Philofaxy: Recent Episodes
Steve Morton & Karine Tovmassian
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nbsp;Miniature meets Big Rings - Filofax Miniature and a 2.5" Ring Mechasnism. Thank you Hans
nbsp;For those of you that have read some of my previous posts here, you'll have seen that I have bought and sold many binders in the past as I've enjoyed the variety, but not wanted to own a
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amp; Sunday 19 JulyGuest post series 'Filohax' - index of all postsGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 30 - PaulFilofax Beginners Guide - Part 1Filofax Beginners Guide - Part 2Guest Post - Planner Gadgets
nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 25 July 2026Silent SundayFilofax Beginners Guide - Part 2Free For All Tuesday - No. 808Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 July 2026Guest Post - Planner Gadgets - HansFree For
nbsp;No doubt you will have seen the news about the wild forest fires here in France. Thank you to everyone that has asked if we are ok. We have had a few small local fires, but we are about 280 km (175 miles) north of the main
nbsp;Some time ago I discovered a new gadget, and I finally ordered it along with my last order.Below is an image of the gadget in closed state. Can you guess what that could be?This is a Raymay Pencut, a pair of Scissors in Pen shape and size.The thickness in the middle is about 14mm, so it
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nbsp;Starting to use your Filofax1. Start with a Clear StructureDivide your Filofax into sections that match your needs: Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Contacts, Projects, etc.Use tabbed dividers to separate sections for quick access.Keep frequently used sections (like your calendar or to-do list) at
nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 18 July 2026Silent SundayGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 30 - PaulFree For All Tuesday - No. 807Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 July 2026Filofax Beginners Guide - Part
nbsp;Send them to https://philofaxy.com yes good advice of course, but the huge amount of
nbsp;The perfection of imperfectionA member posted recently about protecting their card dividers by laminating them and this got me thinking about the Japanese art of 'Wabi-Sabi' - the
amp; Sunday 19 JulyFree For All Tuesday - No. 806Video Web Finds - Wednesday 15 July 2026Guest post series '
In my recent mid-year review, I noticed I have an entire list of tasks I've been procrastinating and moving from month to month. Some of them I've been putting off for years! Instead of just moving them forward again, I decided to dig a little deeper and figure out why I've been procrastinating them.I wrote up a new list, and next to each task I wrote why I've been putting it off. This was
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nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 4 July 2026Silent SundayCutting PaperFree For All Tuesday - No. 805Video Web Finds - Wednesday 8 July 2026Comparing Sizes Between Brands.Free For All Friday No. 922 by
nbsp;The Hidden Cognitive Cost of Dual or Multiple SystemsContinuing with my theme of exploring planner theory, and since it is July (of "One Book July" for some of us) I got to thinking about planner systems using more than one book. And I'm talking about for planning here, not having separate books for journaling or art or whatever.I wonder whether some folks are drawn to dual or even multi
nbsp;[Update] As with most things someone else has been here before down this path and I would like to thank Hans for
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nbsp;The most simplest solution would be a large pair of scissors, may be wall paper size scissors,
nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 27 June 2026Silent SundayVintage, Neo-Vintage, Modern?Free For All Tuesday - No. 804Video Web Finds - Wednesday 1 July 2026Highlights for June 2026Free For All Friday - No.
amp; Sunday 21 JunePersonal, A6, Pocket, A7 and Mini size confusionLefax Price List - 1992/93Adspot PageWeather FaxVintage, Neo-Vintage, Modern?Free For All Tuesday and Friday
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nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 20 June 2026Silent SundayAdspot PageFree For All Tuesday - No. 803Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 June 2026Weather FaxFree For All Friday - No 920 by SteveHere are the latest
nbsp;If you have been reading this site/blog for any number of years, you will know of my
nbsp;With an abundance of data available to us these days, I'm sure you could easily dedicate a Filofax to recording current or daily weather conditions.To the right, that was the external temperature display on my car at the end of a journey on Wednesday. 42 C is about 107.6 F. Very hot in
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amp; Sunday 21 JunePersonal, A6, Pocket, A7 and Mini size confusionFree For All Tuesday - No. 802Video Web Finds
nbsp;3. Sometimes I buy an additional format and not use it. For example, I decide to start using
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nbsp;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_standard_paper_sizesThe important part of the
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nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 6 June 2026Silent SundayFilofax/Lefax Price List - 1978Free For All Tuesday - No. 801Video Web Finds - Wednesday 10 June 2026Filofax Catalogue 1973Free For All Friday No 918
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nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 30 May 2026Silent SundayHighlights for May 2026Free For All Tuesday - No. 800Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 June 2026Historic InsertsFree For All Friday No. 917 by EveHere
nbsp;The Dopamine Cycle of Setup CultureOne unexpected side effect of finally finding a planner system that genuinely works is that… there suddenly isn’t much left to say about it.My current setup is stable, functional, and quietly doing its job in the background of my daily life. Which is exactly what I wanted. But I’ve realized that once a system reaches that point, there’s no longer much to
nbsp;It went missing for a number of years, then I got involved in Philofaxy in 2009 and I was wanting to find it again!! Then in 2010 when we moved house to France, the catalogue was found inside one of our books!
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amp; 2028Free For All Tuesday - No. 799Video Web Finds - Wednesday 27 May 2026Booklet Printing - UpdateFree For All
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nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 16 May 2026Silent SundayTimeFree For All Tuesday - No. 798Video Web Finds - 20 May 2026Guest Post: A5 Organisers - The Multiplicity of Standardisation - by HansFree For All
nbsp;It will soon be time to do a six-monthly review and to archive some of my past diary pages and unused information pages. Time to slim down by 'chunky' personal
nbsp;Below are four A5 Organisers.Although they are ring binders designed to hold standard A5 sheets of 210x148mm, you'll be surprised to see what's inside.Top left: This is considered to be the "Standard" A5 ring spacing with two groups of three rings with 2.3/4" (~70mm) center
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nbsp;When we look at the different diary inserts we have available we can start to get a little obsessed with time and how it is measured, or is that just me!There are two fixed intervals of how we define time on planet earth. The first is a complete revolution of the earth and how many of those revolutions it takes for the earth to orbit the sun. In
amp; Sunday 17 May 2026Free For All Tuesday - No. 797Video Web Finds - Wednesday 13 May 2026Guest post series - '
nbsp;If anything is going to bring people back to Filofax and journalling in general it's Doom scrolling...(If you don't know
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nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 2 May 2026Silent SundayHighlights for April 2026Free For All Tuesday - No. 796Video Web Finds - Wednesday 6 May 2026Filofax 1955 CatalogueHave Filofax will travelFree For
Today is David Attenborough's 100th birthday! A very Happy Birthday to Sir David!In honor of his lifetime of sharing with us the wonders of wildlife of the world, let's talk about wildlife and Filofax organisers!I am very lucky to live in an area with fantastic wildlife and nature. I love to record in my daily pages any wildlife sightings, flowers blooming, when the leaves start turning each
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for March 2026Guest Post: I have a Frankenfax - by Matthew'Planner Reset'Dates for your diary Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 AprilGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 28 - PaulWhat do you carry yours in?Filofax StoresGuest Post: Slim Bible Models - by HansFilofax France 2002 CatalogueFree For All
nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 25 April 2026Silent SundayGuest Post: Slim Bible Models - by HansFree For All Tuesday - No. 795Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 April 2026Filofax France 2002 CatalogueFree For
nbsp;your planning style changes, you do not have to stage a dramatic farewell to all of your inserts. You simply pop open
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nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 18 April 2026Silent SundayWhat do you carry yours in?Free For All Tuesday - No. 794Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 April 2026Filofax StoresFree For All Friday - No. 911 by
Whilst listening to a podcast a while ago, the guest said the phrase, "No action is too small', and this just really stuck with me. I can't remember what the podcast was, but the guest was a doctor that was basically saying that we need to be more compassionate with ourselves, and that any tiny change in our lives can start to add up over time. I think it was about diet and health in general that
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nbsp;However, this Lowepro camera bag is my regular companion, still in use after 14 years of use!! Although the contents have changed a bit since
nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 11 April 2026Silent SundayDates for your diary Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 AprilFree For All Tuesday - No. 793Video Web Finds - Wednesday 15 April 2026Guest post series - '
nbsp;I feel that way sometimes, but I find writing about my day helps me account for the time I've spent each day. Even if it's only doing the washing or the ironing or putting out the wheelie bin, these little jobs all take up time in your day.
nbsp;hereJust enough spaceI've been using Filofax personal format inserts off and on for nearly 40 years and it's only just occurred to me why this format has proliferated for over a
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My first Filofax Winchester, bought new in 1989, and my Matchbox series 75 Ferrari Berlinetta, bought new in 1970 (ish?!)
nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 4 April 2026Silent SundayGuest Post: I have a Frankenfax - by MatthewFree For All Tuesday - No. 792Video Web Finds - Wednesday 8 April 2026'Planner Reset'Free for All
nbsp;What are some of the ways the calendar or diary in your organizer could be saving you money? I can think of a few:- Note date that bills are due so you can pay them without incurring late fees- Note date that subscriptions renew so you can cancel them before getting charged for another year- Keep lists of things you need to purchase so you can keep an eye on when special offers appear- Note
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nbsp;I have a Frankenfax, and I love it.Starting a few years ago, I was in Paris travelling and popped into a FNAC to grab a something I couldn’t find on-island where I live. Whilst there, I had a look at books and stationary, as one does and picked up a Moleskine Weekly Notebook with a week on one page and opposite a lined notes page. I’d been using digital
nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 28 March 2026Silent SundayFilofax CalculatorsFree For All Tuesday - No 791Vidéos trouvées sur le Web - Mercredi 1 Avril 2026...Highlights for March 2026Free For All Friday
Over the years I have used my Filofax to help me plan various events and projects. A ring binder organiser is especially suited for this, I have found. The removable pages and addition of tabbed sections allows for flexible use as the project grows and changes (as they always seem to do). A Filofax binder is a portable, elegant, convenient way to keep everything together.An example that comes to
amp; Sunday 15 March...Filofax EtonRoutine and Long Term Goals/TasksGuest Post: Large Format Ring Binders - HansVisualising the week or month ahead.Guest Post Submission: Non-Standard Standard FormatsFilofax CalculatorsFree For
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nbsp;It is solar powered, but having been sat in my desk in the dark for many months it took a boost to
nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 21 March 2026Silent SundayVisualising the week or month ahead.Free For All Tuesday - No. 790Video Web Finds - Wednesday 25 March 2026Guest Post Submission: Non-Standard
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Thank you Hans again for another guest post.Non-Standard Standard FormatsThe title seems contradictory, but this is about formats that are not of a common standard height and width, but instead combine height and width of different standards.One common example is the HBxWA5 format, I think the notation was introduced by Ashford. This format combines the height of the "Bible" (Personal) format and
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nbsp;you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 14 March 2026Silent SundayRoutine and Long Term Goals/TasksFree For All Tuesday - No. 789Video Web Finds - Wednesday 18 March 2026Guest Post: Large Format Ring Binders -
Whilst playing a computer game the other day, it occurred to me that I could implement something that was working well into real life too. I was playing a survival game called Subnautica, which involves needing to collect materials to craft equipment. As I don't play every day and/or might also play something else, I was finding that sometimes I'd return to it and forget what I'd been
nbsp;Regular Organisers are available up to Letter (11"x8½") or A4 size, but these largest formats are uncommon.Large Format Ringbinders, also called Ring Portfolios, start at 8½" for the long edge, with this size being unusually small. The regular range starts at 11", the largest format
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It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 4 October 2025Silent SundayISO: Personal Inserts Storage?Free For All Tuesday - No. 766Video Web Finds - Wednesday 8 October 2025Vintage Filofax Inserts Filing BoxFree For
This year we (finally) were able to remodel our kitchen, and have several other house projects on the go. So of course I had to create a section in my Filofax about it!I have a page for each room in the house that we are planning to work on, and the outside of the house and property. On each page I have a list of all the things we want to do in that area, short term and longer-term. Some things
Earlier this week I was contacted by Billie, who sent me the photos you see in this post. What a find!Given the details on some of the inserts in the box we believe that this filing box dates back to the 1930's. The filing box appears in my 1937 catalogue and the 1979 one as well. Sadly we don't have any catalogues between those two dates, if any were produced. However, as you can see from
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.La Vie en Rose Planner - Franklin PlannerPlan With Me | Filofax Ranger Personal Rings - christa davidPlanifica Octubre Conmigo - Planes y DiariosThis week's releases & restocks
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You might recall I found a simple and neat solution for storing A5 insert/diary pages etc. You can read about that here. I've been looking for a similar kraft board equivalent in Personal size. But I've not found them yet, unless you know of some? Filofax make some that are a couple of posts in a plastic cover, not so easy to look through without removing the pages, but fairly compact.&
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 27 September 2025Silent SundayMy first ring bound notebookFree For All Tuesday - No. 765Video Web Finds - Wednesday 1 October 2025Highlights for September 2025Free for All
I’ve done a LOT of thinking lately about my tendency to planner flip-flop throughout the year and how I seriously do not want to continue with that pattern. While it’s fun for social media posts, it’s not fun for my bank account! Not only is it expensive but it’s also wasteful, since I don’t use most of what I purchase for the entire year, if at all.So, I decided to draw a
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for August 2025Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 22 - PaulDiscovering Filofax - SzabolcsQuiz - Identify The Filofax ModelUsing the Philofaxy Diary Inserts with the current...Dates for your diary - Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 Sep...Identify the Filofax - AnswersOne organiser or more than one
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Bring your planner to life - Franklin PlannerSeguimientos de Setiembre - Planes y DiariosA simple, but versatile, paper dairy system - FlatabilityThe AMELIA Classic Binder is Here!
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Sorting through an old box of 'stuff' the other day, I came across an old ring bound notebook of mine that dates back to the 1970's The two rings are spaced by 80mm and they are 13mm internal diameter. The page size is 162x100mm so shorter but wider than Filofax personal size. It's not particularly high quality, its made from thick card, but it was used quite a bit when I was in my
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 20 September 2025Silent SundayOne organiser or more than one organiser that is the questionFree For All Tuesday - No. 764Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 September 2025Things
Looking back through some of my posts here, I can definitely see that I'm a creature of habit. I read David Allen's Getting Things Done back in 2009, and then found my way to Filofax whilst looking for something to house my GTD system. Since then I've faithfully stuck to using either my GTD based set up or my simplified version. At some point, I added an A to Z to my reference/miscellaneous
Anita originally wrote this post back in January 2014, it deserved repeating because I still hear some of these comments over 10 years later!Why would you use one of them, don't you have a smartphone?Haha, isn't that what Yuppies used in the 80s? Oh, you're like Del Boy from Only Fools And Horses! You went up to London for the day to meet other Filofax owners? (they found that one very
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.The Elegant Daydream Zipper Binder - Franklin PlannerEscribamos Diario Juntos - Planes y DiariosReview - MeePlus A5 + Paper + Inserts - FlatabilityVan Der Spek Custom Planner -
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What are the advantages of using more than one organiser? Or only using one organiser? If you only use one, the simple answer is that you have everything in one place, no worries about duplication or forgetting to copy information from one to the other. In the past, I tried to use more than one organiser a smaller one to carry with me and an A5 at home. The mistake I made was to have
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 13 September 2025Silent SundayUsing the Philofaxy Diary Inserts with the current...Dates for your diary - Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 Sep...Free For All Tuesday - No.
I was looking back at previous years as to when I printed my inserts for the coming year and in most years I printed them sometime in September, this year I got them done much earlier, mainly because I was changing sizes for 2026. In a way I’m glad I did because I have been surprised at how many times I’ve had to reach for my organiser to enter a new appointment or a task/reminder that will
Here are the answers to last week's quiz. #1 Strata c.2006-08Not to be confused with Bond, another bonded leather binder.#2 Billingham 4BLCF7/8 c.1986-90Inspired by the classic Billingham camera bags.#3 Cosmic c.2000Similar to Active but with unique zip fob.#4 Fresco c.2009Part of interior print identical to Cherry but note thin strip on left hand side showing Fresco colours.#5 Balmoral A5 c
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax range in Ryman - FlatabilityEpisode 7: North Star - Franklin PlannerHaciendo la compra de los inserts de 2026 - Planes y DiariosWhat Are Your Must-Dos Today? -
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups'.When? - Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2
In the time we have been producing the Diary Inserts, MS Office has gone through several versions. The videos we originally produced are largely out of date. It was therefore time for a big update especially with our reduced list of files. I've therefore done two videos, one using MacOS/Office 365 which is my system of choice and what I've been using for a number of years. The other
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 6 September 2025Silent SundayDiscovering Filofax - SzabolcsFree For All Tuesday - No. 762Video Web Finds - Wednesday 10 September 2025Quiz - Identify The Filofax ModelFree
About a year and a half ago, Filofax introduced QR codes into some of its diary pages. Laurie wrote about it in Free for All Friday No. 803. I have yet to use a diary that has the QR codes printed on it. I'm not opposed to the use of QR codes in paper organizers: I use QR codes in my daily life and even create them for professional purposes. However, as Steve commented on Laurie's post, I
Can you identify the Filofax Models in the following photographs? Thank you to Dave Wright who is a regular participant in our monthly Signal Chats, for the photos and the idea for the post. There are no prizes for getting the right answer.... this time...You can email me your answers (philofaxy at gmail dot com) or leave them in the comments below. We will publish the
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Episode 7: Mission Driven - Franklin PlannerPersonal planner pages | Filofax Croc Chestnut - Mariane CrespPocket plus rings .. take: 347… - Beverly Plan LifeMail Time - more
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Hello Philofaxy!My name is Szabolcs, and I’m from Hungary. I’ve been learning English for quite a long time with varying success, but for translating this document I decided to rely on a language model instead.I have been following your blog for quite some time, and I’d like to share my own story with you.Back in the early 1990s, a remarkable man from “the great America” visited us. His name
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 30 August 2025Silent SundayHighlights for August 2025Free For All Tuesday - No. 761Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 September 2025Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 22 - Paul&
Recently I was inspired by this man (what-dan-read.com) who kept a list of the thousands of books he read, for decades. This year I've been much better about actually completing books, instead of picking them up and putting them down indefinitely. I thought keeping a list of the books I've read would be a nice record of my accomplishments in actually finishing books, and show how my interests
Thanks very much again to Paul for this twenty-second instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. Why tech needs analogue Tech has taken over the world, so why do we need analogue back ups? Well recently in the space of one day I heard of two tech fails where analogue did, or could have
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Episode 7: Find Your Voice - Franklin PlannerTrying a mini size binder! @MeePlus.planner - Stationery ShenanigansHoy no les pude hacer video - Planes y DiariosSometimes you just
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for July 2025Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 21 - PaulDates for your diary - Sat 16 & Sun 17 August 2025Start them young....Diary Inserts for 2026The answer to the problem was obvious!First Page/Dashboard?Philofaxy at 20 years youngFree For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:Free For All
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 23 August 2025Silent SundayFirst Page/Dashboard?Free For All Tuesday - No. 760Video Web Finds - Wednesday 27 August 2025Philofaxy at 20 years youngFree For All Friday No.
As summer winds down and Fall starts peeking over the horizon, planner lovers everywhere know what that means...IT'S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT NEXT YEAR'S PLANNER!! Woohoo!Whether you’re sticking with what you've been using, are curious about trying a new size, or you're considering a completely different, fresh setup, this is the season of possibility for us planner addicts as Fall catalogs
At the end of October this year it will be the 20th anniversary of the start of Philofaxy. The blog was started by 'Philofaxer' on his own just to chart his own discovery of Filofax organisers and how he was using one back then. Whenever I read the title of that first post 'In the beginning' I always hear the voice of actor Richard Burton and his introduction to 'War of the Worlds' !A
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Episode 6: Survive vs Thrive - Franklin PlannerA CEO who uses their mini Filofax as an inbox - Flatability Switching Personal Rings Covers | Moterm to Filofax - christa
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What is the first page you see when you open your Filofax organiser? For a long time I'm sure most people saw the first page of their diary insert. However these days and with the flexibility of all ring bound organisers your 'first page' can be anything from a family photograph to a to-do list or anything really. A reader gave me this page a few years ago and I adopted it as my '
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 16 August 2025Silent SundayDiary Inserts for 2026Free For All Tuesday - No. 759Video Web Finds - Wednesday 20 August 2025The answer to the problem was obvious!Free For All
My workload can vary quite a bit depending on different deadlines for my clients, so consequently my brain if a bit fried now after a busier than normal quarter. At times like these, I will adapt how I use my Filofax, and sometimes this will mean that I need more structure or other times I'll just simplify until I'm able to rest more. Right now, my one non-negotiable action is to write a
Hiding in the dark recesses of my 'collection' was a Filofax that could help solve a growing problem of mine...The Collection.... or most of it!Every time I open the doors I hear many small voices calling out 'Use me Mr Steve... I want you to put some pages in me please' !!!! Not really....However, let's go back to the beginning. Being of a certain age (that's long-hand for Old.... you're
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Episode 6: Doubters - Franklin PlannerProbando Opciones de Inserts para 2026 - Planes y Diarios Plan with me for the week in my Filofax Holborn - LisaMy Latest Diary Layout&
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People seem to get next year's inserts earlier and earlier these days. I printed my 2026 inserts back in June and I've recently ordered and received my journal planner for 2026 a few months earlier than usual. Have you got your diary inserts ready yet for 2026? We have all our inserts available on this page: Diaries 2026 That page also contains hints and tips on printing
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 9 August 2025Silent SundayDates for your diary - Sat 16 & Sun 17 August 2025Free For All Tuesday - No. 758Video Web Finds - Wednesday 13 August 2025Start them young....
I've noticed a possible new trend recently on You Tube. Some of the video titles are in French and the voice over has been overdubbed in to French. Here are some examples:J'ai fait quelque chose… un planificateur surprise et un feuilletage Planification et discussion (Voice in English on this one)Configuration du planificateur d'août (partie 2) | Inserts fonctionnels et
This week we have had our family staying with us along with our two grand sons. The eldest is 5 years old and the youngest is 2 years old. The eldest started school last September, so he is learning fast. At the weekend, the eldest saw me writing in my journal and updating my Filofax. Naturally he asked the question: 'Grandad what are you doing?' Naturally I showed him my organiser
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Functional Stickers - Tonya PlansFlipthrough de Medio Año - Planes y DiariosFunctional Stickers - Tonya PlansBlooms Weekly Planner and Kawai Leather Binder - Franklin
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups'.When? - Saturday 16 and Sunday 27 August 2025 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 2 August 2025Silent SundayHighlights for July 2025Free For All Tuesday - No. 757Video Web Finds - Wednesday 6 August 2025Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 21 - PaulFree for
In the US where I write this, it's back-to-school season! In most districts, school starts in late August or early September. Some kids are back in the classroom already! Inspired by Steve's Free for All Friday No. 860 in May, here's a map showing when the school year starts around the world. In the Northern Hemisphere, school most often starts in September, which marks the beginning
Thanks very much again to Paul for this twenty-first instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. Sunbathing experiment At this time of year our thoughts turn to holidays, usually somewhere hot and sunny, with sunbathing on the agenda. And why not, there are known health benefits associated with
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Ring planner hack! - Mariane CrespSharing New Personal Ring Covers - Tiffany’s PlansEpisode 5: Anchored with Values - Franklin PlannerPlanifica Conmigo: Agosto 2025 -
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for June 2025Using a Filofax to stay organised as a carer - by AnitaMeePlus A5 compact organisers/bindersGuest Post - Going to Personal from A5 - Zsu Part 1Dates for your diary 19 & 20 July 2025Guest Post - Going to Personal from A5 - Zsu - Part 2Filofax Word Search - GmaxWord Search
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 26 July 2025Silent SundayKeeping a JournalFree For All Tuesday - No. 756Video Web Finds - Wednesday 30 July 2025Your First Organiser?Free For All Friday No 873 by LaurieHere
Happy first day of August!Recently I had a dream where I met two people, one of whom mentioned during the course of conversation that they use a Filofax. The other added that they too were a long-term Filofax user. I tried to be casual and not come on too strong about my Filofax enthusiasm (being keenly aware, even in my dream, that not all Filofax users are enthusiasts!). I told them about
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Monticello Planner - Franklin PlannerHow to reset your GTD system - The Organized MessOverwhelmed? - Try this 5-minute Planning Trick - Aligned PlansA bullet journal reset in M5
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I have been keeping a journal now on a regular basis since 2013. I tried before then to keep a journal in my Filofax, but it wasn't so successful, and I would frequently forget to write anything in each day. With my hopeless short term memory if a couple of days pass without writing anything down, then the details will be lost. I started using a Quo Vadis Daily 21 page per day planner
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 19 July 2025Silent SundayFilofax Word Search - GmaxFree For All Tuesday - No. 755Video Web Finds - Wednesday 23 July 2025Word Search AnswersFree For All Friday No. 872Here
Creating a Morning Routine in Your PlannerMornings set the tone for the entire day, but without structure, they can slip away in a blur of distraction and chaos. At least in my house they can! Your planer is the perfect tool to design (and stick to) a morning routine that supports focus, calm, and productivity.Step 1: Define Your Ideal MorningStart by asking yourself questions like, “
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Episode 5: What Matters Most - Franklin PlannerFilofax Hack - 45 Degree Paper Cut - FlatabilityPlan with Me | Moterm Midnight Personal Rings - christa davidThis week's releases &
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Find 21 model names of Filofax Organisers in the grid below. You can go horizontally, vertically and diagonally to find the names of the different models. Answers will be published here on Philofaxy soon.
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 12 July 2025Silent SundayGuest Post - Going to Personal from A5 - Zsu Part 1Free For All Tuesday - No. 754Dates for your diary 19 & 20 July 2025Video Web Finds -
When I purchased my first Filofax back in 2009, I didn't know much about binders. I had come across Philofaxy, but didn't start to really read much until some time later. After a bit of looking around, I managed to find a cherry personal Classic for the great price of around £40 and starting to use it. Sadly after about 10 months of gentle use, I returned it to Filofax as it started to have
Continuing this excellent by Zsu, you can catch up with part 1 here. Back to PersonalIt was not an easy decision, but a decision had to be made: I could no longer carry my planner, no matter how much I loved it. I had doubts about the smaller size, and I wasn’t sure I could do it again. And so I went back to my old Personal Size inserts, to remember from my own handwriting, how I could fit
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.MeePlus Slimpad | Minimal Design, Maximum Versatility - MeePlusEpisode 5: Vision - Franklin PlannerUnboxing a MeePlus planner - Lethbridge PaperFavoritos de Medio Año -
We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups'.When? - Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2025 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours,
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Thank you to Zsu for this excellent two part post about her transition from A5 to Personal size. If you have stopped to read this, you probably have been there. Planner already in hand, and pondering about moving to a different size. A smaller size. Can it be done? (Sure, it can, you most likely have seen people do it all the time online, but the question is, can you make it work?) It can be
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 5 July 2025Silent SundayUsing a Filofax to stay organised as a carer - by AnitaFree For All Tuesday - No. 753Video Web Finds - Wednesday 9 July 2025MeePlus A5 compact
I realised the other week two mind blowing facts....This year is the 20th year I have used a Filofax organiser (or other brand) on a daily basis...2026 will be 40 years since I started using one. I used it for 5-6 years and then drifted in to using electronic PDA's of one sort or another, only to return to a Filofax in 2005. I think I should request a cake to celebrate.... any excuse!As it
Introduction.MeePlus is a relatively new company that was established in 2023 by a husband and wife team based in Hong Kong. Toby and Lora noticed the return to paper planners by a large number of people on social media. Having previously worked in the leather goods industry, they turned their experience to good use to start making their own products. They contacted me a few weeks ago
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Treat Yourself - Franklin PlannerYour Journal: The Best Habit Tracker Ever Created? - Carl PulleinPens And Paper In Wet Weather - Flatability June in my Planner - Buy
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When I was a carer for my late Mum, it became very clear early on that she needed my help after her cancer diagnosis as there was lots to keep track of. The new Mum section in my red Winchester consisted of:Notes section - notes were entered with the date and arranged in oldest at the back to newest on top. Anything that we needed to discuss with the consultant were added with a highlighted
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 28 June 2025Silent SundayEmerald Filofax Finsbury - by AnitaFree For All Tuesday - No. 752Video Web Finds - Wednesday 2 July 2025Highlights for June 2025Free for All Friday
Let's take a pen poll! Here are some of the pens I use in my Filofax. As you can tell by the ink level, the Pilot G2 (.38 mm) is my everyday favorite. I like to use different colors to highlight things like holidays, special occasions, and weather. As always on Friday, feel free to discuss anything related to ring-bound organizers!
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for May 2025Ask Mr Philofaxy: How do I cut Personal Diary InsertsDates for your diary - Sat 14 & Sun 15 June 2025The transition from A5 Filofax to Personal SizePhilofaxy Cryptic Crossword by GMaxThe Answers to the Cryptic CrosswordFilofax Westminster - Personal SizeGuest post series - '
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Seguimientos del mes - Planes y DiariosUnboxing The Infinite 8Lotus July 2025 Sub Box - MyLifeReBrandedM5 Planner Flip through | MeePlus Mini Rings - plannercovenThis week's
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For those of you that have read my previous posts here, you'll know that I've owned many Filofaxes over the years. However, I realised that I've only had one Finsbury before, which was a mini that I used as a combined diary and wallet. After my most recent clear out, I managed to pick up an emerald one on eBay for a cheap price as the listing clearly showed that it had some wear and tear. I
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 21 June 2025Silent SundayFilofax Westminster - Personal SizeFree For All Tuesday - No. 751Video Web Finds - Wednesday 25 June 2025Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 20 - Paul
Something I resisted doing for a very long time was weekly reviews. I had read about how useful they could be, and tried a few times, but didn't like doing them mainly because I tended to be overly critical about myself.A few months ago I tried again and this time something clicked. Instead of berating myself over what I didn't accomplish, I do short journaling entries about the things I'm
Thanks very much again to Paul for this twentieth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. To mollycoddle or not to mollycoddle...I have always been against mollycoddling binders, I love the patina that builds with use over time. And when I got my Kid leather Filofax Grosvenor 9 months ago, I initially just
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Blooms Planner - Franklin PlannerFilofax lavender Norfolk - Planner fun and inspiration with MelissaCurious about disc planners? - Sort Stuff Out How to Prioritise Your Day.
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It is a few years ago (2019) that I discovered the existence of the Filofax Westminster organisers. It only appears as far as I know in the 2001-2002 catalogue It came as two combinations of A5+Slimline and Personal+Slimline. Having discovered this unusual organiser I went on to try creating a modern day equivalent. I discovered that an A5 Holborn Zip would work with a Holborn
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 14 June 2025Silent Sunday - 'Filohax' Vintage on vintage No. 9Philofaxy Cryptic Crossword by GMaxFree For All Tuesday - No. 750Video Web Finds - Wednesday 18 June 2025The
Tracking In Your Planner In a world full of apps and smartwatches, there’s something refreshingly grounding about using a paper planner to track things. For example, I track my daily wellness in my planner. Although I do track my meals in an app (so it can calculate macros for me), I find that writing the other little things I like to track on a daily basis in my planner by hand helps
And here are the answers to this week's Crossword. 1. Zeppo2. Pocket3. Cuban 4. Deskfax5. Lefax6. Addresses7. Norman and Hill8. Chisholms9. Leather10. Week on One Page11. OC12. Domino13. Original14. Gillio How many did you get right?
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Downsizing from A5 to Personal Size - PhilofaxyThe 3 Basics of a Productive Day - Carl PulleinReview - Filofax Original A5 - FlatabilityUnboxing Cloth&Paper de Junio 2025 -
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Thank you to GMax for submitting this crossword.... answers will be published on Thursday..
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 7 June 2025Silent SundayDates for your diary - Sat 14 & Sun 15 June 2025Free For All Tuesday No. 749Video Web Finds - Wednesday 11 June 2025The transition from A5
Like many people, I used to commute to my place of work and did this for many years. However, once I became a carer for my late Mum, I needed to change to a work from home job as her health quickly declined. When I was working in my previous role, there was an obvious end to the work day when I left the building and walked home. However, now that my work computer is at home, I realised that it
As a long term user of an A5 Filofax (this is my 20th year in fact) I have contemplated changing back to Personal size several times in the last few years, having started in Personal size back in late 1986 (yes nearly 40 years ago!) I've also been using the same Enhanced Time Management A5 insert since late 2011, so why change you might ask. As well as a large collection of A5
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Father's Day - Franklin PlannerA6 Gillio Planner Flip - Kayla HightowerThis week's releases & restocks (week of June 9, 2025) - Gillio FirenzeSetting up summer in Mini 5 Rings&
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups'.When? - Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2025 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours,
Vintage pink A5 Malden and our beloved late cat Scooby For any cat lovers, you can view all of my previous Silent Sundays tagged Planner cat 😊
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 31 May 2025Silent SundayHighlights for May 2025Free For All Tuesday - No. 748Video Web Finds - Wednesday 4 June 2025Ask Mr Philofaxy: How do I cut Personal Diary Inserts out
My fascination, may be my 'love affair' with Filofax organisers started back in 1986What I have always liked about them is the ability to be able to customise the contents to your own requirements and to be able to change the contents as required. I have personally been creating my own Personal Size fill these last couple of weeks. It has been quite a challenge, but an enjoyable one all the
Here is a typical Personal size inserts on A4 paper.But what order do you make the cuts to get two personal size pages?Assuming that the inserts are centralised in the middle of the page both horizontally and vertically. I do it in four cuts using a rotary trimmer with a measuring scale. First cut A-A cutting the page in half or at 148mm from the short edge. I then collect
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Planifica Conmigo: Junio 2025 - Planes y DiariosIt Was Me, Not the Planner - Sam Plans8Lotus Subscription Box June 2025 - MyLifeReBrandedThis week's releases & restocks (week of
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for April 2025Where Can I Buy?Commenting GuidelinesThat's My Boy!!!Dates for your diary - Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 MayLondon Meet Up - 10 May 2025Returning home after the meet-upFind: Lefax organiserGillio A5 Compagna - Toscana LisciaGuide to Changing Organiser SizesFree For All Tuesday and
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 24 May 2025Silent SundayGillio A5 Compagna - Toscana LisciaFree For All Tuesday - No. 747 Video Web Finds - Wednesday 28 May 2025Guide to Changing Organiser SizesFree
Do you shop till you drop?More to the point, do you use your organizer for shopping? For example, I have a tab in my Personal-size for shopping lists, organized by store or shop. I never leave the house without it; otherwise, I'm sure to forget something. When I place an online order, I made a note of it on the current day. That serves as a reminder of when I can expect to receive it (or if
How many times have you seen an advert on Facebook or elsewhere with text that includes:Just received this today, not really my size, staying with the size I'm currently using...Sometimes it might be an expensive Gillio or Custom Van der Spek organiser. I'm sure these items sell for about the same price the person paid for it. There is a better way of finding out if a particular size is for you
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Unboxing Cloth&Paper de Mayo 2025 - Planes y DiariosThe Brilliance of the DAILY NOTE - Carl PulleinFilofax Portland EDC update - FlatabilityMeet the Slimpad Bridle – London 
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Gillio have today announced the released of a new Toscana Liscia leather. This leather has a very smooth surface to it. It is a very fine grain top quality leather. The leather hide goes through an extensive process to make the finished product a satin finish and very supple leather. I was fortunate to be sent an early pre-production sample in Gold and as an A5 Compagna. As you
Today's post has been delayed to tie in with a product release announcement. All will be revealed after 2pm CEST....
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 17 May 2025Silent Sunday - 'Filohax' Vintage on vintage No. 8Returning home after the meet-upFree For All Tuesday - No. 746Video Web Finds - Wednesday 21 May 2025Find: Lefax
A5 Finsbury Filofax in Coral, 2020I have a theory that whatever system we use when we start our planning/ personal productivity creates an imprint in our mind, and after that foundational experience we tend to work around that framework. See what you think:My first real planner experience was with a Filofax style ring binder. I used monthly calendar pages, weekly pages, and had tabbed
It's great to hear that someone has discovered a Filofax or Lefax via our catalogue archive. It represents many many hours/days of scanning the pages in, but I think you will agree that it is a valuable asset to have.Thank you to Theresa for sending in the following photos of her Lefax Oval that she picked up at a car boot sale for all of £0.50!!Three pen loops? Sort of.... pass a pen through all
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Episode 4: Close the Gap - Franklin PlannerMini 5 Filofax Flip | Vintage Mini Cavendish - Christa DavidEscribamos diario juntos - Planes y DiariosWeek 20 2025 Planner Reset -&
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As a postscript to the meet up, on last Tuesday we returned home to France. This visit had also been for a family event, our eldest grand sons birthday. Therefore it was a short visit. The flight from Stansted to Poitiers takes about 80-90 minutes so we can get from England to our home in no time at all. Yesterday when we arrived at Stansted we noticed that the security checks had
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 8 February 2025Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 FebFree For All Tuesday - No. 732Video Web Finds - Wednesday 12 February 2025Cross -
Filofax organizers are great for planning things such as appointments, schedules, and tasks. But what about tracking the time you spend doing the things you do every day, such as working, resting, rehearsing, reading, watching video, and so on. In a Filofax, you can use a diary where the hours of the day are marked. Or you can make up your own time tracker. Do you have a favorite time
I was looking through some old posts on here the other day and I came across a mention about cross-referencing. I'm sure you have all been doing this for years and wondering why I'm writing about it!It is a very simple idea/practice to help you de-clutter your dairy pages.In the example on the right you will see I have written 'Boiler service N3'N3 is the location of my notes for 'Le
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Odds & Ends - writerlywitteringsRings: Are they still working? - Plan With AprilA5 Budget Plan With Me Moterm Planner - MyLifeReBrandedMail time 69 - Vintage Filofax Winchester&
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February 2025 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 1 February 2025Silent SundayHighlights for January 2025Free For All Tuesday - No. 731Video Web Finds - Wednesday 5 February 2025The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Plannerverse -
A5 Boston Filofax in UltravioletWhat's new in my Filofax:A list of fun places to go and things to do on weekends: My husband and I are still getting used to being empty-nesters and not having our weekends taken up with kid-related activities. Often we spend Saturday morning going back and forth: "What do you want to do this weekend?" "I don't know, what do you want to do?" So now I capture
If you have ideas for future episodes, please send them to steve at philofaxy dot comShow Notes (timings approximate)00:15 - Introductions.02:15 - Ryder Carroll first video [1] [2]04:00 - As detailed as you want it to be. 05:25 - How to plan your week effectively - Video [3]07:00 - Adapting your system. 07:15 - Zen to Done Website. [4]09:00 - Indexing is key. 10:30 - The
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.January Flip Through - Personal Rings - Dia MerazManaging my Vintage Filofax Insert Collection - FlatabilityHow's my planner doing? | january in the plotter mini - Arelle DizonMy
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for December 2024Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 17 - PaulWilliam HannahCalls for helpDates for your diary - Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 Jan...Finding a lost Filofax?Press StudsGoals vs Habits And a Check In on BothLooking after your personal organiserFilofax A5 Belmont - Review/RevisitedFree
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 25 January 2025Silent SundayLooking after your personal organiserFree For All Tuesday - No. 730Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 January 2025Filofax A5 Belmont - Review/
Are you a messy planner or a pretty planner? As I was working in my Filofax this morning I chucked at the thought of how perfectly it works to keep me organized, but how someone else might need a decoder ring to make any sense of it, because my planner is very much like my life....messy.I started planning back in the 1980's. Day planners at that time were thought of as more of a
Continuing the revisiting of the A5 organisers in my 'collection' and putting them to use for 2-4 weeks at a time, at the start of this month (January 2025) I moved in to my A5 Belmont. When it came to writing this post I realised that I hadn't featured this particular organiser in any posts. I have done a couple of posts about the Personal Size Belmont and you will find those here.
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.I Setup Another New Planner // FCC Inserts - LisaThe Real Reason I Hate "Think About" Tasks - Carl PulleinFill in My 2025 Business Plan With Me - Buy Sell Plan Inc.Filofax rings
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Now is as good a time as any to give your organiser a little T.L.C. I tend to do this at least once a year or when I'm swapping from one organiser to another one for a bit of variety. Step 1. - Remove all of the inserts and dividers and contents of the pockets. Put them to one side for now. Step 2. - Inspect the rings, checking for gaps. Open and close them a few times. Give them a
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 18 January 2025Silent Sunday - 'Filohax' Vintage on vintage No. 4Press StudsFree For All Tuesday - No. 729Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 January 2025Goals vs Habits And a
Whilst looking at some of my older posts, it got me to thinking about why I purchased my first Filofax back in 2009. Back then, I'd recently read David Allen's Getting Things Done book and realised that a Filofax would be the perfect place to house my GTD set up in. Prior to this, I had two or three notebooks on the go, and was starting to feel overwhelmed, and I knew that there had to be a
Reality Check: How are you doing on your goals and habits as January comes to a close?They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. I don't know if I agree with that - certainly three weeks is a good start to get a new habit rolling, but I know I personally need a lot longer to make changes that really stick.Goals and habits seem very similar, and both certainly are aimed at driving
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Franklin Covey Micro Binder - Inktronics BlogNo Need For Big, Scary Goals - Here's Why - Carl PulleinPersonal Planner Setup UPDATE 1 - Kerri PouliotPlan With Me || Franklin Classic
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The press stud or snap fastener or popper on your organiser performs a very vital function in keeping the organiser closed. There are alternatives such as zipper closures or elastic, but the humble snap fastener is the one that seems to have the dominate position for ring bound organisers. The snap fastener has been around since the late 1800's, before the ring mechanism came along. It
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 11 January 2025Silent SundayCalls for helpDates for your diary - Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 Jan...Free For All Tuesday - No. 728Video Web Finds - Wednesday 15 January
The Filofax Diary Inserts with QR codes are proving to be very popular.... not!!! I was thinking of copying the idea, but just one QR code per page, it would be just a link to Philofaxy.com just in case you had forgotten the website address. >> Test it out!I love technology as you might have already guessed, but I don't like it when it's forced on us. Changing your organiser habits
No I've not lost one, sorry for the 'click-bait' title!!I recently came across an advert for a 'gadget' that would help with finding a lost organiser or wallet. A credit card size tag that works with Apple Find My. Once linked to your Apple account, the tag appears in the app along with your other Apple AirTags which I have on my keys, bags etc. The advantage of this credit card size
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.My 2025 Planner and Journal Stack - Buy Sell Plan Inc2025 January Flip | New Filofax Agenda - dr_alvaplansMi agenda para 2025 - Planes y DiariosTransform Your To-do List With These
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January 2025 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
I have recently received emails from people asking for help with their organisers, or diary inserts etc. I'm happy to respond to these emails, but the main issue seems to be that email providers such as Outlook, Hotmail etc seem to reject emails with attachments or links in them. Can I therefore ask people to include a link to their Facebook Profile or to WhatsApp so I have an
My Filofax Windsor and an interesting Christmas present - thank you to Sally for the photo
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 4 January 2025Silent SundayGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 17 - PaulFree For All Tuesday - No. 727Video Web Finds - Wednesday 8 January 2025William Hannah Free for
The new year is a little more than a week old. How is your 2025 going so far, organizer-wise? Is your 2025 setup all complete and working smoothly?Are you still working out the kinks?Are you still getting all the parts into place? (me!)And as always on Fridays, feel free to discuss anything Filofax related!
We have reviewed products and covered new products by William Hannah England here on Philofaxy and over on Travellers Notebook Times since March 2016. Quite a lot of you have joined the Facebook Group (850+ members) that David Round and I set up soon after in May 2016. The products are excellent I continue to use them alongside my various ring bound organisers for various functions.&
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Mini Rings Planner Setup & Flip Through - plannercoven2025 Planner Setup: Personal Rings Edition - Dia MerazThe BEST Stationery of 2024 - JetPensSetting Up My 2025 Pocket Malden
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Thanks very much again to Paul for this seventeenth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. You can only write on one insert at a time, so why try to carry them all? There are many benefits of using a Filofax (or any portable ring binder), but to understand what the key benefit is we need to break down how,
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 28 December 2024Silent SundayDiaries for 2025Free For All Tuesday - No. 726Video Web Finds - Wednesday 1 January 2025Highlights for December 2024Free For All Friday No 843
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first Free For All Friday of 2025!In the spirit of personal growth, here's a question for you: What are some Filofax lessons you wish you had learned (or solidified) earlier?Here are some of mine:A5 Filofax binders with large rings are too big and heavy for me to carry everywhere. I've tried multiple times, and I just end up leaving it at home. (A5 binders with
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for November 2024Guest Post - Archiving SolutionsDates for your diary - Saturday 14th and Sunday 15 DecNew Years ResolutionsPhilofaxy SearchFilofax A5 Lockwood Zip - RevisitedGifts for a Filofax user?The HitchHiker’s Guide To The Plannerverse - Episode 134Diaries for 2025Free For All Tuesday and
Happy New Year, wishing you all the best for 2025Thank you for all your support in 2024Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Raise your standards 2025 - Carl PulleinMy New Christmas Journal - Planner MumsyMy Shocking 2025 Planner Set Up - Rana PlansFILOFAX
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Have you got your diary inserts ready yet for 2025? We have all our inserts available on this page: Diaries 2025 That page also contains hints and tips on printing the files as well as access to our whole archive of source files that you can download and adapt to your own needs. I also did a post recently about printing A5 inserts that you will find here: Printing
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 21 December 2024Silent SundayGifts for a Filofax user?Free For All Tuesday - No. 725Video Web Finds - Wednesday 25 December 2024The HitchHiker’s Guide To The Plannerverse -
Whilst finalising work before my Christmas break, I decided that it was time to start thinking about what I want to do or choose not to do when I'm off. I always give my Filofax a clean and a clear out, but wanted to try out something new this festive season to help me relax and recharge. Some years ago, I used to keep a TLC list in my A to Z section, but I stopped using it as I just forgot
If you have ideas for future episodes, please send them to steve at philofaxy dot comShow Notes (timings approximate)00:30 - Introductions.02:00 - Future plans.03:00 - What happened to us. 06:00 - What we are planning in these days. 14:00 - Notebooks.16:00 - Experience the joy of handcrafted planning (video, link below).19:00 - Styles of planning.24:00 - Medication reminders. 
Happy Christmas Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet, batteries not included..... no returns accepted without proof of purchase. Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.The biggest stationery event in Japan - JetPensPlotter Mini | my everyday carry planner for 2025 - rledznWhy a Solid Morning
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Yes it is that time of year again. What would you get as a gift for a Filofax user?My own ideas:Paper, blank punchedPen, may be a fountain pen e.g. Parker IMLabelling machine - very useful around the house as well as for dividers. What would you like to receive?
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 14 December 2024Silent Sunday - 'Filohax' Vintage on vintage No. 3Philofaxy SearchFree For All Tuesday - No. 724Video Web Finds - Wednesday 18 December 2024Filofax A5
The podcast is returning... after a prolonged 2 year break we are back. Karine and I managed to synchronise our schedules and get a suitable time to record episode 134. Life basically just got in the way. Karine has moved house twice and not short moves either, so we have just been patient and carried on as best we can until the time was right to start again. Refreshed and
It is several years since I got this organiser and reviewed it along side the Personal size zip. Just over 10 years ago in fact. I will not repeat the detail that you will find in that review.However, as part of my desire to use more of my A5 organisers I chose this one to start with, it is one of the few A5 Zip organisers that I own and the only one with 25mm rings the others are either
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Review - Filofax Mini Malden - FlatabilityPlanner Whiplash in Personal and Mini Rings - plannercovenPlanner change from Gillio to filofax - kti. plansNew PLOTTER Mini 5 December
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Finding the answers to your favourite Filofax questions by looking through hundreds of posts on Philofaxy is not easy.... with 6500+ posts in over 19 years it is hardly surprising really. Even I struggle sometimes and I wrote a high proportion of the posts. I can remember writing about something, but I can't remember the year or month. However, there are some tools on the site that will
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 7 December 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 14th and Sunday 15.DecFree For All Tuesday - No. 723Video Web Finds - 11 December 2024New Years ResolutionsFree
In many parts of the world, the winter holiday season is already under way. Even if you don't celebrate a religious holiday, the holiday season poses certain challenges. A change in weather conditions, increased traffic, events to attend, visitors to entertain, and so on. How do you handle the changes? Do you have a separate holiday organizer or journal? Do you add a holiday section or a few
I've never been one for setting myself a New Years resolution, or keeping to them if I did! Totally rubbish at that sort of thing!The first issue was thinking of something suitable and secondly not getting disinterested of it within a few weeks and then forgetting all about it. There are some 'habits' I try to keep to every day/week, but not without the aid of my organiser to keep me
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Are You Reviewing or Planning The Week? - Carl PulleinFeb is all about love - Paper SnifferReview - Collins mini sized binder - FlatabilitySo compact but fits so much! -
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 30 November 2024Silent SundayHighlights for November 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 722Video Web Finds - Wednesday 4 December 2024Guest Post - Archiving Solutions.Free For
Aside from the initial outlay of money to purchase a binder, a Filofax can be a very economical way to plan.Least expensive is drawing your own planning pages on paper you already have. Paul showed an example in his Filofax No. 12 post.Also very inexpensive is printing pages you have created yourself, or free printables (such as those available here on Philofaxy). Depending on how much
At Philofaxy we like to help businesses both large and small in our scope of interest.... ring bound planners of course. Simone and I have been exchanging emails for a few weeks discussing her product ideas. Around this time last year, as Eastern Iowa settled into winter, I received my first ring planner: a Filofax Original, personal size, in patent nude. I was enamoured. There was
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.What I Don't Like About Binders - Inktronics BlogSave on great planner printables now! - GanchiPlansSet Up With Me: December 2024 in Plotter - rledznPlanners 2025 landscape -&
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights of October 2024A-Z Address Pages?Dates For Your Diary - Saturday 16th Sunday 17th NovArchiving and Storing A5 InsertsGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 16 - PaulDiary inserts for 2025Digging back in to the archive: How many do you own?Guest Post - My Journey by JC ParkerFree For All Tuesday and
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 23 November 2024Silent SundayDigging back in to the archive: How many do you own?Free For All Tuesday - No. 721Video Web Finds - Wednesday 27 November 2024Guest Post - My
When I bought my first Filofax back in 2009, I had recently read David Allen's Getting Things Done book, and decided that it would be perfect to keep my GTD set up in. I'm very much a creature of habit, so this is the main set up that I've used for many years, but after some time, I decided to give myself a more simplified set up as well.Whilst I still love Getting Things Done and agree that it
When I asked Steve if he would be interested in me contributing posts to Philofaxy, I was really pleased when he said yes! My journey through the world of organisation and time management has been long and winding, and I thought it would be an interesting story to tell, especially in the midst of the current resurgence of paper planners, whether they be Moleskine's, Plotters, Hobonochis;
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Personal Elite - alma lauhaA Brilliant Focused View In Apple Reminders - Carl PulleinPlanner & Journal Chat Part 1 (2024 Review) - rledzn2025 Planner Haul | The Planner
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During a recent discussion, the topic of 'Filofax organisers, how many do you own' came up. Back when I first started here on Philofaxy I think I only had two or three, now the figure is considerably more than that. But if I work on the basis that I bought the first one in 1986, the average is considerably lower than if I base the start date on 2009!!! The discussion reminded me of this
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 16 November 2024Silent Sunday - 'Filohax' Vintage on vintage No. 2Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 16 - PaulFree For All Tuesday = No. 720Video Web Finds - Wednesday 20
My wife Alison said to me the other day, 'Today feels very Saturdayish, yet it was a Thursday. It gave me an idea... 'What if the days of the week didn't have a name, just the date?'Think of the extra white space you would have on your diary inserts without Monday, Tuesday etc printed on each page. May be Philofaxy should have a range of inserts without the names of the days, just the dates!
Have you got your diary inserts ready yet for 2025? We have all our inserts available on this page: Diaries 2025 That page also contains hints and tips on printing the files as well as access to our whole archive of source files that you can download and adapt to your own needs. I also did a post recently about printing A5 inserts that you will find here: Printing
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Mini Filofax setup 2025 - naokirokuPlan with me live event! - Plan With AprilThree Questions... - Carl PulleinQuick Daily Plan With Me for November 12th - Buy Sell
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Thanks very much again to Paul for this sixteenth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. Filofax Grosvenor review This is a review of a binder that I didn't know existed, and once I did, I didn't even like. I don't usually like gold rings or gold edges on my binders, so I'm not sure why I gave the 'Vintage Filofax
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 9 November 2024Silent SundayDates For Your Diary - Saturday 16th Sunday 17th NovFree For All Tuesday - No. 719Video Web Finds - Wednesday 13 November 2024Archiving and
Do you use your own codes, acronyms, or a secret writing system to save time or to keep information confidential? For example, I use a code to remind myself of passwords without revealing the full password. I can imagine people who know speedwriting or shorthand using these systems to make their notes harder to decipher. Or writing in a foreign language or alphabet. As always on
At this time of year my A5 organiser needs to go on a diet. This year more so than other years I've had more and more appointments popping up in the next year as early as June 2024, I was getting appointments for 2025, at first I just used my simple year planner, but as they multiplied I needed something with more detail. In the end I got to August and started thinking about my inserts for
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.ColorPop Planner - Franklin PlannerNovember 2024 Setup | A6 Rings - A Printed LifeNovember Pocket Planner Flip Through | VDS - allyssaFavorite monthly insert 014 is now available
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - 2 November 2024Silent SundayHighlights of October 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 718Video Web Finds - Wednesday 6 November 2024A-Z Address Pages?Free For All Friday No 835 by
I recently started a new job! Hooray! As part of my job-hunt process I freshened up my CV. I was looking for work similar to what I did several years ago, so I wanted to feature that experience in my CV. To help flesh out that time in more detail in my CV I dug out the planner I was using while I did that job.Happily for me, I kept work details in that planner like lists of trainings I did (more
I am sure a lot of us have used our Filofax organisers to keep the details of all of our friends and family contact details, addresses, phone numbers, may be even email addresses in recent years. I have been gradually moving all of this information on to my Apple Contacts app, which shares the details across all of my devices. For a few years I would religiously export the data as a
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.October in my planner - Buy Sell Plan Inc.Removing a Pen Loop From My Leather Binder - Inktronics BlogNovember Planner Wins | LV Unboxing Part 2 - dr_alvaplansBirthday Haul●Filofax
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for September 2024My first Filofax - SallyGuest Post: There and back again – a (possible?) j...Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 15 - PaulChoosing my favourites for 2024 - by AnitaLefax - 1992 Update LeafletEnhanced Time Manager Diary Insert - Personal SizePlotter Review - By Eve19 years ago
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 26 October 2024Silent SundayEnhanced Time Manager Diary Insert - Personal SizeFree For All Tuesday - No. 717Video Web Finds - Wednesday 30 October 2024Plotter Review - By
When I purchased my first Filofax back in 2009, I didn't know much about binders.I had come across Philofaxy, but didn't start to really read much until some time later. After a bit of looking around, I managed to find a cherry personal Classic for the great price of around £40 and starting to use it. Sadly after about 10 months of gentle use, I returned it to Filofax as it started to have the
If you have been a follower of Philofaxy all these years, you might remember what it looked like back in 2005. The 'Wayback Machine' internet archive caught it in 2006. See the first two posts on there here, that brown and cream theme.... a true classic!To Philofaxer we are eternally grateful for starting Philofaxy back in 2005. The team of Nan, Laurie, Anita, Eve and myself feel honoured to
Recently I became aware of the Japanese planning system called Plotter.Plotter is a relatively new analog method that sets out to make daily work streamlined and easily accessible. The system can be a planner, a diary, a notebook, or anything you want it to be really.The company defines a ‘Plotter’ as “someone who uses their creativity to clear the way to a new future”. So, the product is
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Georgia Binder - Franklin PlannerNovember Planner Setup | LV Unboxing - dr_alvaplansOctober 2024 Personal Rings Flip Through - Tiffany’s PlansPurposeful Planning Week 4 - Intention&
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If you have been a Philofaxy reader for more than 10 years, the above diary insert image should be look familiar. It is the Enhanced Time Manager insert that I designed in 2011 in A5 size and I've been using every year since then in A5 size. It has a had a few tweaks to the design since then but it is basically the same layout. You will find it as 1.5.1/1.5.2 on our Diary Inserts Page for
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 19 October 2024Silent Sunday - 'Filohax' Vintage on vintage No. 1Mindful ProductivityChoosing my favourites for 2024 - by AnitaFree For All Tuesday - No. 716Video Web Finds
This weekend sees the end of daylight saving time here in Europe, I know you don't change in North America until next weekend. As the clocks are going back an hour that should be an extra hour in bed? Well I suspect as usual that extra hour will be spent correcting lots of clocks. Lots of things change automatically I know, but there are still a lot of things that need manual
Thank you to Gmax for providing the scans of this leaflet that answered the question about Lefax Pocket Organisers.You will find our full catalogue collection here.The content of all these catalogue posts are the intellectual property of Filofax Group Ltd. They are reproduced on Philofaxy with their full permission for research and educational purposes only.If you have any old Filofax catalogues
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax compact setup - Paperloveplan(pre) Plan with me November - naokirokuMy filofax archiving system - Life with HopeFilofax Original Lemon unboxing - My PlannersQuick
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Since purchasing my first Filofax back in 2009, I've come to realise that I'm an enthusiast, but not really a collector of them, so periodically I choose my favourites and rehome the rest. So, at the end of last August, I was left with just my beloved Kensington and thought that was that... However, I think that I've since figured out my version of planner peace (haha, for now) and decided
Today's Silent Sunday isn't quite as silent as normal, as I'd like to thank Paul again, as he will be contributing one photo per month to to our Silent Sunday posts here. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. Winchester 4CLF 7/8 / Tintin album As Filofax aren't my only vintage collectables, I thought I would contribute to the existing 'Silent Sunday' posts with
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds Saturday 12 October 2024 Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 715Video Web Finds - Wednesday 16 October 2024Guest
I love seeing how people use their planners. I've noticed people who use bound notebook as planners love pasting in photos, tickets, and other memorabilia. Their pages look so cool! So why not do the same in a Filofax? Instead of pasting, I like to simply punch holes, which is one of things I love about a ring-bound planner. Here's a photo I punched to remember a recent flight! And
Thanks very much again to Paul for this fifteenth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. Filohax wallet Do you know that feeling when you spot something that you know you need, but don't yet know why?That's what happened in a charity shop six months ago, when rummaging through the sad old wallet section, and saw an old
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Burlington - Hevo's binder channelPersonality Ethic - Franklin PlannerTwo Filofax personal organisers - FlatabilityPersonal Rings: Updated Flip-Through and Planner Chat 
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 5 October 2024Silent SundayMy first Filofax - SallyFree For All Tuesday - No. 714Video Web Finds - Wednesday 9 October 2024Guest Post: There and back again – a (possible?)
