Inside My Commonplace Book - What They're All About and Why You Should Consider Keeping One

Thank you for introducing me to this! Its the very first time i've heard of a commonplace book and its just what I am looking for. First quote: “We live in a very creative age, why not keep a collection of the words that spark joy within you.“ - Nat from Illustrious Shadow Planning

I don't think there is anything wrong with blending journaling with commonplacing. It can actually be a good technique because while you gather quotes and the like you can reflect upon them in the same place to reach a greater understanding.

I really like your commonplace book! The decorations make it so unique and personalised. I definitely should try this. I used to copy lyrics and poems in my notebooks as a teen and loved it.

Tbh I've been trying to watch commonplace book tours to get inspired but unless they are also aesthetically pleasing or artistic, I can't retain interest and that might just be because I'm an artist too and love collaging and stuff LOL. I think your book is really pretty, and it's your book so you should do what you want!! For the quote on the navy blue card, maybe trace over the text with a white gel pen? Anyway, thank you for sharing! I feel more inspired to start one now ♥

I love your commonplace book. Making it pretty like that would make you want to go back and read it again, which is also the point of them. I've been keeping one for years and found that I didn't like the book format (I never had any index). I now use index cards and keep them in photo boxes. That way, it's easier for me to find the things I want. Recipes for example. Rather than hunting through several books, I can just go to the right section in the cards. Obviously, it's not nearly as attractive as your book though. Thank you xx

3:40 Was that a Monty Python reference? 😅 Brilliant

I love all the combinations of quotes and images!

4:46 Who else would love to get a peek at H.P. Lovecraft's commonplace book? It would be worth all the nightmares and insomnia.

This kinda reminds me of like the shoebox or biscuit box some kids have to keep 'treasures' in when they find them (I still have mine, full of such random things yet each have so much meaning for me)

I made an attempt to use my Hobonichi A6 HON as a commonplace book this year, but somehow it did not stick… maybe I‘ll try again with an undated book. I often have notes I want to keep and at the moment I jot them down in my planner which is also unpractical since I usually have to search for them afterwards. Thanks for sharing this, it was really helpful ! 😊

Lovely!

I’m going to purchase a journal soon to use as a common place book/memory keeping journal. Till then I’ve been writing things down on the notes app on my phone. Although honestly I think it’s heading more towards a “brain dump” journal of sorts.

Would a non-indexed commonplace book like yours be similar to floralegium, or do you think there are significant differences?

Where did u buy the notebook?!

Nice Monty Python reference

I love the way you commonplace 🤍 I'm the same in the fact that I have to decorate my pages or else I lose interest! 😅