FREE GIVEAWAYS
Cool Prototypes, seconds… even firsts…
We want to have some fun and so we thought we would start a weekly program where we give away all this stuff. So, here’s the deal:
- Once a week on any random day
- Starting the first week in Nov, 2008
- We will post a prototype, a second, a first, an experiment… basically something we have made and give it away.
- From the post date thru the following Friday, everyone who comments will be elegible to win the posted item for FREE.
- It used to be the first one to comment won the item but we have changed that with the 10th giveaway. NOW, all the comments from post date thru that Friday will be eligible. We will take everyone who has made a comment and use the randomizer at Random.org to determine the winner. The winner will be named the following week. Yes, we will post a pic although it will just be a working pic taken on one of our studio tables.
- We’ll need a valid email address to work out the details of getting your prize to you. Each prize also includes free ground shipping in the lower 48 US states only. However, anyone in the world can feel free to play along. Who knows what you might win!
So come to our blog often cuz you never what we are going to post or when we will post it.
This offer is for everyone. You do not need to be a customer. We just hope that what we offer will be useful to you.
The same person can only win once in a month.
Tags: free giveaway
October 31st, 2008 at 11:30 am
Thanks, I look forward to winning (or at least attempting to).
October 31st, 2008 at 11:49 am
Excellent! So many items I’d love to try out. Maybe I’ll win one. Fingers crossed.
October 31st, 2008 at 11:50 am
Hey, I know that first commenter.
I’m still waiting for you guys to do some SMALL notebooks for the folks who like to travel light. I’m still dying to get my hands on the little Rhodia or Clairemont notebook covers that you have been promising for months and months.
Love my two Moleskine journals and I use them all the time. And your leather is incredibly nice. Keep up the good work folks.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:02 pm
I’m looking forward to this!
October 31st, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Would love to win a prototype- especially if there was one made for the moleskine cover I had you make with a passport pocket.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Great concept. It should work very well for you.
David
October 31st, 2008 at 12:13 pm
I also look forward to having a go at winning a giveaway. What a generous idea!
October 31st, 2008 at 12:17 pm
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Sounds like fun…I would love to win something because I love all your products! I have given several as gifts which have received major kudos from the recipients on their uniqueness and beauty.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Great idea! I will be checking in daily.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I will try my best to post a pithy comment! Thanks for the opportunity!
October 31st, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Wow! Exciting stuff. Your products are of the finest quality. I sure hope I get lucky.
October 31st, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Thank you RA for the outstanding workmanship done creating our Guest Book for our new Tesuque home.
barb and dennis glover
October 31st, 2008 at 1:21 pm
I can’t wait to try and win…
October 31st, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I won’t let Robb be the only one. Looking forward to seeing some new items. Any ideas?
October 31st, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!!
October 31st, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I can’t wait to win!!
October 31st, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I can’t wait, this will be fun!!!
October 31st, 2008 at 2:40 pm
What a fantastic promotion! You’ve definitely grabbed my rapt attention (although as someone who browses your shop at least once a week, it wasn’t that hard to do).
October 31st, 2008 at 3:18 pm
All right ladies and gentlemen get ready for next week and may the fastest person win.
October 31st, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Thanks for letting me know about your new newsletter. I think it’s great. I look forward to winning one of your products. They are simply the best in the industry.
October 31st, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Oct. 31 7:37 pm edt
What a great idea. Love your products.
October 31st, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I’ve purchased items from this site and I look forward to winning any item this company puts out.
Debra
October 31st, 2008 at 6:08 pm
OK will give it a shot.
Anything from you would be great.
Every product that you make is simply the best in the industry.
Thanks,
October 31st, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I can’t wait —-love your products and the way you personally handle the very rare problem….
October 31st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Now that’s a great way to keep your customers coming back! Very generous and excellent mktg. strategy
I know where I’ll be at noon.
October 31st, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I love the products here but would love to win one for myself. Good Luck to ME!!!!
October 31st, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Hey,
I just found this blog and the web site from a post at D.I.Y. Planner. This is some cool stuff and a really well put together blog with a nice simple presentation. Glad I found you guys and you sport some really neat stuff.
October 31st, 2008 at 8:22 pm
A great idea from true professionals who are expert at their craft!! Your products are top quality in every aspect, and I look forward to a chance at winning.
October 31st, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I purchased a book cover a couple of years ago and it still looks great and slightly aged. I occasionally think about checking out your latest products, but never seem to get around to it. You have now given me a reason to check in regularly. I of course would also like to win cool stuff!
October 31st, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Can’t wait to order your products look great.
October 31st, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Rory… Do you have a pic of that cover I made for you? I cannot remember what I did. Glad it is working out for you
Artsy-gurl…. we do not have a marketing strategy here at Renaissance Art. But we do like to have fun and givin stuff away is going to be a blast!
October 31st, 2008 at 10:37 pm
I’ll try to win!
November 1st, 2008 at 12:57 am
Warning…If you have delicate sensibilities, do not read my “comment.”
The free giveaways concept…coming from such skilled, creative artisans as yourselves…well, it’s nothing short of a writer’s wet dream.
November 1st, 2008 at 4:19 am
I love the custom journal cover ya’ll made me last year. It’s wearing well on the hikes I take. I’m looking forward to playing the “lottery” with you all on this blog.
November 1st, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I have ordered a few of the corseted book covers for hard cover and paperback books. Everyone who has them absolutely loves them. Thanks for a great products.
November 1st, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Yikes, so many replies ahead of mine. My fantasy of winning an RA giveaway is fading … But seriously, I am glad that RA is alive and kicking, and that so many others share my obviously excellent taste.
November 2nd, 2008 at 7:51 am
MINE, Mine, I never win contests.
November 2nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm
I absolutely LOVE the the custom book sketchbook cover I bought earlier this year. I have many jealous friends. I hope to win someday. Oh…when are those cool moleskine itulity covers coming out?
November 3rd, 2008 at 1:56 am
Hi, is the contest open to non US readers? I hope so.
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:10 am
It is open to everyone. It is just that ground shipping to those in the lower 48 states will be free. Read number 5 in the post.
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:22 am
This sounds like fun…..
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:43 am
I haven’t read all 40-something responses, but I wonder if there is a way to subscribe to the blog via RSS or something. I love my leather padfolio; I keep finding new ideas to use with it; it’s great!
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:49 am
RSS.. I am new at this blog stuff so I will need to find out how to do that. If we do that I am sure you will see that icon or something on the blog.
November 3rd, 2008 at 9:26 am
I am also anxiously awaiting those Moleskine utility covers, though what I really really want is a pocket on my current Moleskine cover for my iPod. then I could listen to music as I write. Heaven!
November 3rd, 2008 at 10:18 am
Cool. I’ll give it a shot.
–Bearcat
November 3rd, 2008 at 1:02 pm
I am looking forward to learning more about your website, and trying my luck at winning one of your wonderful creations!
Greg
November 3rd, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Love your stuff! Holds up great and maybe I’ll win something one day whoo whee!
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:51 pm
I bought one of your art journals for my aunt and a wine journal for my husband…I’d love to win something for me!!! Gorgeous workmanship!
