We did go to the bookstore on Saturday and spent a bit of time at Borders. I had been looking forward to going all week because I was looking for a couple of magazines but when we got to Borders their magazine section was chaos.
I guess they are still in after-holiday mode but so many magazines were out of place. Two of the magazines I was looking for weren’t in and another one I like to read, Somerset Studio, was old. They still had the September/October issue.
I did find the latest Art Journaling so I couldn’t be that upset. I love this magazine and I need the inspiration. After I went to Journalfest last Fall I was all ready to play and create but then we got all caught up in our house move, I got busy with the shop and the holidays and so no art was created. I still journaled because I need that but I didn’t get to spend any time exploring more of art journaling.
Now that I have my tables in the studio set up and all of my supplies in order I’m hoping that I can venture out more into this form of journaling. So tonight before I go to bed I will spend some time with this magazine and maybe I’ll have some wild dreams I’ll have to journal tomorrow.
I can’t wait to see more of your journaling projects, Iliana! Have fun! 🙂
I’ve been thinking about journaling more. Right now I’m reading Leaving A Trace: On Keeping a Journal by Alexandra Johnson. It’s a lovely read. Have you read it?
I hadn’t realised that it was only the UK branch of Borders that had folded. All our stores are now closed. Perhaps the US company is having problems as well.
I am looking forward to seeing what you make.
To bad about the messy state the magazine section was in, but at least you found one favorite magazine. I hope it gives you lots and lots of inspiration!
I hope you’ll share your latest projects with us. We’d love to see them
I’m glad you found a few things to insire you! Have a great week.
Melody – Ah, thank you! I feel like I have so many ideas rolling around but can’t quite get started. I hate it when that happens. But, it’ll come 🙂
Vasilly – Oh that is such a good book! I actually think I have it somewhere in the stacks still. I really love journaling. It’s such a challenging experience but very rewarding.
Table Talk – I have heard that Borders isn’t doing so well here and I read an article over Christmas that was mentioning some retailers who might not make it this year and Borders is one of them. I really do like the chain and hope it survives. I just hate to see bookstores close.
vivienne – Thank you! I’m quite new to art journaling and part of my problem is wanting things to look good which is totally ridiculous. It’s all supposed to be about freedom and just “getting it out” so I’m looking forward to working on that this year.
Stefanie – I really need the inspiration. I feel like my energy has been depleted after the holiday madness but all is good so I have to remember to just enjoy the process.
Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) – Once I get going I promise to share 🙂
Kathleen – You have a wonderful week too! 🙂
I also heard about the doors closing on Borders in the UK. I hope it doesn’t spread to the US. They seem to be trying different marketing strategies all the time. I like going there just to hang out and they have great coffee. 🙂