tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31226043363796102202024-03-13T04:22:44.180-07:00Stationery StarletStationery, tea, paper and craft enthusiastAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-1954229540232870672017-03-05T05:59:00.002-08:002017-03-05T06:01:46.433-08:00Week Nine (pink peonies)Well, I for one am glad this week is over. It's been a tough week and I'm glad the weekend is here. Feeling the urge for spring to be back again (I'm fed up of running in the rain!) I moved into my Vanskap this week, loving that fresh mint colour.<br>
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Still feeling the need for some pink and sparkle, I used a washi tape set I picked up in Ikea last weekend. I particularly liked the cream and gold one. With the pink and gold, I decided to carry on the theme by breaking out some Heidi Swapp stickers. Some floral paperclips then added to the theme.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MOghJ8aG1V4/WLwaSV-zkHI/AAAAAAAABtA/IWFT6ASC35I/s640/blogger-image--456951759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MOghJ8aG1V4/WLwaSV-zkHI/AAAAAAAABtA/IWFT6ASC35I/s640/blogger-image--456951759.jpg"></a></div><br>
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Finally some flags from Mambi helped me keep track of my steps this week, and complimented my layout with cute pastel colours. Other than that a few doodles helped me keep track of my activities this week.<br>
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I hope you had a good week too!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-79529200165209374902017-02-26T06:26:00.000-08:002017-02-26T06:28:55.519-08:00Week 8 (Pink and Princessy)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I posted last weekend about my coming week, and now we're at the end let's take a look at how my pages have grown over the course of the week. I'm using in my A5 fluro pink Filofax original this week, and it's been a real pink sort of week. I've certainly been embracing my inner princess.</div>
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Here's my week before the pen. I used Simple Stories 'Enchanted' range this week, alongside some washi tape I picked up in Primark. It also gave me the opportunity to bust out the Disney Princess paperclips I got from the Disney Store last year. </div>
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This was a great opportunity to get the Disney pens out this week as well, I haven't really used them since we went to Disney World, so I couldn't resist having a play.</div>
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The first half of my week was pretty quiet, although I added some Mambi page flags to keep track of my activity and steps from my Fitbit. Although I try to be pretty active, holding myself accountable like this seems to have been a good incentive as I definitely upped my game this week.</div>
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As an added win this happened! A personal best whilst out running (ok so I'm still pretty slow but I'm making progress and that's the important thing). I couldn't stop grinning.</div>
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The second half of my week got a little busier, the accountability thing definitely worked for me. I also added in some smash flags for blog posts and I'm feeling like this week was rather accomplished and successful.<br />
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I'm still re-purposing old planner pages, as I haven't been able to find some A5 pages that I like for 2017 but I actually think that is working to my advantage as it's forcing me to be a bit more creative as well as taking me out of my comfort zone a little.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-10455686659144710472017-02-23T11:31:00.002-08:002017-02-23T11:31:30.139-08:00Sparkle Planner<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I was rather excited to receive this beautiful pink personal size planner this week. Since moving house, other than Christmas this was the first new planner I've had since moving into my house, which has been a bit of a strange phenomenon having been able to get new planners on a whim previously. I've been hankering for this one for a while, and this week the Mister brought it home. I love the saying on the front, 'its your time to sparkle' and the dark pink elastic on the front only added to it's charm.</div>
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Inside, the planner continued it's cute vibe with a handy to do list, plenty of pockets and cute ombre dividers. I felt the planner had a bit of a Kikki K vibe to it, however, although lovely you can feel that this planner was less expensive than a Kikki K. Despite this it does make an affordable alternative.</div>
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I was a little disappointed with the weekly section, as the Paperchase planners I have had before have always had really practical and useful inserts, however the weekly was more like a timetable which doesn't really work for me. The paper is really pretty, and the pages are undated which means I can save them as they may come in handy at a later date.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-65978158322427093342017-02-19T09:53:00.003-08:002017-02-19T09:58:33.290-08:00The Week Aheadwell, hello there, it's been a while. After a period of absense I'm back following a rather hectic few months. Since we last spoke I've moved into my first house and the family have had to face my dad's deterioration. He's still walking but lots of things we took for granted before have become steep learning curves. As we've adjusted and the house is finally (mostly) in order, I've gone back to my planners more regularly and with that I've begun to play and post on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stationery.starlet/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> again.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r0xtDtnjo7U/WKncNo7lVlI/AAAAAAAABqY/7ndlDK94FJw/s640/blogger-image--1284823580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r0xtDtnjo7U/WKncNo7lVlI/AAAAAAAABqY/7ndlDK94FJw/s640/blogger-image--1284823580.jpg"></a></div><br>
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My inserts are from Paperchase, they're technically last year's but it seemed a shame to waste them. They've had some cute pink washi added which I picked up in Primark. This was part of a set of 5, all of which had various designs but it was the cute stripes that caught my eye.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FOIjGHBVgxo/WKnce4Q0bQI/AAAAAAAABqg/14Ud-DRvKSQ/s640/blogger-image--1659692761.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FOIjGHBVgxo/WKnce4Q0bQI/AAAAAAAABqg/14Ud-DRvKSQ/s640/blogger-image--1659692761.jpg"></a></div><br>
