Support Your Story

At Lakeside Journals, our mission is to empower individuals to embrace and express their stories through intentional journaling. We provide a curated collection of guided journals, blank notebooks, and thougtfully selected supplies that support reflection, creativity, and personal growth. As a woman-owned business rooted in a lifelong love of journaling, we believe every story matters—and every page is a fresh start.

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Guided Journals

Guided journals aren’t just notebooks—they’re thoughtfully designed companions for navigating life’s most meaningful chapters. With curated prompts and structured pages, they help you explore emotions, preserve memories, and stay grounded through big transitions.

Here are just a few ways guided journals can support specific journeys:

🌍 Travel Journals

Capture your adventures in real time. Travel journals prompt you to reflect on new experiences, document places visited, and preserve meaningful moments—so your memories last longer than your boarding pass.

💔 Grief Journals

When words are hard to find, grief journals offer gentle space to process loss. With thoughtful prompts and compassionate structure, they help you express emotions, honor memories, and find a path through healing.

💍 Engagement & Wedding Planning Journals

Celebrate love and keep the details on track. Engagement journals can guide you through the emotional and logistical moments of wedding planning—from early dreams to final checklists—all in one beautiful keepsake.

Whether you’re processing, planning, or exploring, there’s a guided journal designed to walk that path with you.

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Blank Journals

Blank Journals for Creativity Without Limits

Blank journals are the ultimate blank canvas—perfect for those who love freedom, flexibility, and making each page their own. Whether you're an organizer, artist, or memory keeper, a blank journal becomes whatever you need it to be.

Here’s how people use blank journals to bring their ideas to life:

🗓 Planning & Organization

Design a layout that works for you. From bullet journaling to habit tracking and daily to-do lists, blank journals are ideal for custom planners who like structure—with a personal twist.

🎨 Decorative Journaling

Stickers, washi tape, doodles, and layered paper—blank journals are a dream for creatives who love to decorate their pages. Combine visual elements with written reflections to create a truly personal storytelling space.

✍️ Sketching & Brainstorming

Use your journal as a sketchpad for spontaneous drawings, lettering practice, or idea-mapping. No prompts, no rules—just space to explore and imagine.

A blank journal is whatever you make it. With endless possibilities and no boundaries, it’s the perfect choice for dreamers, doers, and everyday artists.

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Pens and Markers

Pens & Markers: The Tools That Bring Your Journal to Life

Journaling isn’t just about what you write—it’s about how you write it. The pens and markers you choose can turn everyday pages into a creative, expressive, and even therapeutic experience.

Here’s why the right writing tools matter:

✍️ Writing Experience

A smooth, comfortable pen makes journaling feel effortless. Whether you prefer fine-tip gel pens for precision or inky rollerballs for flow, your pen should feel like a natural extension of your thoughts.

🎨 Creative Expression

Markers, brush pens, and highlighters let you add personality, color, and emphasis to your pages. They’re perfect for titles, doodles, headings, or simply brightening up your notes.

🗂 Organization & Structure

Color coding with pens and highlighters can help bring clarity to your thoughts and routines. Use different colors for categories, moods, priorities, or days of the week to create visual order.

📖 Long-Term Keepsakes

Archival-quality, smear-resistant pens help ensure your journal stays beautiful over time. Especially if you're preserving memories, choose inks that won’t fade, bleed, or smudge.

From fine-line writing to bold creative flair, your tools matter as much as your words. Find your favorites, and make every page feel personal and inspired.

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Bring your journal to life

Stickers & Washi Tape: Decorating with Heart and Style

Journaling isn't just about writing—it's about creating a space that reflects your personality, mood, and memories. Stickers and washi tape are simple tools that can transform plain pages into meaningful works of art.

Here’s how they bring your journal to life:

🌟 Personal Expression

Stickers let you infuse your pages with personality—whether it's whimsical, minimalist, floral, or motivational. They can mark special days, highlight moments, or simply make you smile every time you turn the page.

🖼 Visual Storytelling

Use decorative elements to complement what you’re journaling. A travel entry comes alive with map tape or luggage stickers. A gratitude list glows with soft florals or cozy seasonal touches.

📅 Functional Beauty

Washi tape isn’t just pretty—it’s practical. Use it to divide sections, create borders, or even make custom tabs. It adds structure while still keeping your pages beautifully unique.

🧘‍♀️ Mindful Creativity

The simple act of decorating your journal can be meditative. It slows you down, invites intention, and turns routine planning or reflection into a joyful ritual.

From soft pastels to bold patterns, every piece of washi or sticker adds charm and character to your pages. It’s not just journaling—it’s art in motion.

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Notepads

Notepads That Elevate Everyday Writing

Notepads are more than quick jotters—they’re tools for clarity, creativity, and capturing the everyday. We curate only the highest quality notepads that bring beauty and function to your desk, bag, or journaling routine.

✨ Rhodia Notepads

Beloved by writers, artists, and stationery lovers around the world, Rhodia notepads are known for their ultra-smooth, fountain pen–friendly paper and iconic design. With clean lines and premium feel, they make every list, sketch, and idea feel more intentional.

Sleek, minimalist design

High-quality French-made paper

Tear-off pages for clean organization

Perfect for brain dumps, daily notes, or thoughtful letter-writing.

🗓 Planner Notepads

Our planner-style notepads combine structure with flexibility—great for organizing your day, week, or goals without the pressure of a full planner.

Daily, weekly, and task-focused layouts

Undated formats to start anytime

Tear-and-go convenience for on-the-fly planning

Whether you’re managing a busy schedule or keeping a clear head, these notepads help you stay focused and inspired.

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