I've come across this Wood Cover Thoughts and Ideas Journal with Pineapple Carving which I think is rather unusual and very elegant at the same time. Many people I know do journalling recording important thoughts, plans, ideas, songs or even what's happened during the day and I've been thinking about it too lately.
It is handmade from sustainable wood in the USA, 5.25 x 7.25 inches in size, has 80 sheets, navy color leatherette back cover with a gold logo on it and is guaranteed to keep the pages in good order wherever you keep it.
I can think of quite a few of my friends who would love to get this for their birthday to get back to the old-fashioned way of recording what's on their mind. Does your mother have all those recipe notes scattered all over the place? Or perhaps your friend has been talking about starting a new life? This is a great gift idea for a birthday, Christmas or any other occasion.
I love things which combine style with functionality, and this is certainly one of them.