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An open journal spread decorated with colorful stickers and cutouts featuring characters Dan and Kaam from a webcomic by the artist Koong. The left page includes a note that reads: “CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT… Dan & Kaam. Seeing positive LGBTQ+ love continues to tell the world that Love is Love!” The page is decorated with orange translucent washi tape dots, and cartoon versions of Dan and Kaam in casual outfits. The right page includes more illustrations of the couple in various moments—cuddling, swimming, and relaxing at home. The word “KOONG” is spelled out in block letters at the bottom. The journal is held open by pale yellow clips, and there are pens and small figurines on the desk above it.

Apr 2 2 2025

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A travel journal spread decorated with tickets, stickers, and photos from a trip to Japan. The left page features a large photo of Todai-ji Temple, a gold taiyaki fish sticker, and various travel-themed stickers including a red circular one that says “Take a trip to Tokyo with your traveler’s notebook.” On the right page, there are two blue and white train tickets (Nozomi Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo), an illustrated couple in fashionable outfits, and the date stamp “APR 14 2025.” The journal is held open with two beige Penco clips on a black desk surface near a mechanical keyboard.

Apr 1 4 2025

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A decorated journal spread with colorful paper scraps, stickers, and handwritten notes. The left page features a cut out of a book with the text “My kind of book!” and a cute corgi illustration, surrounded by various stickers including another corgi face, books, and vintage-style ticket stubs. The right page displays a quote by Oscar Wilde: “The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame,” along with a Shiba Inu sticker and the date April 3, 2025. Two binder clips hold the pages open, and pens and washi tape rest at the top of the spread.

Apr - 3 2025

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A creative collage spread in a Midori notebook, held open with a beige Penco clip. The spread features various elements including a sticker with Japanese text in a bold red and green, a black cap with “THE PARIS REVIEW” embroidered on it, a stylized illustration of a man in purple, a quote about the power of reading handwritten in blue ink, and a stamp with a dragon design. The date “MAR 30 2025” is stamped near the quote. A fountain pen rests on the right side of the notebook, and a ruler is placed at the bottom of the image on a wooden surface. The quote says: The greatest gift is the passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is moral illumination!

Mar 3 0 2025

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An open journal decorated with colorful stationery-themed stickers and stamps, featuring a large “Hello Chicago” sticker dated March 28, 2025. A handwritten note reads, “Missing the buzz of stationery fest! Take me back to the weekend full of stickers and new friends.” The pages are clipped open with beige metal clips. Surrounding the journal are items including a date stamp, eraser, ruler, and a small red toy figure.

Mar 2 8 2025

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An open journal lies on a desk, held down with two beige clips labeled “PENCO.” The left page features a handwritten poem on a small card, surrounded by colorful travel-themed stickers and illustrations of two people sitting together. The poem reads: “You have this hold over me, quiet but unshakable, like a thread I never saw thread around my heart, now pulled taut with every glance, every word you leave behind. I reason with myself, try to undo this invisible tether—but logic fails against the ache that hums your name. I don’t surrender because resisting you feels like trying to unlearn the Sun.” The right page displays a large illustration of a person sitting on a chair with their face partially covered, wearing a purple sweater and beige pants. Surrounding the figure are vintage-style travel tickets and destination stickers from cities like Paris and New Delhi. In the background, a mechanical keyboard, a pen, and a notebook complete the cozy, creative workspace setup.

Mar 2 7 2025

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A person is holding an open journal or scrapbook with a metal clip labeled “Penco.” The pages contain a collage of vintage-inspired postage-themed designs, stamps, stickers, and handwritten notes. The left page features a large, retro-style postage stamp with Japanese text and an illustration of a bird carrying a letter. The right page includes layered elements such as airmail-inspired stickers, a small piece of decorative washi tape with illustrations of people, and a handwritten message that reads, “Snail mail is my love language.” Another handwritten note in blue ink says, “RETURN TO SENDER w/ Love.” The background consists of blurred green foliage, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.

Mar - 9 2025

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The image shows an open journal spread with various decorative elements and stationery on a black surface. The left page features a watercolor or ink illustration of a two-story brick building with a sign reading “PHODEGA,” accompanied by bear stickers. The right page contains handwritten text in orange ink that reads, “Food is our common ground, a universal experience,” along with grid paper, bear-themed stickers, and a black business card with the word “INDIENNE” and a pink leaf design. The journal is held open with two beige clips. Surrounding the journal are an orange pen, a VersaMagic ink pad, and a ruler, all placed neatly on the desk. The scene has a warm and artistic feel, showcasing a mix of journaling, sketching, and creative organization.