November 3rd, 2008 at 8:09 pm
It would be nice to win something, but at least I can say that I lust for your stuff. Very cool!
November 3rd, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Yay!
November 4th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Very nice program. I have no doubt of not winning, only thing I have ever won in my life was the Draft in 1970, and I was the prize.
Congrats to the first winner, and thanks for thinking of folks who think you make the best stuff in the world.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
What a great opportunity! I love the stuff I’ve purchased from Renaissance Art. I hope I win. I will check in often.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am
What a GREAT idea! I love your products, appreciate your fast shipping time and would love to win a prototype! Thanks for all your hard work!
November 5th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Arthur, I’ve always loved your products, ever since that first day I found you 4 or so years ago. Free product or not, I can’t imagine getting a leather cover or bag anywhere else. I and many a gift recipient have been very happy with your products and services. It’s good to know you’re only growing stronger and we can expect fine things from you for many years to come.
November 5th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
My daughter found your site a few years back, looking for that unique, old world tasteful notebook for a dear friend.
Since then, a beautiful surface to paint on, we have presented each artist that teaches with us one of your books.
: ) smiles looking forwards to purchasing more in the future
November 7th, 2008 at 11:31 am
GREAT! Count me in too.!!
November 7th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I thought this website was MY little secret…DARN
November 10th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Great! How exciting I can’t wait to take part!
November 11th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Just found your site…your products look especially nice!
Still checking everything out.
November 11th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I will look around, just stumbled onto this site…LOVE IT!! I can’t wait to buy SOMETHING! OMGosh!
November 14th, 2008 at 7:26 am
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November 14th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Hello! I was referred by a friend who lives in New Mexico, close to your location. I’m north of San Francisco and your product would be popular here! All your items look wonderful.
November 15th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
I love the look of the two journals on offer especially the folder over front.
all the best Steve
November 17th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
What wonderful products. Hope to see one in my mail box. Diana
November 18th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Wow.. thought I’d give this a try. Im online looking for a journal for my neice. She has so many feelings and few that will listen to them. I’m hoping to win but looking for beautiful one to purchase..
November 20th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I’m hoping to hear something!! I wanna win!! yea!
November 21st, 2008 at 1:52 pm
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November 21st, 2008 at 4:47 pm
i hope i win, you dont know how long ive been looking for a journal for all my history translations!
Fingers crossed
November 22nd, 2008 at 12:23 am
Alaskan Winters are longer than you can imagine…lots of time for scribbling, sketching, and scrawling. I need this tool for capturing what Rainbow Glacier looks like today, tomorrow…and what the Ravens have to say about it all.
Cheers
November 22nd, 2008 at 10:52 am
As #3 I won’t be a winner this week but these journals look awesome! My hands just want to hold one!
November 27th, 2008 at 9:03 am
What no give aways in week #4? Well, have a happy Thanksgiving anyway and hope you have a prosperous holiday season.
November 27th, 2008 at 9:13 am
the week ends on Sunday.
November 28th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
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November 29th, 2008 at 3:57 am
These are just plain lovely, and I hope I can snag one!
Cheers from Southeast Alaska,
Skipper
November 29th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
This coming week will mark my first purchase from Arthur. I have been looking at the Messenger Bags for about 7 months, it will be a merry Christmas.
November 30th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Just placed the order, $234 bucks for a custom messenger bag. I had a couple special requests we’ll see how it goes.
December 5th, 2008 at 8:51 am
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December 5th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Yea! I win.
December 6th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I really like the custom covers for Moleskine notebooks, like the givaway of the day and would love to have one.
December 8th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
How do I know if I win?
December 10th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Give away #5 is beautiful.
December 14th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Giveaway #6
is not posted
but this quick
reply is a guess
that it’ll be toasted
and praised
when its image
is raised
like a flag
on your blog.
December 14th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
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December 15th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I just found your site. It’s wonderful to see such artisan-workmanship…
It’s one thing to chase your dream, it’s another to make an excellent product. The one thing I enjoy most about people is there dream of making something a reality… You’ve made me smile… thank you…
Great work and I enjoy your writing style too…
Warm hugs,
Ric
December 15th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Number six is grand. gets it all together.
December 21st, 2008 at 8:34 pm
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December 22nd, 2008 at 7:32 am
Did I win?????
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
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December 24th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
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December 25th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
I have several of your products, journal and diaries and a couple of custom covers ….to actually have a chance to win a freebie during the Christmas season - what fun!
Peace for all of us in 2009.
December 25th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
What wonderful products.
Looking forward to get your mail
Thanks
December 26th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
It’s a lovely design but I’d prefer the bag you featured for the men. It looks comfortable to carry and has a good overall shape to wear close to the body.
And for straps, I love those that automatically close (snappers, perhaps) and secure closures at the top.
Great looking products.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:23 am
Well, I have bought lots of your products and even inquired about 6months ago about actually increasing the size of the satchel. Is your increasing the depth a result of my request? Beautiful bag, I want it!
December 28th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I love the look of the bag,it is modern yet has a retro look about it.I love satchels,I have since I was a kid and watched Kung Fu.I always wondered what was in that bag that David Carradine carried.I have as of yet to be disapointed by anything I have bought from you guys.Thank you Don
December 31st, 2008 at 11:11 am
This a beautiful bag that is pretty close to my dream bag… an Indiana Jones artifact satchel!
January 4th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
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January 5th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
OMG I love these rustic looking covers. I want one of each!
January 13th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
[...] RULES FOR DETERMINING THE WINNER. Click HERE [...]
January 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Whoa! That really solicited more responses!! These are interesting, for sure, though I don’t think they are really my style. Cool though!
January 13th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Tangerine dreams…
January 16th, 2009 at 11:21 am
I’m wanting to know how to sign up for the free giveaways.
January 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Boy, I sure could use that black folder holder…
Will be checking back in even more frequently now. I also like the new way of selection for winners. Thank you!
January 21st, 2009 at 11:28 am
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January 21st, 2009 at 12:32 pm
this one doesn’t look too bad,
wonder if I’m the one the randomizer picks ;- ]
January 21st, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I read you bio and completely understood your quest to find the perfect journal.
Your skills and vision are noteworthy. I look forward to receiving my custom book cover.
Thank you in advance for helping me on my personal Quest!
rf
January 24th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Excellent organizational tools! Have enjoyed using previous Moleskine purchases from you. Great to see products for the Circa books!
January 26th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Beautiful book covers and journals. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I win the weekly drawing.
January 27th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
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January 27th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
what a site of treasures. here is what I am looking for: I want to order a larger type 13pt?, English Standard Version Study Bible. I want to remove the binding from Bible and then have it three-hole-punched and reinserted into this new three ring binder. But yuck! There is nothing pleasing to me about traipsing around with a three-ring binder containing my most precious book. what can we wrap up my three-ring bible in?
January 28th, 2009 at 10:26 am
May burn my Palm PDA if I win the Week 12 Giveaway
January 30th, 2009 at 2:50 am
I’m writing my first novel (on a roll at close to 150 pages and 11 chapters so far) and would love to ensconse a keepsake handwritten copy (if it is accepted by a publisher) in the pages of your classy traditional brown XXL 11×14 leather book cover. Maybe I’ll get lucky and win this in one of your giveaways?
