I regularly read Philofaxy blog and love the Web Finds posts on a Saturday and Wednesday. These are a round up of the weeks posts on people's blogs, and videos on YouTube, about Filofax. Although I'm getting on well with the pocket size filofax, after seeing how other people use their personal size, I'd been fancying trying one out myself.
I was given some money last year when one of my uncles died. I've been thinking of something to buy with it as I didn't want it to just be frittered away, I wanted to buy something I could keep. When I came across Lady Filo's My Filo World blog with a post about 35% discount on the Italian Filofax website I couldn't resist, especially as they had the crimson Malden in personal size for sale, this isn't available on the UK site anymore. What's more, during January, shipping within the EU and Europe was free. I decided that it was too good an offer to pass up, and this would be the perfect thing to spend some of the money I'd been given on.
It arrived on Monday and I couldn't wait to open it.
.jpg)
It's made from buffalo leather and it's so soft. I love the colour, it's a gorgeous deep red with a contrasting trim. I had wondered if the colour might be different to what I'd seen online as it's sometimes hard to get a true colour in a photo, but it's just as I'd seen. My photos all show different shades, but I'd say it's most like the first photo.
.jpg)
The inside is similar to my pocket size, and though it doesn't lie flat when open at the moment, I'm sure it will do in time.
.jpg)
The diary supplied is in Italian, but I've decided that it would be a waste of money to replace this with an English one, I can work out which day is which, so it's fine.
.jpg)
Also supplied are a-z dividers, subject dividers, various types of Filofax paper such as address sheets, finance sheets,to do sheets, website pages, coloured ruled paper and a credit card holder. The subject dividers are in English, which is a bit odd given that the diary supplied is in Italian, I'd have thought they'd both be in the same language.
.jpg)
I just need to move across now from my pocket size, but this is going to give me so much more room. I should be extra organised now.
I LOVE the red you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea to spend your money on something you can use everyday and which will well loved too.
I do like a bit of organising!
Lisa x
I'm so pleased that I managed to get the crimson, it's not available in the UK now, and I was a bit worried buying from abroad, but it was really easy, and enabled me to buy exactly what I wanted.
DeleteI love it. I'm a very organised person and love my A4 desk diary for writing EVERYTHING in. Love how the Filofax has dividers making it easier to find all your different sections x
ReplyDeleteThe thing I love about Filofax is that pages can be added or removed, also, you can move things about within it. Then there's the feel and smell of it. Can you tell I love it?
DeleteYou're making lust for a filofax again! I used to have a small sized Louis Vuitton organiser I used and then switched to the Moleskine diaries the past few years but maybe it's time to do the switch back!!
ReplyDeleteVictoria x
I did exactly the same thing. I used to use a Microfile, similar to the Filofax, then went back to using a pocket diary. I'm really enjoying using a Filofax again now, I think I need to be more organised in my life and this is keeping me on the straight and narrow.
DeleteWhat a lovely thing to spent some special money on. The red leather looks so soft! Jx
ReplyDeleteThe leather is really soft, I can't help but keep touching it, sad I know. I think I found the perfect thing to spend some of the money on.
DeleteI love your new red Filofax!
ReplyDeleteJune
Thank you, I do too. I'm so pleased I chose the crimson, it's gorgeous.
DeleteI love your Malden... I'm back in my personal crimson too. Love love love it. Go play and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done anything with it yet, I'm just loving looking at it. I want to find some peace and quiet time so that I won't be disturbed whilst I move everything across from my pocket.
DeleteOh Jo, you've given me shivers reading this :} I have a beautiful leather Filofax in a cupboard, and more paper for it than I could probably use in the next decade. It has been many, many years since it was in service but as I become increasingly forgetful, and increasingly frustrated with myself for far too many small bits of paper laying across my desk ... perhaps It Is Time.
ReplyDeleteNo such thing as coincidence that you mention this now :}
You must get it back in service. I can't believe how much more organised I am since I've started using a Filofax again, and having everything in one place is great, no lost bits of paper anymore. I'd love to know which binder you've got.