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I'm loving that cheerful sunshine yellow especially after all the rain we've had! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7MLVmdxg9c/V2bMV9EQfvI/AAAAAAAABn4/-lInCaaFx5Q/s640/blogger-image-1779706432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7MLVmdxg9c/V2bMV9EQfvI/AAAAAAAABn4/-lInCaaFx5Q/s640/blogger-image-1779706432.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used coordinating tapes and stickers that I've had in my stash for ages from Sainsburys. I just loved how cheerful and pretty there are and to be honest it's one of my favourite weekly spreads!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T10aAHSjT8Q/V2bMW7f6LvI/AAAAAAAABoA/rXsQcq-rUPM/s640/blogger-image-107255558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T10aAHSjT8Q/V2bMW7f6LvI/AAAAAAAABoA/rXsQcq-rUPM/s640/blogger-image-107255558.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The pen I used however is my Ataxia pen as this is a special week. My dad has Ataxia, and this weekend was Father's Day so I included my pen to honour him, my hero! We've also got our colour run coming up in two weeks to raise money for Ataxia, we've reached 81% of our target! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's been a hectic week this week, I hope you had a great week!</div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-64455711263865222512016-06-12T13:24:00.001-07:002016-06-12T13:24:24.578-07:00Week 23It's been a while and I've missed my planning. Don't get me wrong, I've still been using my planner but nothing worth sharing. My planner supplies have been boxed up but we've finally moved into our house and now the boxes are gone and my planners have taken over! Yay! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NeNTFC6jY-M/V13E8zVaUNI/AAAAAAAABng/O3yIl6sWbkI/s640/blogger-image-2102158752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NeNTFC6jY-M/V13E8zVaUNI/AAAAAAAABng/O3yIl6sWbkI/s640/blogger-image-2102158752.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm using my yellow color crush at the moment. I've had to switch to a backpack for work as I'm further away from work, isn't it gorgeous! 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I matched it with mambi and paperchase stickers. There's a little pineapple clip from Hema and my cute watermelon pen from Kikki K.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nE7QmMvf1Ww/V13E7BfhXKI/AAAAAAAABnQ/POYEiR6O1cU/s640/blogger-image-258857070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nE7QmMvf1Ww/V13E7BfhXKI/AAAAAAAABnQ/POYEiR6O1cU/s640/blogger-image-258857070.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I couldn't resist tucking this little beauty in too. I'm dreaming of some summer sunshine and good vibes! 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-55502062030158847802016-04-03T13:22:00.001-07:002016-04-03T13:22:08.201-07:00Week 13It's been a funny week this week, I've had a week off which has been a great opportunity to get stuff done. We've got virtually nothing left to get for the house now, which is a plus but it does mean no more accidental stationery hauls either.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pec9bubZ5q0/VwF7bh50JvI/AAAAAAAABl4/wHiODtJiMEc/s640/blogger-image-665667641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pec9bubZ5q0/VwF7bh50JvI/AAAAAAAABl4/wHiODtJiMEc/s640/blogger-image-665667641.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I'm loving this week in my planner. The geometric tape is from Hobbycraft, the stickers were part of a kit from Sainsburys (apart from the Kikki K one of course) and I used my Kikki K fine liners.</div><div><br></div><div>This week makes me feel really cheerful, I love the bright colours! It's been much needed after some slight delays with the house.</div><div><br></div><div>Fingers crossed, this week yields more results. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing, have a great week! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-17454473178887948772016-03-27T05:49:00.001-07:002016-03-27T05:49:32.407-07:00Week TwelveWell with the start of spring, Easter and a whole host of family birthdays I decided I needed something bright and cheerful this week. We're dreaming of summer so I opted for some pretty tape from Hobbycraft.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hpb2hShEVqs/VvfWbppboMI/AAAAAAAABlc/LRFN0G9WKj0/s640/blogger-image--1023063415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hpb2hShEVqs/VvfWbppboMI/AAAAAAAABlc/LRFN0G9WKj0/s640/blogger-image--1023063415.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Beyond that I had to keep it simple, my stickers and journalling cards are all boxed up waiting impatiently for the big move. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9nu38ypQgE/VvfWeFYViLI/AAAAAAAABlg/0eZy2KmK_iI/s640/blogger-image--937515872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9nu38ypQgE/VvfWeFYViLI/AAAAAAAABlg/0eZy2KmK_iI/s640/blogger-image--937515872.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Although I love the colours in my A5, I'm seriously missing everything else. Even though it's a busy week it just looks so bland! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y2d-kZ-Tf0A/VvfW2-Qx08I/AAAAAAAABlk/29CGN0IAaXw/s640/blogger-image-1364959014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y2d-kZ-Tf0A/VvfW2-Qx08I/AAAAAAAABlk/29CGN0IAaXw/s640/blogger-image-1364959014.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So with my personal size I layered the tapes which achieved a much prettier effect. I'm keeping fingers crossed the move picks up soon, we're waiting on our exchange date at the moment and then once we're in I'll be able to get to my stickers again! </div><div><br></div><div>Wherever you are and whatever you're doing, have a great week! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-20686924638179074552016-03-22T11:35:00.001-07:002016-03-22T11:35:26.171-07:00Week 11This week might just be my favourite in my planner so far if not ever! You might remember I was treated to some vanskap goodies in the kikki k shop last week for passing my numeracy skills test and I've been putting then to good use.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VORYHpvjRCc/VvGQZ2eoj-I/AAAAAAAABk8/3Qf3koLmQHA/s640/blogger-image--2129352775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VORYHpvjRCc/VvGQZ2eoj-I/AAAAAAAABk8/3Qf3koLmQHA/s640/blogger-image--2129352775.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>In addition to this, I received some paw print and cat washi tape for Christmas so I put the two together to make some good use.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rqi7PjaEW48/VvGQbb7dJ5I/AAAAAAAABlA/ofl3NWmLpBY/s640/blogger-image-725030703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rqi7PjaEW48/VvGQbb7dJ5I/AAAAAAAABlA/ofl3NWmLpBY/s640/blogger-image-725030703.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The Kikki K fine liners compliment the colours if the range so well I just love this spread! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iyDc-_o-r2w/VvGQYcYVyxI/AAAAAAAABk4/S-zLDRS7X80/s640/blogger-image-1325264987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iyDc-_o-r2w/VvGQYcYVyxI/AAAAAAAABk4/S-zLDRS7X80/s640/blogger-image-1325264987.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I even indulged and decorated the personal size too this week (I've taken to just jotting things down in the personal size!)</div><div><br></div><div>Well wherever you are and whatever you're doing, I hope you have a great week! </div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-59365666766138408702016-03-21T10:14:00.001-07:002016-03-21T10:14:44.703-07:00Kikki K Vanskap UnboxingI came home to a Kikki K delivery today and I could barely contain my excitement! I haven't just been waiting for this planner since I ordered it, I've been waiting since it was announced. Now it's no secret I love my cats and now I have a planner to match my goodies (and my crazy cat lady status!)