January 31st, 2009 at 12:10 am
Love the journals! Followed the site from a blog! ~
February 1st, 2009 at 9:45 am
this are awesome journals!! very different & something that’s more my style than the average journal…
is the free give-away going on?
February 2nd, 2009 at 10:07 am
You bags are amazing - I have been looking all of my life and have now found the bag !
February 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Absolutely love the journal I received as a gift. The leather is superb as well as the quality of the paper refills. Thank you for your great products.
February 4th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
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February 7th, 2009 at 9:03 am
What a great idea, thanks for the chance to win!
February 12th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
I am searching for the perfect art journal cover, When I see it you bet I will buy it.You have beautiful items in your store. I enjoy seeing what you come up with. I Hope to win so I feel it instead of looking at it.
February 13th, 2009 at 8:30 am
I hope to win
February 13th, 2009 at 9:29 am
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February 14th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Fingers crossed that you consider melbourne to be one of the lower 48 states!
If not I’ll still enjoy looking at your products and hoping for my dream journal cover to appear.
February 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am
A friend just referred me to your site, and there are so many wonderful products here! While I explore further, here’s my entry. Good luck to me!
February 15th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Your products are very nice.
February 16th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Ohhh I would love to win something!
February 17th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Very impressed with everything I have purchased as well as seen on your site. You guys do beautiful work!!
February 19th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Win some custom goods oh yeah bring it on
February 19th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Love your staff! Looks wonderfull! Hope to win something soon!
February 19th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I would like to win some , newer win but once my luck will turn!
February 20th, 2009 at 6:53 am
Hi,
I’ve been searching the web for a journal that I can write letters to my son in (he’s 2) to give him on his 18th birthday. I think I’ve found it.
February 20th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Your journals are beautiful! I’ve only started to think about keeping a journal recently and your products just make it all the more interesting. Thanks for the offer!
February 21st, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I found your website when looking at your job posting. I have made a number of books of several different types and really like doing that Your journals would be great for thinking in writing or for drawing my thoughts. I’d love to win your journal
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Thank you for your great products. I always check your web-site for new ideas. I appreciate the opportunity to win.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I appreciate being allowed the opportunity to win one of your fab. products!!
February 26th, 2009 at 11:45 am
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February 26th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Your products look wonderful.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
So many idea’s but nothing to write them in…
February 27th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I love the craftsmanship of all your products. Please put me in your drawing! Thanks.
February 28th, 2009 at 8:47 am
I like how the stitching on binder looks like a cross b/w a pitchfork and a spider. Kind of like a new age electronic insect. Very cool.
March 1st, 2009 at 3:04 am
I just stumbled on to your website from an ebay reference. Beautiful work!
March 1st, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I love your products, it’s refreshing to find real craftsmen in this automated age. I hope I win! But in any case, thanks for the generosity.
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:51 pm
My son would love this, and I am looking for a birthday gift for him. Your journals are awesome!
March 4th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I was looking for custom book covers. Your stuff looks really nice and professional looking.
March 5th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
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March 5th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Looks to be very useful and the proper size. thanx for the opportunity.
March 7th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
This journal is perfect for my artist journal!
March 7th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
SWEET!!
March 11th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Thanks for the opportunity to win a beautifully crafted journal. I am involved with Gotham Writer’s Workshop classes (my fourth one now, Memoir II) and would love to write ongoing ideas in one of your journals.
March 11th, 2009 at 10:44 am
I would appreciate a prize! Thanks for the opportunity.
March 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Your products are of best quality and I’ll be proud to own one!
March 11th, 2009 at 11:36 am
These are the best crafted journals i have found for artist’s use (excellent paper). I look forward to the chance of winning one.
March 11th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Your products are awesome! The quality is very high and the craftsmanship is beautiful.
March 11th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Maybe I’d do more writing if I had something cool like one of your journals… I’ll keep my little fingers crossed!!
March 11th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Allways can use a quality leather product for writting, drawing, thinking, and moving! I will hope for the best and think positive. Your stuff is very cool.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Your products are of great quality. I’ve had the bookcover for over a year, and the rustic look is getting better with age. Your journals & satchels are beautiful too. I want to visit your business this year.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
My brother baught me a small journal a couple years ago, and it’s full! I love taking it with me places and jotting thoughts, inspirational God moments, and other poetic jibberish. I love it. I think my favorite product of yours are your man-bags. Lots of leather and great lengths of adventure potential. Keep it up!
March 11th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I think your products are gorgeous and inspiring. I would love to win one of your journals.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I have very much enjoyed the book cover which has kept my Breviary in some pretty rough weather. Hope to win a contest too!
March 11th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
A friend at work pointed me in your direction. Beautiful craftsmanship. Anxiously awaiting my first custom order.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Here’s to winning a really cool item!!
March 11th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
What a great way to generate interest. Thanks for the opportunity.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Wonderful folder. Love the pockets for 3 X 5s. Cool design.
March 11th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I am currently using a moleskin cover on a cut down Clairfontaine journal. Nice cover!
March 11th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
This is a gorgeous folder! Thanks for the wonderful products (I love my Folder Holder!) and fun giveaways.
March 11th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Wow! I’d completely forgotten about this. Thanks for the reminder. Every time I come to the website I see something else to drool over (metaphorically speaking that is, what a mess!). The books remind me of the MYST series of books (yes they are connected to the computer game). One of the themes in the stories is the account of a people who write books and travel to the worlds described in them - through the actual pages of the books. It’s such a cool idea and your books remind me of the ones “they use” to write in. Just wanted to let you know. Thanks for the email reminder and I’ll check in more regularly from now on.
March 11th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Your products are top notch. I’ve bought several bible covers for family members. I’ve been wanting to purchase the large journal for quite some time and now it is offered at a great savings. I can hardly wait for my journal to arrive. Look forward to opportunity to own another great product from your company.
March 11th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
ARTBEAST- I just saw that you asked for photos of the custom moleskine cover you made before my trip to Scotland in 2007. Can you email me, and let me know where to send the photos?
March 12th, 2009 at 3:07 am
I love my giant “book of Shadows”!!! It is my journal, scrapbook and drawing book. The pages just beg for the pen or pencil and the leather is so gorgously soft. I love all of your stuff and will keep ordering….thank you!
March 12th, 2009 at 3:41 am
Excellent product - well worth having and a special writing experience.
March 12th, 2009 at 3:56 am
Would love to win! I love your stuff!!!
March 12th, 2009 at 11:18 am
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March 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Love the slim design of the ‘half’ large Journal!
March 12th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I love leather books. You just feel better when you can use leather with other things you like to do. And you have a remarkable variety. Keep up the good work.
March 12th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I bought a RA journal cover and had it engraved with one of my friends favourite sayings…he says it was the best birthday gift he ever got. It was simply a work of art and he loved his Moleskine as well, inspiring me to get one.
March 15th, 2009 at 3:35 am
I love your products and look forward to an opportunity to win one.
March 16th, 2009 at 7:33 am
I have one of your pocket Moleskine covers and it’s great! Wouldn’t mind having this one, too!!
