Fun and Unique Diaries

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A beautiful journal will make you want to write every day!

Do you love to write, but you're sick and tired of those boring black journals? Plain colors and generic shapes are boring and can make writing in your diary seem like a chore rather than a labor of love. I've had many journals and can attest to the fact that if a diary is pleasing to the eye you'll want to write.

I've selected some beautiful and unique diaries and showcased them here.

These journals aren't just notebooks, they are one of a kind and are perfect gifts for someone who loves to write!
If you'd like to purchase any of the journals found here, you can click the link to Amazon and buy it right there.

The Tree of Life Refillable Leather Journal

Available on Amazon for $33.81

This journal not only looks elegant and sophisticated, it is refillable for years of use. The outside is made with a faux leather cover with an embossed tree of life design. The journal has a heavy, durable feel and weighs in at 13.6 ounces. 256 pages, 6" x 8".

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Green Tree of Life Leather Refillable Journal

Amazon Price: $137.50 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Here's what one customer said:
I bought this for my best friend to use as a travel journal. He is headed for Africa for six months and I wanted to get him something special to take with him. Most journals are simple and a dime a dozen but this is so well made and unique. As soon as he got it, I could tell just how much he appreciated it. The big plus is that the pages can be refilled as needed. If you keep the cover in good shape, no telling how long you can use it. Love this product!

Genuine Leather Handmade in the USA

Available on Amazon for $34.95

This journal is handmade and uniquely worn to give it a rustic, natural feel. It's rather small, only 5" x 6 1/2" and contains 96 pages, making it perfect to carry out in the field. It isn't lined so it's versatile for either writing or keeping an art journal. The pages are rough cut, and rather thick like it was created just yesterday. It closes firmly with a strap. The quality craftsmanship make this journal the perfect choice for the rugged diary keeper.

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Genuine Leather Legends Journal - Hand made in the USA, Saddle

Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

What one customer has to say:
I'm very picky when it comes to journals, and this is definitely exactly what I wanted. I love the pages in the book. They are really thick and the tattered edges make it look vintage. Like I'm in Lord of the Rings. The leather of the book is thick and good quality. Overall a very good journal

Blue Embossed Dragonfly Leather Journal

Available on Amazon for $9.85

This lovely handmade blue journal is perfect for those who want a simple lined diary to pen their thoughts in. The embossed leather cover gives a whimsical touch while everything else is clean, crisp, and ready to be personalized by what is to be written in it.
It has sturdy acid free paper, measures 5" by 7", contains 256 pages, and has timeless charm. This simply beautiful diary a great everyday journal perfect for taking along on a hike or journaling daily.

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Blue Embossed Dragonfly Leather Journal - Lined

Amazon Price: $10.54 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Here's what a customer has to say:
The journal is as described on the website. The leather cover is soft to the touch and the dragonfly embossing is very chic. It is a small journal but they do give the dimensions. So it not too small, but easy to pop in your bag if you want to take it with you. The pages are lined which is great and so far its seems durable.

Writing in my diary has grown to be so much more than just a mundane task over the years. It's given me a confidante when I had no one to talk to, it's therapeutic when I'm upset, and has given me a way to look back into the past from the comfort of my own home.

Cruelty Free Leather Handmade Journal

Available on Amazon for $29.75

The ultimate green leather diary. The leather is made from cows who passed away naturally, and the paper is handmade from 100% cotton. No trees were harmed to create this journal. Handmade Expressions is a sourcing partner for socially and environmentally responsible products. The bellyband tells the story of the creation of the product.
The journal is also beautiful and looks exquisite and expensive, like a well designed ancient book you might find in an old, dusty library.
It measures 5" by 7".

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Leather Journal - Blank - "Hand Embossed" 5" x 7" Cruelty Free Leather

Amazon Price: $29.70 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Here's what a customer has to say:
I was very skeptical when I ordered this journal because of the price. It seemed a little cheap for a good quality leather journal, but I loved the design on the cover so I went out on a limb and made the purchase. I couldn't be more happy I did! The leather is gorgeous and soft and smells fantastic, the paper is of nice quality and the pages are thick enough the ink wont bleed through. I fell in love with it as soon as I unwrapped it from the plastic. I was even a little sad to have to write in it at all, because it's so darn pretty it seemed a shame to even touch it with a pen lol. Overall, great buy, and worth every penny!!

