Simple and flexible dividers

<Puts hand up> OK, I admit that things in my Malden are a bit of a mess.
There is some sort of order, but I haven't been using any dividers as I haven't yet got round to making my own. When I put A4 sheets of paper into my filofax, I fold them over so that the punched holes aren't covered. This means they're slightly wider than A5 which means the standard size dividers get hidden. I'm aware I could add in another fold, but it just seems more fiddly to me. Initially my idea was just to make the dividers all wider, but realised they would probably get in the way of my pen instead. Then I came across these little magnetic page markers, which seemed to be just perfect and I set to work with the following, using the blue piece of card as a cutting template:

I'm really pleased with the results as I wasn't particularly inspired by cardstock at my local shops, and it's been a cheap and easy way to introduce more colour.

I chopped up the rest of the calendar for when I fancy a change.

Another added bonus is that I can use the plastic sleeve the bookmarks came in. I'm not sure if I'll use it for pens as they'll be a bit bulky, but I love finding new uses for items especially when it's just going to be thrown away.

I think the only possible downside to the page markers is the additional weight they'll add. However, as my filo stays at home it's not an issue for me personally. The reviews I've read say that the markers are good at staying put on a page, so hopefully they'll work well as dividers for me.

And this is what the front of my filo looks like currently with my new tabs showing clearly.

Date For Your Filofax - Saturday 2nd June

New York	Sao Paulo	London	Paris

We are going to run another conference round-table voice chat using Skype.

I'm sure we are gradually getting to know each other's voices, but I will make a point of going 'around the table' to get everyone to introduce themselves this time.

So...When, Where, What, Who and How?

When? - Saturday 2nd June from 10am (US East Coast time), 3pm London time, 4 pm Paris time etc.  See the clocks at the top of this post to see roughly what time you should be on line.

Where? - an on-line chat using Skype.

What do I need? - just a micro-phone and some head phones(in ear phones work fine) and a free Skype account. Using headphones reduces 'echo' on the call.

Who - All of you... connect up with Philofaxy and we will attempt to get as many of us linked in to the audio conference as possible.

How -

1. Connect to Philofaxy by firstly searching for Philofaxy in Skype, I will then add you as a contact.
2. Then  'Start Chat',  I will then add you in to the chat room. 
3. Then if you request it, I can add you to the audio conference as well. But if you just want to chat via keyboard that's fine. That way it's slightly less hectic for me! 

Come and join in the fun, even if you only pop in to say hello...

As with previous round-tables there will also be a parallel text chat room going at the same time as the voice conference.

If you need any assistance setting up Skype, please pop a comment in this post and I will try and help you get one line. Skype is free for computer to computer calls....

Here is my post on how to improve your Skype audio with headphones or a headset.

Hope to be chatting with you on Saturday 2nd June 2012.

Web Finds - 26 May 2012

So while you are reading these posts I will be in London for the Philofaxy Meet Up. Because I'm in London, I might have missed any posts that you did on Friday, but I will capture those when I get home on Monday and they will appear next week... so don't panic the system isn't broken, I'm just not about on Friday night to do my final turn of the Web Finds machine handle!

So sit back and enjoy.

• in search of the perfect diary insert - Philofaxy DIY diary inserts - Serendipity
• Goodbye my dear Malden...and Hello Siena! - Rabbit Whispers
• Finsbury Pocket - Student in Scotland
• Planner Nirvana - The Crazy Suburban Mom
• my filofax week #5 - Paper Lovestory
• ******** - Filomaniac
• ...But would I buy it again?- The Crazy Suburban Mom 
• CD/DVD storage inserts for your A5 Filofax - My Life All in One Place
• the demise of my affair... - Paper Lovestory
• Baroquesque Updates! - Lime Tree
• Reggie On Location: Southern Hospitality & Giveaway - Well Planned Life
• Paying attention to my "to do" list - Filofax Filosphy
• It's all about organising - Because we are human
• Squared notes – my Filofax mini lists - Notes in a Book
• My Favourite Pens in My Filofaxes - Vanjilla
• Your blog post could appear here next week if we missed you this time around. Email us the details and we will include it if we can. 

