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A notebook you will want to reach for
Some thoughts deserve a little space on paper. Our artist-designed journals give you somewhere for everyday notes, future plans, lists and longer reflections, with illustrated covers that make opening a fresh page feel like a pleasure.
You do not need to write every morning or keep a particular routine. A journal can hold whatever is useful to you: meeting notes, ideas for later, a project you are planning or a few lines about your day. Choose a cover you enjoy and let the book find its place in your life.
Four covers, different reasons to write
The range includes Best in Show, Rainbow, Mushroom and Midnight Moths. You might choose a subject that reflects your interests, a design that suits the person receiving it or a different cover for each part of your own writing.
A notebook can be a thoughtful present for someone who likes stationery but already has plenty of plans for their next blank page. The illustration makes it personal, while the practical format gives them something to use long after the birthday, thank-you or other occasion has passed.
For someone who enjoys sending notes as well as keeping them, our illustrated greeting cards offer another way to enjoy artwork on paper.
Details that help with everyday use
Our A5 hardcover journals contain 160 lined pages and have lay-flat binding, helping the book stay open while you write. A bookmark keeps your place, while the pen holder, elasticated closure and rear inner pocket help keep useful items together.
Think about where you would like to use yours. One can sit beside your desk for work and ideas, while another keeps personal notes separate. You might keep a journal close when you read, use it to plan a project or return to it whenever you want to get something down on paper.
If choosing one cover is difficult, our Illustrated A5 Journal Set brings all four journals together. Keep them for different subjects, save a fresh book for later or share them between people who enjoy writing.
An illustrated gift from our family business
Our artist-designed journals are part of the Elena Essex stationery range, created for people who enjoy useful objects with artwork to appreciate. Every purchase supports our female-led family business. Choose one as a practical treat for yourself, or add a personal note explaining what made you think of the recipient when you saw the cover.
Questions about the notebooks
Are the pages lined or plain?
These journals contain 160 lined pages. They offer a structured space for notes, lists and writing rather than blank sketchbook pages.
What does lay-flat binding mean?
It helps the journal open flat while you write, making the pages easier to use without constantly holding the pages open.
Can I buy all four together?
Yes. The Illustrated A5 Journal Set contains Best in Show, Rainbow, Mushroom and Midnight Moths. Its listing gives the full contents and current set price.
Does a journal have to be used for personal reflection?
No. Use it for whatever you need to record. Work notes, reading lists, practical plans and everyday reminders are just as welcome as longer personal writing.
