notes from the studio

Leather journal covers, drop culture, and life behind the workbench
What Your Leather Color Says About You
What Your Leather Color Says About You
Your favorite TRACE leather color might reveal more about your personality than you think. A completely unscientific but extremely accurate guide. Read more...
The Power of Personalization in a Handmade Leather Journal
The Power of Personalization in a Handmade Leather Journal
The Power of Personalization in a Handmade Leather Journal A journal is one of the most personal objects you can own. It holds the things you are not ready to... Read more...
What to Write in a Journal When You Do Not Know Where to Start
What to Write in a Journal When You Do Not Know Where to Start
What to Write in a Journal When You Do Not Know Where to Start One of the biggest myths about journaling is that you need to know exactly what to... Read more...
Why Refillable Leather Journals Are Worth the Investment
Why Refillable Leather Journals Are Worth the Investment
Why Refillable Leather Journals Are Worth the Investment A refillable leather journal is not just another notebook. It is the cover you keep while the pages change. It is the... Read more...
How to Choose the Right Custom Leather Journal Size
How to Choose the Right Custom Leather Journal Size
How to Choose the Right Custom Leather Journal Size Choosing a custom leather journal is fun, but choosing the right size can feel a little intimidating. There are so many... Read more...
Why a Custom Leather Journal Changes the Way You Journal
Why a Custom Leather Journal Changes the Way You Journal
Why a Custom Leather Journal Changes the Way You Journal There is a big difference between owning a notebook and having a journal that actually feels like yours. A plain... Read more...
Things We’re Bringing Back: Trinkets, Charms, Handwriting and Personality
Things We’re Bringing Back: Trinkets, Charms, Handwriting and Personality
TRACE is bringing back personality, handwriting, charms, trinkets, maximalism, and emotionally meaningful objects. Read more...
Your Journal Should Feel Like a Tiny Apartment for Your Brain
Your Journal Should Feel Like a Tiny Apartment for Your Brain
TRACE journals aren’t about perfection. They’re about personality, collected memories, and beautiful chaos. Think charms, receipts, coffee stains, and stories that get better with age. Read more...
Your New Season Reset: How to Use a Journal to Actually Stick to Your Goals
Your New Season Reset: How to Use a Journal to Actually Stick to Your Goals
New Season Reset Every new season feels like a fresh start. The problem? Most people write down their intentions and then promptly lose that piece of paper forever. Here's a... Read more...
How to Start a Journal (And Actually Keep It Up)
How to Start a Journal (And Actually Keep It Up)
How to Start a Journal (And Actually Keep It Up) You've started a journal before. You bought a cute one, wrote three entries, and then life happened. Sound familiar? Starting... Read more...
7 Journaling Prompts That Will Actually Get You Writing
7 Journaling Prompts That Will Actually Get You Writing
7 Journaling Prompts That Will Actually Get You Writing Staring at a blank page is one of the most universally frustrating feelings. These seven prompts are designed to break through... Read more...
The TRACE Journal: Your Questions, Answered
The TRACE Journal: Your Questions, Answered
The TRACE Journal: Your Questions, Answered There are a lot of journal covers out there. So why TRACE? From the full grain Italian leather to the complete customizable options, here's... Read more...