a notebook, pen, note cards with matching envelopes. When was the last time you received a hand written note? Wouldn’t it be lovelier to start giving and receiving those?
They didn’t make the Give List Travel post since I saw these after I posted that entry. The thought of writing your adventures in a city specific notepad gets me giddy. I wish it were that easy! Haha These notebooks look pretty adorable but would be best used for people staying there for a long period of time to utilize all the pages. If they had a Manila notebook, that would make for a good journal for us locals. The City journals come in 2 sizes.
The last 2 Notebooks I believe are the product of Moleskin’s popularity. Aesthetically, it can rival the Moleskine but I can’t vouch for the paper quality. They’re a good gift for the corporate man/woman in your lives.
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Looks wise, this is closer to the Moleskine. Choose from 2 sizes and 5 different colors.
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The colors are more luxurious and tamed compared to the ones I’ve already featured. This would still make for a good gift for kooky friends because the seriousness of the notebook can mask the contents. I can imagine my friends lugging this around but having doodles and other crazy things inside.
Regardless if they were naughty or nice, these items would be a hit. Or perhaps I’m just being overly zealous again. Haha
Again, I will shop vicariously through others. Leave me a message if you purchase any of my suggestion please. =)
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