A cozy creative studio For those who live between books and pages.
A literary world of journals, correspondence, beautiful paper, handmade things, and bookish treasures, created for readers, writers, collectors, and romantics.
The sentence you underlined twice
A letter you have been meaning to write
The book you still think about weeks later
Pressed flowers tucked between pages
A stack of journals waiting to be filled
An old postcard with a story you can only imagine
Beauty By Desy is inspired by the little things that make life feel more literary, books, handwriting, creativity, memory, beautiful objects, and the quiet thrill of discovering something that feels as though it was made for you.
Here, paper is meant to be written on, journals are meant to become worn, books are meant to leave something behind, and ordinary days are allowed to become part of the story.
A place for the things worth keeping
A place for quiet pages & creative rituals
I create seasonal companions, printable letter pages, and handmade journals for slow reading, thoughtful writing, creative reflection, and everyday beauty. Everything here is made to help you return to the page, through the books you read, the letters you write, the journals you keep, and the small moments you want to remember.
Seasonal Companions
Gentle digital companions filled with prompts and rituals for reading, writing, journaling, letters, creativity, and noticing the season you are living in.
Letter Writing Pages
Printable pages for the letters you want to send, save, or finally write down, to friends, family, penpals, loved ones, or yourself.
Handmade Journals
Small-batch handmade journals created slowly for book reviews, letters, reflections, creative writing, memories, and everyday beauty.
There is always more to discover beyond the shop. Wander through journal ideas, commonplace books, reading lists, letter-writing inspiration, collected treasures, seasonal thoughts, books, creative prompts, and glimpses from the maker's study. A growing blog archive for people who would happily spend an afternoon between books and pages.
From The Journal (A Cozy Blog)
Featured Products
Introducing our Mini Checkered Treasure Book - Junk Journal. These beautiful journals are the perfect place to store your thoughts, your morning/night time gratitude, prayers, memories and even photos. Now you can store your precious thoughts or memories in your very own treasure book!
The cover is made of recycled paper bag covered with a beautiful black/white and gold chiffon fabric, with lace interior. The inside pages of the journal consists of beautifully stitched lace, card stock and book pages. This gives the journal a very elegant vintage look, while keeping the pages very minimal so that you have tons of space to write and decorate.
Each journal is slightly different and may contain decorated pages and lace embellishments with different colors not shown in the photos. We used beautiful patterned paper and lace bits in each journal to give it a beautiful minimal yet vintage look. Each junk journal is unique, beautiful and made with lots of love!
Journal Details:
▪️1 Black & White vintage inspired journal
▪️ Measures 5.5 inches x 5 inches
▪️ Paper Bag + Fabric + Lace Cover
▪️60 white writing pages front + back (24lb paper weight)
▪️Doilies & Book Pages
▪️Saddle Stitch Binding with Waxed Thread
▪️Twine Closure embellished with charms and beads
▪️Includes a beautiful Kraft Card Stock decorated Bookmark with lace bow
**Because all of our journals are handmade, please remember that there will be little imperfections and all journals will be slightly different. However these imperfections are what make them truly unique and give them character.
*ALL SALES ARE FINAL, WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RETURNS REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASE.
❤ Thank you so much for shopping with us, Happy Journaling! 😊
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This is not just a journal — it’s a slow ritual, stitched into paper.
(This listening is for 2 Pocket Journals)
Crafted for the mindful artist and soulful scribbler, this one-of-a-kind journal features hand-dyed coffee pages, giving each sheet a warm, aged tone and organic texture. It’s perfect for journaling, sketching, poetry, collage, or sacred morning pages.
✨ Sketchbook Details:
- Measures 3.5 x 5.5 inches – small enough to carry, deep enough to explore
- Cover: Natural Kraft cardstock layered with handmade Mulberry paper
- 60 pages (30 sheets) of coffee-dyed, acid-free mixed media paper
- Deckled edges – raw and artful, like torn parchment
- Textured surface great for dry media, pencil, pen, charcoal, ink, pastels, light watercolor, or expressive collage
- Saddle stitch binding with waxed thread
- Jute twine closure with metal eyelet + pearl button – rustic charm meets intention
🌿 Why You'll Love It:
Each page carries the unique marbling and tones of the coffee-dye process — no filters, no presets. Just earthy beauty, ready for your truth to land. It's the perfect companion for grounding rituals, mindful mornings, travel reflections, or gifting to someone who values presence and artistry.
🎁 Gifting Option:
All of my sketchbooks and journals are sent in brown craft wrapping paper decorated with vintage collages & ink stampings at the front, then tied in a bow with jute twine. Books can be sent direct to recipients a free handwritten gift message on coffee dyed paper attached. Please mark as a gift and leave your gift message in the Message box. I dont send invoices or paperwork with gifts.
📦 Packaging:
Eco-conscious and gift-ready — shipped with intention and care. Ships within 1–2 business days from New York.
💌 Let this be your gentle reminder: you don’t need a perfect plan — just a page and a moment to begin again.
