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23 December 2014

Web Finds - 23 December 2014

I hope you had a good weekend? So here we are the last web finds before Christmas.....

So now it is time to enjoy a great collection of blog posts and videos from around the internet along with a mince pie and a coffee may be!

So here are the latest Filofax blog posts from around the Internet:

My A5 Set Up - My Filofax Fixation
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 1 – Why? - The Well Appointed Desk
Study Friday : My sources of Inspiration - The Paradox of An Organised Scientist
Casual Planner - Giftie Etcetera
La filofax steampunk: parte 1_ i materiali - Lucy Wonderland
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 2 – Planner Sizes - The Well Appointed Desk
Is Your Planner Hurting Your Plan? - Renew Your Space
[eng] Filofax Flex & DIY Fish insert tutorial - My Last Eureka
Done. - Becky's Paper Route
Le petit lexique illustré des planners addicts - Accro à l'organisation
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 3 – Binders - The Well Appointed Desk
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT – MARUSYA IVANOVA - Filofax Blog
Time Management Monday: Year Review - Quo Vadis Blog
Effectively Styled Planner Page - Giftie Etcetera
Themed Filofax Monday: Robots Filofax - The Paradox of An Organised Scientist
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 4 – Inserts - The Well Appointed Desk
VDS is going to Manage Me! - It's Bluetiger
Question for the gentlefolk in the Filofax and Midori... - Susan Has A Stationery Problem
Q & A Monday- How do you know you’re a planner fanatic? - Embellish Everything
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 5 – Accessories - The Well Appointed Desk
New A5 Filofax Daily Dashboard layout for free download - My Life All in One Place
Van Der Spek Undyed Binder: Week 4 plus 2015 setup - This Bug's Life
Planners and moving onto the next chapter - It's Bluetiger
Filofax Malden Person Calendar Setup 2015 - Busy Wife and Working Mum
A Beginner’s Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 6 – Additional Resources - The Well Appointed Desk
It's been a long time... - Avo's Life

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. Do not forget to give your posts a title...
For some general tips on Filofax Blogging, please see this post

And here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.

FILOFAX Lockwood Review and Comparison to Maldens - My Summer Touch
Set Up Update + Pocket Malden Wallet - Lola Karwowski
Decorating my Filofax: week 52 Noël! (2014) - Aude B
Filofax vs. Kikki.K: 3 Things No One Ever Mentioned - Simply Yui
Filofax Setup 2015 (deutsch) - Pure Power Panda
Filofax Flex Slim & DIY Fish - My Last Eureka

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.

We are on the look out for more people to take part in Reader Under the Spotlight. If you would like to appear in this feature then please contact Steve : philofaxy at gmail dot com Thank you.

My Week Posts

My week #140 - Paper Lovestory
Week#51 - Le monde de Mzelle
My week #51 - She's Eclectic
My Week #51 - Life of Kitty
My Week #51 - Joanny White
Planner Pages – Week 52 - Planner Bug

Enjoy

Free For All Tuesday No. 203

22 December 2014

Filofax 2013 Look Book

Filofax Look Book 2013

And there are higher resolution versions of these files available on Flickr

21 December 2014

Reader Under the Spotlight - Becky

Today I would like to introduce you to Becky.

Hi there. I'm an international communications student living British Columbia with my husband and our two dogs.

I have held an odd compulsion to hoard notebooks and office supplies since I was a child. I like to think I take after my mom because she has used a planner forever and she maintains this magnificent library of binders that I didn't appreciate until recently.

Becky blogs over at Becky's Paper Route

Thanks for the spotlight!

1. When did you buy your first organiser and what was it?

On June 19, 2012, I bought a Mini Metropol in black.

2. What other brands have you used or considered using?

Filofax was my first love and I've always feel that it wins in comparison to other ringed bound brands. However, I have been drooling over those refillable Midori Traveler's Notebooks recently.

3. Out of the organisers you own which is your current favourite (Style and Size)?

My personal zip Holborn in wine is my favourite companion. It's the perfect size, lays nearly flat, and the buffalo leather is difficult to put down. The best part is that I always have at least one spare pocket. There are little touches too like the long zippered pocket within a larger pocket and the contrast stitching. The stretchy pen loop is lovely. I could go on forever.