Thanks
March 16th, 2009 at 10:13 am
wow! beautiful products! i will save my “pennies”!!
March 16th, 2009 at 11:33 am
I have been extremely impressed with the quality and value of your products. Hope I am the winner!
March 17th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
I Love your work. Each book I get from you is more lovely than the one before it. Your products make the most beautiful and meaningful gifts. I get “oohs” and “ahhs” each time I give one, or let mine be seen. You are surely the gods of leather books!
March 18th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Just as your beautiful products -may I say that leather bound or moleskin journals are something to cherish if ever one is lucky enough to receive one as a gift. When as a nurse in Germany my grandmother received her tan & maroon leather Tagebuch (Journal) in 1877 from her student nurses where she recorded daily in her Tagebuch (journal) before coming to America - after her death it was handed down to my mother Hedwig Pfeil- she kept it daily until her death at 94 . - After her death I wrote a true published historical biography based on the excerpts in the Tagebuch (Journal) - The journal was then given to the “Save Lucy” committee (Historical Registry in Atlantic City, NJ. )– All which proves beautiful and durable journals like you sell can be a lasting wonderful gift for anyone - especially now with the new Ancestry craze- for recording history in the making.
March 18th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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March 19th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Hi, you make amazing stuff. olin told me about your work.
March 20th, 2009 at 1:55 am
I like nothing more than the feel and smell of a leather book. My Sunday Misel is covered in your leather as is my Molskine 18 month diary. I can’t get enough.
March 20th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Hi all,
any interest in making/giving me a free prototype of a kindle2 ebook cover?
http://www.amazon.com/kindle2
all specs on size are there….
Size (in inches): 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″.
would love to be the envy of my colleagues if you could give me a free prototype….would send you lots of piccies in exchange
would be so kewl to have an old looking tome but with ebook guts!!!!
March 20th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I love your creations! I have 2 journal covers and love them—a work of art!
March 21st, 2009 at 7:27 am
Hello, hello!
It is Ernest Hemingway walking down the sidewalk in Key West with a pen in hand untying his Journal. Stopping for a moment he then folds over his leather journal-to add a few lines of thought.
Upon resuming his walk he goes back to the ambiance of both a sunny, slightly cool day with the ocean only a few yards away, he stops at a quaint restaurant to have a Mojito. Upon leaving the bistro another patron calls to him, “Ernest, you left your journal behind. You do not want to do that.”
“Thanks Scott, I didn’t see you in there my friend; however, I am happy you saw me.” Tipping his straw hat to Scott, Ernest walks away humming AND thinking, ‘Yes, I do not ever want to be without Magical Journal.’
TODAY_______________________________________
What a pleasure it was to receive the leather folder with the insert pages. Just touching the soft leather made me want to create my gift more exciting than it might.
It is for a dear friend, who has turned 80!
It is not completed. Dec. 22 was his birthday. He is Hindu. I also purchased the fabric pouch for the presentation folder. That gave the final touch and truly the luxury of presenting treasures ALL FOR HIM and custom made.
Oh, I hope my work will be as good as is the hand embossed presentation folder. It has clear pages to insert work that is two-sided; additionally, if you have a one-sided piece there are classy black separator sheets between each transparent sheet.
I have not completed it and this is March. Because of the quality and unique exterior I was enticed by my mind to do the best I can.
Thank you so very much and have faith in RENAISSANCE ART and each person who make the Company what it is. Each aspect of RENAISSANCE ART is First Class when flying or taking the rails!
March 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Its hard to decide on which books I want, so many look great! Eventually I will have a journal and also a photo album.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:31 am
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March 26th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Stumbled on your site looking for travel journals for myself and my two kids for a big trip that we are planning. What gorgeous journals!!
March 28th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Your journals inspire me to get back into keeping a journal.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I am blown away at the things I have found here at this web site. My son is looking for a leather bound blank book for a school project. We have been searching the web. By far the most wonderful things we have seen are here. This book would be perfect for his project.
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:40 am
I must add one more thing here . For my 90th. birthday on March 24th. 2009 -I received a “TAGEBUCH” (JOURNAL) however it was not one of your beautiful leather bound Tagebuch’s” (Journals) so naturally I was a little disappointed- maybe for my next birthday??- ha- good thought- Meanwhile many are reading the excerpts in my mother HEDWIG”S Tagebuch that she inherited from her mother in 1899- she was able to take it to “THE ELEPHANT HOTEL” in Atlantic City, NJ with her when she went there to take a job as “Child’s Nurse” for the owner’s (the Gertzens) infant daughterCarrie. With all the good reviews I am only happy that my grandmother Maria Kinski (a nurse in Berling, Germany) who reeived her Tagebuch (Journal) as a Christmas present in 1877 from her student nurses had the forethought to keep the journal daily to hand down to her future family - when she died my mother HEDWIG inherited the TAGEBUCH (Journal) today that same leather bound journal is now a part of the HISTORICAL ELEPHANT HOTEL’s LUCY and on the National Historical Registry in Atlantic City.
April 6th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
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April 7th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
I would love to win ANYTHING you make. I have the modular bag with circa planner that detaches and LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also have a Moleskine cover and love that. You are geniuses. It makes me want to write and write and write.
keep up the good work. It is comforting to know that there is still quality in the world!
April 7th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
G’day from Oz! Incredible products and quality. I can’t wait until I’m in the States in July 09, going to pick up a few items for gifts! Great work and great promotion.
April 9th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Just found this site. Really love leather and your kit here looks fab. After a moleskine pocket book cover and I think I may have found the right thing here…………..:-)
April 10th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Sexy bags, i want one
April 11th, 2009 at 10:47 am
I am on a ship in the caribbean right now and just finished my current journal and so am writing in the ‘notes’ pages of my yearly planner to continue with my thoughts and stories. I am looking forwrd to getting back to the states in a couple of weeks. I live on the East coast, but if I ever road trip through Colorado, maybe I’ll send you an email; I’d love to see the journal making lab.
April 14th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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April 17th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Your products are beautiful. Hard to decide what to buy first!
April 18th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Love it.
April 19th, 2009 at 7:23 am
I just got one of your leather bags as a birthday present; as soon as I smelled the leather, I wanted to write right away. The bag is chocolate and melted my heart
April 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
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April 30th, 2009 at 2:44 am
these folios are amazing! I have promised myself one when i get my firs book published!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:53 pm
This is like eye candy. The wrap around that you tweaked is amazing…
May 11th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Beautiful work. I just recently saw some leather journals at a renaissance fair and found this site online. I think I’m hooked!
May 11th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I bought a Renaissance Art book when I was younger at a favourite childhood destination of mine, and I returned the year later to buy yet another. I came across this website not too long ago, and having not visited the place where I had originally bought my books, I haven’t obtained a new one any time recently. Well… I think things will change. I’ve been combing through your website to try and find a book that I do NOT want, let alone want. (So far… zero). They are beautiful and inspire me to write with such interest and zeal.
Thank you so much for inspiring my mind, among other things.
May 13th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
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May 17th, 2009 at 11:38 am
This is a clever marketing idea. I love the moleskin journals and recommend them. The craftsmanship and paper quality is superb.
May 20th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Wow! I’d love to get one of this! I’ve collected a lot of journals and sketchbooks while working on my projects but never seen this beautiful works of art for my moleskines!
May 20th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
First time here! Awesome and unique products offered. I can’t wait to see them in person. Beautifully done.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:08 am
I love my Moleskine cover, will start to look at the large planners. My leather cover certainly gets envious looks at meetings.
May 24th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
As always, I’d love to win one of these - I love all your products!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Arthur,
I was given this address in Bend, at a quaint little sushi bar. Thanks for visiting and choosing to enjoy all of Bend’s great amnenties.
I made it to the site and will be back to place an order. Great site and customizing options! Thanks for the contact!
Nicole Rushton
June 4th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Wonderful leather wares here. I’d love to win!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:56 am
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June 9th, 2009 at 11:06 am
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June 9th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Hey, what a great idea. Love the products, let’s see if I can win something.
June 15th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Would love one you amazing products
June 17th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
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June 17th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I love your site. Hopefully, one day I will be able to order something.
June 19th, 2009 at 5:59 am
I love the style of the leather journal. It’d be awesome to get one.
June 20th, 2009 at 1:07 am
I stumbled upon your site quite by ‘accident’ and I’m having great difficulty leaving it! Like many ‘post-modern’ cyber-weary people, I harbour a longing for items of substance, non-disposable well-made things that show the work of an artisan’s hand. James Nesbitt’s observation that high-tech life generates a longing for high-touch items like hand-bound books, leather satchels, and fine writing instruments is epitomised by your enterprise. It is wonderful to see the promise of the pre-internet 60s and 70s realised in beautiful hand-made leather items that can reach customers all over the world. Each book cover, folio cover, and satchel communicates an entire ethic that is reflected in your ‘very 60s’ random giveaway. Long may you prosper!
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:30 am
I’d love to win one. I love fine leather.
June 25th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I have many adventures and travels to record and I need a good book to write them all down in. Here’s to hoping I get one! By the way, beautiful craftsmanship and quality by the looks of it.
July 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
These items look amazing - cant wait to order…
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:12 am
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July 8th, 2009 at 12:16 am
I’ve had my eye on this website for some time, and it impresses to see the amount of .. I guess retro-innovation on something so simple.
Beautiful products, and definitely stuff that will last a lifetime.
I’ll be looking to buy myself an adventurer’s bag soon enough. lol.
July 10th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
As soon as I measure it, I’ll have you make a nice cover for my breviary. You were recommended on another group list. If they recommend, you must be good. Thanks.
God bless you.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
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July 22nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
A great journal, like a trusted friend, lasts through thick and thin, and the binding is of utmost importance…please enter me in the giveaway! I could use one of these.
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 am
What a nice looking journal. I would love to win this, especially since it has the lay flat feature. I’m a lefty and hate fighting the paper to write down things. I am also looking forward to doing some writing as I am only one week into a ten week recuperation for hip surgery. Walking with a walker and no driving for five more weeks!! I am studying up on your products for a purchase after my birthday next week. Regards to the readers of this site.
doxiedaddy
July 25th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
I just purchased my own journal after giving two as gifts. I can’t wait!!
July 26th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
I love your journals and would love to be the lucky winner of one!
Thanks!
July 31st, 2009 at 8:32 am
I just saw Natalie Barney cruising down the Avenue du Bois with one of your journals in hand on her way to visit her new lover, Romaine Brooks. Of course, everyone desired both of them but they liked to spend their time reading and writing so your journals were and remain perfect sources for inspired thoughts and images. I would love to see if winning one would inspire me.
August 10th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
I would like to be added to your free giveaway list.
Thank you
August 10th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I would love to be added to your free giveaway list.
Thank you, Linda Ambert
August 11th, 2009 at 10:41 am
I would love to win this. It’s perfect for back to school.
August 11th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
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August 15th, 2009 at 12:16 am
I’d love to win this, too….what a great way to keep those notes organized.
August 16th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
This is the first time I have visited your website and your products are suberb. I used to live in San Francisco and they had several stores that made unique leather items. I could browse in them forever … as I’m sure I will be doing on your website in the future. Thank you for producing such amazing items. Joy
August 19th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I enjoy browsing your selection and keep a wish list.
August 21st, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Great stuff. I would like to try to get it too.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Huzzah!
September 4th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I like what I see. Got forwarded from D*I*Y*. Very cool products.
September 4th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Awesome leather work and creativity!
September 5th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I have found a new place to add to my list of shopping spots! Now I just have to figure out what it is I really need/want/desire.
September 5th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Eh, why not, your stuff looks pretty good. I’ll toss my name on the pile.
September 7th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
This website is a great find!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:01 am
I would love to win this because I would use it constantly. This is wonderful!!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:03 am
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September 12th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I hope to win sometime of journal. I am leaving for the army in a few weeks and would love to take my dream journal… an ancient looking journal! To write about my experiences.
September 15th, 2009 at 1:25 am
Hi, I’m from Malaysia. I have just discovered Renaissance Art. Very elegant, beautifully crafted masterpieces of art. Your products are things of beauty, timeless and precious for everyone in the family. It’s a pity I make the discovery only now. I will save to buy your products. You will hear from me.
September 17th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Hi
Me next
Thanks
September 18th, 2009 at 6:33 am
I bought some journals covers a few years ago and use them every single day. They are awesome. Thank you!
September 18th, 2009 at 9:53 am
“Love the smell of leather in the morning…”
September 27th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Just made a purchase, look forward to receiving it and using it for many years.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Wow! These are the best journals I’ve seen! I would love to win one. Journalling has become a passion of mine in the last few years. Gotta love the journey!
October 1st, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I just received my 2nd cover from these guys and it is the best. Their craftmanship is amazing. Thanks guys!!!
October 1st, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I have one of your sketchbooks and it is absolutely my favorite thing in the world!
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 am
Wow. The FedEX guy just left me a nice package. This Pocket Moleskine leather cover is amazing. The look, the feel—but most imortantly the smell. Like the first time I put my face into my new baseball glove. I close my eyes now and I am back on the Little league field in Brooklyn. Thanks so much for my mini renaissance.
October 10th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I love your products, they are so beautiful!
October 12th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Hope to win!!!
October 13th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
i really hope i win!
October 15th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Always worth a shot, huh? Just purchased my second wrap and tie cover. Very excited for the latest addition to the growing book-cover family.
October 21st, 2009 at 2:52 pm
hmmmm love that smell o leather
October 21st, 2009 at 9:49 pm
hello. i just found this website. i was looking into sketchbooks. these seem really amazing. just thought i would give this a try.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Would love this. I’m addicted to this website
October 30th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
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November 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
Seriously, you guys are TRUE artists. You’re creations are simply beautiful.
I hope I win, but even if I don’t I will be purchasing some items when I get so more “mad” money. I simply love your work.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 pm
The products seem pretty well-made and durable. Espero ganar!
November 6th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I love all of the unique designs and the craftsmanship my drawings may not be the best but I would love to see them in a book as beautiful as one of yours so I will continue saving up until I can afford one.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
I’m so looking forward to ordering my sons “Advanced Adventurer Satchel”. This bag is exactly what we were looking for! My son is quite the adventurer and when he saw this bag he knew it was the one for him… it’s all he talks about since we found it! We’re saving up the money! LOVE your site and the quality of your wares!. Thank you.
November 7th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Love your stuff! Bought a travel journal for my bride last year, and will buy a binder in the next few weeks. Real heirloom quality work.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:50 am
I really enjoy all the Renaissance Art products I’ve purchased. Appreciate your constant innovation, in all aspects of your business. Very nicely done!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:43 am
too bad you don’t have partners in europe
November 15th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Coolest site I found today.
November 16th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
would love to win a journal, even if you were to consider it below par. it’d be cherished in my hands.
have a good one!
~HRH, DeAnna
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Awesome, I love this work. Hopefully some day I will see it in person!
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Hello craftsmen! Or should that be craftspeople? Either way, I enjoy your work and would be honoured to give my author-husband, one of your journals. Please continue creating works of art, for the rest of us to enjoy!
cheers!
Holly
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I first looked at your site when I was props hunting for a film. I like the quality and patina in your journals –
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Great stuff!! I can’t wait until I win.
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
We love our custom made journal! Everything was as I imagined it and I greatly appreciate all the effort that went into the details. Thank you guys so much! We are filling it with our memories and enjoy reliving the experiences.
Cheers
Dave
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:19 pm
I am a newly published author who’s getting great reviews on my book, Crucifying Angel, Book One of the Future Imperfect series! I could truly use a journal and yours sounds absolutely lovely!
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-28117-Manchester-Contemporary-Literature-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Future-Imperfect-Book-One-Crucifying-Angel-by-P-I-Barrington
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
One of those products people see…Where did you get that? Classy product!
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
What beautiful journals!
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I have a friend that loves to journal…. maybe I will win one for her!
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Me! Me! Me! What I meat was…Ho, ho, ho! Make my holiday season merry by choosing me for your give away!
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
What a treat at Christmas! I hope I’m selected to receive a “give-away”.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I never win anything but would love to
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Thank you, this is a very generous idea. Linda
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Cool idea. Thank for the generosity.
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
You guys are such a lucky find! Beautiful work. I look forward to purchasing one of your watercolor journals one day soon.
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I would love to win this. Going to Nepal for ten weeks and would love a journal to write about it.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Ooooh I like the sound of this contest!
November 24th, 2009 at 2:11 am
I’ll keep trying while I save ….
November 24th, 2009 at 3:30 am
Last year I gave a beautiful leather tie cover and journal as a gift. I wanted it for myself - it was so well done. It even smelled terrific. He said it reminded him of his childhood back in Liverpool…
November 24th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Having recently been blessed with a small whirlwind of gleeful destruction, or Grandson as society dictates, I am rediscovering my inner artist that was sacrificed on the altar of academic capitalism. A journalist voyage through my grandson’s formative years need quality unique journals worthy of a family keepsake and the Renaissance Art products are just that…..Now if only they could come with a StarTrekesque “cloaking device” to prevent huge blue-eyes from pinpointing really interesting things for small wee pink digits to scamper all over !!
November 24th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Count me in! I love your materials; beautiful and durable!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I love you guys! I had this great Barnes & Noble (ptoeey) “refillable” journal that my hubby bought for me, but I could never get a refill for it. Now you have come to my rescue. Many thanks, Paula
November 24th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Looking forward to seeing all the new creations you make and hopefully have a chance to show some of them off to my friends and family! Happy holidays!
November 24th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Your stuff rocks! I’ve got two journals and headed for a third! Plus a bag for my Mac.
November 25th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
That is very generous and I just want to say that you have fantastic products.
November 26th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Christmas is coming! Woo hoo! Maybe a Renaissance Art package under the Christmas Tree???
November 26th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Love your stuff!
November 28th, 2009 at 4:53 am
Your books look lovely, I’d love to draw in one.
November 30th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I am looking for a rustic leather bound journal so I am excited to possibly win!
November 30th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Hi,
I thought the rules for the contest stated that the Friday following the post date was the cut-off for the contest? If it has changed: I would use a short leather strap for a handle, keeping it in a bag or a side pocket in the car for instant use..
November 30th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Hello,
I wonder if this is still going on???
I would like to win one, if I could. I collect different books to write in, for maybe one day I will write the story of a winner that will get published in it. (Fingers crossed)
Thank you for this chance.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:19 am
Great way to market a great looking product.
December 1st, 2009 at 7:03 am
Great products. We feature high end homes in the portfolios and are considering some of the other products as closing gifts for clients.
December 1st, 2009 at 7:27 am
Hi… don’t know if I’m too late for this giveaway. I just received it in my e-mail today. My son just got home from a tour of duty in Iraq. He starts college in January. I would love to be able to give him a gift like this..
December 1st, 2009 at 10:53 am
As a struggling artist, some of the few bits of luxury that I use are your presentation folders for my portfolios. Another one of your gorgeous products would be so welcome. Go on send something to the Highlands of Scotland!
December 1st, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Love your small journal. I carry it all the time. Wish I can win a small bag for my watercolor set.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Just browsing your site. Bought two journals awhile back and am still writing in no. 2. I really like your product and will be buying a couple more very soon. Glad to see my journal is still available. Thanks for the quality and for the fun of trying for a freebie!
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Frump!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Please make my Christmas season merry!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I like the bags especially the customized laptop bags
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:31 pm
J just retired and want to write now that I have more freedom to let my thoughts flow.
December 4th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
You guys make great leather book covers and so much more and whoever is sewing all your seams is execellent!! Keep up the good work!
Happy Holidays!!
December 4th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
You guys make great leather book covers and so much more. Whoever sews all your seams is execellent!! Keep up the good work!
Happy Holidays!!
December 5th, 2009 at 12:09 am
I love your products. Please put my name in the hopper for the drawing.
Thanks
December 6th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Hoping to win a prototype. Sounds mysterious.
December 8th, 2009 at 1:09 am
I really like your computer bags but i am havin trouble ordering one. Is there a number i can call?
December 9th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I am buying my wife the recession bag for christmas! It would be great to follow it up with a gift from you guys as well.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I am a young female writer in my early teens who hopes to someday write a novel, and hopefully be published and possibly made into a movie (but I won’t push my luck). I try to write every day in my notebook, but it is falling apart so I am trying to find a nice and sturdy replacement. I am hopeing to aquire one of your journals so I can keep my writong strong. If I am chosen I will be most grateful, so thank you.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
I love my 9×12″ and moleskin journals and I’d love to win to ‘add to the family’. There’s nothing that comes close to the quality of your products!!! Thanks
December 15th, 2009 at 3:53 am
Hey has this free giveaway thing finished? I thought tthey post every week, yet I can’t find entries after August 11. Whats up?
December 15th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I love the stitching work on your journals. The leather work is gorgeous.
December 17th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Wow! It would be so awesome to win an item from Renaissance-art! The craftsmanship of the products is amazing and so unique.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Love your stuff, hope I didn’t wait too late for Christmas!
December 20th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I am contemplating buying a bag, they look great!
