tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post2194216456407056134..comments2024-03-29T04:00:59.839-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Another day, another MaldenLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-79408355313277826562012-12-05T04:43:41.094-05:002012-12-05T04:43:41.094-05:00Hi there! I am new to commenting on this site and ...Hi there! I am new to commenting on this site and also a new Filofax owner. This site is great - so many new ideas and like minded people :) my partner thinks I am mad the hours I spend writing in, looking at and organising my personal grey Malden! It is actually becoming a great friend to me - one who has few needs and always lets me write away. <br />Anita - your purple Malden and satchel are Smurfettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02742511755157359589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-37423077378017505872012-11-04T05:47:18.660-05:002012-11-04T05:47:18.660-05:00Hi there! Love your Malden. What size is your satc...Hi there! Love your Malden. What size is your satchel? I'm thinking of getting above but not sure what size. I have a Finsbury personal and a wallet that's a similar size to the slimline. Do you think they would both fit in a 11" ( Definately getting a purple after seeing yours!)Hummerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11268503790901337728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-59011034661699679582012-10-06T09:27:36.580-04:002012-10-06T09:27:36.580-04:00Alice, can you get "bag balm" or "u...Alice, can you get "bag balm" or "udder cream"? It's used by quilters on dry hands because it's not greasy and so won't leave a residue on quilts. And yes, it is what it says. It's used in dairy farming because (I believe) it's safe for human consumption.<br />The Patchwork Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455586120024327292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-64483115399521062612012-07-05T19:01:49.668-04:002012-07-05T19:01:49.668-04:00I just brought this exact filofax (its my first on...I just brought this exact filofax (its my first one!!!) and I have to say I am totally in love. <br />I ummed and ached about whether to go A5 or not. Im a very very busy student and I didn't know if a A5 would be too much space, so I'm giving the personal a very good trial, and luckily my parents brought me my purple malden for my birthday. I did consider the vintage pink, but at heart ICathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102422574585114533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-48180657453990580512012-06-29T06:51:32.356-04:002012-06-29T06:51:32.356-04:00Ohh these sound good, i will have to try them if i...Ohh these sound good, i will have to try them if i ever get a stain!! Thanks so much :)Alice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-37767401564199067032012-06-28T23:53:25.376-04:002012-06-28T23:53:25.376-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17819562742964402404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-86804370286530011482012-06-28T20:40:37.513-04:002012-06-28T20:40:37.513-04:00Yes... oh yes. And they would both look lovely nex...Yes... oh yes. And they would both look lovely next to the Grey one....<br /><br />Must... not.... succumb....Songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510637565438065265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-78731990460062133402012-06-28T20:22:38.879-04:002012-06-28T20:22:38.879-04:00In a pinch (and because I'm impatient), I did ...In a pinch (and because I'm impatient), I did a baby oil treatment on a pink personal I got on ebay. It was a little the worse for wear when I received it (dust, dirt, stains). I rubbed the oil all over the binder and then very quickly cleaned it off with a damp cloth. It revived the color and removed deep-seated dirt and the shine is back. The ink stains got a "hair spray on a q-tipDorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183214368614012977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-20442138549764172192012-06-28T18:32:03.826-04:002012-06-28T18:32:03.826-04:00Thanks everyone for your help!
I may try something...Thanks everyone for your help!<br />I may try something like Badger Balm (as i have a lot of allergies and am in fact allergic to lanolin in Nivea and mineral oils etc.<br />I have already got a slight scuff on the Baroque and will maybe see if i can find an 'all natural' solution to the problem!!<br />Thanks everyone!Alice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-79770617143879559772012-06-28T17:19:36.947-04:002012-06-28T17:19:36.947-04:00In the past 5 weeks I have acquired a personal Mal...In the past 5 weeks I have acquired a personal Malden in vintage pink, a pocket Finsbury in antique rose, and just arriving yesterday......a mini Malden in purple!!! After seeing the purple colour I am in love. I now want a personal Malden in purple and then I think I will satisfied!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517780241549361403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-60415449669743382022012-06-28T16:43:32.178-04:002012-06-28T16:43:32.178-04:00Hi girls,
I assume any good nourishing cream woul...Hi girls,<br /><br />I assume any good nourishing cream would work, but I have been warned once to steer clear of those containing mineral oils - I think it has something to do with possibility of colour smearing. <br />And I'm so glad you find the recipe helpful! :-)Vanjillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259485957251975368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-52071195798402324562012-06-28T16:32:14.742-04:002012-06-28T16:32:14.742-04:00I use normal face cream, just Boots knock-off of S...I use normal face cream, just Boots knock-off of Simple moisturiser! I've never used Nivea because I don't have any, but I might buy some to see if it makes a difference...<br /><br />And Anita, you have made me want a personal purple Malden even more now!!!!KateB TPShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939014609241304340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-32527098377649029902012-06-28T16:27:44.964-04:002012-06-28T16:27:44.964-04:00Aha! The infamous Nivea treatment ;)
I look fwd to...Aha! The infamous Nivea treatment ;)<br />I look fwd to your pics. The purple is so gorgeous!Rominahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943253710544547131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-5075790662191043662012-06-28T15:53:32.384-04:002012-06-28T15:53:32.384-04:00Hi Alice, more info can be found here:
http://va...Hi Alice, more info can be found here: <br /><a href="http://vanjilla.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/filofaxs-facial.html" rel="nofollow"> http://vanjilla.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/filofaxs-facial.html </a><br /><br />I've only used Nivea... any one else??Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-73544435052794445612012-06-28T15:40:55.883-04:002012-06-28T15:40:55.883-04:00Just as i was writing my blog post which asks abou...Just as i was writing my blog post which asks about this 'Nivea treatment' its on here - weird or what!!<br />Ive never heard of it before!<br /><br />http://the-wonderful-life-of-alice.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/pocket-baroque-has-arrived.html<br /><br />Does anything else work as im allergic to Nivea etc - or is the only thing?<br /><br />Thanks!!Alice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-65060215699159901662012-06-28T15:34:24.281-04:002012-06-28T15:34:24.281-04:00Wouldn't a purple one look lovely next to Vint...Wouldn't a purple one look lovely next to Vintage Pink? Just a thought.....;-)DEMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905718381842352418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-44581827802772797832012-06-28T15:34:13.645-04:002012-06-28T15:34:13.645-04:00I was a bit surprised too that it doesn't lie ...I was a bit surprised too that it doesn't lie flat out of the box, as both my crimson & vintage pink did! The leather is still lovely & soft, but just not as bendy as the others. After a week & a bit of daily use it is getting there & probably won't need any training.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-45993267760256448922012-06-28T14:43:30.465-04:002012-06-28T14:43:30.465-04:00Oh man, I'm in trouble. I just bought my very ...Oh man, I'm in trouble. I just bought my very first Filofax, a Vintage Pink Malden in personal which I am IN LOVE WITH... and now I'm having the dreaded Planner Envy. I don't *need* a purple one..... do I????<br /><br />*sigh*<br /><br />And so it begins.Songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510637565438065265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-5935239353061417682012-06-28T14:10:21.765-04:002012-06-28T14:10:21.765-04:00I love that it looks so smooth!You can't go wr...I love that it looks so smooth!You can't go wrong with purple - or any filofax that matches your fabulous bag. I love that bag :)<br /><br />TracyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780696436600821062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-70780717526419656912012-06-28T13:43:46.806-04:002012-06-28T13:43:46.806-04:00That satchel and that Malden are made for each oth...That satchel and that Malden are made for each other! Have fun! I like purple..... But I am a crimson girl so I can resist. I wonder if I can steal my crimson satchel back from my daughter? (quick answer: no)Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-34301275148673086102012-06-28T10:55:30.863-04:002012-06-28T10:55:30.863-04:00I'm with you, Alice. I live in the US too and...I'm with you, Alice. I live in the US too and I have a personal Malden in purple on pre-order. The first ETA I was given was mid June, now it's mid July. I am really anxious to get my hands on it. I have a personal Finchley in purple and it's quite nice too, so I'm being as patient as possible waiting for my new Malden.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17819562742964402404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27110475132480705602012-06-28T10:12:26.253-04:002012-06-28T10:12:26.253-04:00great post Anita thank you for sharing, I love the...great post Anita thank you for sharing, I love the colour but....... always a but! lol this is the first I've heard of a Malden not lying flat?!?! I have the personal vintage pink and the leather is so buttery soft you can bend it anyway - im presuming this must be quite a tough leather compared to usual maldens?Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187781936598337846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-82820079616315714712012-06-28T10:07:22.470-04:002012-06-28T10:07:22.470-04:00Romina,
The leather did feel a bit dry & it&#...Romina, <br />The leather did feel a bit dry & it's already had the Nivea treatment which has made such a big difference. I'll be taking some photos to try to compare the before & after effects.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-32050566769655567102012-06-28T10:02:14.578-04:002012-06-28T10:02:14.578-04:00my thoughts exactly!my thoughts exactly!SNARLing:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09814169801502394584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-67742219894214434532012-06-28T09:30:38.631-04:002012-06-28T09:30:38.631-04:00My purple personal Malden will be arriving mid-Jul...My purple personal Malden will be arriving mid-July here in the U.S. and I can't wait! Your's looks gorgeous! I have been using the A5 for over 30 years, but after seeing Neil's "Filofax Filosophy" posts and videos, I'm trying his GTD system. (Thanks, Neil-It's AMAZING!!) My system never seemed to work because I didn't like lugging around a heavy planner. I Harbor's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082524929387383110noreply@blogger.com