This is a Custom Large Refillable Journal created from reclaimed leather and a very special closure. It closes with a button made from one of the customer's Jacob sheep horns. She is a shepherdess to that breed and wanted to include a piece of her in the book. It turned out so lovely, and she even sent me a couple extra to use, which was very cool of her. 

Here is what she had to say about it: "A great job on this custom made journal! Melissa used one of my sheep horn buttons for part of the closure. Such a nice touch to what will be a daily used item. Highly recommend this shop! THANK YOU!!!"

Sending this refillable journal off to a sweet friend today!  She has just gone through a major move and has an exciting new job.  She wanted a journal that she could carry around at work while still being a symbol of empowerment.  She decided to go with red because it felt bold and that is what she is trying to be more of.  I found a gold closure of a lotus and added the goddess figure inside to remind her to be true to herself.  As I was creating it, I kept thinking of the Alicia Key's song "Girl on Fire".  This is for all your new-found fire, Steph!

Here is a small, refillable notebook version of the larger "Deeply Rooted" journal.  It was custom made for a customer to give as a birthday gift to her sister.  When she requested all the elements of the large journal on this small size, I wasn't sure how it would work.  We were both excited that this small size could still contain many of the details, including the wooden button closure.