02 June 2023
Free for All Friday No. 780 by Nan
01 June 2023
Highlights from May 2023
- Highlights for April 2023
- Printed or printing of inserts in the EU
- Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.5 - Paul
- The HitchHiker's Guide To The Plannerverse
- Previously Unknown Filofax Organisers
- Van der Spek - New 'Janet Leather' colours
- Possible Meet Up in London - Autumn 2023
- Van der Spek Custom A5 Manager
- Travel Filofax
- Free For All Tuesday - No. 639
- Free for All Friday No. 756 by Nan
- Free For All Tuesday - No. 640
- Free For All Friday - No. 757 by Steve
- Free For All Tuesday - No. 641
- Free For All Friday - No. 758 by Anita
- Free For All Tuesday - No. 642
- Free For All Friday No 759 by Laurie
- Free For All Tuesday - No. 643
- Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 May 2023
- Web Finds - Saturday 6 May 2023
- Video Web Finds - Wednesday 10 May 2023
- Web Finds - Saturday 13 May 2023
- Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 May 2023
- Web Finds - Saturday 20 May 2023
- Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 May 2023
- Web Finds - Saturday 27 May 2023
- Video Web Finds - Wednesday 31 May 2023

If you are on Facebook don't forget to join the Filofax for Philofaxy Fans group.
If you have a guest post idea, please contact steve at philofaxy dot com or if there is a topic you would like to see us cover or revisit also please contact Steve.
I hope you find this post useful, please let us know in the comments and we will do our best to do a highlights post each month.
Wishing you all the best for this June 2023.
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31 May 2023
Video Web Finds - Wednesday 31 May 2023

Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.
Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
- Planners and planner systems so far in 2023... - MomYePlans
- new origami paper!!! - The Object
- Tonya Plans Genia Binder Unboxing! - BuySellPlan
- My Everyday Planner Setup | Etsy Inserts Inside of a Franklin Covey Vintage Aurora - A Printed Life
- June 2023 Plan With Me || Franklin Planner || Monthly Setup || Sky Blue Alivia Binder - Sandra Dahl
- Are Ring Planners Still Relevant in 2023? Chatty Planner Setup - Job's Journal
- Last Flipthrough! || DIY Disc Planner A6 - GanchiPlans
- Plan With Me! Franklin Classic Planner || May 29th - June 4th, 2023 || Sky Blue Alivia Binder - Sandra Dahl
- Pack my work bag with me! (A few Andar essentials) - Dia Meraz
- Filofax Metropol-Creating a Note page using doodles. - The Planner Pincher
- Plan With Me! Week of May 29th | Day on 2 Pages | Time Blocking - BuySellPlan
- Weekly update in my Filofax original - S.E.R plans
- Filofax Original Folio A5 - christine.diary
- Franklin Compact || Weekly Plan WIth Me! || May 29th - June 4th, 2023 - Sandra Dahl
- Gillio Compagna Personal Rings Setup planner flip Filofax inserts - kti. plans
- Planner Talk: How My 2023 Planner Lineup Looks Heading Into June - One Crafty Dolo
- Daily Plan With Me! Setting a Realistic List for May 30th - BuySellPlan
- Sommer im Planer | neues SUP getestet & dies im Planer festgehalten | Filofax Wochendeko KW 19 - dekoRIAt
- June 2023 Goal Planning || Cultivate What Matters || Powersheets - Sandra Dahl
- On the Go Planner • Filofax Saffiano Zip Organizer - The Planner Place
- Plan With Me: May Week 5 Reset | Personal Size Planner | Filofax Planner - Brittany Vasquez
- Your YouTube video could appear here. If you have a YT channel that features Filofax organisers or similar, please let us know. (steve at philofaxy dot com)
- Please leave a comment on any of the videos you enjoyed and mention you saw a link on Philofaxy.
- For tips on how to improve your videos, please see this post. Also this video too Webfinds
- Your Filofax/Organiser Videos could appear in this list, just contact philofaxy at gmail dot com to be added to our monitoring list.
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30 May 2023
Free For All Tuesday - No. 643

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.
We are here to answer your questions.
Make today the one day you post a comment or a question.
It is Tuesday after all, so fire away with any questions and comments.
29 May 2023
Travel Filofax
I'm currently on holiday in Solvenia, a new country for us and it is a delightful place.
28 May 2023
27 May 2023
Web Finds - Saturday 27 May 2023

Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
- Web Finds - Saturday 20 May 2023
- Silent Sunday
- Possible Meet Up in London - Autumn 2023
- Free For All Tuesday - No. 642
- Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 May 2023
- Van der Spek Custom A5 Manager
- Free For All Friday No 759 by Laurie
- Comparison: Van der Spek Undyed Janet Leather Hobonichi Weeks cover (18 months) and pocket binder (new) - This Bug's Life
- Leather, Skyscrapers, and PLOTTER in Chicago 2023 - PLOTTER USA
- Planner Fun Update - Planner Fun
- New planner accessories - This Bug's Life
- Improve Your Mental Health Through Laughter - FranklinPlanner Talk
- Hoping a seasoned Filofaxer can help me - reddit.com
- When we peel off old layers - Lime Tree Fruits
- In Praise of Writing Things Down - This Bug's Life
- Take Control of Your Life: Tips and Strategies to Finally Get Organized and Stay Focused on Improving Your Life - Strange & Charmed
- Step-by-Step House Cleaning Guides (Free Bathroom Printable Included) - Wendaful Planning
- Episode #208: David Allen talks with Brandon Hensinger - Getting Things Done
- Spring in Pocket Tan Filofax Belmont - This Bug's Life
- The Franklin Five: June 2023 - FranklinPlanner Talk
- The Power of Sticky Notes in Your Planner: Are They Important and Effective? - Planner Fun
- 3 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned When I Started Planning Consistently - Strange & Charmed
- Web Finds – 24 May 2023 - Travellers Notebook Times
- Your blog post could appear here. Please let us know if you have a blog that features ring bound organisers.
- Please leave a comment on any of the blogs you enjoyed reading and mention that you saw their post mentioned on Philofaxy. Thank you
- We monitor over 400 blogs and sites, your Filofax/Organiser blog posts could appear in this list, just contact philofaxy at gmail dot com to be added to our monitoring list.
- We can not guarantee people will read your posts, but we know there is a higher chance of people reading your posts and returning to read other posts if you make them interesting with pictures and good hints and tips.
- Your Filofax/Organiser posts could appear in this list, just contact philofaxy at gmail dot com to be added to our monitoring list.
- Consider joining our Facebook group - Filofax for Philofaxy fans
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26 May 2023
Free For All Friday No 759 by Laurie
Do you ever worry about privacy in your Filofax?
There can be some very personal things written and recorded in a Filofax. Whether it's medical things like prescriptions or symptom trackers, journaling, or even just your schedule, there could be a lot of things you don't want other people looking at.
Do you ever worry about someone looking in your Filofax, maybe at work or if it's lost? Do you leave things out of your Filofax for this reason? (And maybe keep some things in a separate book or file that stays at home?)
And as always on Fridays, feel free to ask and/ or discuss anything ring binder organiser related!
25 May 2023
Van der Spek Custom A5 Manager
I have to confess I have a weakness for the Van der Spek A5 organisers. It is a few years since I last ordered one back in 2019! I thought 'that will do me' who was I trying to kid!
The announcement of the new 'Janet Leather' colour leathers which were decided by a poll in the Facebook group was the trigger. At last a blue Janet Leather and I liked it as well. It's very similar to one of my earlier Van der Spek Standard size (Personal size) but I don't think that leather is still available. A similar blue but darker in tone.
Here is my 'new' A5 Custom in Blue (Cobalto - Cobalt Blue on the outside) and Grey (Cenere) on the inside with contrasting stitching which is quite subtle until you look closely.
The fly leaf is also in the two contrasting leathers.
The rear inside cover is again my usual layout with a single vertical slip pocket and a zip pocket as well.
I didn't opt for a full width back pocket on this one. Less bulk and it lays much flatter without it. The clasp is normal size as well. Although other sizes are now available.
Thank you to Petra and the team in Puttershoek I've already 'moved in' and I'm loving the new colours and the gorgeous smell of new leather on my desk next to me.
Further Information.
Web Site: https://www.vdsshop.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VDSleathergoods
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanderspekorganiserfans/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vdsshop/
24 May 2023
Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 May 2023

Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.
Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
- Essential Sticky Notes For Your Planner - Tonya Plans
- Plan With Me! Week of May 22 - BuySellPlan
- Amazon Personal Rings - Car Planner - Moniki
- Sigel Conceptum Flex organiser system A5 - Review - Graham Rhind
- Oli Clips | Personal rings planner | Undyed leather | Van Der Spek - Fairley
- A5 Filofax Norfolk Unboxing - Ring Planner Comparison - Malden & Moterm - Sort Stuff Out
- Discbound planner expansion and refresh, part 3 (rose gold discs and new covers) - The Unplanned Life
- New York City vlog | PlannerCon Europe research trip plus exploring and shopping | NYC city break - lizzuplans
- Plan With Me || Franklin Classic || May 22 - 28, 2023 || Blue Mirage Vintage Aurora - Sandra Dahl
- updated planner stack | chat + flip through | for the planner girls - for.theplannergrls
- A5 Filofax Norfolk Unboxing - Ring Planner Comparison - Malden & Moterm - Sort Stuff Out
- Making a Filofax monthly dashboard - Kiss My A's
- Meine Planung im Juni - Filofax Personal - Alenas Momlife
- Sanrio Play Planner - Conversations by Moonlight
- My Newest Custom Planner Unboxing & Details | LPP Undyed A6 Ring Planner Version 2.0 |Plan With Bee - Plan With Bee
- Why I Chose Both | Book Bound AND Ring Planners - Sam Plans
- Plan With Me: May Week 4 Reset | Personal Planner | Personal Filofax Planner | Filofax Planner - Brittany Vasquez
- Your YouTube video could appear here. If you have a YT channel that features Filofax organisers or similar, please let us know. (steve at philofaxy dot com)
- Please leave a comment on any of the videos you enjoyed and mention you saw a link on Philofaxy.
- For tips on how to improve your videos, please see this post. Also this video too Webfinds
- Your Filofax/Organiser Videos could appear in this list, just contact philofaxy at gmail dot com to be added to our monitoring list.
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23 May 2023
Free For All Tuesday - No. 642

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.
We are here to answer your questions.
Make today the one day you post a comment or a question.
It is Tuesday after all, so fire away with any questions and comments.
22 May 2023
Possible Meet Up in London - Autumn 2023
I realise it has been a long time since our last Philofaxy Meet Up, several things have got in the way.
This is just a provisional 'show of hands' type post. Who would be interested in attending a meet up in Autumn 2023 in London? Possible dates are the 9th or 23rd September 2023.
I've not booked anything yet, but those two dates are clear in my calendar at the moment and it would be good to get something firm in the calendar. With on-going train strikes in UK I realise it is difficult to commit to any dates, but if we don't set a date then it will be next year before we know it!
If you have never been to a meet up, they are very relaxed events. It's good to meet face-to-face and to get to know others in our community.
Please comment below if you are interested.
Thanks.
21 May 2023
20 May 2023
Web Finds - Saturday 20 May 2023

Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
- Web Finds - Saturday 13 May 2023
- Silent Sunday
- Previously Unknown Filofax Organisers
- Free For All Tuesday - No. 641
- Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 May 2023
- Van der Spek - New 'Janet Leather' colours
- Free For All Friday - No. 758 by Anita
- Episode #207: Productive Use of Microsoft OneNote - Getting Things Done
- Van der Spek custom pocket-sized binder in Undyed Janet Leather - This Bug's Life
- Possibly new to filofax: need advice - reddit.com
- How to Kick Off Your Day With a Plan Planning - Blog – Day Designer
- Put First Things First (Habit 3) - FranklinPlanner Talk
- Setup of Van der Spek custom pocket-sized binder in Undyed Janet Leather - This Bug's Life
- Master Your Time: Maximizing Efficiency with Planner Hacks and Productivity Tips - The Fabulous Planner - News
- Can you buy just the cover? - reddit.com
- PLOTTER Pop-up Event at FLAX Pen to Paper - PLOTTER USA
- Link Love: Lamy-Not and Peli-Kan’t - The Well-Appointed Desk
- Web Finds – 17 May 2023 - Travellers Notebook Times
- Your blog post could appear here. Please let us know if you have a blog that features ring bound organisers.
- Please leave a comment on any of the blogs you enjoyed reading and mention that you saw their post mentioned on Philofaxy. Thank you
- We monitor over 400 blogs and sites, your Filofax/Organiser blog posts could appear in this list, just contact philofaxy at gmail dot com to be added to our monitoring list.
- We can not guarantee people will read your posts, but we know there is a higher chance of people reading your posts and returning to read other posts if you make them interesting with pictures and good hints and tips.
- Your Filofax/Organiser posts could appear in this list, just contact philofaxy at gmail dot com to be added to our monitoring list.
- Consider joining our Facebook group - Filofax for Philofaxy fans
Enjoy
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19 May 2023
Free For All Friday - No. 758 by Anita
For today's FFAF, I thought that I'd share some of the archive again, as I always enjoy finding some of the older posts that I'd forgotten about or haven't gotten around to reading yet.
Some Philofaxy Finds from on or around the 19th May:
- 2022: What else is in your organiser?
- 2021: Video Web Finds - Wednesday 19 May 2021
- 2020: Video Web Finds - Wednesday 20 May 2020
- 2019: What’s in my Filofax - Sally
- 2018: Web Finds - 19 May 2018
- 2017: Free For All Friday No 444 by Laurie
- 2016: The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 12
- 2015: Philofaxy London Meet Up - 16 May 2015
- 2014: Reader Under The Spotlight - Loretta
- 2013: Reader Under The Spotlight - The One and Only Kent from Oz
- 2012: Web Finds - 19 May 2012
- 2011: Flex by Filofax - Review Part 2
- 2010: The Quality of Current Organisers
- 2009: Holiday Weekend
- 2008: Tempta-a-a-tion
- 2007: Guest Blog: Filofax Adultery
- 2006: Philofaxer's Reign of Autocratic Terror Ends; Coalition Government Appointed
- 2005: Choosing My Weapon
And as always on Fridays, please feel free to discuss anything organiser related. I hope that you have a great weekend.
18 May 2023
Van der Spek - New 'Janet Leather' colours
Van der Spek Leather Goods have recently added three new colours to the 'Janet Leather' range of custom leathers.
I was fortunate enough to be sent some leather samples of all three colours, therefore I've scanned them in on a flat-bed scanner, so you can see the texture and colour in a larger image.
Cobalto is a very light blue, but to my personal point of view not too light or 'washed out'
The original Janet leather is the brown one with number #104. This leather is sensitive to water and dirt since it does not have any finish, just an open structure. Therefore you have to love leather that will change and get a patina look as well.
Web Site: https://www.vdsshop.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VDSleathergoods
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vanderspekorganiserfans/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vdsshop/
17 May 2023
Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 May 2023

Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.
Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
- Currently - Kerri Pouliot
- New Monarch Planner - Tonya Plans
- Filofax Giveaway - And the winner is... - Flatability
- Pocket VDS Flipthrough - On the Go Planner - Moniki
- Personal size planner flip. VAN DER SPEK NOIR - Planner fun and inspiration with Melissa
- the attic archives | ep. 41 ✸ i guess i sold my soul to filofax - Megan Rhiannon
- Plan With Me! || Franklin Planner || May 15 - 21, 2023 || Vintage Aurora Classic Planning - Sandra Dahl
- What is a Functional Planner and Why You Need One | Planning Newbies - Planning with Chloe
- Discbound planner expansion and refresh, part 1 (The daily pages) - The Unplanned Life
- Which planner system is right for you? Franklin Covey or Getting Things Done Method?! - MomYePlans
- Filofax 2023 | month on two pages | Fountain Pen Friendly | бланки для #filofax | - The Object
- Discbound planner expansion and refresh, part 2 (the covers) - The Unplanned Life
- Plan With Me: May Week 2 Reset | Personal Size Planner | 2023 Planner | Filofax Planner - Brittany Vasquez
- Throwback May 2022 Spreads | Moterm Personal Wide | Filofax Personal - Leigh's Sticki Scribbles
- Viele Neuheiten- Filofax Saffiano- Sparchallenges-Sparen mit der Umschlagmethode - Mrs Esmerella
- Filofax Vs Hobonichi Notte || Hobonichi Weeks Cover - Yureli Plans
- Setting Up My A5 Filofax | Erin Condren A5 Agenda ECLP Inserts - My Something Beautiful Life
- Filofax Metropol-Creating a Monthly and Note Page - The Planner Pincher
- @OfficialFilofax filofax planner chat • customisations, again - grace on paper (& occasionally, farms)
- 2023 Wellness Planner Setup & Flip-through | Minimal Planning | LV Agenda | C&P Spiral Planner - The Planner Aisle
- Why planning your day isn't stealing your freedom but protecting it! - Planning with Chloe
- Your YouTube video could appear here. If you have a YT channel that features Filofax organisers or similar, please let us know. (steve at philofaxy dot com)
- Please leave a comment on any of the videos you enjoyed and mention you saw a link on Philofaxy.
- For tips on how to improve your videos, please see this post. Also this video too Webfinds
- Your Filofax/Organiser Videos could appear in this list, just contact philofaxy at gmail dot com to be added to our monitoring list.
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