4. How many Filofax or other brands of organisers do you own?

I'm down to 3 Filofaxes (I just gave one to my mom), a little Avery Dennison binder that I use as an organizer, and an "Advantage Organizer" that was given to me as a gift.

5. What is the oldest organiser in your collection?

I would have to guess my Tecnic. I don't think it has been produce in a long while.

6. What do you use your organisers for?

My Holborn is my wallet. I have been bullet journaling in it for a minute now. I like an organizer instead of a notebook for this method because I can use different sections for the monthly spread, to-dos, daily pages, and collections (plus a couple of additional sections). I use it for most everything except for school/work notes, budgeting, and shopping lists.

7. What was the feature about Filofax you like most?

I would have to say the online community. I get a lot of happiness from reading about other people's systems and sharing mine.

8. If you could design your own Filofax what would it feature?

My Holborn is pretty close to perfection, but I could always use another pen loop. It would be nice to have a zipper or something on the little pocket on the left hand side to keep coins from falling out.

9. How do you carry your Filofax?

I'm very practical these days- I carry it in my sporty sling bag that I use instead of a purse.

10. Which Filofax in the current range do you like the most? Are you going to buy it?

I have a crush on the cherry Classic A5. Alas, I cannot justify the purchase.

11. What is the most you have ever spent on a Filofax or other brand of organiser? Which model?

I spent $42.80 on my mini Metropol, my first Filofax and the only one I have ever purchased new directly from Filofax. I bought the others cheaper secondhand. It just goes to show you don't have to be wealthy to be a planner addict.

12. What's your favourite Filofax tip or hack?

I guess I have a couple. If you want to give your organizer some personality, you'd be surprised what you can find on your bookshelf. Also, paperclips are fantastic cheap page markers and packing tape is kind of like laminate.
Side note: I did not realize that the space inside the rings was handy for carrying an extra pen for an embarrassingly long time.

13. Turning to Philofaxy, what do you like the most?

The Web Finds have lead me to some really interesting and insightful blogs.

14. And what do you not like about Philofaxy?

The only thing I can think of is the Pinterest ban.

15. What was the last music track you downloaded or bought?

I use a streaming service and lately I've been listening to a lot of Milky Chance, Barbarisms, and the Beta Band.

16. Have you ever attended a Philofaxy meet-up? if not do you intend to one day?

I haven't and I would LOVE to attend a Philofaxy meet-up in Vancouver.

17. What was the last movie you watched?

Aliens 2.

18. What was the last book you read?

Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut.

19. George Clooney or Brad Pitt?

I'm a big fan of Fight Club so I'll go with Brad.

20 December 2014

Web Finds - 20 December 2014

I hope you had a good week?

Time to enjoy a great collection of blog posts and videos from around the internet.

So here are the latest Filofax blog posts from around the Internet:

Planning Made Easy - Planner Bug
Planner Updates for Ashley & Rachel - Homemakers Daily
Writing Wednesday: The future of paper planners, revisited. - Quo Vadis Blog
Looks Like The A5 Size Is The Answer - My Filofax Fixation
Friday Feature: An Interview with Imy’s World - Planner Bug
#Filofax Friday: Yearly Goals List for 2015 - Planning with Printed Portal
Planner Friday - December - She's Eclectic
Where to buy Quo Vadis planners - Quo Vadis Blog
SPIRALDEX – A New Way of Planning - My Filofax Fixation
Filofax Shopping - Hello, I'm a Paper Addict
My new filofax for 2015 - Seaweed Kisses
Paperchase Dreamscape Planner - Mrs Brimbles
DIY Washi Tape Sample Cards - Joanny White
Introducing My New Malden A5 - My Filofax Fixation
How important are monthly planning pages in your planner? - Quo Vadis Blog
Filo Friday! My most favorite time of year. - Embellish Everything

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. Do not forget to give your posts a title...
For some general tips on Filofax Blogging, please see this post

Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: