No, I'm not suggesting you toss your precious Filofax into the drink. I'm talking about the Philofaxy pool on Flickr. Check it out (and if you haven't visited for a long time, check it out again)! Members have added some mouthwateringly gorgeous planner shots, like this picture of Morning Glory refills (a Korean stationery brand).If you ever fear you're losing interest in using your Filo, these pictures will boost your enthusiasm, big time. I know they did mine!
Photo credit to bettybl on Flickr.
I purchased the Personal Eden a few months back in the summer. However, I want something more "sophisticated" but I'm young, in my very early 20s, and I don't want to have to resort to "black". I did order a Pocket Finsbury in black a few days ago because I didn't like the other color choices so much(it's taking forever btw) and I was just browsing through Philofaxy and I came across to "The Daily Planner" site and I saw the Pocket Finsbury is available in teal which I very much so wanted in the first place but had learned that they discontinued it. Should I stick with the black one I had originally ordered or return it when it comes so I can buy the teal one? I can't wait any longer!
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Hello Anon Y. Mous -- My first suggestion is to The Daily Planner (800-635-4321) and make sure that they really have the teal in stock. Web sites can always make mistakes. And if you wait to return the black before you buy the teal, it could sell out. If you really want it, place the order for the teal and then return the black when it comes, if you can afford to do that.
ReplyDeleteEither way, don't settle for black if you don't like it! I think the Navy, Red, and Magenta Finsburys are nice and sophisticated looking, but not as boring as black.
I think the navy finsbury looks very nice...sphisticated but still colorized.
ReplyDeleteI ordered a black bloomsbury (yeah boring, but I just wanted something that I won't get tired of for years to come) several days ago. I can't wait until it comes! I currently own a compact belgravia from filofax, but the ring size is too small & I can hardly fit much in it.
I kind of do want the black one only because it's more practical and it's "safe". I notice you have a teal one, nan. I don't have a Flickr account so I am not able to comment on your lovely teal Finsbury but what size is it and how long have you gotten it? I can't believe they're out of the teal Pocket Finsbury! Does anyone know when they're going to be releasing new colors or organizers out? Or how often they have new designs? I hate to already have ordered my boring black one fearing that a new color or design might come out.
ReplyDeleteA bunch of obessives (like me) I see... :) Well let me tell you the story of the silly girl (me) who bought one filofax after another, returned a bunch and was never satisfied with the right colour. I now have 4 filofaxes and bought 2 more for family members. 2 of the 6 are in use and the others are being wasted in their boxes (I am thinking of being brave and selling the rest on eBay). My advice is stick to black, years down the line you'll appreciate the understated yet quality look of the filofax you were not sure about initially. The other choice would be something like tan or Red. Stick to classic colors if you are not sure!
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My teal Finsbury is pocket-size. I bought it at a local stationery store about a year ago. It's a great model in the pocket size because it has a wallet pocket running along the back.
ReplyDeleteNow I have to confess that I don't know Filofax's schedule for introducing new designs and colors. I think it might be in the spring. If you sign up at http://www.filofax.co.uk/signup/, you'll get a newsletter from Filofax that tell you about them a little in advance.
I was also hoping that they would release some new planners because when I looked at their website, I couldn't really find what I liked (something in smooth leather w/o the grains). I had to resort to order a Bloomsbury, a discontinued model, but in a material that I liked.
ReplyDeleteI thought the belmont should be really good too since it's so expensive...I'm just not crazy about how the clip button thing looks (as trival as that may seem).
Besides a personal size, I also wanted to get a really pretty pocket size, but I don't think I would use it too much at all, so I didn't get one.
Is The Daily Planner a trusty website? Do things arrive in a prompt manner?
ReplyDeleteI've only ordered from them once, but I was satisfied with their service.
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering, if you were to select one organizer, would you choose
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http://www.goldspot.com/gallery/Filofax/FF-024004_big.jpg
The Stratford & the Finchley looks nice too.
Well, I have to say that the Classic (with the cross motif; http://www.goldspot.com/gallery/Filofax/FF-024004_big.jpg) is sexier. However, the plain black is more classic in the minimalist sense.
ReplyDeleteToday, if I were to select one, it would be the Classic.
I have been looking for a filofax and came across the Classic I like the black which I think will go with everything, but I quite like the Camel or the caramel in the classic. I have actually seen the tan in the classic but only in smaller size, so if anyone knows where I can get a personal Tan classic please can you let me know.
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Filofax USA seems to have the Personal Classic in Camel: http://www.filofaxusa.com/ficlsicobeov.html
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