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:52 am
How do i get into the free giveaway? I need a nice journal for dream journaling. I cant find where to post coment though. Thank u
December 24th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
lots of ideas for you — and how do you burn a pandora station with no burner? Yeah, I do have one of THOSE computers, but in redemption, I do run 8 computers 24/7 all hooked to World Community Grid, a distributed computing site that right now is involved with helping to try working on drugs for malaria, putting vitamin A in rice to keep children from going blind, helping find cures for childhood cancers, working on projects to produce clean energy (ultimately solar in origin be it waves in the oceans to wind), helping with research into Muscular Dystrophy, fighting HIV/AIDS, figuring out how human proteins fold, etc — world wide we have done over 303 MILLION and some odd YEARS of research — working together we CAN make a difference, and th irony of using that which we are trying to conserve to find a way not to use it its not lost on me, yet how you burn a Pandora CD is beyond me since my computers are mostly throwaways which limp along some at circa 100 megaHz. yet sans screen — (or one with an 18 way switch [2 tens wired together with position number 10 rotary of switch 1 linking to position 1 of switch 2] and one screen I can see the comptuer if I wish) the energy used IS ironic.
so maybe they’ll accept it some other way — we’ll see - sometimes good works account for something. And would I really stoop so low as to barter away good works for one of these journals? nah. but it was worth a try, it’s amazing what some people call ‘journals’ — the closest I ever came was keeping lab books or observational data for my master degrees. - ummmm I wonder if keeping track of student scores on exams and mid/final exams counts as ‘journaling’ or if its more of a Logging - and are Logging and Journaling the same? Ever read a Captains Log? Some read better than many books I’ve read. And some contain far greater entertainment and truth. Having help put a long neglected historical library together in the middle of Nevada for a town which barely exists any longer, The logs of some ancient volunteer fire departments read more like an action novel that most action novels do — well, work to do — as now my lone set of speakers seems to have eatten a part of the Last Supper - that’s why ther’s a table cloth on the table Jesus was sneaking them food at the table! — Dream well, Travel well. Help whom you can.
December 26th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
love your stuff hope i win
December 28th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Dear Renaissance
My name is Keitumetse Matshele, I am a 20 year old male form Pretoria, South Africa. I would like to receive publications from you if possible to be sent to the following postal address: 36 Lynburn Rd, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa, 0081. Nonetheless, I appreciate your efforts regardless of their merits.
Thank You
Keitumetse Matshele
December 28th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Dear Renaissance
My name is Keitumetse Matshele, I am a 20 year old male form Pretoria, South Africa. I would like to receive publications from you if possible to be sent to the following postal address: 36 Lynburn Rd, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa, 0081. Nonetheless, I appreciate your efforts regardless of their merits.
Thank You
Keitumetse Matshele
December 29th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Would love to win one of your freebies! I have two of the leather book covers and LOVE them. My husband wants a double book cover for two of his books. Keep it up!!! Maybe I’ll win this one!
January 12th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Love you stuff! Will be placing an order this week!
January 13th, 2010 at 8:30 am
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January 13th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I have several of your products and they are all great! Keep it up!
January 14th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
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January 17th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
I love the Mac laptop case. WOW
January 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am
what is perfect ? cannot be made by hand for then the creaters would have no reason to make it from one binder in england to another..mags
January 20th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I bought a bible cover and I LOVE it! All your products are great!
January 20th, 2010 at 11:22 am
I bought a bible cover and I LOVE it and have i’ve received some as gifts!! All your products are great!
January 26th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Hello, just checking out the bible covers. Everything looks really cool. Cant wait to buy one and check it out.
January 27th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
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February 1st, 2010 at 11:33 am
Love your products.
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Hello. This is kind of an “unconventional” question , but have other visitors asked you how get the menu bar to look like you’ve got it? I also have a blog and am really looking to alter around the theme, however am scared to death to mess with it for fear of the search engines punishing me. I am very new to all of this …so i am just not positive exactly how to try to to it all yet. I’ll just keep working on it one day at a time Thanks for any help you can offer here.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Hey, I’m a published author with three different books coming out in 2010–what are my chances?
Patti
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Great prize! Good Luck to all, including me!
February 5th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Lol… Not my initials but my aunt’s TRSm actually but 3 out of four ain’t bad. Would be cool to win it for her!
February 6th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Love the site, keep up the great work!
February 9th, 2010 at 2:36 am
Good day! We have a couple of your products, and they are certainly lifetime-quality! thanks for the entry, too!
February 9th, 2010 at 3:15 am
It is great to see you have survived the GFC. To loose such an icon of journals would be greate loss.
February 10th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Leather fan hear. I have some heavy duty leather bags and I love your products. I am in the market for a nice bag for my girlfriend that is starting grad school soon. I will be a frequent visitor of this website.
Cheers
February 25th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
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February 26th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Renaissance art is the only store that satisfies my leather needs. Your products are of the highest quality. I would love to have this binder to collect and store client information for my business.
February 26th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Your products are lovely; wouldn’t mind owning one more! Thanks for the opportunity to win something cool!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Oooh, cool randomness.
March 6th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Are the giveaways still going on? The books are quite beautiful. I hope there is a chance I could win one especially now that my daughter has taken up my habit of writing in a journal each day. She’s the only one of my children who takes after me instead of her father. It’s nice for a change.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:25 am
I love the products….can’t wait until my scetchbook comes….look forward to creating in such an elegant piece of work
March 11th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Your products are simply the finest. Old world art, worthy as gifts to the people who have everything. I’v ordered several, and will continue!
Priscilla
March 11th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Send one my way… Way cool
March 11th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I have long love to just look at your beautiful work.
One day I hope to have a journal or notebook case.
God Bless, you are a gifted group.
March 18th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Just checking out your wonderful website. Please include me on the giveaway.
Thanks,
March 18th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Looking forward to winning a beautiful book in which to pen my poetic wonders.
March 18th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Look great. Nice to see pride and craftsmanship in the digital age.
March 18th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
I love seeing all the cool stuff. You are always on my wish list and I have a BD in April !!
March 20th, 2010 at 4:34 am
Wow, so nice to see quality items….made from the heart!
March 29th, 2010 at 8:01 am
I’m extremely satisfied with the color, craftsmenship and delivery of my moleskin pocket notebook cover.
April 1st, 2010 at 1:40 pm
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April 1st, 2010 at 3:01 pm
I have a large journal and have given a travel one to a friend. Just got a basic satchel this year and love it!!!!!
April 2nd, 2010 at 3:48 pm
favorite place where your designs meet my places where we compare our journal entries, and you actually see “journal envy”
April 3rd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I would like a journal like that!
April 4th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
I just discovered this site and definitely will be ordering something to check it out as a gift for my son! Your products look awesome!
April 8th, 2010 at 8:16 am
IT WOULD BE NICE TO WIN SOMETHING
April 13th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
You have the coolest products. Looking forward to seeing some new styles and custom options!
April 15th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Great Product Line!
It’s nice to see something different.
April 15th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Your products SCREAM class, elegance, and usuable to your discerning clientele
April 18th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
a jewel had to have it bought it from an antiques dealer. Looks like the one on the homepage. A close to my soul possession.
April 19th, 2010 at 8:53 am
I’ve always wanted one of those leather journals that closes with a string of somesort and have not yet had luck finding it here in South Africa. Would love to get my hands on one of those.