<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mpYOfcCeJDE/VvAr_iRKdWI/AAAAAAAABkk/zTJMwV0H75s/s640/blogger-image-1530751064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mpYOfcCeJDE/VvAr_iRKdWI/AAAAAAAABkk/zTJMwV0H75s/s640/blogger-image-1530751064.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The box is gorgeous. I always feel the need to hang onto my boxes anyway, but even more so with this... It's so pretty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EPP41-jx5hE/VvAr2xJ3dhI/AAAAAAAABkM/yAEzO_vJER4/s640/blogger-image-534939714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EPP41-jx5hE/VvAr2xJ3dhI/AAAAAAAABkM/yAEzO_vJER4/s640/blogger-image-534939714.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The planner inside was just as tasty! It's a fabric cover with that new planner smell! You know the one I mean. </div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-afZGTibQWLE/VvAr7H0TIlI/AAAAAAAABkY/cePp-jkyk64/s640/blogger-image--498177160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-afZGTibQWLE/VvAr7H0TIlI/AAAAAAAABkY/cePp-jkyk64/s640/blogger-image--498177160.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Let's just take a minute as well to appreciate how seriously cute the back is too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5udy0HhWlTc/VvAr4Znfo6I/AAAAAAAABkQ/kt1QLr0N-9o/s640/blogger-image--1144962087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5udy0HhWlTc/VvAr4Znfo6I/AAAAAAAABkQ/kt1QLr0N-9o/s640/blogger-image--1144962087.jpg"></a></div><br></div>There's the standard array of Kikki K pockets and a seriously cute to do pad. I'm not sure how I'm going to bring myself to write on them because I don't want them to be all gone! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UeZ68CH3pNI/VvAr5gB1_2I/AAAAAAAABkU/rITXxBIl_sM/s640/blogger-image-1903575680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UeZ68CH3pNI/VvAr5gB1_2I/AAAAAAAABkU/rITXxBIl_sM/s640/blogger-image-1903575680.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There's a lush collection of dividers with cute designs in these scrummy Neapolitan colours. They seriously look good enough to eat! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Eii1Zb2lXM/VvAr96R-mPI/AAAAAAAABkg/K5QIrlkh89g/s640/blogger-image--206572395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Eii1Zb2lXM/VvAr96R-mPI/AAAAAAAABkg/K5QIrlkh89g/s640/blogger-image--206572395.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first couple of dividers are headed but the rest are blank. There a selection of stickers so you can use the other tabs for what you want.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sS00DfQI5jk/VvAsA5ibVoI/AAAAAAAABko/fZaki5cqzao/s640/blogger-image-584439134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sS00DfQI5jk/VvAsA5ibVoI/AAAAAAAABko/fZaki5cqzao/s640/blogger-image-584439134.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The blank tabs have all got the same inserts in them. They're not very exciting but easy to jazz up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2lRkyfATLnk/VvAr1dD4fXI/AAAAAAAABkI/hjL-bswdVRI/s640/blogger-image--490361819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2lRkyfATLnk/VvAr1dD4fXI/AAAAAAAABkI/hjL-bswdVRI/s640/blogger-image--490361819.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The only thing that did surprise me was that there was no weekly spread. You're going to need to purchase or swap some inserts to get a week to view. I intend using the pages from my Color Crush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aW1GUH-IYPI/VvAr8mSzQiI/AAAAAAAABkc/jCyZ7UuvYj4/s640/blogger-image-15683540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aW1GUH-IYPI/VvAr8mSzQiI/AAAAAAAABkc/jCyZ7UuvYj4/s640/blogger-image-15683540.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Finally, more cute paper on the notepad at the back with kittens on each edge. Again, not sure I can bring myself to write on it! </div><div><br></div><div>Overall I love this planner, I can't wait to get using it and celebrating my crazy cat lady planner addict status!</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for dropping by!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-33310540016718190892016-03-13T23:40:00.001-07:002016-03-13T23:40:27.433-07:00Kikki K HaulSaturday was an awesome day, I passed my Numeracy Skills Test and I got to pay a visit to the Kikki K store in Covent Garden! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e0bYyd4KhLo/VuZcv3kyDKI/AAAAAAAABjk/Cbq7jBOMM3Y/s640/blogger-image--1235060187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e0bYyd4KhLo/VuZcv3kyDKI/AAAAAAAABjk/Cbq7jBOMM3Y/s640/blogger-image--1235060187.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was truly beautiful and I'm lucky I didn't come out with too many purchases, it would have been easily done! I forget that Kikki K do more than just planners, and it was an awesome opportunity to try out some other things from them.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p2GB-LMGC-A/VuZcz3GPRdI/AAAAAAAABjw/AAKTCBWPAbI/s640/blogger-image--1335575761.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p2GB-LMGC-A/VuZcz3GPRdI/AAAAAAAABjw/AAKTCBWPAbI/s640/blogger-image--1335575761.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Mr S came away with a purchase too (well we were celebrating!) so hoarder that I am, it means I get to keep two bags!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2bq0s3Cu-Wo/VuZcxPNQQkI/AAAAAAAABjo/0przEH9PIK0/s640/blogger-image-1806373364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2bq0s3Cu-Wo/VuZcxPNQQkI/AAAAAAAABjo/0przEH9PIK0/s640/blogger-image-1806373364.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He treated me to this gorgeous cup! I love the design, it's perfect for a crazy cat lady like me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DWfeJmWyyBs/VuXeEneRcuI/AAAAAAAABjQ/j53J2zbP2f4/s640/blogger-image-843052540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DWfeJmWyyBs/VuXeEneRcuI/AAAAAAAABjQ/j53J2zbP2f4/s640/blogger-image-843052540.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I picked up just a few essentials, as the new vanskap range appeals to both the stationery addict and the crazy cat lady in me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xQOrHoMsit0/VuZc2nNkozI/AAAAAAAABj4/3n4eMGocKeA/s640/blogger-image--1634874945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xQOrHoMsit0/VuZc2nNkozI/AAAAAAAABj4/3n4eMGocKeA/s640/blogger-image--1634874945.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I couldn't resist the pencil case, it has a sweet embroidered design on the outside and lush stripes on the inside. Let's also take a moment to appreciate how delicious this colour is!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kdpBIIx3iTI/VuZcuuonVyI/AAAAAAAABjg/oCPS7tZfgrA/s640/blogger-image--937877707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kdpBIIx3iTI/VuZcuuonVyI/AAAAAAAABjg/oCPS7tZfgrA/s640/blogger-image--937877707.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Naturally, I couldn't resist the matching pens in those dreamy colours and cat designs. They all have black ink but the write lovely and smooth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eVvD-ZEgh3E/VuXeBwH-lLI/AAAAAAAABjI/0uj8jYDMMfY/s640/blogger-image--972861311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eVvD-ZEgh3E/VuXeBwH-lLI/AAAAAAAABjI/0uj8jYDMMfY/s640/blogger-image--972861311.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a close up of the stickers, they're gorgeous! The only problem is, I won't want to use them because then they'll run out! I may have to get another set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ZNFBIaDNz0/VuZcypoZUkI/AAAAAAAABjs/Z2M39MprDOk/s640/blogger-image-882295930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ZNFBIaDNz0/VuZcypoZUkI/AAAAAAAABjs/Z2M39MprDOk/s640/blogger-image-882295930.jpg"></a></div><br></div>As well as cats, the labels book has all these sweet quotes in them, there are some wise words to live by here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RsfRcHzGqzk/VuXeDeN5SWI/AAAAAAAABjM/w9iT4Q-bGRQ/s640/blogger-image-1823374041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RsfRcHzGqzk/VuXeDeN5SWI/AAAAAAAABjM/w9iT4Q-bGRQ/s640/blogger-image-1823374041.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Finally, the inspiration kit: more cute pictures, more inspiring quotes, more scrummy colours! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oScjm7OXo4g/VuZc1KIvqQI/AAAAAAAABj0/RNSS-8Nj0Ok/s640/blogger-image--155962571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oScjm7OXo4g/VuZc1KIvqQI/AAAAAAAABj0/RNSS-8Nj0Ok/s640/blogger-image--155962571.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The card is lovely and thick too, now I've just got to decide what to make with the kit: that's the real struggle! </div><div><br></div><div>Have a great day! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-70866432527207006822016-03-13T13:28:00.001-07:002016-03-13T13:28:16.907-07:00Weeks 9 and 10I've been slacking again, and I'm doubling posts. I've been so tired it's unreal and unfortunately it meant neglecting my blog. Most of my energy has been focused on our pending house move, we're nearly there now just waiting on a date for all the paperwork to be finished!<div><br></div><div>I've tried to distract myself with pretty tapes and stickers, which has sort of worked, apart from the fact that I keep looking for things it's transpired I've packed! In the words of Homer Simpson: Doh!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3rFIQZMR0h0/VuXNWTtkW5I/AAAAAAAABi0/wQDt6zR8Lic/s640/blogger-image-853658311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3rFIQZMR0h0/VuXNWTtkW5I/AAAAAAAABi0/wQDt6zR8Lic/s640/blogger-image-853658311.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>For Mother's Day week I used cute metallic Boofle stickers I picked up in the pound store. I misjudged how big some of then were though and they dominate the page a bit. Not a good look.</div><div><br></div><div>Week 9 was also special for another reason. Not only was Monday leap day, but it was also International Rare Diseases day. My dad suffers with Ataxia, something most people have never heard of unless it affects them. As such, any opportunity to spread the word and raise awareness is an absolute win to me.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uGqEYyNrtp0/VuXNX_uiPSI/AAAAAAAABi4/OJPw74bfzBk/s640/blogger-image--1255400619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uGqEYyNrtp0/VuXNX_uiPSI/AAAAAAAABi4/OJPw74bfzBk/s640/blogger-image--1255400619.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Week 10 was a little bit more light hearted, I loved an opportunity to whip the minion stickers out and dream of summer! It certainly cheered me up, especially as it's been a busy week!</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for stopping by, I hope wherever you are and whatever you're doing you have a great week!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-46586273977198570352016-02-28T12:27:00.001-08:002016-02-28T12:27:19.291-08:00Week 7 and 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'm a little behind after a really low week, so thought I'd double up this week instead. I was really struggling, but after a seriously cute message from my niece I managed to pull myself together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fbR4oa94gAQ/VtNYJso0YcI/AAAAAAAABig/58eavNg6zr0/s640/blogger-image-1358921001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fbR4oa94gAQ/VtNYJso0YcI/AAAAAAAABig/58eavNg6zr0/s640/blogger-image-1358921001.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Week seven resulted in just a mashup of tape and colours. There was lots of packing and organising in preparation for the upcoming house move, and as such lots of list writing. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ro6YJU1gokA/VtNYFe3RjjI/AAAAAAAABiU/qr_idFbPGY4/s640/blogger-image-1008841686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ro6YJU1gokA/VtNYFe3RjjI/AAAAAAAABiU/qr_idFbPGY4/s640/blogger-image-1008841686.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We did go and feed the meerkats on Monday for a certain someone's birthday. It was pretty amazing, they climbed all over us and ate from our hands.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vqqZITaqDRc/VtNYBZMiwiI/AAAAAAAABiI/VC7S_bsLWCs/s640/blogger-image--223967621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vqqZITaqDRc/VtNYBZMiwiI/AAAAAAAABiI/VC7S_bsLWCs/s640/blogger-image--223967621.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I picked up some chalk spray from the poundstore for some crafty experimentation. We've decided to do the Run or Dye race in the summer to raise money for Ataxia UK, the condition my dad has. My 7 year old niece asked me if I was going to help find a cure for my dad, I totally choked up and it helped pull me out of my miserable little funk.</div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rb-BH2CtjxY/VtNYC68fDGI/AAAAAAAABiM/SNR8lE0iuc4/s640/blogger-image--1024541360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rb-BH2CtjxY/VtNYC68fDGI/AAAAAAAABiM/SNR8lE0iuc4/s640/blogger-image--1024541360.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The pages looked like this before tape and ink. I love them as they really remind me of the race we're doing so I should be able to recreate this in the summer. One slight change though, next time I'm going to ink and tape before spraying! Talk about messy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2TAEAkAMkZg/VtNYELy6BQI/AAAAAAAABiQ/lvTXWUIHUSk/s640/blogger-image--997846813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2TAEAkAMkZg/VtNYELy6BQI/AAAAAAAABiQ/lvTXWUIHUSk/s640/blogger-image--997846813.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is how it came out in my personal size. I tried using my brush pen but it was awful, the chalk kept clinging to the nib. Not good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S_xmSp98jCM/VtNYG5kDebI/AAAAAAAABiY/f-sJtS4qzYA/s640/blogger-image-2025763686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S_xmSp98jCM/VtNYG5kDebI/AAAAAAAABiY/f-sJtS4qzYA/s640/blogger-image-2025763686.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>I used biro on my A5 which looks ok, but again was really hard work, I had to keep going over each letter. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qtROpj8wq0o/VtNYIKl6nvI/AAAAAAAABic/l8w8mvG1LJY/s640/blogger-image-2035882831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qtROpj8wq0o/VtNYIKl6nvI/AAAAAAAABic/l8w8mvG1LJY/s640/blogger-image-2035882831.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Although it was tricky creating this look, I really like the way it came out and I'll be trying to recreate it again for sure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great week! </div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-14530693116391419152016-02-20T03:09:00.001-08:002016-02-20T03:09:12.478-08:00Dashboard and Websters Pages EmbellipackOne of the lovely things I received from my plannercentric Christmas was a scrummy embellishments pack. There are so many great things in there for planner accessories, but I've started with a dashboard.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pU92RDMtmF0/VshJTtGjIxI/AAAAAAAABhs/KTlO2q1ozzM/s640/blogger-image--513522607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pU92RDMtmF0/VshJTtGjIxI/AAAAAAAABhs/KTlO2q1ozzM/s640/blogger-image--513522607.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The pack comes in a cute bag and it wasn't just popular with me. Crafting was was a bit of a challenge with Princess Poppy's help, she loved the craft pack too! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AilUO4ZFJ3Q/VshJVq-plDI/AAAAAAAABhw/TRd_U_EAdQM/s640/blogger-image-2081215262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AilUO4ZFJ3Q/VshJVq-plDI/AAAAAAAABhw/TRd_U_EAdQM/s640/blogger-image-2081215262.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The end result was this pretty dashboard, made using two sheets of craft paper, some glittery tape and a sharpie. 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He knows me so well because the planners he picked were divine, although I may now be on planner lockdown with our impending house move. These will certainly keep me going as they are too yum!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FDGmaRGGLJQ/VsWuP19JErI/AAAAAAAABhQ/Xl_JdKvPnIM/s640/blogger-image-2066130698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FDGmaRGGLJQ/VsWuP19JErI/AAAAAAAABhQ/Xl_JdKvPnIM/s640/blogger-image-2066130698.jpg"></a></div><br>
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Now you may have noticed that one of the little beauties in my box is the <a href="http://stationerystarlet.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/kikki-k-large-cute-time-planner.html" target="_blank">watermelon planner</a>, like the one I showed you not so long ago. There is just one small difference and that's the size. I use a combination of A5 and personal size planners on a permanent basis and I like them to match or at least co-ordinate, so now I can do just that. I was surprised however to discover that the differences between the two went beyond the size of the two planners.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t1yZtyuhYqI/VsWuOTeXMWI/AAAAAAAABhM/hR58fzULtmY/s640/blogger-image--1542999003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t1yZtyuhYqI/VsWuOTeXMWI/AAAAAAAABhM/hR58fzULtmY/s640/blogger-image--1542999003.jpg"></a></div><br>
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The inside pockets are the same shape, although naturally the medium is slightly smaller. They both come with cute notepads, although the large has two pads whilst the medium only has one. I really like this touch as it means its not "matching matching" but you can still tell they're meant to go together.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3MxifPtv7as/VsWuLxuXRPI/AAAAAAAABhE/cYj6srzXTpU/s640/blogger-image--821214175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3MxifPtv7as/VsWuLxuXRPI/AAAAAAAABhE/cYj6srzXTpU/s640/blogger-image--821214175.jpg"></a></div><br>
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The dashboard was the same in both, which was great because I love the cute summery colours and pictures. It certainly helps put cold, dreary days out of my mind. Looking at this I just can't wait for some summer fun and adventure!<br>
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The monthly layouts were similar, although there was a cheerful border in the large, but the medium was more basic. I'd guess this is purely to save on space so the boxes are still big enough to write in. Initially I was a little disappointed, but actually I like that Kikki K have compromised the border rather than the practicality of the planner pages. Besides I can always add some washi tape if it bothers me that much.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QOSkSFxdHw0/VsWuJXu4g0I/AAAAAAAABg8/9TQQNNW9hPw/s640/blogger-image--1836042944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QOSkSFxdHw0/VsWuJXu4g0I/AAAAAAAABg8/9TQQNNW9hPw/s640/blogger-image--1836042944.jpg"></a></div><br>
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Similarly the weekly spread in the medium has illustrations rather than the page borders, but this gives greater freedom to customise the planner, whilst the large offers the convenience of it already being done.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cxg15uj_WWw/VsWuKqqSyuI/AAAAAAAABhA/8V7lLNyaRx0/s640/blogger-image-1433506902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cxg15uj_WWw/VsWuKqqSyuI/AAAAAAAABhA/8V7lLNyaRx0/s640/blogger-image-1433506902.jpg"></a></div><br>
The to do list was similar, with complimenting illustrations. I'd have liked to see the watermelons on the medium as well as the large, but some stickers could easily fix that, its certainly not a deal breaker. As with the other sections, the differences are slight and creates a nice distinction between the two planners.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CXiGdQ9KJhE/VsWuRKpVKxI/AAAAAAAABhU/HfHTxKA0w_U/s640/blogger-image-1614565291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CXiGdQ9KJhE/VsWuRKpVKxI/AAAAAAAABhU/HfHTxKA0w_U/s640/blogger-image-1614565291.jpg"></a></div><br>
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Finally, the notepad at the back of the planner is the same, just slightly smaller in the medium. I love the design of this and almost begrudge writing on it because I don't want to use it all up! The expenses pages opposite are slightly different, but again not a deal breaker.<br>
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All in all I love both of these planners, and I look forward to moving into them pretty soon. Both offer fun, colourful inserts and bright cheerful themes. I particularly like the fact that they are complimentary planners rather than completely identical.<br>
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<b>1. They come in a vast variety of shapes, colours and sizes.</b><br>
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Whilst I appreciate a gold A5 isn't everyone's taste, there is enough diversity out there to satisfy most requirements, whether it's small and sophisticated or large and pretty, there is something out there. Having multiple is great because I can switch them depending on my needs: my saffiano has come on every house visit with me, but it's the malden I'd take into work.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4pfil57CoMs/VsSge8-f75I/AAAAAAAABgg/y2ncmI6N2vs/s640/blogger-image--1596948534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4pfil57CoMs/VsSge8-f75I/AAAAAAAABgg/y2ncmI6N2vs/s640/blogger-image--1596948534.jpg"></a></div></div><br>