Enjoy

Free For All Friday No. 184

As I'm preparing to move, I'm getting rid of a lot of stuff. Even though we've only been here just over a year, it's amazing how much a family of four can accumulate in just that time!

Not that I would ever get rid of any of my Filofaxes, but the gleaning process made me think: what if I had to get rid of all of my Filofaxes except one? Which one would I keep?

Of course it's a painful question because I love them all! I love my purple and aqua Finsbury Filofaxes for their vibrant colors. I love my Ivory Deco for its stunning beauty. I love my Orchid Aston for its color and classy look. I love my Holborn zip for its super-soft leather.

But if I could keep only one, I would have to choose my Buckingham. It was my first real Filofax, has been around the world with me (multiple times), and I just couldn't part with its all-leather quality and classic design. We have too much of a history together to part ways!

So, I know it's painful to even think about, but if you could keep only one of your Filofaxes, which would it be, and why?

And as always on Fridays, the floor is yours to discuss anything Filofax-related.

Happy Friday everyone! :)

Reader Under The Spotlight - Christa

Hi everyone, my name is Christa and I run the blog http://lovingmyfilofax.blogspot.co.uk/

I am 24, live in London with my partner of 7 years Tarik and our son Ty who is 4 years old, I work 4 days a week at an electronics company and am hoping to eventually work for myself.

I am organizing crazy, so Filofax fits in great with my organizational needs. I love having a nosy in other peoples Filofaxes to see how they organize themselves, so I can grab some pointers that may help me be even more ultra organized, as I am always on a quest to find the holy grail of set ups.

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

My first Filofax was a baby blue piazza pocket which was bought for me by my mum for my birthday when I was 15, though to be honest I didn't really get into using it that much.

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

It has only been Filofax for me, there is just something about the luxury nature of the leather Filofaxes that makes me never want to consider another brand.

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

My favourite at the moment is my A5 Pink Classic which is my home binder Filofax

4. How many Filofax organisers do you own?

I have recently sold off quite a few of my collection, as I have realised that A5 is the size for me & so I could narrow it down to the 8 I really love below.

• An A5 Black Amazona
• A5 Imperial Purple Finchley
• A5 Red & Black Adelphi's
• A5 Pink Classic
• A5 Black Domino
• Personal Ultra Violet Dominio
• Pocket Pink Rio

5. What do you use your Filofax for?

• My A5 Black Amazona is going to be for business (when I start making enough money to acquire one)
• A5 Imperial Purple Finchley - My ME Filofax
• A5 Red Adelphi - Is my notes Filofax to make any rough notes on a day to day basis, then basically anything that doesn't have a section in my other Filofaxes gets filed in behind a-z dividers
• A5 Black Adelphi - My on the go in my bag Filofax
• A5 Pink Classic - Is my home binder Filofax, with elements of flyladys control journal
• A5 Black Domino - Is my storage binder for my diary pages that I have used already that i want to keep
• Personal Ultra Violet Dominio - Storage for colourful paper
• Pocket Pink Rio - Storage for colourful paper

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

I love how you can customize exactly what you want to have in your Filofax, either by using the selection of Filofax inserts they make or printing your own

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

I would love something along the lines of the Osterley A5, but in a compact A5 size with the same print in black with a plain clasp but with the inside layout the same as the A5 Amazona

8. How do you carry your Filofax?

The only one that leave the house with me is my A5 Adelphi, which just gets chucked in my bag when I go out

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

At the moment it is the Osterley A5 in grey but i want to have a look at it in person before spending so much. Hopefully I can see one when I go for the Philofaxy meet up and buy some some others i have my eye on.

10. What is the most you have ever spent on a Filofax? Which model?

I spent around £150 on a new Filofax A5 Black Balmoral that I sold in the end as I just didn't like it enough for the money I spent

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

The sense of community, how everyone is willing to help each other find hard to find items, things that are available in certain countries

12. And what do you not like about Philofaxy?

What is not to like, its great. I click on the website first thing every morning with a cup of tea

13. What was the last music album CD you bought or downloaded?

Drake - Take Care


Thank you Christa for agreeing to go under the Philofaxy spotlight