If there is one thing I have a total weakness for, it is journals, notebooks and agendas. I have them in every shape and color. For someone who does a lot of writing, works from home, or wants to stay organized, journals are a perfect gift for any holiday! My favorites this year include:

Venetian Wrap Journal from Kiki James

Based in London, Kiki James carries an amazing selection of gorgeous leather journals, diaries, address books and gifts. I recently received the  Venetian wrap journal and it is just gorgeous. The leather is buttery soft and feels rich. I love the wrap closure detail and the pages are a nice medium weight. The pages in this journal are unlined which makes it perfect for adding doodles, sketches, photos and momentos to journal entries. It comes in a variety of colors, but of course, I had to have red because we all know I have a little thing for RED.

2008-2009 momAgenda Personal Portfolio

It’s no secret that I love my momAgenda planners - I have sung their praises before (can you say sanity saver) - and I proudly advertise their products on my sidebar. They are that good. As a busy mom who juggles 3 kids’ sports and school schedules, my own business, and our family schedule, the momAgenda planners and organizational tools are created with me in mind - I’m sure of it.

The momAgenda Personal Portfolio is THE perfect gift for any Mom who likes to stay organized (or wants to make that a goal). The smart looking portfolio contains momAgenda’s unique weekly layout that lets you plan your week and the activities for up to 4 kids all at one glance. It also contains monthly calendar pages, an address book, organized notes areas for a variety of topics, a zipper pocket and places for business cards. I have one and I use it everyday.

See Jane Work

See Jane Work is like going into a candy store for hip office supplies. I could seriously buy everything for my office there! They have a great selection of journals and notebooks that range from fun to funky to classy beyond belief.

At $17, this Orla Kiely Pear notebook is affordable and fun.

Give Green

As we become more eco-concious, I know people will be looking for eco-friendly gifts this year. The Green Office carries a wide variety of paper products made from recycled materials, contain lower chemical levels and are biodegradable. Each product is marked based on its classification, too.

Personally, I really like the Casebound notebook that is made from 100% premium-grade recycled paper with 30% post-consumer material. Its 9-1/4 x 7-1/4 pages are permanently bound in lizard-look hardbound textured covers. The pages are ruled, too.

Right now they have a special deal, too -10% OFF Gift Cards at TheGreenOffice.com! Give Green, Save Green!

Moleskine

Moleskine is the legendary journal that has a community following of its own. Moleskine’s come in so many different sizes, paper styles and covers that you are bound to find one that will be a perfect match for the big thinker in your world.

Moleskine are especially great for capturing tales from travels, sketching out designs, keeping track of important data, and anything else you may be able to imagine.

I love the smaller versions which fit easily into a pocket or purse like this set Moleskine Museum Sketchbook - 6 pack: 6 Assorted Colors per pack.

Others We Love:

Truly Mom Leather Planner with its unique tri-fold design with pads including “my day”, “my list”, “a note to”, Post-it note pad, pull out spiral bound calendar. It also comes with pocket, pen, address booklet, and a heart clip.

• Zebra Journal by Crane (available at Amazon or Paper.com)
• Franklin Covey Planner Binder Kit for Palm V series (Black)
• What I Ate (Teal) Mini Journal
• My Workout Mini Journal (Potter Style)
• Pepper Pot By The Gift Wrap Company Mom’s Pocket Journal (Pack of 2)
• Totally Together: An Organizational Journal for the Busy Household

Happy writing!