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I spent way (and I mean waaaaaaaaaay) too long believing a planner was just a glorified diary but more expensive, until one of the girls at work walked in with a lush purple Paperchase planner. Watching her utilise her tool to get ready for her day made me realise I could do the same, it's not just a diary. It's a time management technique, it's a record of interesting things, its a valuable source of information.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c6ap0fh-xSg/VsSggZ43FLI/AAAAAAAABgk/ORD5Xp0tlLE/s640/blogger-image--1771862143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c6ap0fh-xSg/VsSggZ43FLI/AAAAAAAABgk/ORD5Xp0tlLE/s640/blogger-image--1771862143.jpg"></a></div><br>
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If you punch it and put it in your planner, its there, exactly where it needs to be. Before discovering my first (well second first, I'm not counting the one I had when I was 15) planner, I used a variety of apps to keep track of everything I needed. Cue one accidental phone reset after freezing and suddenly, every birthday, anniversary and medical appointment were gone. It could not have been a bigger disaster. I now keep copies of this information in at least two planners at any given time.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y4TcoQups-U/VsSghiCcnaI/AAAAAAAABgo/19pPtMDialo/s640/blogger-image--1676358165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y4TcoQups-U/VsSghiCcnaI/AAAAAAAABgo/19pPtMDialo/s640/blogger-image--1676358165.jpg"></a></div><br>
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I tried a new layout at the beginning of the year, and it really didn't work for me, but it wasn't the end of the world by any stretch of the imagination. Instead of being stuck with a diary I didn't like or worse still wouldn't use for the rest of the year, I just changed one insert for another. Easy. Yet I've still got the planner I love.<br>
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One of the things I really love about the planning world, is that there is such a broad spectrum of planner inserts available there really is something for everyone and if you still really can't find what you want, the inserts are easy to make.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nH3_c97taPw/VsSgb-OyjAI/AAAAAAAABgY/VHgdjm9b13s/s640/blogger-image--591948123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nH3_c97taPw/VsSgb-OyjAI/AAAAAAAABgY/VHgdjm9b13s/s640/blogger-image--591948123.jpg"></a></div><br>
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Something I've really grown to love is the custom content for my planner. That's not to say that if you don't customise your planner and use it fresh out of the box you're doing it wrong, there is no such thing as a wrong way to use a planner. Instead, I love having the option to customise, whether its through patterned paper to make dividers and dashboards and all things pretty, paperclips or simply adding a bit of washi or some sticky notes to your weekly pages. The options are endless and it's a great creative outlet to boot!<br>
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Now I've deliberately saved this one for last, because one of the greatest things I have discovered since getting my first planner is how great the community is. You can reach out to like minded individuals all over the world who share a love of planners. Not only that but they are a rich source of support and advice whether it's what to do when you've dropped/scratched/soiled your planner or which planner they might recommend.<br>
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Watch out though, some of the community are total enablers and you might end up with a few extra planners after reading reviews, watching vlogs or admiring the pretty on your instagram feed! It's great!<br>
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I opted for the blue stripey cover, as it has this gorgeous quote on it. I plan on using this to plan meals and housework when we move into our house, and thus far the planner seems perfect for the job, though I may not be able to resist planning a week or two in the planner beforehand!<br />
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Each month has its own divider which is decorated to match the theme of that month, so February's is slightly romantic. I really like this feature, especially as the page next to it has space for the big things for that coming month. There's reminders for birthdays, special events and other things you mustn't forget as well as goal setting. This is really handy, especially when you've got lots of birthdays coming up in a month.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-56733543268646599632016-02-14T11:10:00.001-08:002016-02-14T11:10:57.133-08:00Week SixIt's been a big week for us here, planning for valentines and Mr S' birthday. In addition to that we've been cramming viewings in and finally had some success! <div><br></div><div>I'm totally crushing on my layout this week, so much so I even took before and after pictures! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sJsDryD2wz0/VsDRNpCRuSI/AAAAAAAABeY/MX26t-WxsQg/s640/blogger-image-164408107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sJsDryD2wz0/VsDRNpCRuSI/AAAAAAAABeY/MX26t-WxsQg/s640/blogger-image-164408107.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This is what it looked like before I wrote all over it. All the tapes and stickers are from Paperchase! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sVNAxXIf-dI/VsDRFAVniuI/AAAAAAAABeI/2K_Vu2gcalE/s640/blogger-image--1477644521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sVNAxXIf-dI/VsDRFAVniuI/AAAAAAAABeI/2K_Vu2gcalE/s640/blogger-image--1477644521.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I love these cute stickers. I couldn't resist them and they add a nice touch to the page.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7U88Hc4r6A/VsDRLVmiViI/AAAAAAAABeU/-Mqxigh6gdc/s640/blogger-image-1790636929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7U88Hc4r6A/VsDRLVmiViI/AAAAAAAABeU/-Mqxigh6gdc/s640/blogger-image-1790636929.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was my favourite part of the page, with glitter hearts and washi tape. Perfect for valentines day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0SQn7MKoEdg/VsDRP-oNkMI/AAAAAAAABec/e-60gXMUWPA/s640/blogger-image--1147497785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0SQn7MKoEdg/VsDRP-oNkMI/AAAAAAAABec/e-60gXMUWPA/s640/blogger-image--1147497785.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The page still looked seriously cute even after I wrote all over it, and adding the planner clips just finished off the look. I think that bear might just be my favourite! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fMmNdCiw9vk/VsDRHClFVLI/AAAAAAAABeM/J0ayrLJ3Kqg/s640/blogger-image--523492466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fMmNdCiw9vk/VsDRHClFVLI/AAAAAAAABeM/J0ayrLJ3Kqg/s640/blogger-image--523492466.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is a close up of the left, I love the red glitter tape, it reminds me of strawberry bootlaces and is from the sweets themed collection that Paperchase have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D1Cpdm9iUIw/VsDRJIP5AdI/AAAAAAAABeQ/EuKiePYjAXA/s640/blogger-image-83459513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D1Cpdm9iUIw/VsDRJIP5AdI/AAAAAAAABeQ/EuKiePYjAXA/s640/blogger-image-83459513.