Wake Up And Dream Journals

WORDS Malibongwe Tyilo PHOTOS Tammy Smith

As many of us, swiping away on our iPads, dismiss vintage books as dust-collecting ornaments at best, Sharon Kensley breathes new life into once-beloved treasures.

We love words and stories as much as we love great design, so we’re crazy about Knysna-based artist Sharon’s range of Wake Up and Dream journals. They have tickled our sense of nostalgia for both old books and the fading practice of writing journals.

“The inspiration for my products is an inner journey, hoping to connect with people on a similar path,” says Sharon.

Every journal is made using a vintage book cover, onto which Sharon etches designs and inspirational messages. The inner pages are replaced with blank writing paper. No two journals are the same, and the colours are dependent on the books Sharon finds to work with.

“The beauty in using recycled books is the unpredictability and spontaneity,” she says. “I select each one for its authentic appeal.”

Prices start at R300.

For more information, visit Wake Up and Dream on Facebook.