At the risk of making broad generalizations I’d be willing to bet many of you are writers, artists or both. It’s the type of person Anthropologie attracts. And at one time or another you probably kept a diary or journal. It’s with that in mind that I share raves for Keel’s Simple Diary ($15).
The premise, developed by author-writer Philipp Keel is pretty simple: everyone would love to keep a journal but not everyone has the time or dedication. So instead of providing a nicely bound book with a bunch of intimidating blank pages inside he’s created a book that is part fill-in-the-blanks Mad Lib-style, part brain teasers, part open-ended questions and part sketchbook. The thought is that some minor prompting and smaller requirements on a less time-demanding scale will help anyone be more successful at journal logging.
From the Simple Diary website, Keel’s analysis on why most people don’t keep diaries:
1. Not every day is very eventful.
2. It actually takes a lot of discipline to write.
3. In retrospect, many find what they have written embarrassing.
As a writer who can’t shut her mind off I find this diary both intriguing and frustrating. I like the idea of having a bit of help to capture the zeitgeist of any given time in my life. Then again, as someone who hates rules and boxes (aka stubbornness) I hate the thought of needing assistance to complete a project. But there’s no denying that this book seems to know me better than I do and the one I’ve kept this year has been fun to flip back through. It’s been relatively easy to stick to. Down the road I’ll be happy I did it.
I saw them on Anthropologie too and I actually just ordered three of them as Xmas gifts! Thought it'd be worth it to note that Amazon is offering the same diaries for $10.20 ea, including free shipping for orders over $25.(Just started following your blog – I really love it!)
Hey Roxy!I called my local Anthro's this morning and no one has the Flourishing Obi Tank. They told me to call the websites 800-number, and when I did they told me that no stores currently had it. They also said because of this its most likely an online exclusive top. I just ordered it online, but I hope that might help anyone who wants the top.
Lisa great tip! I was wondering if any of the book etailers were carrying them, I've only seen them in boutiques locally.Natalye – thank you for the heads up on the Flourishing Obi Tank. I can't wait to hear how it works out for you so I can order one too. 😉
Thanks for the great tip on Amazon Lisa! I just ordered a couple of them for stocking stuffers!
Hi Roxy,This is OT, but I just got my Twisted Tank and it is so cute! I can see it with skinny jeans for a night out with the girls.
Diem I'm so happy it worked out for you! You will rock it on the town for sure.