Today, in my letterbox, a piece from a favourite artist of mine – Bibliographica. Louise makes the most beautiful hand-bound leather books, just one look at a picture of one of her creations and my heart leaps. She has a blog here where she features some of her work. The detail, the love, the thought, the creativity, everything about them is so very special, and I had been wanting one of my own for a very long time. As part of my New Years Resolutions I have resolved to write down my journey this year, privately, to help remind myself of what it is I am trying to achieve. The New Year always starts out with such gusto, yet by mid-winter those promises are so easily forgotten.
Here she is – my memory keeper – The Daydreamer by Bibliographica. Hand-bound from reclaimed leather and fabric, containing 100% recycled paper that has been tea stained by hand, stitched together with an Irish linen thread, wrapped in sheet music featuring the lines of a song “we were meant for each other to have to hold and to love. You you you, there’s no one like You you you”
NB: My camera died on Boxing Day, so all pictures are currently taken using a very lo-fi Camera Phone. These pictures were very important to me, so I have chosen to add a slight amount of effect, to reduce the low quality grainy look. I’m sure you will understand x
What a delightful read – I’m feeling humble tonight in my little treehouse.
Thank you J, for this sweet post, it’s very special to me and I’m happy you and the Daydreamer are together. Meant to be, I think. xoxox
Thank YOU – yes, meant to be. I have been writing in her twice a day. Success! Happy 2013 xx
seeing ths photo’s makes my heart soar for you.. being a journal writer my self i understand and fully know the importance of this book.. my grandfather wrote in my first ever journal given to me when i was young , in the cover, a quote from Anne frank – “I want to write, but more than that, I want to bring out all kinds of things that lie buried deep in my heart.” xx
Oh Jody – that gave me goosebumps! Thank you – lovely lovely words xx
your most welcome Joanna xx