Mar - 1 2025

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An open journal spread on a desk with a blue cutting mat beneath it. The pages are decorated with colorful stickers, illustrations, and handwritten text. The left page features a drawing of a muscular man in a sports outfit waving, along with bear-themed stickers and a quote in orange ink: “We all make time for what we feel is important in our lives.” The right page showcases a drawing of a boy in glasses and a red headband in a determined pose, surrounded by more bear-themed stickers, rainbows, flowers, and another handwritten quote: “It’s not about having time, it’s about making time.” A large metal clip is holding the pages open. The workspace includes a ruler, an orange pen, and a stamp pad.

Feb 2 8 2025

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The image shows an open journal spread with a collage-style layout, held in place by two beige clips on either side. The left page features a blue card with the words “EVIL EYE BEAD” and “CHARMING CHARM,” along with a brown tag labeled “Galen Leather,” attached with washi tape. The right page contains a mix of decorative elements, including a vintage-style floral print, a green sticker labeled “Eyüp Sabri Tuncer 1923,” and a small collage of food photographs showing various plated dishes. Hand-stamped elements such as a red brick pattern and a date stamp reading “FEB 22 2025” are also present. The background is a dark surface, possibly a desk, with a pen partially visible at the top right. The journal appears to be a travel or memory-keeping notebook with a mix of textures and printed materials.

Feb 2 2 2025

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A neatly arranged open journal spread on a black desk, held open with a beige-colored Penco clip. The journal pages contain black-and-white printed images, handwritten text, and decorative stickers. The left page features a grayscale anime-style illustration of a person looking out of a window, a photo of a building, and a small panda sticker wearing red clothes. The right page includes a black-and-white image of Tokyo Tower, handwritten text mentioning “Franz Kafka,” and the quote “Paths were made through walking.” There are also pastel-colored paper cutouts and a small sticker of a hooded animal figure. A mechanical keyboard, pens, and a ruler are visible around the journal.

Feb 1 9 2025

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A creative journal spread open on a desk, held down with two beige clips. The left page contains a handwritten quote: “Because of you, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a lot more.” It is decorated with small stickers, including a blue cap, a red sneaker, a blue backpack, and a “I’m Doraemon” illustration. The right page has gold geometric designs, small hexagonal stickers with illustrations, and colorful abstract artwork. Surrounding the journal are crafting tools, including a ruler, a mechanical pen, and a gear-pattern tape cutter. The workspace is neatly arranged on a black surface with a blue cutting mat partially visible.

Feb 1 7 2025

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This image features a collage of various paper elements, including book pages, black-and-white photographs, and handwritten notes. The book page has text partially visible, with the name “Jhumpa Lahiri” appearing at the top. One black-and-white photograph depicts Jhumpa Lahiri standing with arms crossed, while another captures Jhumpa Lahiri sitting on stairs with a child, both looking back towards the camera. There are pieces of decorative tape securing the items. A handwritten note on a small, dotted paper reads: “The goal isn’t to be happy with my voice. What I want is simply to have one.” The note is dated “FEB 16 2025” and is attached with an orange piece of tape. The clipboard clip is labeled “Penco,” and the entire setup rests on a soft gray fabric surface, creating a cozy and artistic aesthetic.

Feb 1 6 2025

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A person holds an open scrapbook outdoors with green foliage in the background. The left page contains a collage featuring a black-and-white photo of Hayao Miyazaki making binoculars with his hands, surrounded by red tomatoes, a patterned strip resembling banknotes, and a small stamp of a doodle of a figure holding the photo. The date “Feb 15 2025” is stamped on the page. The right page has a hand-drawn cityscape with an instant film photo of a smiling bald man with glasses taped over it, along with red geometric markings resembling ladders. The scrapbook pages appear textured and slightly worn.

A person holds an open scrapbook outdoors with green foliage in the background. The left page contains a collage featuring a photograph of concrete stairs with a small illustration of a person sitting on them, along with various stickers and cutouts, including Japanese postage stamps, traditional Japanese figures in green robes. The right page has a hand-drawn illustration of two cartoonish people wearing glasses, a blue ink drawing of Totoro holding a bamboo stick, a small sticker of a dessert bowl with a tiny Shiba, and a handwritten note reading, “The best writing is certainly when you are in love.” The pages are decorated with patterned washi tape and have a textured, handmade feel.