**Because all of our items are handmade, please remember that there will be little imperfections and all sketchbooks and sizes may be slightly different. However these imperfections are what make them truly unique and give them character.
*ALL SALES ARE FINAL, WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RETURNS REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASE.
❤ Thank you so much for shopping with us, Happy Sketching/Journaling! 😊
(This listening is for 2 Pocket Journals)
This one-of-a-kind, handcrafted sketchbook is designed for the soulful creator, someone who values texture, truth, and quiet moments of expression. Whether you’re capturing dreams, sketching stillness, or beginning again on a blank page, this journal was made to hold your inner world with care.
✨ Sketchbook Features:
- 3.5 x 5.5 inches – perfect for on-the-go sketching, journaling or mindful rituals
- Cover: Earthy Kraft cardstock + handmade Mulberry paper for organic texture
- 60 pages (30 sheets) of 98lb acid-free mixed media paper
- Subtly deckled edges on every page — raw, real, and beautiful
- Textured surface ideal for pencil, pen, charcoal, ink, pastels, light watercolor, or collage
- Saddle stitch binding with waxed thread – durable and handmade with love
- Jute twine closure with vintage-style metal eyelet + pearl button
🌸 Why You’ll Love It:
This is not just a journal, it’s a space to come home to yourself. Each book is crafted by hand, so no two are alike. The tactile textures and thoughtful details make this a meaningful gift for artists, writers, mindful creatives, or anyone who needs a moment of stillness or creativity.
📦 Packaging & Shipping:
Packaged mindfully using eco-friendly materials. Ships within 1–2 business days from Staten Island NY.
🎁 Gift Ready:
All of my sketchbooks and journals are sent wrapped in brown craft wrapping paper decorated with vintage collages & ink stampings at the front, then tied in a bow with jute twine. Books can be sent direct to recipients a free handwritten gift message on coffee dyed paper attached. Please mark as a gift and leave your gift message in the Message box. I dont send invoices or paperwork with gifts.
💌 Let this be your reminder: creativity doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs a safe place to land. This sketchbook is that place.
**Because all of our items are handmade, please remember that there will be little imperfections and all sketchbooks and sizes may be slightly different. However these imperfections are what make them truly unique and give them character.
*ALL SALES ARE FINAL, WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RETURNS REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASE.
❤ Thank you so much for shopping with us, Happy Sketching/Journaling! 😊
This handmade gold lace ribbon bookmark is a vintage dream — elegant, and laced with wonder. Created from beautiful 1/2 wide gold lace ribbon and finished with antique bronze crimps, one end holds a charming Alice in Wonderland-themed charm that adds storybook magic to your reading ritual, and the other holds a beautiful cluster of pearls.
📏 Bookmark Details:
▪️Choose your ribbon length of either 9" for small books/journals or 12" for medium sized books/journals
▪️The ribbon is 1/2 inch wide — fits snugly in most hardcovers & journals
▪️Gold Lace Ribbon
▪️Antique bronze ribbon crimps for a timeless touch
▪️Antique bronze Alice in Wonderland charms on one end (Mad Hatter, teacup, clock, etc.)
▪️Pearl cluster on the opposite end
▪️Shipped in a recyclable gift box, wrapped in eco-friendly kraft paper
🎁 Perfect For:
💖 Vintage book lovers
💖 Alice in Wonderland fans
💖 Thoughtful gifts for readers, teachers, or journaling friends
💖 Literary gift boxes or bookish care packages
📚 Whether it peeks out from the pages of a novel or graces your favorite journal, this ribbon bookmark is a nod to curiosity, story, and imagination.
🎁 Gifting Option:
All of my handmade items are sent in brown craft wrapping paper decorated with vintage collages & ink stamping at the front, then tied in a bow with jute twine. They can be sent direct to recipients a free handwritten gift message on coffee dyed paper attached. Please mark as a gift and leave your gift message in the Message box. I don't send invoices or paperwork with gifts.
📦 Packaging:
Eco-conscious and gift-ready — shipped with intention and care. Ships within 1–2 business days from New York.
💌 Let this be your gentle reminder: you don’t need a perfect plan — just a page and a moment to begin again.
**Because all of our items are handmade, please remember that there will be little imperfections and all sizes may be slightly different. However these imperfections are what make them truly unique and give them character.
*ALL SALES ARE FINAL, WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RETURNS REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASE.
❤ Thank you so much for shopping with us!😊
This is the heart of my creative studio. It’s a slower rhythm for anyone who wants to live more creatively, peacefully and attentively.
Take a little of this world with you
I hope Beauty By Desy leaves you wanting to notice a little more of your own:
Underline the sentence you want to remember.
Write the letter you keep thinking about.
Fill the journal with fragments, stories, lists, questions, and ordinary days.
Keep the old postcard. Press the flower between the pages. Bring home the book that called to you. Make something simply because you cannot stop imagining it. Because a meaningful life is made up of so many small things, the words we keep, the stories we return to, the things we create with our hands, and the details we decide are worth remembering. May you leave here inspired to make your own world a little more curious, creative, beautiful, and entirely your own.