I am one who will always need to write things down rather than type into a PDA.  I carry a pad everywhere I go, and notebooks don't get more mind-blowing than this for me.  Parisian couturier, Christian Lacroix has a line of notebooks featuring his amazing artwork.  Truly a feast for the eyes, ever think you could own a lavish haute couture Lacroix sketch?  These journals inspire me to pen masterpieces worthy of being in such impossibly chic vessels.  This is a place where you want to keep thoughts forever.

Christian Lacroix Fashion Sketch "Croquis" Notebook : This Lay-flat journal has 128 ruled ivory pages and measures 6" x 4.25"; Two front and back cover haute couture fashion sketches; A personal title page and a black and white striped ribbon marker which, along with the pattern infused spine, adds that extra-special Lacroix touch.  $10.95

Christian Lacroix Belleachesse Lay-flat Notebook is clean on the outside but it is still lush with details: Black textured die-cut cover with a contrasting red spine and a matching red elastic band closure; Die-cut front end pages; A personal title page; black and white patterned lining on the inside cover and an original watercolor sketch from Lacroix as the frontispiece.  128 ruled pages measuring 5.75″ × 8.25″ for $12.95

Christian Lacroix Virgin Lay-flat Notebook has to be my favourite.  Adorned with beauty, this is the Virgin Mary, Lacroix-style.  With a front and back cover collage; A personal title page; A black and white striped ribbon marker, this cahier has 128 ruled pages and measures 5.75" x 8.25" for $12.95.

The art of PaPaYa! stationery mesmerizes me.  The images are unapologetically bold, creative and wildly pretty featuring the works of well-known artists.  The vibrant detail and beauty really can't be captured on here and must be seen in person.  The journals offer inspirations that make you want to start your own creative journey within their pages. They beckon, "Begin."  "Daydream."  "Love who you are" and "Choose your own adventure."  

The vision of PaPaYa! Art is "Creative Abandon."  This is a credo I can certainly embrace! - To answer only to one's creative impulses without compromise.  This is what I love about being in NYC, where originality is lurking in every corner while all things commercial and homogenous just fade into the background unnoticed.  

Also featured here are Mimobot's new Artist series designer USB flash drives.  Visit www.therapieny.com or the store for more of the "FriendsWithYou" designer series and our Star Wars series!

Rose Journal "Love Who You Are" - size 5" x 7"

Rare Bird Journal "You Are a Rare Bird"

Beautiful Journal

Begin Journal - size 7" x 9" (available in-store)

2010 Weekly Planner

Legal Pad - Magenta Blue Bloom - size 8.5" x 11" with 50 designed pages. (available in-store)

Legal Pad - Clover Green (available in-store)

Mimobot Golden Panda USB Flash Drive - 2GB

Mimobot Mr Phantom X USB Flash Drive - 2GB