Feb 1 5 2025

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A hand holds open a beautifully designed journal spread with a cozy aesthetic. The left page features a printed photo of a home library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a comfortable reading chair. Around the photo are small decorative stickers and drawings, including a sticker of a bubble tea and a small sticker of a cute bunny. Below the image, handwritten text reads, “My library dream goals.” The right page contains a handwritten quote from Toni Morrison: “Good editors are really the third eye. Cool. Dispassionate. They don’t love you or your work.” The quote is written on a piece of paper taped onto the page, surrounded by small star stickers and a mirror drawing. Above the quote, there is a sticker of a cute, round bunny, adding to the cozy and whimsical theme of the spread. The journal background has warm beige and brown tones, accented with red brick patterns and soft geometric designs. The setting includes a blurred background of green leaves, adding a natural and peaceful touch to the scene.

Feb 1 1 2025

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Maybe VSCO - I’m not sure of their AI ethics.

A person holds an open handmade journal with a mixed-media collage spread. The left page features layered decorative elements, including geometric patterns, textured paper, and a stamped red print with the word “PASSENGER.” A strip of washi tape depicting salmon roe is placed on the page, adding a textured visual effect. The right page contains a typed date, “FEB · 9 2025,” and a handwritten quote by Paul Auster in orange ink: “A novel is the only place where two strangers can meet on terms of absolute intimacy. The reader and the writer make the book together. No other art can capture the essential inwardness of human life.” Small illustrated stamps, washi tape, and color swatches add to the artistic composition. The background features a large green plant with broad leaves.

Feb - 9 2025

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A person holds an open notebook with a grid-patterned page, featuring a washi tape sample decorated with an illustration of salmon roe (ikura). A circular label with Japanese text accompanies the tape. Handwritten notes in red ink explain that “Red caviar, also known as salmon roe, is a reddish-orange delicacy harvested from salmonid fish” and that it is “a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide.” The background consists of blurred green leaves, suggesting an outdoor or natural setting.

Feb - 8 2025

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A person holds an open notebook with a grid-patterned page, featuring washi tape samples and handwritten notes about “Rakugo” and “Amidakuji.” The left page discusses Rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese verbal comedy performed in Yose theaters, with illustrated washi tape depicting a performer in a green kimono using props. The notes mention that Rakugo means “fallen words” and has a 400-year-old history. The right page explains the rules of Amidakuji, a Japanese method for making random decisions, with red ink diagrams showing how horizontal lines connect vertical paths. The handwritten note clarifies that Amidakuji ensures fairness by assigning people or things to equal outcomes. The background consists of blurred green leaves, suggesting an outdoor or natural setting.

Feb - 8 2025

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A person holds an open notebook with a grid-patterned page, featuring a washi tape sample with a “shimenawa” (a traditional Japanese rope used in Shinto rituals) design. The tape is adhered to the page, along with a circular label containing Japanese text. There are handwritten notes in red ink explaining that “shimenawa are lengths of laid rice straw used for ritual purification in the Shinto religion” and that they “vary in diameter and are often seen festooned with shide—traditional paper streamers.” The background consists of blurred green leaves, indicating an outdoor or natural setting.

Feb - 8 2025

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A neatly arranged journal spread features a vintage aesthetic with a mix of decorative elements. The open journal is secured with two metal clips on either side. On the left page, a black-and-white instant photo of Haruki Murakami is attached [image credit Paris Review], surrounded by patterned paper, washi tape, and small decorative stickers. The right page contains a handwritten quote attributed to Murakami: “The good thing about writing books is that you can dream while you are awake.” Below the quote, there is a cute sticker of a bowl of ramen with a smiling mushroom character. The spread incorporates warm colors, intricate patterns, and layered textures. Surrounding the journal are a brown pen, a transparent ink pad container, a ruler, and a black leather desk mat. The date “Feb 6 2025” is stamped at the top of the right page.