Those of you who have been reading Philofaxy for awhile may remember my FFAF from April 2022 when my son started using a Filofax during a busy time in high school (and how excited I was to help him set it up!). He graduated this spring, and this month I've been helping him move to a different country to start his new phase of life!During his last year of school he used a different planner, but
I’ve been a more-or-less happy A5 user for a number of years. The demands of business have always made me favour the larger format (but not Deskfax – that’s WAY too big for me!). However, over the past few months I’ve begun to sense a ‘pull’ back to the Personal format which I haven’t considered for a while- largely for reasons of portability, but also aided by a number of good ideas
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Franklin Planner Binder Collection 2024 - Sandra DahlI'm moving studios - FlatabilityVery First VDS - Managing MarlysSimplicity for Moms Planner - Franklin PlannerOctober
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Thank you Sally for contributing her own 'My Filofax' My first Filofax was a burgundy personal Windsor. I bought this in 1993 from Bentalls department store.As I recall there wasn’t much choice but this one suited my needs.I have used a number of different organiser sizes and the Windsor is currently in use.The leather is not the best quality and it is, understandably, showing some wear
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 28 September 2024Silent SundayGuest Post - Lefax Pocket Size.Free For All Tuesday - No. 713Video Web Finds - Wednesday 2 October 2024Highlights for September 2024Free For
Thinking back about my Filofax use over the years, I've realised recently that for the majority of the time I have used only one at a time. For some years, I did also use an A5 for planning projects and for writing longer notes, but the personal one was my external brain. Over time, I rehomed the A5s though, as I just didn't end up looking at them as my focus was mainly on the personal sized one.
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for August 2024Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 13 - PaulFilofax 2024 CatalogueGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 14 - PaulDates for your diary - Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 SeptemberExperienced User - KimDigging back in to the archivesYour First Filofax?Guest Post - Lefax Pocket SizeFree For All
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.September Planner Reflections | Orderli Order - dr_alvaplansMaster Your Time With These 3 Simple Steps! - Carl PulleinFilofax personal size, and how I use it - Flatability
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Thank you to Nifty from Notebook Stories for this post. In going through some the old supplies in my Filofax collection, I came across this packet of Lefax branded inserts. It made me curious about what sorts of pocket size organizers Lefax offered... but when I started digging into it, I couldn't find a single trace of Lefax pocket size organizers or inserts anywhere on the internet!As
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 21 September 2024Silent SundayDigging back in to the archivesFree For All Tuesday - No. 712Video Web Finds - Wednesday 25 September 2024Your First Filofax?Free For All
As we approach the last three months of the year, I'm sure you are close to deciding which diary insert to use next year. Filofax by including the QR codes have turned a large proportion of people off using their ready printed inserts. Yes you can opt for their personalised insert without the QR codes, but the range of layouts available is a little limited. This is also the time of year
Testing out the search on Philofaxy the other day I came across some posts from 2013 (11 years ago) this followed our Skype chat last weekend. During the Skype chat Jess was telling us about her first Filofax organisers. Her first one was a Cobalt Blue Calipso CompactJess later moved on to the Osterley model in two of the colours, she was showing us one of her Osterleys, which she uses for
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Plan With Me || Franklin Classic || Sept 23 - 29, 2024 - Sandra DahlAutumn Planner Setup Pocket Moterm Ring Planner - Sort Stuff OutHow weekly planning boosts clarity and focus - 
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Finding older posts on Philofaxy isn't easy. With nearly 6500 published posts in 19 years it isn't easy to remember when a specific post was published, even for me! Using the Labels Cloud can help you narrow things down, or the Search This Blog. These are accessed using the full web version of the site not the mobile version. If you are using a mobile and scroll to the bottom of
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 14 September 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 SeptemberFree For All Tuesday - No. 711Video Web Finds - Wednesday 18 September
If you're reading this, your ring organizer is probably by your side right now. In fact, it probably goes with you almost everywhere. But do you have another "must-have"? Or two? Your mobile phone, travel mug of coffee, wristwatch or smart watch? If I could narrow it down to any two things, it would be my organizer and my Samsung tablet, since these two things make just about
This week we learn how Kim uses her Filofax. 1. When did you buy your first organiser and what was it? It was in the mid 90s2. Out of the organisers you own which is your current favourite (Style and Size)? I have a lovely small Filo that is about 3x5 " in burgundy leather. They one for my wedding in 1999 it was blue and about 6x93. How many Filofax or other brands of
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.6 Rings Planner Flipthrough●Ashford sylph mini6 size - naokirokuSeptember Planner Wins | 8lotus 2025 Order - dr_alvaplans"Fold-out" for a mini sized personal organiser. -
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 7 September 2024Silent SundayFilofax 2024 CatalogueFree For All Tuesday - No. 710Video Web Finds - Wednesday 11 September 2024Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 14 - PaulFree
The thickness of the paper in your binder makes a big difference in the weight, bulk, and number of pages the rings can hold.In the past, Filofax brand inserts were 70 gsm. A few years ago they increased to 80 gsm to make them more fountain pen friendly. Some planner brands use paper that is 100 gsm or even 120 gsm, to prevent show through and bleed through of inks. Paper doesn't have
Thanks very much again to Paul for this fourteenth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. Filohax Gloucester review Second of my recent purchases is the Gloucester. First a bit of back story. Since reconnecting with my Filofax past, I've made it known in my friends and contacts circles that I am 'Mr Filofax', and
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Where I am at with my 2024 Planner lineup - Planner MumsyAugust Flip Through - Ring Sojourner (Personal Size) - Dia MerazPocket Filofax Haul: Saffiano / Norfolk / Holborn -
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It has been a while since we have been able to feature a new catalogue on Philofaxy. I came across this one on a site here in Europe. It's the global catalogue for Filofax most probably published late last year. You will find our full catalogue collection here.The content of all these catalogue posts are the intellectual property of Filofax Group Ltd. They are reproduced on Philofaxy
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 31 August 2024Silent SundayHighlights for August 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 709Video Web Finds - Wednesday 4 September 2024Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 13 - Paul&
Whilst looking back through some of the posts here for inspiration, I realised that it's been ten years since I first purchased my beloved personal Kensington! However, it hasn't been in my possession for all that time as I sold it some years ago, so it's also belonged to three different members of the community in the US, before finally coming back to its forever home with me in 2020.To
Thanks very much again to Paul for this thirteenth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filohax' posts here. Argyll C2CLF 7/8This was a snap eBay purchase, after seeing it in an auction but with a very reasonable 'or buy now' price, which I quickly secured.I always try to find out my new purchases' history and this one was purchased in probably
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.August Planner Reflections: C&P Order - dr_alvaplansMini Filofax Haul: Personal Rings / Saffiano Collection - LisaComparing two Kensingtons - Hevo's binder channelFilofax
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for July 2024Downsizing to PocketYou Tuber Under The Spotlight - 'Lethbridge Paper'Dates for your diary - Saturday 17th and Sunday 18 AugustGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 12 - PaulFilofax - LefaxDiary Inserts for 2025 and beyondPrinting Inserts in 2024 and beyond...Guest Post: Three Ring
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 24 August 2024Silent SundayPrinting Inserts in 2024 and beyond...Free For All Tuesday - No. 708Video Web Finds - Wednesday 28 August 2024Guest Post: Three Ring Circus! By
La Rentree happens next week here in France. This is when all school children return on Monday and also a lot of businesses will be reopening after their summer breaks. It's like a return to normal for us. As usual for me I've not managed to do as much as I would have liked to get done through the summer holidays. Various excuses/reasons, the weather... too hot or too wet (June/July)
Keen eyed US readers may recently have spotted that some unusual format binders from Plotter were on offer at the San Francisco pen show.One was the Mini 5 Square format (which, for some, would warrant a dedicated discussion), but the one that really caught my eye was their 3-Ring format.Both of these have been available in Japan for some time, but are little known elsewhere. I’d spotted the
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Multi Planners - Tonya PlansDear FILOFAX... What Happened?? - Seaweed KissesQuick Easy Planning | Personal Rings - JoleeSOFilofax Heritage Personal Compact 2024 Review -
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I have been promising you this post for some time. I apologise if you have been struggling, I have been too. Let me explain by first going back in time, it might help you understand the issues a lot better. We started sharing our inserts back in 2012, although I was using them from about mid 2011 and as time progressed so the 'suite' of inserts grew. We have parred down the inserts we
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 17 August 2024Silent SundayFilofax - LefaxFree For All Tuesday - No. 707Video Web Finds - Wednesday 21 August 2024Diary Inserts for 2025 and beyondFree for Friday No.
If you're reading this, it's safe to say you're into planning, just like me. But what about the unplanned? Suppose something that you thought might happen sometime this week is happening now?! How does you planner help you now? Do you have all of your project info ready whenever you need it? Do you have enough room to take notes on the fly? Gotta go—I'm having an unplanned
The need for next year's diary inserts seems to inch earlier and earlier in the year for me. We have had 2025 inserts available for some time. However incase you missed the 2025 inserts they are currently on our 'Future Years' page. They will be copied to the 2024 page in the near future. Also on the 'Future Years' page you will find the inserts for 2026 and recently added the 2027
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.HON Filofax pt 5 Plan with me - Plan With AprilSojourner Personal Ring Planner - Dia MerazA5 Ring Agenda: New Rosie Papeterie Order - dr_alvaplansPlanner Setup & Flip | August
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Back in October 1992 Filofax bought the Lefax company. Up until then they appeared to be friendly competitors, model names were even shared(Lefax also used London names for their products) Looking through the Lefax catalogues they seemed to be more up market than Filofax at the time. Although they did also have some cheaper organisers and their own range of inserts. What happened
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 10 August 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 17th and Sunday 18 AugustFree For All Tuesday - No. 706Video Web Finds - Wednesday 14 August 2024Guest post series
For today's FFAF, I'm going to piggyback off this comment by Klaus on my last FFAF:Klaus19 July, 2024 11:11I would like to ask you all if you have any experience combining two different diary inserts. My current inserts consist of one day per page until October 1st, and one week on two pages for the rest of the year. I intend to replace the weeklies with the dailies then every month.There
Thanks very much again to Paul for this twelfth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filofhax' posts here. Making my own insertsSteve's recent request (in the Philofaxy Facebook group) for members to post photos of their inserts made me reach for the Filohax pen - I've been unable to find printed inserts to suit my needs, so have resorted to
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.HON Filofax pt 4 - Plan With AprilPersonal Rings Planner: Simplifying My Planner - dr_alvaplansZone Cleaning Method | FC Compact | Freebies! - Laura JaneFilofax A4 Notebook - Review
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 3 August 2024Silent SundayDownsizing to PocketFree For All Tuesday - No. 705Video Web Finds - Wednesday 7 August 2024You Tuber Under The Spotlight - 'Lethbridge Paper'Free
We had a bit of unexpected drama in our block of flats earlier this week when our next door neighbour had a small fire at the back of her property. Thankfully some window cleaners had spotted the blaze, so they called the fire brigade and raised the alarm, which meant that it was extinguished very quickly without any damage to the building or risk to health. As it was such a minor incident, there
Continuing our new series today. I would like to introduce you to Emma. Tell us about your You Tube channelMy channel is an outlet to talk all things stationery and planners, partly wanting to help people navigate the sometimes confusing world of planners, and partly to find fellow stationery nerds I can chat to! Literally no one I know in real life cares about planners (alas).What
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.HON Filofax pt 3 - Plan With AprilShort review - Plotter Mini 5 - FlatabilityA5 planner flip - One Crafty DoloPrep for Pocket Filofax Rings - Monique PlansUsing my William
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Recently I decided to downsize my planner from Personal size to Pocket. I started in the world of Filofax back in the 1980’s in Personal size and that has been my “comfort size” for literally decades. No matter what size organizer I've tried, in the end I have always migrated back to Personal size. But my life has changed, as it does, and I am trying Pocket size (again).I had been
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 27 July 2024Silent SundayFilofax Brand GuidelinesFree For All Tuesday - No. 704Video Web Finds - Wednesday 31 July 2024Highlights for July 2024Free For All Friday No. 821 by
August and we have started the eighth month of the year, two thirds in to 2024. Is it too early to start thinking about getting your diary inserts ready yet for 2025? I know they have been on sale for sometime and we have had diary inserts for 2025 and 2026 available here on Philofaxy since last year!Have you decided what size and format to use for next year yet? Of course it is
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for June 2024The Timeless Benefits of Using a FilofaxAI no try FIFilofax Billingham - by AnitaDates for your diary - Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 JulyTravel JournalGuest Post: Distressed Leather Filofax MaldenYou Tuber Under The Spotlight - 'Flatability'Filofax Brand GuidelinesFree For All Tuesday
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.VanDerSpek Velvet Sand - Nessie PlansHON Filofax pt 2 - Plan With AprilPlotter Mini 5 - Mail time 66 - FlatabilityAugust Plan with Me | Need to reset - Tiffany’s
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I came across this file whilst looking for something else the other day. Whilst I don't necessarily follow all of them 100% of the time, I still think they are valid.
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 20 July 2024Silent SundayGuest Post: Distressed Leather Filofax MaldenFree For All Tuesday - No. 703Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 July 2024You Tuber Under The Spotlight - '
When you're busy, do you use your organizer more or less? Usually, I use my organizer more when I have more to organize...up to a point. When, for example, I have a big work deadline or an urgent all-consuming project, I put all of my focus on that project and stop writing. Then, in the aftermath, I try to write a summary in my organizer, which is an A5 Filofax. It's an interesting
Today, we are starting a new series here and occasionally over on Travellers Notebook Times as well. It is similar to our 'Readers Under The Spotlight' feature that we started many years ago. And funnily enough today's YouTuber featured in that series back in 2022. We aren't sure how many YouTubers we will feature, but I'm sending out some emails to those that regularly appear in Video
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Saffiano A5 - christine.diaryJuly 2024 Pocket Planner Flip Through | VDS Pocket - allyssaYet another Vintage Filofax- mail time 65 - FlatabilityMini Filofax Finsbury Update&
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Greetings my name is Marios, I live in Hellas and I love anything analog.I like pencils (mostly Blackwings) fountain pens (Kaweco, Waterman etc.) and of course notebooks, organisers and good old vinyl records.A month ago I decided to acquire a Malden in brown colour that I wanted it for a long time.Unfortunately half of the rings was slight misaligned and with gaps... (Filofax why? really
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 13 July 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 JulyFree For All Tuesday - No. 702Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 July 2024Travel JournalFree For
Do you have specific requirements for your "ideal" ring binder organiser? (Not the pages or accessories, but the binder itself.) My ideal features depend on what I'll be using the binder for.I've been using A5 size binders for several years. My Filofax that goes out and about with me is the Heritage, which has small rings and a streamlined design for maximum portability. The leather is durable
Keeping a travel journal is something I often do when I'm going away to visit somewhere, even if I have been to the place before. I'm sure a lot of people will think of a travel journal as being kept in a travellers note book or some other kind of bound book. However, I think a Compact or Slimline Filofax would serve as a great travel journal. You have more flexibility as to what pages
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Do Filofax inserts tell a story? - FlatabilityComparison of 2025 and 2024 B6 Planners - Tonya PlansPlanners Anonymous Chapter 6 Unboxing - Sandra DahlFilofax Did You Own One -&
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 6 July 2024Silent SundayAI no try FIFree For All Tuesday - No. 701Video Web Finds - Wednesday 10 July 2024Filofax Billingham - by AnitaFree For All Friday - No. 818 by
After writing my previous Free For All Friday about my top reasons for still using a Filofax, it occurred to me that I had left out something about how I find them enjoyable and tactile objects to use. I'm a frugal person by nature, so once upon a time I would've only purchased the cheapest ones available, but I had some birthday money saved up, so instead treated myself to a more expensive
Looking back at some photos in my phone, I realised the other day that I had forgotten to write about a wonderful vintage Filofax that I purchased! I admit that I'm very behind with writing posts here, so I actually bought this one back in 2022...It was just a normal day, when I had that feeling that kinda feels like an itch or maybe a certain type of restlessness. Sometimes it might be just
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Mystery Pocket Filofax - alma lauhaMail time 62 - vintage filofax - FlatabilityGillio Compagna || July 2024 - Kerri PouliotDesign your own Filofax - Filofax30 day planner
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I teased you with a bit of Artificial Intelligence (AI) via Chat GPT in describing the benefits of using a Filofax in the modern age. However, I will not go any deeper in to using AI, there is a lot of scare stories and hype around the notion of machine learning and machines spying on us every day. AI being used to create perfect photographs and images. Instead, I will pose the idea of
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 29 June 2024Silent SundayHighlights for June 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 700Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 July 2024The Timeless Benefits of Using a FilofaxFree For All
Today is the last day at school for students at public schools here in France. They don't return until Monday 2nd September. Even though they are off school for 8 weeks, I'm fairly sure our local supermarket will shift in to 'Back to School' selling mode sometime next week! It means two aisles of stationery items and school bags etc. It's like an annual festival for paper people. Always
In an age where digital devices dominate our daily lives, the Filofax remains a steadfast companion for many professionals and enthusiasts alike. This personal organiser, with its distinctive ring binder and customisable inserts, offers a plethora of advantages that digital alternatives struggle to match. Here are some of the key benefits of using a Filofax:Tangible Organisation: The Filofax
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Hamilton review - FlatabilityFilofax compact flipthrough - S.E.R plansPocket Filofax Finsbury - itsnaeriUnboxing my new Filofax - NatalieplansDesign your own
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for May 2024Now Is the Time! by NanDates for your diary - 15 and 16 June 2024Fill 'Er Up: Nan's Daily PagesGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 11 - PaulGillio Compagna HBxWA5Guest Post - A Time Organiser by TobyFilofax Malden PopularityFree For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:Free For All
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 22 June 2024Silent SundayGuest Post - A Time Organiser by TobyFree For All Tuesday - No. 699Video Web Finds - Wednesday 26 June 2024Filofax Malden PopularityFree for All
As the saying goes, you learn something new every day! Recently I learned a new way to define how people prefer to handle information: high context and low context. For example, I happen to be very high context. I retain information better when I can put it in a greater context. Hence, I tend to write more surrounding details in my organizer. For example, I forget what "Lunch with Gary
Unless you have been in a deep sleep and not reading the Philofaxy Video Web Finds, recently you can't have missed how popular the Filofax Malden currently is. A recent Video Web Finds had a large number of Malden videos in it (~25%) Came out in 2010;Initially only in Personal and Pocket sizes; Mini discontinued at one point only to come back again;Many colours released over the
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.New GanchiPlans Insert! - GanchiPlansMail time 61 - Filofax Mini Domino - FlatabilityPlan With Me! Week of June 24th - BuySellPlanPlanner Chat | Personal Rings | B6 Journal -&
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Thank you to Toby for contacting us with details of a recent findHello organiser enthusiasts. I found this beauty hiding on a shelf in a local charity shop.I couldn't identify it at first, until eventually, after a convoluted search around the web, I discovered Time/System organisers and from there I found a reference to 'A' Time on this blog.The binder had various inserts within it that
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 15 June 2024Silent SundayGuest post series - 'Filohax' No. 11 - PaulFree For All Tuesday - No. 698Video Web Finds - Wednesday 19 June 2024Gillio Compagna HBxWA5Free For All
Do you use a particular time management system in your Filofax such as GTD, Franklin Planner, etc.? I've read about and tried so many systems over the years, but none of them work for me as they are. However I have incorporated aspects of many into my own system. If you look at a lot of time management systems, many have similar aspects: prioritisation of tasks, scheduling events while
Gillio have recently released a new size of Compagna, it was previewed at their event in November 2023, but it was a very busy event so I didn't get a decent chance to look at it. Gillio were kind to send me one from the first production batch to review, and this is it. From that photograph you might not be able to understand the size or have heard of it before. HBxWA5 equates to
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.LV PM Agenda: Set-up and used as a wallet - MamaGPlan with me | Journal with me | B6 | Personal Rings - Nessie PlansJune Planner Updates - dr_alvaplansFilofax Croc Compact Setup 翻手帐
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Thanks very much again to Paul for this eleventh instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filofhax' posts here. Filohax sketchbookIt's taken me 20 years to figure out my latest 'Filohax', but it has been worth the wait - using a personal size Filofax to house multiple kinds of sketch papers. If any artists out there reading this consider the established
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 8 June 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary - 15 and 16 June 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 697Video Web Finds - Wednesday 12 June 2024Fill 'Er Up: Nan's Daily PagesFree
Why do you still use a Filofax in 2024? When we had some family visiting the other week, one of them saw my Finsbury on my desk and asked, "Why do you still use one of those?" They mentioned that it was just a bit surprising as my smartphone was on top of my Filofax and these were next to my computer. I just said something along the lines of that I enjoy using one and it just works. So, I
So, I've got my A5 organizer ready to switch to. (See my previous post here.)For me, the thing that makes it hard for me to switch right now is that I had so many forms and inserts in my previous half-letter size. Here are some examples: To use my new A5 organizer effectively, I'll need the following: Diary insert: two pages per day is a must for me. I always need space for notes and
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Malden review - FlatabilityPlanner Flip - Nessie Plans2024 Weekly Hourly Insert Options - dr_alvaplansWeek 23 of 2024 VDS Thuya Codex - NatiMy Planning
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 1 June 2024Silent SundayHighlights for May 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 696Video Web Finds - Wednesday 5 June 2024Now Is the Time! by NanFree For All Friday - No. 813 by
The Fascination with Filofax I have dedicated the last 15 years to exploring every possible facet of using a Filofax organiser. Some in depth, some in passing. But I am still not sure why I love them so much. After all I'm a big 'tech guy' and always have been/will be. From my many Apple devices to driving a Renault Mégane E-tech full electric car and living in a house mostly powered by
The first thing you need when switching to a new organizer is, well, a new organizer. (See my previous post here.)Or, an old one. Since I generally don't sell or throw away unused supplies, I have a few A5 organizers packed away. My favorite A5 is still the first one I ever bought: a leather Belgravia in red. Since weight is one of my concerns, I got out my kitchen scale and took some
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Detailed & Chatty Flip of my FCC Vintage Aurora - BuySellPlanDesign Your Own Filofax - FilofaxFilofax Piazza Pocket unboxing (lavender colour) - alma lauhaHave fun planing with
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for April 2024Getting Personal with the Norfolk by EveUsing my Filofax Chester A5 CompactGuest Post - Using Filofax Organisers as ring binders Guest Post - Using Filofax Organisers as ring bindersDates for your diary - Saturday 25th and Sunday 26 MayVintage Filofax Organisers - In 2024 what
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 25 May 2024Silent SundayFilofax Personalised Inserts - A potential quality issueFree For All Tuesday - No. 695Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 May 2024When Is the Time? by
"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." —Steven R. CoveyEasier said than done for some of us! In my own effort to prioritize my priorities, I've learned a few things:Make them stand out. Put them where you can see them. I've learned to write Priorities on my diary page, followed by the numbers 1, 2, and 3 in red!Which brings me to my
I sang in a choral concert this spring. The program title was "When Is the Time?" It got me thinking. For at least six months, I've been thinking about switching from the U.S. half-letter size that I've been using since 2020 to A5. I even tried it for a few weeks last year, but the experiment failed. But why? I eventually figured out that I had gone into the switch unprepared. I didn't have
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Attention all Filofax lovers!! - Seaweed KissesFilofax personal rings - Plan With AprilSwitching to 30mm Standard Size Rings - Monique PlansFilofax Deskfax Richmond (in black
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There has been a lot of discussion about the new Filofax Inserts with the QR codes included for every day.After a lot people complained, Filofax offered a solution, if you didn't want QR codes on each day. You could order one of their Personalised Diary Inserts and tick the option to not have QR codes. One of our readers Kerry in the USA did exactly this, she ordered a diary insert without
My purple personal Malden from some years ago - poor initial flatability rating, as opposed to my Kensington!
