Reclaim Your Story

Bespoke notebooks for the modern maker.
Your next big idea deserves a classic cover.

Purposefully Scrappy

Every piece is handbound right here in our woman-owned studio, using reclaimed covers and rescued scraps that were destined for the dusty shelf. It’s artisan-made, earth-friendly, and a little bit funky—exactly how a good journal should be.

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Six spiral-bound notebooks with solid and woodgrain covers on a gray rug

Notebook made from a vintage "Honeybees" book cover on a floral fabric

Orange "Gift from the Sea" notebook with seashell illustrations

A gray cat lounging among a pile of colorful notebooks

Notebook made from a retro "Look! I Can Make Things" craft book cover, with markers

Fanned stack of notebooks in red, blue, sage and woodgrain covers

Blue clothbound notebook with a small gold emblem

Notebooks made from Little Golden Book covers, including "Where's Woodstock?"

Tall stack of spiral-bound notebooks in blue, orange and red

Notebook made from a "Riley Songs of Friendship" cloth cover

Notebooks made from vintage gardening book covers, including "Perennials"

Notebooks made from Richard Scarry and Little Golden Book covers on a shag rug

Behind the Bind

Meet Your Maker

I’m Keila—a designer, mom, and longtime hunter of vintage finds based in Rochester, NY. Lost and Bound Co. is the intersection of my technical design background and a commitment to circular craftsmanship. Every notebook is individually curated and hand-bound in my local studio, transforming forgotten covers into functional, high-end companions. I believe in preserving the character of original materials while providing a clean slate for whatever you choose to write next! Thank you for supporting independent, woman-owned design.