Feb - 6 2025

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A photograph of an open journal spread on a wooden desk, held down by two beige clips on either side. The left page contains a black-and-white image of a panda, taped with brown masking tape. Below the panda, a handwritten quote from Ishmael Reed, in green ink reads: “With literature, you can condemn the powerful, and you can critique the powerful.” The right page features a handwritten quote in black ink: “They tell us, Don’t write about politics. You know, because the politics is aimed at them.” The page also contains small panda face stamps and a geometric optical illusion print, taped onto the page with brown masking tape. The date “FEB - 3 - 2025” is stamped at the bottom. A colorful, resin fountain pen rests below the journal on the desk, which also holds a blue cutting mat and a transparent plastic case with small stamps. In the background, a brown folder with a circular design is partially visible. The journal has a creative and artistic layout, incorporating collage elements, handwritten notes, and stamps.

Feb - 3 2025

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A well-organized journal spread on a wooden desk features a rugby-themed collage with various stickers, drawings, and handwritten notes. The spread has a warm orange and beige color scheme with illustrations of animated characters in rugby attire, a rugby ball, and motivational phrases like ‘LET’S GO!’ taped onto the page. A notable handwritten note reads: ‘This thing we’re doing here, you, me. I’m in… I’m all in.’ Surrounding the journal are stationery items, including a black pen, a ruler, a craft knife, and a blue ink pad labeled ‘Shachihata.’ Two acrylic keychains with anime-style characters are clipped to a zipper pull. The journal is held open with beige paper clamps, and small decorative elements like washi tape and cut-out illustrations enhance the composition.

Feb - 2 2025

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A journal spread with a nostalgic and creative theme featuring images and illustrations from the animated film My Neighbor Totoro. The left page includes a small lined paper with a handwritten quote, “Big things often have… Small beginnings,” along with black-and-white printed images of characters from the movie. Surrounding decorations include washi tape, stickers, and Totoro illustrations. The right page contains additional printed images, stickers with words like “Jungle” and “Explore,” and stamps of rabbits, a flag, and a juice box. The journal is held open with large clips on both sides. A green pen and a green ink pad are placed below the journal, with ink pads visible in the background.

Jan 3 1 2025

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A neatly arranged journal spread on a black desk features an open notebook with creative decorations. On the left page, there is a handwritten message on grid paper that says, “You are my Person,” surrounded by red patterned washi tape, a floral sticker, and a small illustration of a sleeping Shiba Inu. The date “JAN 30 2025” is stamped at the top. On the right page, a postcard-sized illustration from Pointillism, a graphic novel by KOONG, depicts two characters standing together under an umbrella. A dark green pen, a ruler, and a date stamp are placed around the notebook, complementing the workspace setting.

Jan 3 0 2025

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A well-organized journal spread featuring a soft pink notebook held open by two beige clips. The left page contains a handwritten note on grid paper taped to the page with brown washi tape. The note reads: “Staying positive doesn’t have to mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on hard days you know that there are better ones coming.” Below the note is a small illustration of two characters from Spirited Away, alongside a colorful sticker depicting a bowl of food with tiny soot sprites. The right page features an instant film photo of the bathhouse from Spirited Away, surrounded by decorative red floral stickers and small character stickers from the film. The date “JAN 28 2025” is stamped at the bottom. Surrounding the notebook are stationery items, including pens, tweezers, and a small plastic container. The scene is lit with warm lighting, creating a cozy and creative workspace ambiance.

Jan 2 8 2025

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Look at all those notebooks! 😻

A creative journal spread featuring an aesthetic collage and handwritten text. On the left page, there is an artistic photo of Virginia Woolf in a hat, smoking, overlaid with sketches and transparent elements. On the right page, a quote by Virginia Woolf is handwritten: “I feel so intensely the delights of shutting oneself up in a little world of one’s own, with pictures and music and everything beautiful.” Decorative tapes and papers add texture and visual interest. The journal is held open with clips, and the background includes a cutting mat, ruler, and writing tools.

Jan 2 4 2025

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Aww, thanks a lot! That means the world to me. It’s a daily-ish practice that helps me stay grounded.

A journal spread with a cozy winter aesthetic. On the left page, there is a black-and-white photo of a snowy scene featuring a person walking with a backpack. The page is decorated with small stickers, including a teapot, a tote bag, and floral accents. The right page includes a handwritten quote by Kenzaburo Oe: “Every morning I have woken up knowing that I will never run out of books to read.” The page is layered with washi tape, botanical stickers, and a small card dated “Jan 23, 2025.” Two pens and a ruler are placed above the journal, and the spread is held open with beige clips.

Jan 2 3 2025

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