happy new year: journaling & letter writing January 20 2022

writing makes me feel less overwhelmed and more connected to myself. carving out the physical space and the time to take note is important to me. when i am writing, time disappears, and i have clarity and a sense of purpose. ideas flourish and plans fall into place. every year i promise myself that i will do more of it.
and so, once again, i start the year with this intention.

i do not write in a journal in the typical reflective sense. my journals are filled with lists, sketches, and excerpts from letters i have written to friends. i find scraps of paper with lists and little drawings all over the place: in my pockets, on the fridge, next to my bed, etc. when i am in a mindful place, i transfer these to my journal. they flood me with memories of that time. i think lists are so worthy of living in a journal. i don’t mind that the pages look messy when i cross something out or tape in a sketch.
my journal is a fluid and informal chronology of my life.
i started making journals and cards because i love to use them.
i think that when we have well made, beautiful things we are more likely to use them in a meaningful way.

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as a little nudge to encourage your writing practice in the new year, i am offering 15% off all HAND-BOUND JOURNALS and WATERCOLOR & HAND-STITCHED CARDS through the month of january on katagolda.com
*use the code: TAKENOTE during checkout*


 embroidered journals • simple & embroidered slim journals
extra-large patched (what i use) • indigo dipped • little felt


 watercolor cards • letterpress printed & hand-stitched cards
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free sewing tutorials! if you would like to make your own cards, pocket notebook, or covered journal, you can find the projects
(and so many more) on my website.

as always, thank you for supporting small makers and shopping handmade. i feel so lucky to be able to do this work.

warmly,
alison kaplan
founder/owner/maker
kata golda handmade