Birthday Meet Up and a pile of Akiko binders
Photo by Sharon On Wednesday 23rd July, my birthday, I met Rita and Sharon and we spent the day together. It was fantastic. We met in Starbucks at Selfridges where we sat for ages and ages looking at...
View ArticlePaperchase and Vapiano with Roses in December’s Hetty Stratton
Another one of the highlights of my trip was meeting Hetty Stratton from Roses in December, aka Paula. We met last year during a mini-meet and have kept contact since then. Paula is the one who gave me...
View ArticlePaperchase Butterfly Binder and Bug Pen
Here is my stunning birthday present from the lovely Sharon who is a regular reader of my blog and knows my love of bugs! I have always loved butterflies, ladybirds, dragonflies and bees, particularly...
View ArticleBible, Personal, Standard, Medium, Agenda – what’s in a name?
In Sweden, a mile is 10 kilometres. So when people say five miles they mean 50 kilometres. I have to constantly remind students that there are British miles, Irish miles, Scot Miles, nautical miles...
View ArticleMoved into a smaller personal – picture-heavy post
I wrote an article the other day about moving into an A5 for work as I have to juggle two employments for the next while. At the time I was in a purple personal Mia Cara which I used as a wallet and...
View ArticleDashboards
AND AN UPDATE FROM ONE OF MY READERS who made me think of something that had not occurred to me, heaven knows why as I have been driving for 35 years! (see comment below). A dashboard of a car where...
View ArticleFilofax Red Personal Kensington
I got this one from bouteia on eBay and it arrived last week. I absolutely love the Filofax Kensington in personal size. It is just perfect for me and even though I have Gillios, Van Der Spek and...
View ArticleOrganiser Hole Reinforcement Tool
This was a gift from Luxecadeautjes when I bought my Gigliodoro A5 Divino And wow it is fantastic. I recently removed most of 2014 so I could add 2015 because I am already getting bookings for 2015. I...
View ArticleDifferent Uses for a Filofax
I am reposting the links to the Filofax project for anyone who wishes to use a Filofax to help them achieve any goals they have for 2015. You can use it to help: you read more and record what you have...
View ArticleBeautiful AlexLibris binder – fits Filofax refills
These are made by AlexLibris who has made several of my hand bound books. He has sold several in his shop. Alex’s work is absolutely astounding and his customer service is beyond amazing – not only...
View ArticleMy favorite binders
Number of binders too scared to count – probably about 55 Rarest binder I no longer have it as it was defective but Gillio Aqua Skorpion. Only 4 were ever made Most valuable binder Grace Scurr 75th...
View ArticleFilofax A5 Tan Belmont
The Belmont has long been one of my favorite Filofax binders. They do not have stiffening, are made of the most beautiful thick, flexible saddle-type leather with distinctive, classy stitching. They...
View ArticleExotic binders in jewel colours
All from Bethge, who also sell a binder the same model as the Mia Cara.
View ArticleExotic Print Binders
In addition to my genuine exotic binders, I also have exotic embossed ones. Green Tejus personal sized Filofax Green Dundee personal sized Filofax Pink Van Der Spek Ostrich standard sized binder Gillio...
View ArticleFilofax Exotic binders
These, now discontinued (why oh why?) binders from Filofax are, in my opinion, the only high priced binders which are worth the money. Why? The exotic leathes used are top quality The leather is farmed...
View ArticleBlogging Tips
I had a comment a few weeks ago asking for tips on blogging. First off I am no expert. I don’t have a gazillion readers or make money from my blog. But I have loyal followers (about 590 at time of...
View ArticleFilofax Ideas
Malden handbag imagine Malden handbags with the Malden leather, stitching and the shape of the clasp strap. Ooh they would be to die for! Collectible flag binders binders with the flags of different...
View ArticleNew York Minute and what happens when you lose your organizer
When I translate over weekends I tend to get into a weekend mood by watching a fluffy movie as I translate. It cannot be anything heavy or complicated as then I get distracted. In the past I have...
View ArticleBinders with leather cover plates
Some binders have a rather nice touch on the rather utilitarian ring mechanism – leather covering on the cover plate. It makes them look luxurious. Embroleather by Gill Brooks Lavender Franklin Covey...
View ArticlePersonal sized Gucci organiser
This one is rather special to me. The wonderful Karine saw it for sale in her group, thought I would like it and bought it for me from Jennifer, who had posted it for US sale only. I paid Karine,...
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