DeleteHi Jo, actually I have two:} A beautiful burgundy leather 'personal' which I must have had for over 25 years and a big black leather A5 from far-off corporate days. Not sure that either style is still for sale. I'll be resurrecting the A5 because that is the one I have so much paper for. There may be a blog post in the future (grin).
DeleteOooh, can't wait to see. I use my a5 as a home binder, it holds the household finances, a family diary so that I know who's doing what on which day, it's hectic in our house with everyone doing different things, information on utility suppliers and when I'm out of contract so that I can look to change, household to do lists and things like Christmas lists. My pocket is my on the go filofax with my personal diary and personal info. I'll be changing this one to my new personal size, but I'll have to find a new use for my pocket size as I love that one too.
DeleteThat's looks rather smart! Have fun using it. Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get all by bits and pieces in it and start using it. I love it.
DeleteIt's lovely. I share you love of the filofax and have been using the same one for about 12 years. Maybe it's time I upgraded too?
ReplyDeleteGillian x
There's some lovely models to choose from. Filofax Italy have 35% off with the code on My Filo World blog until the end of February if you need to be tempted.
DeleteYou know I always used one then switched to a dairy. You have me yearning to get one again now....off I pop to google them....xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI was the same. I can't even remember now why I went back to using a diary, but I'm so glad that I've rediscovered the Filofax. Happy Googling.
DeleteI love it Jo! And I think the color you have chosen shows your true personality... And I admire anyone that is organized, I like to think I'm quite organized, but I always think I could do that bit better and I love the old school way of doing things, you know... writing them down! Not using electronics to organize... because Lord knows they always break down! I have missed visiting you and It feels all nice and comfy here visiting you again, I've been so busy, but I will soon be settled and back to being a regular visiter. Have a most wonderful weekend my friend!
ReplyDeleteI'm exactly the same when it comes to the old school ways of doing things. I'm not very good with technology, and as I love stationery anyway, Filofax is perfect for me.
DeleteOoooh it is beautiful! A gorgeous red! I find Filofax (and loose leaf binders in general) just so much more useful and flexible. So much so that I wrote a post about it this week! I've come to terms with the fact that I am a visual person and I need reminders on paper to actually function. I can't remember a blog post draft on the computer, but I do when I see it on my lists...Happy planning and yay for a gorgeous tool to help!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and leaving a comment. Filofax is really flexible, I think this is one of the main things I love about it. I shall pop over to have a read of your post shortly.
DeleteIt's a lovely planner! Great color :)
ReplyDeleteTracy
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. I love the Malden, and I think I've chosen a gorgeous colour. It's such a shame that it's not available in the UK anymore.
DeleteI have that binder, too. It is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and leaving a comment. I think we've both got great taste, it's a fabulous binder.
DeleteI, too, am a proud owner of a personal Crimson Malden. Good choice!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and leaving a comment. I love the personal crimson Malden, I think I've made a great choice.
DeleteIt's gorgeous! Oh dear, I fear I may have to check out that coupon!!
ReplyDeleteThe 35% discount certainly makes a difference, and the free postage tipped the scales. Do let me know if you succumb.
DeleteGreat choice! I foolishly sold a crimson personal & really regretted as it's such a brilliant binder. I'm glad to say I'm back in one & it's definitely the one for me :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you managed to get another. It's a shame that it's not available in the UK anymore, it seems to be such a popular binder.
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to use the money - you will think of your uncle everytime you use it!
ReplyDeleteI thought that. It's something which is going to last, and which will bring me a lot of pleasure too, and as you say, I will think of my uncle whilst using it.
DeleteI use an electronic calendar and also a handwritten one. Somehow, I like to see it written and I make notes on it. Perhaps, it is not trusting the electronic copy.
ReplyDeleteI try to stay away from as many electronic devices as I can, bar the computer. I've always had a love of stationery so it's paper for me every time.
DeleteHi there!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for mentioning me on your blog :) :)
Hope you'll enjoy your lovely new Malden! I think it's even THE best lay out ever ...have a new personal size in Ochre coming my way as we speak..
x
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. I'm loving my new Malden already, even though I haven't totally moved everything across from my pocket yet. I do like the ochre, the leather looks so soft.
Delete