Let Us Dream – 1933 Vintage Poetry Book Journal | Handmade Upcycled Notebook

A little poetry, a little mystery, and nearly a century of history tucked inside one beautiful green book.

Originally published in 1933, Let Us Dream by Don Blanding is a wonderful piece of literary history that has been lovingly transformed into a one-of-a-kind handmade journal.

Don Blanding, often called the "Poet Laureate of Hawaii," was an American poet, artist, and illustrator known for his romantic, imaginative writing and his love of travel, beauty, and everyday life. His books were especially popular during the 1920s and 1930s, and he illustrated many of his own poems with charming black-and-white drawings.

This particular book features its original rich green hardcover with silver lettering, beautifully aged pages, and selections of Blanding's original poetry and illustrations.

But there's an especially interesting little mystery inside this one!

The book contains an original bookplate bearing the name of a famous jazz musician, suggesting that it may once have belonged to someone with a fascinating musical history. While its previous ownership cannot be authenticated, the bookplate is an intriguing piece of its past and has been preserved as part of the journal.

I've given this vintage treasure a new life by transforming it into a functional journal while keeping the character and history of the original book intact.

Inside, you'll find a combination of writing papers and preserved original book pages, along with decorative floral paper, a pen holder, and a wonderfully unexpected vintage Frankenstein-inspired graphic.

It's a beautiful little place to record your thoughts, dreams, creative ideas, and everyday adventures.

Journal Details

• Original Book: Let Us Dream by Don Blanding

• Publication Year: 1933

• Size: 5.5" × 7.75"

• Authentic vintage green hardcover with silver lettering

• Handmade and upcycled from an original vintage book

• Original poetry and illustrations preserved

• Original jazz musician bookplate preserved

• Assortment of writing papers

• Decorative floral interior

• Pen holder

• One-of-a-kind creation

• You will receive the exact journal pictured

Vintage Condition & Imperfections

This is an authentic book from 1933, so it naturally shows its age! Expect worn corners, scuffed edges, discoloration, and other signs of its nearly century-long journey.

Please note: There is some damage to the first page. This can easily be covered with a favorite sticker, decorative paper, or Post-it note if you prefer. I've chosen to leave it as it is rather than erase another part of the book's history.

The imperfections are part of its character and what makes each of my journals truly unique.

Giving Forgotten Books a New Chapter

At Lekish Did It, I take forgotten, discarded, and unwanted books and transform them into something beautiful and useful again.

Each journal is individually handmade, celebrating the original book's history while creating space for entirely new stories.

Because some books deserve more than one lifetime.