Attic Journals

Attic Journals Journals, garlands & jewelry made from discards. Located in Portland Oregon, Michelle & Miguel found themselves living near the book recycling hub of America.
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Their passion for saving books (aided by Michelle's degree in English Literature) developed over many years, during which time they cultivated a deep partnerships with libraries & recycling centers whose discarded books go to face the landfill & die. Their passion for rescuing these books & transforming them into something new drives them. Founded in 2004, Attic Journals is on a mission to give bo

oks new life, not necessarily in their previous form. Each book retains its original character & charm, then dependent on specific materials, they are transformed into notebooks, garlands, coasters & even earrings! Our customers appreciate the added functionality of our repurposed books, as well as the undeniably academic look & feel they bring into their homes. Nostalgia runs rampant at Attic Journals! Seeing as each product is unique, they impart a particularly rich history to share with their new owners. You won’t find the same item twice, so act fast & capture the memories of long forgotten books to enjoy every day. Do you have a special book languishing in a drawer somewhere? With their bespoke services, Attic Journals can repurpose that special book into something useful in you everyday life, while preserving memories for future generations.

When I've processed a few hundred library check out cards for our Book Lover Pendants, there's always this moment just b...
07/28/2026

When I've processed a few hundred library check out cards for our Book Lover Pendants, there's always this moment just before I put the remnants in the discard, that I take a moment to reminisce about the lives they've lived before me.

Grateful for their stories way back when... grateful for their story in our midst now.

Book themed baby shower? Consider this our RSVP!
07/25/2026

Book themed baby shower? Consider this our RSVP!

One guy. These were his choices. For himself.I've decided he and I need to be friends.
07/23/2026

One guy. These were his choices. For himself.

I've decided he and I need to be friends.

If you're really lucky, the inside of your journal will have little kid scribble inside... it's the the Golden Ticket of...
07/21/2026

If you're really lucky, the inside of your journal will have little kid scribble inside... it's the the Golden Ticket of Attic Journals, that's how much we love it.

Your craft room deserves some bling.
07/18/2026

Your craft room deserves some bling.

Coulda used plastic... but that doesn't age too well.Coulda sewed each one by hand... but we want everyone to be able to...
07/16/2026

Coulda used plastic... but that doesn't age too well.
Coulda sewed each one by hand... but we want everyone to be able to afford to journal their story.

We landed on wire because we can count on it to last for the duration of all y'all's stories.

That first glance. That moment of frustration. That's not the whole story.Please let me remember this in traffic.
07/14/2026

That first glance. That moment of frustration.

That's not the whole story.

Please let me remember this in traffic.

07/11/2026

Fresh journals are dropping tomorrow evening! Link to our website in bio!

We'd love to be in your neck of the woods! Let us know a shop you think would do well to stock our wares.
07/11/2026

We'd love to be in your neck of the woods! Let us know a shop you think would do well to stock our wares.

07/10/2026

As I read about the evolution of ‘s life on the court this week, I was reminded about our origin story that started from a pivot.

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