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 18 May 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th MayFree For All Tuesday - No. 694Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 May 2024Vintage Filofax
Before I get to today's topic, I have a question for you:I know my posts tend to be wordy. Do you like to read longer content like this, or would you prefer I keep it shorter, maybe with bullet points? Please post feedback in the comments! Now on to our topic for today!Lately I've been seeing a lot online about "mental load." Your mental load consists of all those little details you have to
If you want to buy a Vintage Filofax, which models should you be looking at? Which ones do you consider to be good quality? And for each of the models you recommend what is a sensible price to pay?Yep it is a tall order, I know we all have our favourites. Remember what we consider vintage is an often discussed topic here on Philofaxy. In 2024, 20 years is still only 2004, well in to the
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Do you use a to-do list? Try this! - FlatabilityFilofax personal rings - Plan With AprilExciting Filofax Finds! My BEST ONE YET! - Seaweed KissesPlan with me for the week of 13-19
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 11 May 2024Silent SundayGuest Post - Using Filofax Organisers as ring binders - Part 1Free For All Tuesday - No. 693Video Web Finds - Wednesday 15 May 2024Guest Post - Using
When I went to visit a relative last weekend, she mentioned that the recent changeable weather in the UK had left her feeling a bit unsettled and out of sorts. For some reason, this got me thinking about how I think I can go through different seasons or phases with my Filofax, and how that can affect me. I admit that sometimes I can pick my Kensington up and have a kinda 'urgh' feeling! I then
Thank you again to Kevin, this is Part 2 of his guest post. The scripting for my expedition manual got me thinking about creating inserts, even though I don't use an organiser as a diary or planner. I have recently adapted the expedition AWK scripts to take the output of the Unix 'cal' command (that will print a text calendar) to create week-on-one-page and week-on-two-page annual diaries,
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Ranger review - FlatabilityA6 Rings Flip Through - Monique PlansHow to organize your day - Tonya PlansPlanner Haul | VDS Junior Janet Leather Olive Unboxing | Ana Jolene&
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Thank you to Kevin for his two part guest post. This is the story of an obsession for creating manuals and inserts for ring binders. It's not about planning, or decorating planners, or deciding what inserts and dividers to put into planners, in what order, or washi tape, or stickers... I'm sure many of you will already have been through the same 'mini-epiphanies' as I describe here.In 2012,
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 4 May 2024Silent SundayGetting Personal with the Norfolk by EveFree For All Tuesday - No. 692Video Web Finds - Wednesday 8 May 2024Using my Filofax Chester A5 CompactFree
The Sweet Spot The combination of page size and ring size. The two sizes might vary depending on your situation, work versus travel or home versus work. But there will be a size combination that works best for you The Sweet Spot, what is yours?
It is nearly 5 years since I got the Filofax Chester A5 Compact organiser to review. It hasn't had a lot of use in that time. Well its time has come. I'm travelling soon and I wanted to reduce my back pack load a bit. I had a week away in France recently and I was amazed at the weight of my backpack by the time I've put in laptops etc. Reducing the 'tech' was one thing, but my
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax QR code update - FlatabilitySet up my Pink Vintage Aurora with Me! - BuySellPlanPocket Slate Finsbury Rings - Monique PlansFilofax Pocket Malden Ochre Unboxing: Should I
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Filofax released the Norfolk Collection back in November of 2022 with the largest rings yet in any modern Filofax organizer, so as a busy professional with a lot on my plate, I was very excited to give this organizer a try. The initial release consisted of four colors: Almond, Sage, Lavender, and Taupe: Almond Sage Lavender TaupeThen in April of 2023
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 27 April 2024Silent SundayUsing an additional capture tool with my Filofax -...Free For All Tuesday - No. 691Video Web Finds - Wednesday 1 May 2024Highlights for April
No matter how much you love paper (as we all do), sometimes digital tools can really help! For example, when my to-do list grew overwhelmingly long, I typed it into a spreadsheet where I can sort it by date and priority. Here's an example of the spreadsheet I've created for myself, and how it looks when I print and punch it for my organizer. As always on Friday, feel free to discuss
We are pleased to announce that we have a new contributor to Philofaxy. Yvonne is a long standing member of our Philofaxy planner community. Her Reader Under the Spotlight post was one of the first in that series back in September 2010. Yvonne met up with Nan at the 2014 Boston Meet-up. Yvonne is well known to us all. Her Experienced User post was in August 2015. Yvonne has
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Pocket Rings - Planner Flipthrough - Monique PlansPersonal Rings Flip Through - Tiffany’s PlansGillio Mia Cara Planner Set up & Flip Through - Arie BeaUpdated Flip - Pocket Xl
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Before I started using a Filofax, I tended to have a number of notebooks on the go, which unsurprisingly didn't work very well for me. I forgot which notebook I'd previously used, or one of them got mislaid which resulted in me finding it weeks later and it just wasn't very efficient. David Allen's book 'Getting Things Done' talks about what he calls ubiquitous capture, so like many people in the
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 20 April 2024Silent SundayGuest Post - My Favourite Filofax - DavidFree For All Tuesday - No. 690Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 April 2024Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.
My youngest is currently studying for his Big Exams. He asked me if I had a notebook he could use to organise his study plans, figure out which topics he needed to spend more time working on and which ones he already knows, etc. Of course I had the perfect notebook in my stash, and he happily took it to start planning out his studying.The next morning I asked him how it went, and found his
Thanks very much again to Paul for this tenth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filofhax' posts here. Flatability's Filofax pen hack Neil from Flatability has done it again with his latest innovation - housing a collection of pens in the body of a Filofax by utilising the often redundant credit card pockets. His hack appealed to me, as I never really
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Van Der Spek Alezan Senior with Velvet Undyed! - NekolassaUnboxing my first Gillio Medium Mia Cara | Ariebea - Arie BeaQ1 pocket rings flip ✦ Gillio undyed - magicmeetspaperFilofax
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Thank you to David for submitting the details of his favourite Filofax Organiser. 1. What is your favourite organiser?A4 Durham Deluxe Leather, I had a couple of personal size faxes before this one. I had a very nice heavy black leather personal, I cant remembers the name but it had huge rings and I could fit tons of stuff into it. I still have it somewhere.The written word has always been
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 13 April 2024Silent SundayReadingFree For All Tuesday - No. 689Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 April 2024Desert Island FilofaxFree For All Friday - No. 806 by Anita Here
My husband is an excellent cook, but I admit that I'm not that confident or experienced when compared to him. So, I've decided this year to start trying out some simple recipes to help improve this. Last night, I made roast cauliflower and lemon gnocchi bake, which was super yummy and very easy to cook! It felt like a great start and I was delighted with the result, so I'm going to start keeping
You are ship wrecked on a desert island, but you rescued your bag before it went in to the water....You can only keep one Filofax and one pen, which Filofax will it be and which pen? Tell us in the comments which size and model of Filofax you would keep and which pen and what type would it be you would use?
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Personal Rings Flip Through | April 2024 Set-up - Tiffany’s PlansFinally here! VDS A6 Janet Undyed Rings Cover - Ali BrownPocket Moterm Planner Setup April 2024 - Kerri
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Reading books be they non-fiction or fiction is one of life's pleasures. It gets me away from a computer or TV screen, away from distractions and notifications. I'm not a fast or as fast a reader as some people. I often get so absorbed in a book or a series of books I forget the title of the book I'm reading. To take the strain out of know what books I've read or haven't read yet I created a
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 6 April 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 13 and Sunday 14th AprilFree For All Tuesday - No. 688Video Web Finds - Wednesday 10 April 2024Contributions are
I recently had a need to share some data with people that I had on a simple spreadsheet. I could of course shared the spreadsheet, but not everyone has Excel on their computer, a lot of people only have a mobile phone these days. I could have approached someone else to create an app I guess, but that potentially would lead to cost and because it was part of one of my voluntary jobs I decided
Over the last 15 years or so we have had a lot of reader contributions.They don't have to be long essay type posts, although of course they are more than welcome. There are plenty of other much shorter posts you can contribute that are interesting to all our readers.We have a few 'standard' ones such as:Reader Under The SpotlightWhat's in my FilofaxMy favourite organiserReader Reviews
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax QR codes update - FlatabilityPlanner Flip Through | Spring 2024 - Laura JaneFilofax How To Choose The Right Size? - NoteabilityНакупила Filofax-ов -
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 30 March 2024Silent SundayHighlights for March 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 687Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 April 2024Different sizes that I've used - by AnitaFree for
I always thought I was capable of planning ahead, and if something comes up that changes my plans, well, that's life!But now I'm looking at it differently. Maybe if I planned better, I can be ready for those "somethings" that always come up! If my plans don't work out one week, then I should try a different plan next week and learn from my mistakes!After all, what good is an organizer if it
After reading Steve's excellent post called Trying different sizes with a difference, it made me think about the different cycles that I've been through my Filofax journey so far, so I thought that I'd share this with you. Of all the sizes, I've used personal the most, followed by A5 and then A6, MiniBefore I started writing for Philofaxy, I was using a purple mini Finsbury as a combined diary
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax QR codes. Is there a mistake here? - FlatabilityApril monthly set up and Plan with me - keri_plans2024 Personal Rings Bullet Journal Setup - MomYePlansMornings in my
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for February 2024The power of five and pairing tasks - by AnitaDates for your diary Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th...Favourite pens and pen loops - by AnitaPortex - Diary and Address Book software.Adspot on PhilofaxyGuest post series - 'Filohax' No.9 - PaulInsert Envy?Free For All Tuesday and
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 23 March 2024Silent SundayGuest post series - 'Filohax' No.9 - PaulFree For All Tuesday - No. 686Video Web Finds - Wednesday 27 March 2024Insert Envy?Free For All Friday No
Yesterday I received the email newsletter from Filofax announcing their new Filofax Reminder App (https://filofax.com/pages/app) to accompany their diary inserts. I imagine this will appeal to people who like a combined paper + digital planning system.The email says:"We understand that not everyone wants to carry their physical planner with them on the go, that's why we are proud to present our
Do you ever have 'Insert Envy'? You see an insert someone else is using and start to want to use it as well. However, you then realise it is:It is not available in your country;It is not available in the size you are using;It is already sold out;It might go out of production or it already is out of production;You see it, but no details of who makes it, and Google doesn't show it. It can
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Could this paper be the best deal for Filofax users? - Flatabilityhow its going… 2024 Planner System Update - MomYePlansWeek 13 of 52 - VDS Rainbow 🌈 Planner - NatiA5 VDS Planner /
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Thanks very much again to Paul for this ninth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filofhax' posts here. Balmoral 10 CLFJ 5/4 After spotting a new eBay Filofax for sale, there was something unusual about the nondescript black smudge of a thumbnail image on my smartphone that made me sit up and take notice - it had no strap and its right hand edge
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 16 March 2024Silent SundayPortex - Diary and Address Book software.Free For All Tuesday - No. 685Video Web Finds - Wednesday 20 March 2024Adspot on PhilofaxyFree For All
Whilst making a cuppa the other day, I started thinking about all of the things that I need to do and consequently started to feel a little overwhelmed... Rather than getting straight back to work, I decided to get a snack and give myself a little Filofax break, which never fails to help. If I feel a bit overwhelmed, this is my current go-to mini review:Grab a lined insert and do a brain
What is Adspot on Philofaxy? It is a page on Philofaxy where readers can post their Wanted and For Sale adverts. Not directly, but via Steve who will get your photos and text on to the page. Yes the page has been empty these last few months.... but not at the moment. It is full of some excellent organisers that are seeking new homes. Please visit the page today and snap up a
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.My Insert Storage System | The Planner Aisle - The Planner AisleThree filofax hacks to improve productivity - FlatabilityMarch 12 Plan With Me! - BuySellPlanA new planner I wasn't
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A long time ago, in the days before Microsoft Windows came along to our computers, we used MS-DOS with everything done from the C:\ command lineWhat are you talking about???!!! Everything was text based, or using ASCII characters to draw boxes on the screen with the cursor being moved around the screen using the tab or arrow keys, no mouse control!It sounds primitive I know, but it worked. We got
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 9 March 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th MarchFree For All Tuesday - No. 684Video Web Finds - Wednesday 13 March 2024Favourite pens and
We went away for just one night this week. I find these days that it doesn't matter how many nights you are away for, there is still the same amount of 'base kit' you need to take with you and the multiple of shirts etc is the only variable. I started to make a hand written list but gave up very quickly when I realised that this was getting silly and quickly reverted to one of my pre-printed
After reading Steve's post called Pens and Pen Loops, I decided that it was time for me to have a look at my pens and write about the subject too. When I purchased my first Filofax back in 2009, I just used any old pen that was laying around, but over time I've become a bit more picky and have decided to treat myself to something that I really enjoy using. Here are my favourite pens to
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Plan the week of March 4th with me! - BuySellPlanReview - Rexel V430 hole punch - FlatabilitySpring Changover for my Work Planner! || Janes Agenda - Sandra DahlUNBOXING Gillio
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 9:00 am, Denver 10:00 amDallas 11:00 am, New York 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 2 March 2024Silent SundayHighlights for February 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 683Video Web Finds - Wednesday 6 March 2024The power of five and pairing tasks - by AnitaFree
There are so many factors that go into deciding which organizer to choose. Some of the big ones are:1) Portability. Do you need to carry your organizer everywhere? How important is the size of what you carry? 2) Number. Do you need to keep everything in one book to prevent information or tasks from getting lost? (This is me!)3) Durability. Does your organizer take a beating? How sturdy do
Whilst reading through the Philofaxy archive for some inspiration, it occurred to me that I've written a fair amount about my layout or different models that I've owned, but not that much about how I'm actually getting things done. So, I thought that I'd share with you a couple of methods that have really been helping me recently.Adhoc lists of only five tasksA wonderful teacher shared this
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax window shopping - WH Smiths - FlatabilityPlan with me for 19 tell 25 of February. - NataliaPersonal Ring Setup for Friend - Moniki PlansРаспаковка Van der Spek - 
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for January 2024Trying different sizes with a differenceFilofax Reminder AppDates for your diary - Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 FebPhilofaxy On Social MediaFunfaxFilm Photography Recording InsertPens and Pen LoopsLeap YearsFree For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:Free For All Friday No 795 by
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 24 February 2024Silent SundayPens and Pen LoopsFree For All Tuesday - No. 682Video Web Finds - Wednesday 28 February 2024Leap YearsFree For All Friday No 799 by LaurieHere
I like to see photos online of the first page in people's Filofax binders. Some of them are very inspirational with quotes, mood boards, or seasonal decorations. I also like functional dashboards with sticky notes and tape flags, or kanban boards.The first page in my Filofax that goes out and about with me is "If found please contact...". Not exactly inspirational, but some day if I am
Today is one of those days that only happens once every four years. 29th February it can throw out calendars by its inclusion. Why do we have Leap Days/Years? It's basically to keep the calendar we use in sync with the orbiting planets so that summer starts and finishes other wise it would be slipping forward or backward through the years. For a more precise explanation take a look at
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Moterm Pocket Rings - Spring Inspired - Moniki PlansPersonal Rings Flip Through | February 2024 Set-up - Tiffany’s PlansFilofax Meadow Collection - FilofaxPlan with me for the week
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Finding a pen that you like using, because it writes perfectly and it is comfortable to hold, it doesn't leak or the ink doesn't smudge etc can be quite a task. Then will that pen fit your pen loop? Do you therefore compromise on the pen for one that fits the pen loop, or do you find an alternative to the pen loop of your favourite organiser, which might be dictated by the page size, ring
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 17 February 2024Silent SundayFunfaxFree For All Tuesday - No. 681Video Web Finds - Wednesday 21 February 2024Film Photography Recording InsertFree For All Friday - No. 798
When I was growing up my parents ran their own business, so there were periods with minimal disposable income when things weren't going quite as well. Therefore, my late Mum and I loved getting bargains at charity/thrift shops or car boot sales.I volunteered at a local charity shop for about 5 years, but in that time very few organisers came in and more often than not, they would be unbranded and
As some of you might know I've been a keen amateur photographer for a number of years... decades even! For nearly 20 years now I've been using digital photography as my main method of capturing images. Prior to that and since being a teenager I have used film for all my photography.Over the years I've owned a number of different film cameras, I still own a few of them from a Kodak Instamatic
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Personal Filofax Domino Setup - Moniki PlansMini Rings Wallet Setup-ish - Ali BrownWelcome to the Flatability channel - Flatability DIY Dividers Part 2 - Subsections -&
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Funfax were Filofax organisers aimed at children or teenagers. They were published by Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd as late as 1998. Although I found a listing for them on Amazon UK they haven't been available for many years. I'm told they sometimes come up for sale on Ebay and other similar sites, but at inflated prices these days. I can remember when my son was at
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 10 February 2024Silent SundayDates for your diary - Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 FebFree For All Tuesday - No.680Video Web Finds - Wednesday 14 February 2024Philofaxy On Social
I have often seen the comment 'This size isn't working for me' or "These inserts don't work for me" or similar. But how do you decide when something 'isn't working'? At what point is it time to look for an alternative? Of course with it being Friday, please feel free to discuss anything else organiser related. Have a good weekend, come and join in the chat if you are free on
The world of social media has changed a lot in recent years. Before there was only two or three things to follow, now there is a whole raft of different platforms. Here are the details of the main ones that Philofaxy is on in some level or not. FacebookThis is where you will find: The Philofaxy Facebook page, we try to post a link to the latest post every day on here. The
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Toronto Stationary Show 2024 - BuySellPlanMy Offical 2024 Planner Lineup! - Sandra DahlPlan with me Feb 2024! - MadyPlansReview - Rapesco 6 hole adjustable punch -
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 3 February 2024Silent SundayTrying different sizes with a differenceFree For All Tuesday - No. 679Video Web Finds - Wednesday 7 February 2024Filofax Reminder AppFree for All
Some planning experts recommend setting aside a few moments at the start of our day to plan it AND at the end of our day to review it. I've usually done the first part, but rarely the second. My day just continues until I fizzle out and head to bed. I've recently been inspired to do a review of the day. I can learn so much by asking myself questions like the following:What's one (positive)
Filofax have recently launched a Reminders App, thank you Tim for spotting it. The app is available for Android and iPhone, you can see the full details on this page. Using new inserts with a QR code you can scan your written notes and input them in to the app and get audible reminders for tasks etc. The way the app works seems to be the wrong way around to how I work! I use the
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Is Planner Burnout a thing? - Planner MumsyLarger discs for my Atoma disc bound planner - FlatabilityMy Two Planner set up - NataliaGoldpfeil Mini Extra Slim Leather Binder from W.
