what is a commonplace book? 💫 the basics + their history

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✨LINKS & INFO✨

Sources used in my research:
- https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/commonplace-books
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonplace_book
- https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/collex/exhibits/book-use-book-theory-1500-1700/parts-and-wholes-matter-method/commonplace-thinking/
- https://fortelabs.com/blog/commonplace-books-creative-note-taking-through-history/

Creators mentioned:
- Megan Rhiannon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_S7Uiy03pw&ab_channel=MeganRhiannon
- Robin Waldun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH5RP9o7F3A&ab_channel=RobinWaldun
- Ali Abdaal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODl5FOMu8kI&list=PL7BImOT2srcEfz4QRfSKnKJLM_nTCMV7k&ab_channel=AliAbdaal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elles_books_/

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Notebooks & Pens I Use (not sponsored, just love 'em):
- Hobonichi Cousin
- Sailor Pro Gear Slim Sapporo White Gold Trim Fountain Pen
- Sailor Lecoule Fountain Pen
- Parker Fountain Pen (exact type unknown)
- Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen (Hard Tip)
- Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pens

Shops I Love (again, not sponsored, just love 'em):
- Stick With Kate: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StickwithKate
- Folk Paper: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FolkPaper
- Miso Paper: https://misopaper.co.uk/
- The Journal Shop: https://www.thejournalshop.com/
- Megan Rhiannon: https://www.megan-rhiannon.com/shop
- Alex Thomas: https://www.alexthomascreative.co.uk/store
- The Coffee Monsterz Co: https://thecoffeemonsterzco.com/
- Untitled Paintings: https://www.etsy.com/shop/UntitledPaintingshop
- Salam Creative: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/salamcreative
- Kat Karas: https://www.katherinekaras.shop/
- Bartista Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BARTISTAShop
- Kolour Cafe: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/kolourcafe