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I love the glitter hearts as well, they just completely brighten up the page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you've had a great week too, thanks for stopping by! </div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-84718126911108679782016-02-14T02:01:00.001-08:002016-02-14T02:01:58.074-08:00Planner paperclipsWith valentines looming, I've been super soppy lately. As if it wasn't enough to get a valentines planner, I picked up some bits and pieces from Paperchase to do some paperclips too.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JpTD-O9zjHE/VsBQjB2sriI/AAAAAAAABd0/c4tTu-3Rurs/s640/blogger-image--1887234125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JpTD-O9zjHE/VsBQjB2sriI/AAAAAAAABd0/c4tTu-3Rurs/s640/blogger-image--1887234125.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you fancy making these yourself you'll need some ribbon, rose gold paperclips, gift toppers and craft glue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6lw4kAj-0CQ/VsBQhh9pjeI/AAAAAAAABdw/26AYcEc3ROk/s640/blogger-image-894576510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6lw4kAj-0CQ/VsBQhh9pjeI/AAAAAAAABdw/26AYcEc3ROk/s640/blogger-image-894576510.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love these little stubby ribbons, they're so easy to make too, you just loop the ribbon over the top of the clip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ogqLUCfeXvY/VsBQfwrehsI/AAAAAAAABds/oa38evQV4Lk/s640/blogger-image-442227212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ogqLUCfeXvY/VsBQfwrehsI/AAAAAAAABds/oa38evQV4Lk/s640/blogger-image-442227212.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A little bit of craft glue and some card toppers results in these cute clips. The bow was a bit trickier though: I needed two pieces of ribbon and some craft glue for that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FqLci6JTpgM/VsBQlN0l__I/AAAAAAAABd4/d-r1xvQ9cjI/s640/blogger-image--1740832988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FqLci6JTpgM/VsBQlN0l__I/AAAAAAAABd4/d-r1xvQ9cjI/s640/blogger-image--1740832988.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I love the finished look, the clips were such a quick easy make. Think I'll have to pretend it's valentines for a little longer.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-86550517756104889082016-02-09T13:24:00.001-08:002016-02-09T13:24:14.540-08:00Valentines DashboardWith Valentines approaching it's been a full on sop feat here. With that in mind I couldn't resist a more personal dashboard for my valentine inspired planner. Whilst it's not my greatest creation, I still love it because it's personal.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCJA6OrBikI/VrpY_K77wSI/AAAAAAAABdY/EzAZ6NxvdFY/s640/blogger-image--510525823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCJA6OrBikI/VrpY_K77wSI/AAAAAAAABdY/EzAZ6NxvdFY/s640/blogger-image--510525823.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I used glittery tape and heart tape, both from Paperchase alongside pastel paper. My work with the brush pen needs a bit more practice, but this is little quote means something special to us.</div><div><br></div><div>To really make this dash personal I added our anniversary to the corner. As this is the first thing you see when you open your planner, it makes me so happy to have this somewhere that matters.</div><div><br></div><div>Happy valentines beautiful people! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-9489904053768252732016-02-08T13:35:00.001-08:002016-02-08T13:35:35.683-08:00Paperchase Red Embossed PlannerWith Valentines looming, I couldn't resist a cheeky purchase in the Paperchase sale to add a festive planner to my collection. The thing I really love about Paperchase planners is the affordability they offer. This A5 was a steal on sale, but even without the discount they offer pretty planners which are easy on the pocket.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g05ehCBhJm0/VrkKG8ZsttI/AAAAAAAABc8/weCo5u-tkYw/s640/blogger-image-636853883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g05ehCBhJm0/VrkKG8ZsttI/AAAAAAAABc8/weCo5u-tkYw/s640/blogger-image-636853883.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The cover is soft and smooth, with a cute bird design embossed on the cover. It does feel a little plasticky to the touch, but it doesn't have that chemical smell some synthetic covers have.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E7mQrVUbnwA/VrkKEWmo0OI/AAAAAAAABc0/uJV2v1k7KyQ/s640/blogger-image-801262011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E7mQrVUbnwA/VrkKEWmo0OI/AAAAAAAABc0/uJV2v1k7KyQ/s640/blogger-image-801262011.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">has an elastic loop closing, which feels a touch flimsy but seems to be quite secure. </span></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kjFELxvdl5I/VrkKFvzwgiI/AAAAAAAABc4/eXJrtcNYfus/s640/blogger-image-1846584924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kjFELxvdl5I/VrkKFvzwgiI/AAAAAAAABc4/eXJrtcNYfus/s640/blogger-image-1846584924.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The inside lining is a crisp black, it has a real professional feel to it. I'd be happy walking into a meeting with this little number.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q6026aFywfg/VrkKIdLYZJI/AAAAAAAABdA/_oOcCnqdnPI/s640/blogger-image-1792592897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q6026aFywfg/VrkKIdLYZJI/AAAAAAAABdA/_oOcCnqdnPI/s640/blogger-image-1792592897.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Although I'll jazz up the inside of my planner, the professional feel continues with the dividers which are a sleek monochrome design rather than the usual rainbow you get with Paperchase planners.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OF588HQgsYo/VrkKJvsC3HI/AAAAAAAABdE/9OH3L9lsL4I/s640/blogger-image-1887762923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OF588HQgsYo/VrkKJvsC3HI/AAAAAAAABdE/9OH3L9lsL4I/s640/blogger-image-1887762923.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The planner even comes with these stickers so you personalise your dividers. This reminded me of the inserts that came with my kikki k and personally it's something I like about the planner: it gives a greater degree of flexibility.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Ige4aJQsU4/VrkKC3RPulI/AAAAAAAABcw/af2bD8MtGMU/s640/blogger-image-1059939244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Ige4aJQsU4/VrkKC3RPulI/AAAAAAAABcw/af2bD8MtGMU/s640/blogger-image-1059939244.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I had already started to decorate when I realised I hadnt taken a picture of the inside of the weekly layout, but the inserts are a week to two pages with a horizontal layout rather than vertical. </div><div><br></div><div>For me this planner was money well spent, and I'm certainly happy I added this one to the collection. Not so sure my valentine was as pleased, but I guess a planner girl can't have everything! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-46534702263288663622016-02-07T12:39:00.001-08:002016-02-07T12:39:11.199-08:00Week 5How are we seriously on week 5 already? This year seems to be just flying by! Most of my week seems to have been spent looking for houses and packing boxes. It's been hectic and we're so ready for our house, having most of my planner supplies packed up in boxes is starting to take it's toll! <div><br></div><div>With that in mind, I've opted for a fun and funky week in my saffiano this week. Something bright and cheerful to make things a bit more cheerful! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k_yREYNGaTc/Vrerba2wdMI/AAAAAAAABcg/ghejo02-UXY/s640/blogger-image-1308509828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k_yREYNGaTc/Vrerba2wdMI/AAAAAAAABcg/ghejo02-UXY/s640/blogger-image-1308509828.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used brush pens to plan the week, making the week less formal and more bright.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dPnFK0DA8ds/VreraAp9dhI/AAAAAAAABcc/XnoQCjLUras/s640/blogger-image-2101238278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dPnFK0DA8ds/VreraAp9dhI/AAAAAAAABcc/XnoQCjLUras/s640/blogger-image-2101238278.jpg"></a></div><br></div>My brush lettering certainly needs some work, but I just can't help but feel the good vibes looking at the page.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kZxBjxV8KZI/VrerXzOZl0I/AAAAAAAABcU/qxCa4mhm8SA/s640/blogger-image-711179575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kZxBjxV8KZI/VrerXzOZl0I/AAAAAAAABcU/qxCa4mhm8SA/s640/blogger-image-711179575.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I just love that sprinkles tape too. All the tapes in my page are from Paperchase as part of a set. They might just be my favourite tapes yet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ad6TaAN0WhM/VrerZKa45sI/AAAAAAAABcY/13PQ7kwKV2I/s640/blogger-image--1356283284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ad6TaAN0WhM/VrerZKa45sI/AAAAAAAABcY/13PQ7kwKV2I/s640/blogger-image--1356283284.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've added some stickers to my color crush planner. The illustrated filofax pages are lovely, but a little dark. A couple of heidi swapp stickers soon sorted that out. I'm loving my new inserts,but still waiting for the rest of my color crush setup to arrive. Hopefully this week! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wherever you are and whatever you're doing have a great week! </div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-74481154041564412222016-02-01T12:33:00.001-08:002016-02-01T12:33:10.476-08:00Illustrated Filofax InsertsAfter seeing these pretty inserts posted on Facebook I couldn't resist ordering them to set up my pink color crush. According to Amazon they're limited edition, but I'm not sure if that's entirely accurate. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--AlIZmIeHu8/Vq_A7w1PqRI/AAAAAAAABbk/VPeENFLmIag/s640/blogger-image-1440432241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--AlIZmIeHu8/Vq_A7w1PqRI/AAAAAAAABbk/VPeENFLmIag/s640/blogger-image-1440432241.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They arrived today before my other supplies, but I was so enchanted by them I had to get them in the planner and explore before setting up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">First impressions were a little mixed, the purple on the cover is a bit dark but it does make a lovely contrast with the pink. It would also compliment the lilac striped nicely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-syC4cb5sdSQ/Vq_A-s8UH1I/AAAAAAAABb0/0v4NXWv2nR8/s640/blogger-image--2079146012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-syC4cb5sdSQ/Vq_A-s8UH1I/AAAAAAAABb0/0v4NXWv2nR8/s640/blogger-image--2079146012.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There are monthly dividers, which are a touch flimsy and have a huge spot on the front with the month which I felt spoilt them a little. Even so the dividers are a nice touch and will come in handy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rx8fFbA8u7c/Vq_A9bVKZSI/AAAAAAAABbs/NFkeW29mrQc/s640/blogger-image--861073438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rx8fFbA8u7c/Vq_A9bVKZSI/AAAAAAAABbs/NFkeW29mrQc/s640/blogger-image--861073438.jpg"></a></div><br></div>At the beginning of the month there is a monthly overview which I really like. This is something that, for me, is missing with standard filofax inserts. As you can see the coming month has been Poppy approved, although she feels there should be more days allocated to spoiling her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The weekly spread has a similar layout to a normal week in a filofax. The tinted background and border means there's not much call for decorating, although personally I enjoy decorating. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Uy_vzJ0HJY/Vq_BBVPQrcI/AAAAAAAABcE/NsdoufWS88Q/s640/blogger-image-1544002643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Uy_vzJ0HJY/Vq_BBVPQrcI/AAAAAAAABcE/NsdoufWS88Q/s640/blogger-image-1544002643.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The to do lists carry on the theme and certainly make chores much prettier. The paper seems slightly thicker than normal filofax paper too, I found writing on it a bit more flexible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--h_TO8tBJok/Vq_BAD7vzxI/AAAAAAAABb8/LFNFwWeNZzQ/s640/blogger-image-505161675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--h_TO8tBJok/Vq_BAD7vzxI/AAAAAAAABb8/LFNFwWeNZzQ/s640/blogger-image-505161675.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There is both lined and plain notepaper which again is very pretty. The paper does get a bit 'samey' after a little bit but on the whole I'm happy with this purchase and looking forward to fully setting my pink planner up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Please note that this item was purchased for personal use via Amazon. All opinions expressed and photos used are my own. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122604336379610220.post-58431633306658696222016-01-31T22:48:00.001-08:002016-01-31T22:48:59.777-08:00Week FourIt's been another quietly busy week as the house hunt continues. We're starting to look forward to half term so we can really focus on our hunt. With that in mind, this week has been kept fairly simple with co-ordinating tapes from Paperchase.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-71kMhRIZTGk/Vq7_2lwV07I/AAAAAAAABbU/BXVzCTtBAYE/s640/blogger-image-1637387234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-71kMhRIZTGk/Vq7_2lwV07I/AAAAAAAABbU/BXVzCTtBAYE/s640/blogger-image-1637387234.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I love these tapes and how the blue running through just breaks the black and white up.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm still in my saffiano at the moment, which I love but I do need to swap the diary inserts over as I'm not keen on the page layout. I have another set of diary pages, but where we've started packing I can't find them at the moment. Fingers crossed we find somewhere soon and I get my study!</div><div><br></div><div>Wherever you are and whatever you're doing, have a great week! X</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04460852757096286430noreply@blogger.com0