• Funny western hardcover journal with hand-lettered text reading not my damn circus not my damn horses in stitched leather effect on deep burgundy cover with folk art horses and sunflower
  • Close-up detail of hand-lettered text reading not my damn circus not my damn horses on cream cartouche with stitched border on burgundy cover
  • Close-up detail of stitched leather effect folk art illustration showing galloping horses, sunflower medallion, and chain-stitch rope scrollwork on burgundy journal cover
  • Product dimensions graphic for funny western hardcover journal showing 5.75 inches wide by 8 inches tall, one size
  • Funny western journal open flat showing full wrap stitched leather design on front and back covers with folk art horses and rope scrollwork
  • Snarky western hardcover journal open to lined interior pages showing perforated white lined paper
  • Funny western hardcover journal on leather desk pad beside a modern lamp and pen holder showing stitched leather cover design
  • Snarky western journal on white desk next to laptop and small succulent plant showing not my damn circus hand-lettered cover
  • Person holding funny western snarky journal open at office desk with laptop and dual monitors showing the stitched leather front cover
  • Funny western hardcover journal lying on round wooden surface showing front cover with stitched leather folk art design
  • 5.75” x 8” Sturdy/Durable Hardcover Luxurious Soft-Touch Matte Laminate Finish 75 Leaves of Lined Paper (150 Pages to Write On) Pages Are Perforated for Easy Tear-Out
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Not My Circus, Funny & Snarky Western Hardcover Journal

Not My Circus, Funny & Snarky Western Hardcover Journal

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This funny western hardcover journal wraps 150 pages of lined paper in a cover that sets the boundary before you even open it with a cover that reads “not my damn circus, not my damn horses.”

Some problems are yours. Most aren’t. Write down the difference.

Perfect For

  • The coworker who has perfected the art of strategic detachment
  • Anyone who needs a daily reminder that somebody else’s chaos is not their job
  • A gift that says “I see you holding it together and I respect it”
  • Desk journals, meeting notes, revenge lists, or whatever you need to get through the day

Design Details

  • Hand-lettered “not my damn circus, not my damn horses” in vintage Western type, cream on deep burgundy
  • Stitched leather effect throughout; horses, sunflower medallion, rope scrollwork, and florals rendered as hand-embroidered threadwork on tooled leather
  • Full wrap design covers front, back, and spine with original folk-art illustration

Materials & Care

  • 5.75” × 8” hardcover
  • 75 leaves / 150 lined pages
  • Perforated pages for easy tear-out (for the entries that need to be destroyed)
  • Sturdy, durable hardcover binding
  • Soft-touch matte laminate finish that feels as composed as you’re pretending to be

Made for You

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.

Shipping and Returns

Shipping

  • Ships from Maryland
  • Item ships 3 to 5 business days AFTER you place your order (this is the time it takes to produce the journal)

Returns

Returns are only accepted on damaged or incorrect products.

You have 20 days after your order is delivered to contact dubious doodles and ask for a return.

Returns should be requested by completing this form. Request a Refund

© Olivia Phillips Design 2026. Original artwork.

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FAQs

What's inside?

Lined pages. No prompts, no dates, just clean ruled paper ready for whatever you need it to hold. Page count and dimensions are in the product details.

Will the cover hold up in a bag?

Yes. The cover is built to handle daily life, not just sit on a shelf. It holds up in a tote, backpack, or wherever you take it. Softcovers flex without cracking, and hardcovers protect the pages from the chaos of your bag.