A day does not have to become a long story before it deserves a place in a journal. Sometimes a cup of coffee, a few pages read, or a walk outside is the part you want to remember. Everyday little illustrations gathers nine images around those moments, along with a tote bag, camera, music, and small keepsakes from the city.
Start with the moment you can picture
Choose the image that brings back a real detail. Coffee time might lead to where you stopped, who you were with, or what you were thinking while the drink cooled. Bedside reading might lead to a line from a book or simply the fact that you made time to open it. Put one illustration near the start of the entry, then write a sentence beside it.
The image is a prompt, not a script. Your day does not need to match the scene exactly. If the latte is the closer fit, use that; if no picture fits, begin with the words and add an image later.
Give the page a loose sequence
A spread can follow the day without turning it into a schedule. Pick two or three moments and leave a little space between them.
| Part of the day | An illustration to try | A line to add |
|---|---|---|
| A pause at home | Coffee time or Bedside reading | Where did you settle for a moment? |
| Going out | A walk outside or Everyday tote bag | What did you notice on the way? |
| Something to keep | Camera on the go or My own soundtrack | What would you like to return to? |
Keep the illustrations small enough that your writing has room. A single image in the corner can be enough for a short entry. A pair can connect the beginning and end of the day. The white space between them gives each detail its own place.
Keep the memory yours
The Board also includes A letter from Paris and A walk in Tokyo. They can accompany a travel memory, a place you are thinking about, or a page built around city keepsakes. You do not have to borrow a story from the illustration; use it when it meets one of your own.
Collection · 9 illustrationsEveryday little illustrations.View collectionStart with the one image you would remember without looking at the page. Add a line only you could have written. That is already a complete entry.