April 19th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Just took my first plunge with an anniversary gift purchase. Fingers crossed for a little lagniappe to add to it!
April 20th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I really like your products. The look and feel of the book cover is a major reason why people pick it up and thumb through it. Regardless of the content which it surrounds, your covers can help any book look like The Book of Kells.
April 21st, 2010 at 10:30 am
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April 22nd, 2010 at 8:38 am
This stuff is so classy. I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
Thank you. I needed a gift or my anniversary!
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
There’s winning for the sake of winning and then there’s the kind of winning that lasts for months. The latter is the winning win that I want.
May 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 am
You products are definitely gorgeous! They look they have just been time warped from some medieval worker’s work bench to the present.
May 2nd, 2010 at 3:51 am
The beauty of your artwork is stunning. I am returning to my home country after 12 years of having been away from my roots…and I wish to record my life adventure into a true work of art..Thanks you for a chance to be part of that
May 2nd, 2010 at 8:22 am
I’d like anything you guys made. (And I’d love to help you make it!)
May 3rd, 2010 at 11:28 am
Looking for graduation gifts, and made a huge wishlist for myself!
May 5th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Wow these are great the most awesome leather books I have ever seen. Luv it keep up the good work
May 7th, 2010 at 3:47 am
The best quality (and best vintage looking) journals and products that are on the market today. I already have a refillable, a moleskin cover, the wine journal, and am planning to get even more! I recommend you guys to anyone looking for an A+ quality journal. Keep up the good work!
May 11th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Great stuff! Thanks for keeping this art form alive and beautiful.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Sure will love anything on this website !!
May 14th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Received my small Recipe book the other day. Very nice, thank you.
May 15th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Purchased a few things from you and have been very happy. Just checking back to see what was newly listed.
May 17th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
I can’t believe I’ve walked this Earth for nearly 40 years and have yet to find your website. I’ve been looking for rustic leather books for a long time and have struck the “mother load”. I’ll feel like my good man Frodo Baggins sitting and writing in my book when it comes…….there and back again….. oh yes, I shall return and purchase more books.
May 18th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Looking for a case for a Kindle 2. Why should the iPad get all the goodies.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Don’t forget a slip case for my Nook, named Ziggy!
May 25th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Hello.
I love your books! they are what all books should be. works of art to touch the heart and set the soul alight. i’m hoping to win a journal as I like you am at the stage in my life when my story needs to be told, my thought, ideas, passions and desires need a home.
i’ve seen many journals but none felt right. how can one pour his soul into something that was made without thought. no, my journal needs to be as beautiful and thought provoking as i feel my life has been.
i hope to hear from you. either way though i know i’ll be back. lol!
May 26th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
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May 27th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Hi,
I’ve heard about those wonderful arty leather cases on a market in Forence! Imagine that. They’re just perfect.
May 27th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
for as long as I can remember, my children have poked and prodded the bes they could to Daddy to take those great insights and stories that he weaves with word and voice and lay them down onto a media worthy of the values it contains within……
“So shall it be…….so it shall be…..”
SO!….here I am officially here to see if Karma is gonna sail a tome of leather my way….Peace and Good Luck to all in everything…
May 27th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Keep ahead of the clutter and have a filing system.
That cover would be awesome for my new Circa system!
May 31st, 2010 at 9:39 am
The 15″ MacBook Pro is lonely and cold. For two years it has toiled day and night with neither a hiccup, nor the thanks of its grateful master.
It’s silver surface gleams mightily in the fresh spring sunshine. Rebirth is here! But alas, the little MacBook Pro is naked to the world, with nothing to cloth it but the loving arms of its master.
When the little MacBook Pro is allowed to rest, let it be in a cloak of leather. Oh my!
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:20 am
How to get organized, If it is after a two week vacation ,only a trash can will do. Otherwise Piles of paper steadly reduced to others inboxes will do the trick ome time. You have to try more devious methods next vacation.
June 13th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Toying with the idea of the Moleskine+3×5 card combo.
June 16th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I work in IT but at heart I’m a Luddite. Technology is cool but it’s the classics that turn my head. And this leather cover exudes class.
June 20th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Hey there, just checking out your site for my boyfriends 21st birthday present:P
Your leather work is impeccable it seems. Saw this giveaway spot so I thought I’d comment to help my chances. Hope business is going well!
xox
Love NZ
June 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
I’m 15, and I love writing and things from the past. Just browsing your products reminds me of the times of the ancients, and makes me contemplate on how life would have been back then… My love of writing and things from the past are really the two factors that make your website so appealing to me personally, although I haven’t bought anything yet, sometime in the future I hope to, God Willing.
June 25th, 2010 at 7:40 am
I love leather products, and am very interested in your product. Would love to get one . . . especially if I win
June 28th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Your company most certainly makes the finest leather products I have found anywhere. The Moleskine covers and pockets as well as the book cover are superb!
Richard
June 29th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
The girlfriend and I are each going to start with a moleskin cover and from what I have read it wont be our last purchase.
July 5th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
great looking bag in great looking leather… would be great to see these Down Under one day
July 6th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I am so excited to have finally found a leather company that really cares about what they produce. I’ve ordered the Moleskine planner cover and am awaiting it’s arrival.
And if by some chance I get something free, well what a bonus!
July 7th, 2010 at 3:50 am
My husband has been raving about you for years! Now I am eagerly waiting for the arrival of my new iPad I can clearly see a Cranberry slipcover in my future!
Keep on keeping on guys! Great job!
You have at least TWO raving fans here on the little Isle of Man…..
July 9th, 2010 at 7:29 am
we just received our moleskin covers and i am in love! they fit perfectly and the smell of the leather is delicious!
July 10th, 2010 at 3:34 am
so I received my Book cover –
wow! so beautiful !
Love the feel and the look of it !! will be continuing to give you my business !!
July 15th, 2010 at 7:50 am
I bought a journal recently and it is absolutely gorgeous! The detailed craftsmanship is truly amazing. I have been referring many others to your site - and will keep coming back myself :).
July 15th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
A “To-Do” List and a Daily Planner will keep you organized. Love all of your products! Hope to win!!!!!!!!!!
July 18th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
my family knows that I am truely a leather nut..
I will be walking through the mall.. walk past a leather store.. sniff.. and have to walk in an just inhale!!
still loving my cover… and yes, taking a big sniff now and again!!
July 20th, 2010 at 8:07 am
I plan to travel in November… this will be my first trip in many years and I am PSYCHED. I will have to write about my experience, so I hope to win a journal!
July 20th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
I got a beautiful journel for my 3rd yr anniversary gift. The traditional gift for 3rd yr Anniversay is leather. OMG I love it. Never seen anything so unique.
July 20th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Just received my Folder Holder with the special strap and it is lovely! I love the way your leather begins picking up a patina almost as soon as begins being used.
I look forward to many wonderful years of service!
Thanks!
Richard
July 26th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
I use my diary for documenting my outdoor adventures. It is great I now have a record and I attach photos of my trips.
August 10th, 2010 at 9:15 am
I give the journals as gifts, makes my friends look forward to special occasions!