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Cute Owl Diary

Available on Amazon for $4.99

This owl will give you some of it's wisdom as he sits calmly on the cover of this fun, cute, and colorful journal. Perfect as either a notebook or diary, this journal gives a splash of color to any writer's life. Its funky design makes it especially good for younger writers.

It has 120 lined and perforated pages. The perforations could pose a problem for people who want their work to be permanent but it is helpful if you want to pull out what you write and save it for future reference somewhere else.
The journal measures 5.735" x 8.75".

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International Arrivals Hootie Quad Uno Journal, 5.375 x 8.25 x 1.125 Inches (118-84A)

Amazon Price: $5.60 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Here's what a customer has to say:
This is a cute little journal. I got it for a younger cousin, and with it not having as many pages, it will do better for her. The design on it is cute and I know she will love it!

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The Spirit of Flight Oversized Journal

Available on Amazon for $10.19

I write very long journal entries and average sized diaries can disappear fast. That isn't an issue with this big diary.
It measures 7-1/4'' wide x 9'' high and contains 192 lined pages.
It's not just huge, this diary is beautiful. It has a dreamy, mystical design of a luminous goddess surrounded by dynamic elements from nature painted by acclaimed artist Josephine Wall. This work of art has been debossed and has gold foil highlights.
Inside, the lines are quite faint as not to detract from the beauty of the paper. This gorgeous diary would make a lovely addition to any writer's collection.

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The Spirit of Flight Journal (Notebook, Diary) (Oversized Journal) (Journals)

Amazon Price: $9.48 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Here's what a customer has to say:
I purchased this journal to write my song lyrics in, and I have to say, I don't regret my decision at all. Of course, the cover is gorgeous. I love whimsical, fantasy, fairytale things and this definitely cuts the cake. The book in itself is very sturdy and will last a very long time, if taken care of properly. Inside the journal, the lines are very very faint, but was not a problem for me, personally. Every time I'm ready to write a new song, I get so inspired, because I have such a beautiful lyric book to write my words in. Would recommend this to anyone who wants something high quality and to anyone who loves beautiful journal covers.

Feminine Designs

These designs will make you feel like a beautiful maiden in a flowing pink dress tiptoeing through a dewy field at dawn. They make a perfect gift for the writing woman.
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Sweet Kitty Diary with Lock and Key

Available on Amazon for $9.99

Something that every girl wants is a journal with a lock and key in which they can pen their hopes, dreams and fears. The lock will keep people from reading their innermost thoughts. This diary is perfect with it's adorable cat painting on the front and the pink polka dot motif inside.
Want to give a young girl the rare oppurtunity to record all of her thoughts as a child? This diary is the perfect choice.
It measures 6.4 x 1 x 6.2 inches and contains 240 pages.

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Sweet Kitty Lock & Key Diary

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Here's what a customer has to say:
I bought this diary for my daughter(a young teen). She loves it, and writes in it each day! There are plenty of lined sheets inside, and it comes with two keys. She really adores this diary. Would definitely purchase it again!

Diaries with Locks

If you want to keep your thoughts secret, these diaries with locks will lock your writings from intruders. These diaries are appropriate for kids and adults alike.
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Nautilus Journal

Nautilus Journal Diary, Fully Embossed, Lined Pages, 6x8, Brown

Amazon Price: $19.41 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Handcrafted and fully embossed, this 6" x 8" journal is the rugged and elegant touch to any journal lover's collection.

Asian Landscape Journal

Asian Landscape Journal (Notebook, Diary) (Guided Journal Series) (Coptic Journals)

Amazon Price: $6.85 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

If you're a lover of Asian designs and art, you'll simply love this journal. Embossed with an Asian peach and pine tree, it is the perfect place to record your most lush and beautiful thoughts.

Amazing Journals Available on eBay

I discovered these gorgeous, fun, and unique diaries on eBay.
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Did You Like These Diaries?

Which was your favorite?

  • RMKK Apr 28, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
    They are all so lovely, it's hard to pick. But the Cruelty Free Leather and the Spirit of Flight Journals are my favorites. They all would make a wonderful gift for a special person.
  • Sunflower_Susan Apr 24, 2011 @ 5:58 am | delete
    I like the first one, with the leather strap. It has such an ancient look to it. It makes me just want to sit under a tree and unwrap the leather strap to get to the treasure of the pages.
  • catbehaviors Apr 22, 2011 @ 2:31 pm | delete
    I love all of these diaries! My favorite is the cruelty free leather handmade journal. It looks very antique, and reminds me of something that would be in some kind of movie. It would be great if you could add even more diaries. :D
    Thumbs up!

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