Rustic Wren Journal

Journaling inspiration, how to start a journal, journal tips, leather journal, Australian leather

Staring at a blank page and not sure where to start? Looking for inspiration to start a daily journaling practice. You just want to get the words to start flowing. But how... Read more...

Adelaide Hills Busfire, Cherry + Apple Grower of Lenswood : bush fire burns orchard

The bush fire affected so many people. My Dad is one of them and this is something he wrote one night when he couldn't sleep, just days after the fire. ... Read more...

How our family has been affected by the Adelaide Hills Fires of Dec 2019.

Hi, I'm Jess from Rustic Wren, of Lenswood in the beautiful Adelaide Hills of South Australia that has had devastating fires run though my small home town and surrounding Adelaide... Read more...

《《 Day 9: Story behind the name 》》

Well where do I start……..living in the country all my life, I felt this contributed to my style and wanted to represent that in my brand… On this one day... Read more...

《《 Day 8: Product range 》》

---- Travelers Notebooks---- Tote Bags---- Hand-stamped Clutches---- Pen/Tool/Brush Rolls I offer ‘custom made’ products so you can find something that’ll fit your needs. I feel this is important and as... Read more...

《《 Day 7: Less glam side 》》

Being a maker, 97% of the work is done behind the scenes, where we are in our old jeans, barefeet, hair a wreak, stuff everywhere, juggling many things at once… all the while knowing you have “normal house stuff” to get done too. I love my life and I love juggling --- it feels odd when I have only one ball in the air --- but this is never for long. I thought I'd be more organised than I am… I design + make planners after all. But I am... Read more...

《《 Day 6: Full or part time 》》

It's hard to explain...I am probably part time of physical making but my brain is constantly on, whether it's brainstorming, planning, sketching out idea, across social media. Do small business... Read more...

《《 Day 5: Detail or close up 》》

The colours and texture that is leather is truly beautiful. With leather it's best not to over complicate things either. My journals and bags reflect this. Even the journals without... Read more...

《《 Day 4. Tools + Materials》》

Up until just recently all of our products were 100% handmade + handstitched. With an addition of an industrial sewing machine, it has changed my world...it has made turnaround times... Read more...

《《 Day 3: Flatlay 》》

New product coming to our collection are these adorable little leather envelopes. Available in two sizes. Perfect for photos, ephemera or cards. Special new leathers will be available soon. ****Join our... Read more...

《《 Day 2: How you started 》》

Hey, I have always been a little stationery obsessed and LOVE planners. But I never felt like I had found the right style, and was forever changing up my planner. Ive... Read more...

《《 Day 1: Favourite to make. 》》

My fav product to make is the ‘Indi’ Tote Bag. Read more...

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