{"product_id":"windy-city-blank-journal-9781642503876","title":"Windy City: Blank Journal","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate Chicago and Exquisite Journaling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNobody seems to know exactly why people started calling Chicago \"The Windy City\". Maybe it was because of Chicago's windy weather coming off of Lake Michigan or maybe it was a metaphorical jab at its supposedly boastful politicians. Whatever the origin the moniker stuck and now it's a beautiful journal notebook.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Windy City work of art.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether you're a lover of the \"Windy City\" or just can't resist beautifully illustrated journals, you will enjoy having this vibrantly illustrated blank journal with Demask cover at your fingertips. Perfect for your purse, backpack, work bag, pocket, or desktop, this Anne Bentley designed work of art makes a great birthday gift, graduation gift, spontaneous gift-or gift to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournaling in style.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-constructed with lay flat binding, and high-quality cream lined paper, this delightfully illustrated journal is ideal for jotting thoughts, to-do lists, notes, or just personal musings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are a fan of illustrated blank journals such as \u003cem\u003eLively Floral Stitched Lined Notebooks\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eBotanicals Notebook Collection\u003c\/em\u003e, or other Anne Bentley illustrated journals including \u003cem\u003eJournal: Music Town\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJournal: Fog City\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eJournal: The Big Easy\u003c\/em\u003e; you will love \u003cem\u003eWindy City: Journal Notebook\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBentley, Anne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne Bentley\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artist and illustrator based in Northern California. She creates wall art, hand-made cards, logo design, store signage and illustrations for boxed notecard sets, all while juggling paintbrushes, kids and dogs. Anne studied fine art at Ringling College of Art \u0026amp; Design and painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She works in a variety of mediums, often combining traditional painting with digital drawing. Her art is influenced by vintage pottery, fashion, mid-century architecture, and the colors \u0026amp; shapes found in nature. She is the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eLocal Eats Paris\u003c\/em\u003e by Yellow Pear Press, as well as many other books, textile artwork, and stationery items (including her other journal notebooks by Yellow Pear Press).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tma Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50859906203922,"sku":"9781642503876","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ebbe934d-ed3c-4152-ab90-9ccb14d777b3.jpg?v=1737565003","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/windy-city-blank-journal-9781642503876","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}