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On Friday Laurie asked had people successfully downsized their size of Filofax. I mistakenly read it as downsizing their Filofax collection <cough!> No!! It was definitely the size of Filofax you regularly use. It was interesting to see the cycles people had been through. Take a read of the comments for yourself. Here is my own 'cycle' Before 1986 I used to use an
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 27 January 2024Silent SundayMonthly ReviewFree For All Tuesday - No. 678Video Web Finds - Wednesday 31 January 2024Highlights for January 2024Free For All Friday No 795 by
Recently I saw a Filofax "in the wild" and I was so excited! Luckily the owner was happy to talk to me about it. It was a black pocket size Cavendish, well-worn with a gorgeous patina on the smooth leather. She said she has used it for years and years and loves the portable size.I don't know if I could ever go all the way down to pocket size (I'm an A5 user because I need the big pages), but
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Happy New YearHighlights - December 2023What to do with last years inserts?Dates for your diary - Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st...Planning Household and Garden TasksChanging Your Set Up?RulersAre the numbers of Filofax users increasing?Monthly ReviewFree For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:Free For All
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.My Simple Ring Planner Setup PLOTTER A5 - Job's JournalVDS Tabac Junior - Pocket Moterm Rings - Moniki PlansGillio Compagna Planner - Kerri PouliotInitial 2024 Planner Setup |
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January can often be a busy month, with Christmas and New Year out of the way, it's often a 'catch up' month. If my planner pages are anything to go by, there's been a lot to catch up on this month!Not everyone does a formal review every week/month, but I found time over the weekend to look back over the last four weeks to check I hadn't missed anything. I found it easier to take the
Russian hatch leather on A5 De Villiers - thank you to Harry for the photo https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/28/nyregion/a-200-year-old-gift-from-under-the-sea.html
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 20 January 2024Silent SundayRulersFree For All Tuesday - No. 677Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 January 2024Are the numbers of Filofax users increasing?Free For All Friday -
Whilst clearing out some emails the other day, I came across one from my mobile provider thanking me for being a customer for three years. I used to have a very basic Nokia on a pay as you go contract until I changed jobs, so only purchased my first ever smartphone three years ago, as reminded by this email.So, it's made me consider if having a smartphone has affected my use of my Filofax... and
Before I go any further I have no hard data to prove my thoughts either way!!Filofax themselves will not doubt have data based on their own product sales. However, they aren't the only source of organisers or planner products these days, it's a much larger market than it was say 10 years ago, but may be not as big as 40 years ago (that would be the 1980's!) Mobile phones are mainly sold on
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.A5 Kikki K Rings w/ 7 Ring Mechanism - Moniki PlansJanuary 16th #planwithme - BuySellPlanVDS planner croc velvet ! My big love - Lisenok Li2024 Planner Lineup!! -
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Rulers or 'Today Markers' are as useful as dividers. I use a few to make it easier to flick from one section of my organiser to another section. After all there's no rule as to how many you use! How many are you using?
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 13 January 2024Silent SundayPlanning Household and Garden TasksFree For All Tuesday - No. 676Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 January 2024Changing Your Set Up?Free For All
Continual improvement is something I often associate with my working career. Always looking to improve your performance from on year to the next, or at least maintaining the same high standard. In my photography hobby, I'm always looking to try out new things, hone existing skills. This often results in me photographing the same scene at different times of the year or different times of the
As we approach the end of the first month of the New Year, I'm sure a lot of you are either using the same set up that you did last year.... why change something that works. 'If it ain't broke don't fix it' as the famous saying goes....I'm sure there are quite a few readers that have tried out a variation on last years set up or a completely new set up compared to last year.My own set up is
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax diary dilemma, and a few solutions. - FlatabilityHUGE Stickerhaul | Craftyplanning Haul | #stickerhaul - keri_plans2024 Pocket Planner Set Up | VDS Planner - allyssa
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The New Year can sometimes bring you that feeling that you have been neglecting jobs around the house or the garden. If you are shaking your head, it must be just me then! The list of things to do can sometimes seem a little bit overwhelming and also some jobs need to be done at a particular time of year, especially in the garden. I came up with a simple One Year Per Page planner which
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 6 January 2024Silent SundayWhat to do with last years inserts?Free For All Tuesday - No. 675Video Web Finds - Wednesday 10 January 2024Dates for your diary - Saturday 20th &
We've been talking a lot about archiving lately, so I thought I'd keep the topic going. I always keep my used pages, so I have a record of every year. I toss unused diaries in recycling. (Although, if you keep them, the days of the year will eventually line up again!) When I take notes on specific subjects, I often insert a separate sheet of paper, so I can move it from day to day or
We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.When? - Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 January 2024 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Join in on both days if you wish. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Personal vs. A6 Gillio Rings - Moniki PlansPlan With Me || Franklin Classic || Jan. 8 - 14, 2024 - Sandra DahlFlatability Mail Time 40 - FlatabilityMy 2024 Planner Lineup ft Louis
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For some people part of the 'New Year' ritual is to swap over their diary inserts. Taking out last years and inserting the next years.That said a lot of people do this on a rolling basis, archiving past weeks/months and adding in future weeks/months. They always keep 6-12 months in their organiser at any one time, with a split of say 3 months past and 9 months future, but the length of time
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 30 December 2023Silent SundayHappy New YearFree For All Tuesday - No. 674Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 January 2024Highlights - December 2023Free For All Friday No 791 by
Happy New Year! I have the privilege of writing the first FFAF of 2024. I hope it's a great year for you all!If you are considering throwing out your old diary pages, instead you might consider donating them to one of the many institutions dedicated to preserving diaries for their historic and informational value. I first found out about these in the book The Notebook: A History of Thinking on
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for November 2023PensThe Golden Rules of How to Use the Philofaxy Diary...Diary Inserts 2024PlannerFest 2024Time BlockingMerry Philofaxy ChristmasChristmas Crossword PuzzleFree For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:Free For All Friday - No. 786 by AnitaFree For All Tuesday - No. 670Free For All
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Flatability coffee break | using my vintage Twinlock binder - FlatabilityFranklin Classic 2024 Yearly Setup - Sandra DahlRing planners and sketchbooks for 2024 - naokirokuAre you
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Today sees the start of the New Year and we would like to wish you all the best for the next 12 months and beyond. What can you expect to see on Philofaxy in the next twelve months? Well I can’t promise everything in the list below, but we will be working hard to meet these expectations. We will naturally continue to produce weekly Web Finds and Video Finds posts. I’m
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 23 December 2023Silent SundayMerry Philofaxy ChristmasFree For All Tuesday - No. 673Video Web Finds - Wednesday 27 December 2023Christmas Crossword PuzzleFree For All Friday
When I used to work for larger organisations, there was a yearly appraisal process, but I haven't had a formal appraisal since working for smaller companies for many years now. However, I normally take a moment at the end of the year to jot down a couple of notes to consider what has gone well during the year, and what could have been improved. I've been on annual leave this week and like normal,
Here is a crossword puzzle for you to test out your Filofax knowledge. EnjoyCluesAcross2 A Palace or a much loved Filofax7 100 years8 A5 Van der Spek12 Lord of the....13 Similar to Filofax A5 but with 7 rings16 The measure of how an organiser stays open17 A square in London and a Filofax18 Two part GillioDown1 What most Sundays are..3 Posh school west of London and a luxury Filofax4 The number of
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Franklin Covey Compact 2024 Setup - Sandra DahlCloth & Paper Unboxing | Personal Size 3 Ring Planner - Vienna OrtizVDS Van Der Spek Personal Wide Unboxing - 6208 Cuoio with Poussiere
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Christmas Day might be a day you don't think about using your Filofax, but it can be quite an intensive day if you are entertaining members of your family. What ever you are doing today have a great day and all of us here at Philofaxy would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Have a great day. With best wishes from Anita, Laurie, Nan and Steve.
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 16 December 2023Silent SundayPlannerFest 2024Free For All Tuesday - No. 672Video Web Finds - Wednesday 20 December 2023Time BlockingFree For All Friday - No 789 by SteveHere
2024 is going to start as the perfect year. With 1 January 2024 being a Monday there will not be that awkward overlap between one year and another in my diary inserts. It will be a nice clean break, I will be archiving my 2023 pages and getting in to 2024 without any duplication of days. Naturally it is Friday, so please feel free to discuss anything related to ring bound organisers.&
It is a common practice to 'Time Block' your day, so you reserve segments of time for different tasks. You have to be quite strict to follow this type of regime. This type of practice is useful if you find yourself flitting from one thing to another all day long and you feel like you are being 'controlled' by your notifications or you find you are easily diverted. I discovered the
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.10 reasons to use a Filofax - Flatability2024 A5 Planner Setup - Aya PlansPersonal Rings - Fun Planner Project #moterm - Moniki PlansPlanmas- Flipthrough of my Personal Filofax
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PlannerFest: A Different Event For Planner, Journal And Stationery LoversSaturday 29th June, 2024Manchester Central, Manchester, UK2024 tickets go on sale at 8pm on 14/12/23!Book Your 2024 Ticket Now!About PlannerFest:If you are obsessed with planning, stationery or journalling, PlannerFest is not to be missed - a great opportunity to connect with like-minded planner lovers.PlannerFest celebrates
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 9 December 2023Silent SundayThe Golden Rules of How to Use the Philofaxy Diary...Free For All Tuesday - No. 671Video Web Finds - Wednesday 13 December 2023Diary Inserts
How do you punch? I'm not talking about fighting! How do you use your hole punch? For example, I like to punch ring holes in a pretty greeting card or postcard that I've received and keep it in my organizer as a nice reminder. When I get my new printer for Christmas, I plan to print some photos that are currently hidden deep within my smartphone and use them the same way. What
There is still plenty of time to get your diary inserts printed for 2024. Making sure you have paper and ink/toner for your printer of course. Take a look at our diary inserts page, you will find plenty of designs to choose from there. We also have diary inserts available for 2025 and 2026 on our 'Future Years' page.Of course all the older files with their source files remain available
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Personal Filofax Set Up - Lethbridge PaperRecap 2023 and Set Goals for 2024 with Me! - BuySellPlanPocket Rings Inspiration - Moniki PlansPlanmas Day Five! || Dec. 5, 2023 || Daily
What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.We are here to answer your questions.Make today the one day you post a comment or post a question. If you are commenting as 'Anonymous', please include your name in the text of your comment.&
There are some simple basic rules to using the Philofaxy diary inserts. Follow the rules and you should be able to produce your own inserts successfully.If in doubt or if you are still having issues then contact Steve by email steve at philofaxy dot com.1. Make sure you have downloaded the correct files. We offer 'pre-merged' versions in Word and PDF versions.The Word ones tend to be
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 2 December 2023Silent SundayHighlights for November 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 670Video Web Finds - Wednesday 6 December 2023PensFree For All Friday No 787 by LaurieHere
I'm currently reading The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper. I'm really enjoying learning about the origins of the paper notebook, and different ways people have used them over the centuries. The majority of the book is dedicated to undated notebooks, but there is a chapter acknowledging dated diary products, their origin (Letts) and how they quickly grew in popularity. At the end of
Last Sunday on the Skype Round-table/Virtual Meet Up call we had quite a serious discussion about pens and what each of us used. Reflecting on the discussion after the call finished it occurred to me that what writing instrument you use on a daily basis is quite a serious business when considering what to use. There are so many types these days, and at all price points from budget right
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Pocket VDS Rings - Moniki PlansGood morning December 3rd Gillio Compagna Planner - Kerri PouliotA double planner flip through... pocket rings vs passport TN - MomYePlansLooking back
What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.We are here to answer your questions.Make today the one day you post a comment or post a question. If you are commenting as 'Anonymous', please include your name in the text of your comment.&
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights For October 2023Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.8 - PaulSpecialist Diary InsertsGillio Meet Up - November 2023Making Filofax Personal Size Your Everyday OrganiserPaper SizesUsing an A4 organiser on a daily basisA date for your diary - Sunday 3 December 2023Van der Spek Advent CalendarFree For
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 25 November 2023Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 3 December 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 669Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 November 2023Van der Spek Advent
When I visited my Mum-in-law the other weekend, I saw a planner in the wild, which was a nice surprise. Due to an unexpected visit from a neighbour, I ended up sitting in the kitchen with their daughter and when she reached into her bag, I was expecting her to retrieve her phone. I was quite delighted when she instead retrieved a well-worn Louis Vutton agenda! We had a lovely chat about
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Favourite Planner DIYs & Hacks - Lethbridge PaperAn alternative to filofax dividers - FlatabilityHR Manager A5 Work Planner ft Louis Vuitton GM Agenda & Cloth & Paper inserts - MyLifeReBrandedVan Der Spek
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Not all old models had names, the following will help you decode older model designations, e.g. 4CLF7/8W First digit(s): The number of internal pocketsNext two Letters: Type of Leather:C - CanvasL Leather cloth KL - Kid LeatherCL - Calf LeatherPL - Pigskin Leather HL - Hide Leather ML - Morocco LeatherBCL - Box Calf LeatherRH - Reindeer HideBL - Bridle Leather SH - Saddle Hide LeatherCC -
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 2 September 2023Silent SundayHighlights for August 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 657Video Web Finds - Wednesday 6 September 2023Ring Size and CapacityFree For All Friday - No.
Do you take your organiser with you when you travel? As always on Fridays, please feel free to discuss anything ring bound planner related.Have a great weekend.
The rings in your Filofax organiser do have a finite capacity. You are recommended to not over stuff your organiser, because the paper on the inside of the rings will start to push the rings open when you attempt to close your organiser. See this post for an explanation. As one of our readers recently commented, it is best that the front and back cover are parallel not diverging (wider at the
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Gillio Compagna XL Update - Kerri PouliotPodcast Episode 13 - FlatabilityDecorate for September in my Planner and Journals! - BuySellPlanFranklin Classic || Plan With Me || Golden Aspen Binder || September 4th -
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Here are the highlights for last month. We published the following posts.
General Posts:
Highlights for July 2023Imagine this....Filofax Personalised Diary InsertsGuest Post – My cheapest organiser purchase - by GmaxTwitterLa Rentrée (Back To School)Time to rationalise your organiserPhilofaxy on SkypeGuest post series - 'Filohax' No.7 - Paul
Free For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:
Free For
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 26 August 2023Silent SundayPhilofaxy on SkypeFree For All Tuesday - No. 656Video Web Finds - Wednesday 30 August 2023Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.7 - PaulFree For All Friday - No.
We are always looking for new Filofax communities on the Internet. Social Media seems to be going through a lot of changes at present. I've been following the Reddit r/filofax subreddit for sometime for Webfinds posts and it has gone from a post every few months to several a week in the last few weeks. Maybe people have abandoned Twitter/X and have moved there? We have moved the Philofaxy Twitter
Thanks again to Paul for this sixth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filofhax' posts here. To pen loop or not to pen loop If, like me, you fell in love back in the 80's and are still in the same relationship, chances are you intimately know your loved one's short comings, and have had to learn to live with them. Yes, I'm talking about my Winchester's
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Giudi Trifold A5 Organiser - Review - Graham RhindCrinkle! Why do I deliberately scrunch paper? - FlatabilityFranklin Classic || September 2023 || Plan With Me || Switching Binders! - Sandra DahlMy Planner
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.
When? - Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September 2023 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Yes two days, for people that are unable to make the Sunday we have added the Saturday as well, same times on both days. Join in on both days if
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 19 August 2023Silent SundayLa Rentrée (Back To School)Free For All Tuesday - No. 655Video Web Finds - Wednesday 23 August 2023Time to rationalise your organiserFree for All Friday No.
Do you have a summer reading list? Or (like me) a list of books that you'd love to read, but never seem to have the time?
I've been thinking of some ways I can use my Filofax to help me read books rather than just list them...- Keep a reading log behind its own tab- Track pages read on each daily page- Set reading goals for each week or month - Take notes on what I readAny other ideas? Of
On Monday I wrote about printing my diary inserts for next year. Once those are printed and punched it will time to add those extra pages to my organiser. To fit them in I think it will be time to run through my other inserts and check though them to see what updating, what I can archive or recycle. I am still a lover or should that be a hoarder of printed maps, but I really shouldn't be carrying
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The problem with Squares - and a solution - FlatabilityDesign your very own diary refill with Filofax - FilofaxTraining For My First Marathon: beach run, dreaded intervals and hurricane hilary? - Dia
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Here in France all the schools go back on the same day, no matter where they are in the country. 'La Rentrée' (Back to School) is also seen as a big return to work as well as a lot of businesses close their offices for part of, or all of August. The roads here in August are either deathly quiet or totally crazy! Best avoided if possible.I have already ordered and received my Quo Vadis Daily 21
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 12 August 2023Silent SundayGuest Post – My cheapest organiser purchase - by GmaxFree For All Tuesday - No. 654Video Web Finds - Wednesday 16 August 2023TwitterFree For All Friday No
I've been thinking about my requirements for my planner, not only what I need it to do for me but also what I want it to be. My requirements change from time to time: whether I need my planner to be super-portable, or if it stays home most of the time. Which planning format/ layout I need. Whether I need daily pages or just weekly. Beyond functionality, I need my planner to be special to me in
Just a short announcement today. Philofaxy is no longer on Twitter. For some months now we have not been able to automatically post our blog posts to Twitter without paying a Kings ransom to do so. This week Twitter took away Tweetdeck from people that also were not paying their subscription to the company. At €100 per year just for Tweetdeck per account it was time to make a decision. It is
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Planner Collection & Mini Reviews - Lethbridge PaperMy Moterm Rings Came In! - Ali BrownAugust 11, 2023 - Shan’s ShenanigansFilofax podcast Episode 10 - FlatabilityJULY FLIP-THROUGH: common planner & personal
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Thank you to Max for this guest post. I’d promised to write about this, which I’d mentioned in response to a Tell Us About post last year. The topic was a cheap organiser purchase that didn’t disappoint…For me has to be this 2019 eBay lot of six simple binders, which cost £8 including postage. Three were Norman & Hill models from the late 70s, two were Filofax ones from the early 80s, and the
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 5 August 2023Silent SundayImagine this....Free For All Tuesday - No. 653Video Web Finds - Wednesday 9 August 2023Filofax Personalised Diary InsertsFree For All Friday - No. 770 by
Whilst clearing out some old emails the other day, I found my order confirmation for the purchase of my very first Filofax, which was bought in August 2009! I have no idea why I still had such an old email, so it got deleted straight away, but I'm glad though as it was inspiration for this Free For All Friday post. Back in 2009, I'd never heard of Philofaxy (shocking, I know) and started looking
Filofax UK have recently announced their own Personalised Diary Inserts. At first viewing I didn't think there was anything different about these compared to their existing range. However, I took some time to look at what they are offering in detail and I was pleasantly surprised. On the positive side of things: You can choose the colour and the weight of paper that the inserts are printed on;
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Switch Binders with Me for August! - BuySellPlanMoterm Pocket Rings Update - Moniki PlansNew A6 by VDS, Van Der Spek I’m using as my wallet - Planner fun and inspiration with Melissa2023-24 school year planner
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We are all used to the notion of 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, 4 and a bit weeks in a month and 12 months in a year. However, what if we went decimal? I would keep the 24 hours in a day I don't think my body clock could cope with anything different. A week would be 10 days long. A month would be 10 weeks long. And a year would be 10 months long. Therefore a year would be 1000 days long.
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 29 July 2023Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 6 August 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 652Video Web Finds - Wednesday 2 August 2023Highlights for July 2023Free For All Friday
I'm sure I've mentioned this before. "Does owning an organiser, make you an organised person?"In my opinion if you use your organiser correctly or any means of task reminder/diary even a digital one you will be a lot more organised than most. With a small amount of extra attention to detail the system will come together and you will no longer miss things during a busy week. I know a few very
Here are the highlights for last month. We published the following posts.
General Posts:
Highlights for June 2023Losing your organiserWhat Size Filofax Are You Using - PollVan der Spek - New Touch Me Collection LaunchFilofax and Artificial IntelligenceNEW - A5 Diary Insert - Week on Two Pages Time Man...Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.6 - PaulPrototype Inserts for Personal and Pocket
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Plan With Me! Week of July 24th in my Pink Vintage Aurora. - BuySellPlanPersonal Rings Update // VDS alazen - crystalplansAll The Ring Planner Sizes & Flipthroughs - MonikiFlatability Podcast Episode 9 -
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We are going to run another 'Virtual Meet Up' everyone is welcome.
When? - Sunday 6 August 2023 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc.
Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours, so pop up when you are available and say hello.
Where?
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 22 July 2023Silent SundayGuest post series - 'Filohax' No.6 - PaulFree For All Tuesday - No. 651Video Web Finds - Wednesday 26 July 2023Prototype Inserts for Personal and Pocket Size.
We have a saying here in the U.S., "Go big or go home." Well, I've started to feel that way about my organizer, and I'm currently using a U.S. letter-size binder! It's the largest and most common paper size where I live, which means I can punch and insert all kinds of business documents as needed. Also, in terms of archiving, I'm hoping that being able to write more on each page will let me keep
With the flood of these new AI websites, it is always fun to test them out with some known questions and answers. Then you can try it out with some difficult questions. You never know it might have some answers to those questions that you have been looking for answers for ages. I have been testing out Bard which is Googles entry in to the world of AI. I've tried it out with various Filofax
Following the release of a new insert recently for A5 organisers. I had a couple of people request something similar for Personal and Pocket Size. Given that we already have similar inserts in those sizes (2.5.1 and 3.4.1) I realised already that there wasn't a lot we could do in those sizes apart from reverse the pages, so with the tasks on the left and appointments on the right. Personal
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Personal Rings Chat - MonikiWellness Planner Update! - BuySellPlanThe Ring Planner Solution for My Bound Planner System - Dia MerazPlan With Me || July 17th-23rd || Functional Planning || Dashboard weekly Layout
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Thanks again to Paul for this fifth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filofhax' posts here. Filohax on holidayAfter being inspired by some of Daniel's recent posts, I took the plunge and created my own scrapbook inserts of a recent holiday in Devon. I've already been experimenting with using the ring system to display ephemera, handwritten notes and
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 15 July 2023Silent SundayFilofax and Artificial IntelligenceFree For All Tuesday - No. 650Video Web Finds - Wednesday 19 July 2023NEW - A5 Diary Insert - Week on Two Pages Time Man...
I'm currently about halfway through a two-month stay in a different country. Coming here I had to pack light because I only had carry on bags, so I brought minimal planner supplies.Now, I am missing my big Filofax, my planner supplies, and the ability to print pages to play around with. As I do when I'm out of my usual scheduled life, I'm thinking about ways to change and tweak my system. I'm
This work by Philofaxy is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. Please download, adapt, use, share, but do not charge or use commercially.It has been a while since we published a new design of diary insert for you to download and print and use. This is a design I have been wanting to try out myself for a while. It's similar to one we have previously
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A5 Filofax - Commit30 - MonikiDetailed Planner Flip! June 2023 - BuySellPlanWork Bullet Journaling - what I do and what I use - Thoughts Along Life's HighwayPocket Sized Productivity EDC System - How I combine
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There has been a slew of new Artificial Intelligence sites coming on line this year. Some more accomplished than others. Before you can believe anything they say you have to test them out with something you know to be true yourself. Google recently launched 'Bard' so I have been trying out a few simple questions: Why do people still use Filofax organisers? And it came back with a great answer:
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 8 July 2023Silent SundayWhat Size Filofax Are You Using - PollFree For All Tuesday - No. 649Video Web Finds - Wednesday 12 July 2023Van der Spek - New Touch Me Collection Launch Free
I admit that I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed recently, so I sat down with my Kensington and had a bit of a look around to see if I could identify why that might be. It was immediately clear to me that I've overdue a bit of tidy and a review. However, I guess I just don't feel like I've currently got the spare energy to do a proper job, so got my thinking cap on about how I could make a small
The TM Collection in the NEW colours TM Alezan, Rhapsody and Thuya will be available online from July 14 on! (July 13 for those who subscribed to the launch notification). All items will have a Chunky Clasp Shipped within 5 workdays The new Collection will be online on July 14 at 12:00 CETThese new colours are in addition to Noir(black) and Tabac (light brown). Further Information.Web Site:
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Mail Time #27 - FlatabilityGillio Compagna || Planner Flip JULY UPDATE - Kerri PouliotPlan With Me! Week of July 10th in my Vintage Aurora. - BuySellPlanWhat's inside a modern Filofax? - FlatabilityPlan With Me
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I was going to try and run this as a simple poll, only to discover that Google no longer includes a poll option for the blogger site like they used to! A change of plan! Simply comment below and in the mean time I will look for an alternative way of running simple polls. You can comment below. Or visit this page on our linked site. To vote for more than one, just refresh the page.
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 1 July 2023Silent SundayHighlights for June 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 648Video Web Finds - Wednesday 5 July 2023Losing your organiserFree For All Friday - No 765 By SteveHere are
Last weekend, we ran two Skype round-tables on Saturday and Sunday. We haven’t done this in a very long time.I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that joined in on each day. Lots of different topics were covered in the discussions.We will certainly be trying out a similar format in the future, may be not every month, but may be alternative months. One idea I’ve had since last weekend;
What can you do to prevent losing your organiser? I came across this news article the other day. Mental health worker appeals for help after confidential files lostThe person had left their organiser on the boot of their car and driven off and it fell off the car somewhere on the way to their next appointment. The organiser contained confidential information and phone number details. Filofax
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how i use my filofax (personal) | planning, commonplacing - Megan RhiannonVDS Pocket Rings Setup - Moniki4 July 2023 - FlatabilityJuly 2023 Plan With Me || Franklin Classic || NEW LAURA Binder & New Dividers! -
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Here are the highlights for last month. We published the following posts.
General Posts:
Highlights from May 2023A date for your diary - Sunday 11 June 2023Philofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 23rd SeptemberGuest Post - Filofax Compact Setup - Sally SYour Favourite Organiser - Reader SeriesReaching the half-way mark of the year.....Day Timer Catalogue 2007Two dates for your diary - Saturday 1
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 24 June 2023Silent SundayTwo dates for your diary - Saturday 1 July and Sun...Free For All Tuesday - No. 647Video Web Finds - Wednesday 28 June 2023My Favourite Organiser - SallyFree
Sometimes putting things into a storage unit or an attic feels like dropping them into a black hole, never to be seen again. But not, of course, when it comes to Filofaxes. While putting some belongings into storage recently, I also took some things out: 4 plastic boxes full of organizers, unused pages, used diaries, and completed journals. I had forgotten I had so much!
Going through all of
Thank you to Sally S for sending her 'Favourite Organiser' one of my favourites too!1. What is your favourite organiser (Make/model/size)?My favourite organiser is the Filofax Holborn in compact size. I’m a fairly recent convert from pocket size. I prefer smaller rings and 15mm is pretty much perfect for my needs. The Holborn leather feels sturdy and hard wearing.2. How long have you owned it?
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手帳●ダイソー素材だけでデコ●planner deco｜daiso - naokirokuJune 22nd Plan With Me! - BuySellPlanGetting Things Done in Notion | GTD Method Planning System Notion Tutorial - MomYePlansHow to fix your Happy Planner hole punch if
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We are going to run some more 'Virtual Meet Ups' everyone is welcome.
When? - Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July 2023 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Yes two days, for people that are unable to make the Sunday we have added the Saturday as well, same times on both days. Join in on both days if you
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 17 June 2023Silent SundayReaching the half-way mark of the year.....Free For All Tuesday - No. 646Video Web Finds - Wednesday 21 June 2023Day Timer Catalogue 2007Free For All Friday
Now that summer is well and truly here (for those of us in the northern hemisphere), how has your planning/ Filofax usage changed for the summer months? Do you downsize your organiser (either with a smaller page size, or smaller rings/ slimmer book) for portability? I downsize to smaller rings and even though it holds fewer pages, it's still very useful when I'm traveling or just out and about
Thank you to Mark in UK for sending me this catalogue. It is the UK catalogue for Day-Timer from 2007.They still have a UK base in the West Country and their products seem to be quite reasonably priced still. Looking at the current range, it isn't quite as extensive as it was back in 2007, but the designs and style don't appear to have changed much in over 15 years. As a comparison you can see
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Building my Home Binder | MadyPlans - MadyPlansDaily Plan With Me! #buysellplan #planwithme - BuySellPlanTrying a Happy Planner - Stationery ShenanigansPocket Planner Update | June 2023 Set Up and Flip | VDS
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We are closing in on the half way point of the year. Is it too early to start thinking about your diary inserts for 2024? The 2024 inserts are already available on-line from a few of the retailers. If you want to use Philofaxy inserts those have been available for some time already! Go to this page to find the 2024 inserts.... oh and the 2025 ones as well!We better start on the 2026 ones soon I
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 10 June 2023Silent SundayGuest Post - Filofax Compact Setup - Sally SFree For All Tuesday - No. 645Video Web Finds - Wednesday 14 June 2023Your Favourite Organiser - Reader SeriesFree
When we had some family to visit the other day, one of them noticed my Filofax sitting on my desk, alongside my smartphone, laptop and external monitor. As they know that I'm fairly IT savvy, they expressed surprise that I'm still also using a paper planner. It was quite an interesting conversation as they then realised that, whilst they also use lots of digital, they still both use paper for
At the request of the people on the Philofaxy Skype Chat (a.k.a. Round-table/Virtual Meet Up) last Sunday, we are going to revive the series 'Readers Favourite Organiser'. We haven't had any of this series of posts for a few years, it's therefore a good time to restart it. We are therefore looking for people to contribute to this series by answering the following questions: What is your favourite
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment. How I use my Filofax - Jodie ViviennaSummer in my pocket: Pocket Bullet Journal - Thoughts Along Life's HighwayJune 2023 A5 6-Ring Filofax Monthly Setup | Plan with Me - kristina summerPlanner Update June 2023/
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Seeing my old post about my pocket Filofax reappear on FFAF recently I thought I would post an update on my setup. Things have changed!After using a pocket Filofax for a number of years the page size finally became too small for me. My reading glasses are not always to hand.I have generally preferred smaller rings so trying personal compact seemed the way to go…so far it is proving to be a
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week: Web Finds - Saturday 3 June 2023Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 11 June 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 644Video Web Finds - Wednesday 7 June 2023Philofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 23rd
Returning from a holiday even if it is only a few days or a few weeks in my case, can be stressful. You arrive home refreshed from your break and then you start to see all the jobs you need to do either around the house or in the garden!!Don't ruin that relaxed state of mind, just grab a sheet of paper and make a list of the tasks you need to do. Any order it doesn't matter. Then take some time
I have booked a trip to UK in September 2023
This event is open to everyone, there are no qualifying requirements... if you enjoy good company and you like organisers and planners of any brand then you will be very welcome and you will be amongst friends.
London - Saturday 23 September 2023
So this is a 'calling notice' for people who would like to attend the Philofaxy Meet Up in London
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New Planner Setup || Personal Rings (Fasjosma) - GanchiPlansCustom VDS Planner Unboxing - Planner Studio GRJune week setup in Filofax - S.E.R plansMoterm Luxe Rings Planner. Вязание - The ObjectPlanner line up | Van
What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.We are here to answer your questions.Make today the one day you post a comment or a question.It is Tuesday after all, so fire away with any questions and comments.
We are going to run another 'Virtual Meet Up' everyone is welcome.When? - Sunday 11 June 2023 a week later than normal, at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon,London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours, so pop up when you are
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 27 May 2023Silent SundayTravel FilofaxFree For All Tuesday - No. 643Video Web Finds - Wednesday 31 May 2023Highlights from May 2023Free for All Friday No. 780 by Nan Here are the
Around this time every year I reevaluate the system I've been using since the beginning of the year. I know most diaries start in January or July, but the change of seasons from spring to summer makes me think about change. How about you?
As always on Friday, all discussion of ring-bound organizers is welcome!
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for April 2023Printed or printing of inserts in the EUGuest post series - 'Filohax' No.5 - PaulThe HitchHiker's Guide To The PlannerversePreviously Unknown Filofax OrganisersVan der Spek - New 'Janet Leather' coloursPossible Meet Up in London - Autumn 2023Van der Spek Custom A5 ManagerTravel
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Planners and planner systems so far in 2023... - MomYePlansnew origami paper!!! - The ObjectTonya Plans Genia Binder Unboxing! - BuySellPlanMy Everyday Planner Setup | Etsy Inserts Inside of a Franklin Covey
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I'm currently on holiday in Solvenia, a new country for us and it is a delightful place. I was faced with the usual issue of selecting a suitable organiser to take with me for the two and half week trip.I could have selected a smaller size, but instead I opted to stay in my usual A5 size, and just reduce the number of pages I needed to take and use a smaller ring organiser. I have a couple of A5
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 20 May 2023Silent SundayPossible Meet Up in London - Autumn 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 642Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 May 2023Van der Spek Custom A5 ManagerFree For All Friday
Do you ever worry about privacy in your Filofax?There can be some very personal things written and recorded in a Filofax. Whether it's medical things like prescriptions or symptom trackers, journaling, or even just your schedule, there could be a lot of things you don't want other people looking at.Do you ever worry about someone looking in your Filofax, maybe at work or if it's lost? Do you
I have to confess I have a weakness for the Van der Spek A5 organisers. It is a few years since I last ordered one back in 2019! I thought 'that will do me' who was I trying to kid! The announcement of the new 'Janet Leather' colour leathers which were decided by a poll in the Facebook group was the trigger. At last a blue Janet Leather and I liked it as well. It's very similar to one of my
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Essential Sticky Notes For Your Planner - Tonya PlansPlan With Me! Week of May 22 - BuySellPlanAmazon Personal Rings - Car Planner - MonikiSigel Conceptum Flex organiser system A5 - Review - Graham RhindOli
What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.We are here to answer your questions.Make today the one day you post a comment or a question.It is Tuesday after all, so fire away with any questions and comments.
I realise it has been a long time since our last Philofaxy Meet Up, several things have got in the way. This is just a provisional 'show of hands' type post. Who would be interested in attending a meet up in Autumn 2023 in London? Possible dates are the 9th or 23rd September 2023.I've not booked anything yet, but those two dates are clear in my calendar at the moment and it would be good to get
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 13 May 2023Silent SundayPreviously Unknown Filofax OrganisersFree For All Tuesday - No. 641Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 May 2023Van der Spek - New 'Janet Leather' coloursFree For
For today's FFAF, I thought that I'd share some of the archive again, as I always enjoy finding some of the older posts that I'd forgotten about or haven't gotten around to reading yet. Some Philofaxy Finds from on or around the 19th May:2022: What else is in your organiser? 2021: Video Web Finds - Wednesday 19 May 20212020: Video Web Finds - Wednesday 20 May 20202019: What’s in my Filofax -
Van der Spek Leather Goods have recently added three new colours to the 'Janet Leather' range of custom leathers. I was fortunate enough to be sent some leather samples of all three colours, therefore I've scanned them in on a flat-bed scanner, so you can see the texture and colour in a larger image. Cobalto is a very light blue, but to my personal point of view not too light or 'washed out'
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Currently - Kerri PouliotNew Monarch Planner - Tonya PlansFilofax Giveaway - And the winner is... - FlatabilityPocket VDS Flipthrough - On the Go Planner - MonikiPersonal size planner flip. VAN DER SPEK NOIR -
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Our catalogue collection is not 100% complete in coverage of all years. However, we occasionally get sent photos of organisers that don't appear in the catalogues and therefore they are also not shown in FiloWiki either. Thank you to our reader Knut Grassmann for sending us these photos and all the information on the following two examples: Academy:personal size, rings 23mm, material plastic -
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 6 May 2023Silent SundayGuest post series - 'Filohax' No.5 - PaulFree For All Tuesday - No. 640Video Web Finds - Wednesday 10 May 2023The HitchHiker's Guide To The PlannerverseFree For
My section dividers are labelled quite predictably as shown in the photo above. This last week or two though I have been wondering if I should have a 'Health' section for all the various appointments and file pages that are mounting up. The French Health Service is excellent and fairly efficient. They still love their bits of papier and booking you in for multiple appointments etc. I would be
Dear Fans of The HitchHiker’s Guide To The PlannerverseAs with all good things, we have agreed to pause our podcast recordings for now. We’ve managed to suspend all Patreon donations for one month as of 05-May-2023 and will evaluate whether we will switch to a different platform or simply shut down the podcast or both. If anyone has donated with the hopes of hearing new episodes, please reach out
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.How to find YOUR PERFECT planner system - MomYePlansPlanner Supplies & Storage - Laura JanePlan with Me! Week of May 8th - BuySellPlanPlan With Me! May 8 -14, 2023 || Franklin Classic Vintage Auroras - Sandra
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Thanks again to Paul for this fifth instalment of his wonderful guest post series. You can find all of the 'Filofhax' posts here. Filohax: A Pigskin story It's that swine Robert's fault I succumbed to the charms of my new Winchester Pigskin… My favourite Filofaxes all have that 'well used' look, and after I posted a question months ago asking which FF patinas the most, Robert's 'Pigskin' answer
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 29 April 2023Silent SundayHighlights for April 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 639Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 May 2023Printed or printing of inserts in the EUFree for All Friday No.
Writing letters on paper used to be the primary form of personal communication. You can still find books and movies that feature handwritten letters even now when most people communicate by video, text, or voice chat. A letter is in essence a message written on paper that's folded into an envelope and delivered to the recipient. What does this have to do with Filofaxes? Not all letters have
A fairly frequent question. Where can I get Philofaxy inserts printed in the EU?A printing service where the customer supplies the file and they print it out to order. OrWhere can I buy printed inserts in the EU? This is often inserts other than those for sale by Filofax, I think everyone is aware of those. If you can answer either of these questions, please leave a comment below. Thanks
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Franklin Covey planner update! - Desiree TVI'm selling my Filofax Lyndhurst. - FlatabilityMay Planner Setup - Thoughts Along Life's HighwayVan Der Spek standard planner flipthrough - S.E.R plansMay plan with me
What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.We are here to answer your questions.Make today the one day you post a comment or a question.It is Tuesday after all, so fire away with any questions and comments.
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Product DevelopmentHighlights for March 2023Philofaxy Glossary on Facebook by AnitaGuest Post - Journalling in Filofax Part 1 - DanielGlossary - What are all these abbreviations people...Guest Post - Journalling in Filofax Part 2 - DanielRare But Nobody Cares!Krause, Bensons, Koloman Handler, Ring Alliance
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 22 April 2023Silent SundayKrause, Bensons, Koloman Handler, Ring Alliance ri...Free For All Tuesday - No. 638Video Web Finds - Wednesday 26 April 2023A Date For Your Diary - Sunday 7
I would like to hear from people whose planning/ Filofax needs changed during and after big life changes.My oldest graduates high school soon, and will be off to university in the autumn. Then in just a year, my other kid will do the same. So in only about a year and a half, I'll go from having two kids at home to being an empty nester! I am starting to try to figure out what my life will be like
We are going to run another 'Virtual Meet Up' everyone is welcome.When? - Sunday 7 May 2023 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon,London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours, so pop up when you are available and say hello.Where? -
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Daily PWM! Checking in with my Time Blocked Schedule - BuySellPlanNew Genia Planner Binder - Tonya PlansVDS Unboxing | New JL Velvet Undyed - ngocngocplansInspiring Myself to USE my planner - Carrots &
What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.We are here to answer your questions.Make today the one day you post a comment or a question.It is Tuesday after all, so fire away with any questions and comments.
If you have bought a non-Filofax branded organiser in the last few years what make of rings it is fitted with can be a bit of a puzzle. The ring mechanism as we know it now has been around since about 1915 in one form or another. The only major change has been the grouping of the rings so that they all open at once rather than the groups of 3 rings opening separately. See my earlier post on this.
Essentials whilst having a tidy at home - tote bag, Kensington, iPod, headphones and coffee
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 15 April 2023Silent SundayGuest Post - Journalling in Filofax Part 2 - DanielFree For All Tuesday - No. 637Video Web Finds - Wednesday 19 April 2023Rare But Nobody Cares!Free For All
Today is National Tea Day! Photo by carolyn christine on UnsplashNow that I've been working from home for just over three years, I very much appreciate taking regular breaks, which ensures that my eyes get a rest and I move around more during the day. As my work is mostly paperless nowadays, I definitely enjoy doing more leisure activities that don't involve a screen, such as jigsaws and curling
'Rare but nobody cares' is an idea or phrase I've borrowed from the car enthusiasts world and possibly others as well. In car terms it is a car that was in full production, you would see lots of them on the road, yet once out of production they would literally vanish in to thin air and within 15-20 years only a handful of them would remain roadworthy and in regular use. There's even a website
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Rotating filofax display stand. - FlatabilityExclusive behind the scenes | The creation of a VDS Planner - vdsshopFilofax Marble Pocket - FT. Saffano/VDS Pocket Rings - MonikiPlanner Updates: Franklin Covey
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Following on from Daniel's first guest post, as promised, please find some more of his wonderful journal pages.
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 8 April 2023Silent SundayGuest Post - Journalling in Filofax Part 1 - DanielFree For All Tuesday - No. 636Video Web Finds - Wednesday 12 April 2023Glossary - What are all these
You would think by now, I would have mastered the art of 'What day of the week is it today?' Not a chance. This week is a typical example. Monday was Easter Monday, that in my head felt more like another Sunday. Tuesday felt more like Monday, and so the week progressed like that!! I will get back in to sync next week! But May will be a complete nightmare with so many English and French public
OK I admit it, it is one of my pet hates... abbreviations or three and four letter acronyms that people use, expecting everyone to use/know them.My last job before I retired gracefully to France was in the Defence industry and they have abbreviations coming out of every document in their hundreds but when you think you knew them all, someone would reuse one for something completely different or
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Lefax Review - Vintage E199 - FlatabilityPocket Moterm Planner Set Up - Lethbridge PaperHobonichi Weeks & Filofax Personal Rings - Moniki800 Page Bujo Setup Part 1 || 2023 Functional Planning || Chunky Planner |
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Thank you to Daniel for submitting this post after I contacted him, as I loved seeing his wonderful journalling pages in the Philofaxy Facebook group. I have always kept journals since I was a school boy. It wasn't very structured consisting of just little drawings, papers cuttings and a bit of writing. At that point, there wasn't much planning in them and I used just "normal" notebooks. I
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 1 April 2023Product DevelopmentSilent SundayHighlights for March 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 635Video Web Finds - Wednesday 5 April 2023Philofaxy Glossary on Facebook by AnitaFree
Does a change of season inspire you? It may inspire you to set new goals, review old notes, or, as in my case, change the color scheme of your organizer! Warmer, sunnier weather makes me want to see brighter colors and an optimistic spirit in my organizer.What's new in your organizer this season? As always on Friday, feel free to discuss anything related to ring-bound organizers!
Thank you to Kent for starting this brilliant glossary back in 2013 in the Facebook group.I will update this post with any new additions. ARTIFAX: Using the planner intended for improved organisation and filling it with calligraphy, water colours, washi decorations, stickers, sketches and drawings.BOOMERFAX: Buying an A5 Amazona, swapping it for a personal Finchley then getting the Amazona back
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Plan with me for March - NataliaFlatability Podcast Ep 5 (Chapters in description below). - FlatabilityMy A6 vs Personal Rings - MonikiVan der Spek Senior Velvet Undyed Unboxing | Accidently ordered the wrong
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Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for February 2023Men and planners...Paper..Different CalendarsRarePortrait or Landscape?Filofax York - RevisitedA Date For Your Diary - Sunday 2 April 2023Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.4 - Paul Free For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:Free For All Friday No 747 by LaurieFree For All
Developing a new product for the planner market is a long and careful process. It often starts with someone throwing out an idea and then someone else taking that idea and refining it. The end result might not quite turn out as the original designer thought it would. Often the design will be put to one side and it is many years later that the original concept will be realised and the design is
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 25 March 2023Silent SundayA Date For Your Diary - Sunday 2 April 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 634Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 March 2023Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.4 - Paul
I have tried and tried over for many years to use the Bullet Journal method, and have failed every time. The same things tend to trip me up again and again.To be fair, for a couple of years I successfully used a modified version of the BuJo method, where my notebook was my daily inbox, and I put any lists or Collections in the back of the notebook. Of course I had to use a separate planner,
Thanks again to Paul for this fourth instalment of his guest post series. You can find all the 'Filohax' posts here.Filohax: Time for a change In my quest to ditch more and more 'Tech' from my life, I've stumbled upon another addition to my trusty Winchester workhorse - an analogue time piece! A little back story - I ditched wrist watches in the early 2000's and the recent craze for Apple digital
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.The New Moon Manifestation Printable - Raine BoydMarch Madness aka "Planner ennui" - Thoughts Along Life's HighwayWeek Plan With Me || Ganchi Plans Printables - GanchiPlansA5 Rings - Planning Inserts & Process -
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We are going to run another 'Virtual Meet Up' everyone is welcome.When? - Sunday 2 April 2023 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon,London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours, so pop up when you are available and say hello.Where?
Personal Kensington - first taken when purchased in 2014Photo taken in 2020 - I love how the leather has aged and softened with more use
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 18 March 2023Silent SundayPortrait or Landscape?Free For All Tuesday - No. 633Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 March 2023Filofax York - RevisitedFree For All Friday - No. 750 by Anita
As mentioned in a previous Free For All Friday, I extensively use time blocking in my flexible hours job, as it helps me plan my work and ensure that I'm regularly doing work for each of my clients. However, now that I've recently taken on some new companies, I've realised that I need to look again at how often I need to be working on each one to keep on top of everything. I came across this
Looking back through Philofaxy from around about 2015 last weekend, I thought this post deserved to be revisited with a new eye to details we have learnt since then. 1993 was a period of transition for the Filofax company, they were ending production of organisers in UK and in this case in Italy and sending production overseas to the Far East, where I suspect production costs were only a fraction
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Personal Moterm Rings - MonikiPlan With Me! Week of March 20th - BuySellPlanFull clip on my Instagram Gillio Compagna - Kerri PouliotFlatability midweek "coffee break" // "vintage" thoughts, ads, Q&A, and a
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We sometimes see people comment that they don't get on with using a ring bound planner because the rings get in the way when writing. I can understand this issue. For right handed people, writing on the left hand page of your open organiser can be an issue, and conversely for left handed people writing on the right hand page can be an issue. I personally don't find it too difficult when using an
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 11 March 2023Silent SundayDifferent CalendarsFree For All Tuesday - No. 632Video Web Finds - Wednesday 15 March 2023RareFree For All Friday - No. 749 by SteveHere are the latest
I try to keep my email inboxes under control with no more than 20-30 emails in each one at any one time. About once a week I go through them and delete and archive emails I've already actioned/read. Therefore imagine my horror when I woke on Thursday morning to discover 272 emails from Google informing me of Philofaxy posts that contravened their community guidelines on Blogger!!!Most were Web
You will often see the words 'Vintage' and 'Rare' attached to the descriptions of various Filofax organisers in adverts. Whether that is a correct word to use in each case it debatable. We have covered what is 'Vintage' before and it recently resurfaced on one of the Facebook groups after Neil published his recent video on the topic: What exactly is a vintage Filofax? // Flatability There is no
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Eco Essential Collection - FilofaxHalf Letter & Mini Discbound - MonikiPlanner Chat - A Life by Angi MVDS review and hello! // Vanderspek planners - crystalplansVan Der Spek A5 Accacia Nappa -
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I came across an article on the BBC website that went in to the different calendars that are in use worldwide. We can often take the calendar for granted, 1 Jan 2023 apart from different time zones is the same worldwide? Apparently not. Some countries are using multiple calendars! Take a read for your self: The people who live in multiple timelines - BBC FutureThe Wikipedia page on Calendars also
DIY binder with dashboard from a lovely card from my husband (and it's true as I'm not frightened of spiders!)
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 4 March 2023Silent SundayMen and planners...Free For All Tuesday - No. 631Video Web Finds - Wednesday 8 March 2023Paper..Free for All Friday No. 748 by NanHere are the latest Filofax
Business or pleasure? Well, business or personal is really what I'm talking about. For work, last year I used letter-size* month-on-two-page tabs, with my meeting notes (printed out from a Google doc) and other printed documents stored behind each month. I don't take handwritten notes for work, but use my own organizational system using Google Sheets and Google Docs. For personal (basically,
Last Sunday we had another excellent discussion on the Philofaxy 'Round Table' Skype call. It included this topic.One of the essential ingredients for successfully using any size or type of organiser is your choice of paper combined with what writing instrument you use. When it comes to those there are various types that we will cover in their own post one day. Without paper your pen or pencil
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Lifestyle Refills - FilofaxSwitching Planners A few Tips - Sort Stuff OutPlan with me for 20-26 of February - NataliaGet Back on Track with Your Goals How to Recalibrate your Year - month, week or
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In a recent FFAT (Free for all Tuesday) reference was made to the 'Best Laid Plans' podcast, specifically their February Q&A episode.The question that was asked was a familiar one 'Is there a gender bias in the use of planners?' it comes up at about 20 minutes 45 seconds in to the episode. Is there a gender bias in planning? Yes there appears to be, but men do use planners! Some basic facts about
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 25 February 2023Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 5 March 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 630Video Web Finds - Wednesday 1 March 2023Highlights for February 2023Free For All
I print my monthly pages with the backs of the pages blank, so I can put all kinds of pages between them. I also tab the monthly pages to make it easier to find the month I'm looking for.It's easy for me to keep track of things month to month with this system. Some of the pages I use between my monthly pages are:Goals for that month.Reminders for the month: big bills due, events, etc.Details of
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for January 2023William Hannah A6 Notebook/Planner - Long Term ReviewCracking the QC codes - Clarification.Which Filofax Organisers Have Krause Style Rings?Buying and Selling OrganisersOne planner or more than one planner/organiser?How Steve Gets Things Done (SGTD!)A date for your diary - Sunday
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax Compact Saffiano Flip #personalrings #filofax - MonikiI'm Giving Away Planner Inserts & Planners! - BuySellPlanI'm using my A4 Filofax again // Flatability - FlatabilityWeekly Plan With Me || Two Weeks
What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.We are here to answer your questions.Make today the one day you post a comment or a question.It is Tuesday after all, so fire away with any questions and comments.
We are going to run another 'Virtual Meet Up'When? - Sunday 5 March 2023 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon,London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours, so pop up when you are available and say hello.Where? - an on-line chat
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 18 February 2023Silent SundayOne planner or more than one planner/organiser?Free For All Tuesday - No. 629Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 February 2023How Steve Gets Things Done (SGTD
As mentioned previously, I have returned to my GTD based setup for 2023 and will write another post once I've settled in a bit more. As part of this, I am also using these criteria (context, time available, resources and priorities) to help me choose what to next work on. As I solely work from home, context isn't as important as all I need is a computer and internet connection, but most of what I
I'm frequently asked how I use my A5 organiser. A picture saves 1000 words! It approximates to something like this: At the start of the week I find some quiet time to sit with a notebook/pocket organiser or any post-it notes I have hanging around from last week. I write out my notes in no particular order I just want to get them on paper whilst away from any distractions. From this list I add any
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Never letting go of this one... - Seaweed KissesFilofax The Original Collection in Midnight Blue - Filofax Mid Week Plan With Me! - BuySellPlanFebruary 2023 Planner Setup || I Lost My Voice - GanchiPlansA short
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For a few years now I have been an advocate of the thought that 'You have one life, therefore you should only have one planner'For several years I used an A5 at my desk and carried around a Filofax Personal size, occasionally an A6 or Pocket size depending on the phase I was going through. Whatever the size though, there was duplication. A diary insert in the A5 and another in what ever I was
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 11 February 2023Silent SundayWhich Filofax Organisers Have Krause Style Rings?Free For All Tuesday - No. 628Video Web Finds - Wednesday 15 February 2023Buying and Selling
I'm still hopeful of being able to have another Philofaxy Meet Up in London, but with train strikes still randomly occurring both in UK and France, planning such an event is not easy!Thankfully we are still holding our regular monthly Skype Virtual Meet Ups and social media is still going strong. But I do miss the true face to face nature of the meet ups. Have you got any trips planned this year?
There are so many more places these days to buy and sell organisers. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages as well as successes and risks. In the last 10 years or so I’ve been involved in a few of the sales groups on Facebook as well as looking after our own Adspot page here on Philofaxy. Through that experience I have seen a lot of things that have led to issues with sales. To make sure
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.The most versatile Filofax ever made? My view // Flatability - FlatabilityPlan with me for this week in Filofax - Nataliaplanner asmr - GanchiPlansVan Der Spek VDS Stardust Velvet Croco Personal Planner. - Kathy
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Which Filofax organisers are fitted with Krause style rings? Ones that can removed and replaced? This question came up recently. I'm not aware of a listing of which models have Krause style rings. Therefore I think we should create one. I will add a further qualification to the question though, whilst some of the recent models such as the Classic Croc have non-riveted ring mechanisms they instead
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 4 February 2023Silent SundayWilliam Hannah A6 Notebook/Planner - Long Term ReviewFree For All Tuesday - No. 627Video Web Finds - Wednesday 8 February 2023Cracking the QC codes -
How do you organize projects? Do you do everything on your daily diary pages? Or do you use divider tabs to store individual project or topic notes? Or do keep project materials outside of your organizer entirely? There are so many options! Currently, I have tabs devoted to the major areas of my life, and each project in that area gets its own page(s). And as always on Fridays, feel free to ask
There has been a few posts on Facebook recently about the Quality Control codes on the clasps and inside of zip Filofax organisers. These are a three letter code, which as far as we know indicate the year, month and location of manufacture of each item. Last year I provided this post to update people: Decoding Quality Control Letters. However following on from that post I think we need to clarify
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Planner Flip Through | January 2023 | Before The Pen - Vienna OrtizJane's Agenda B6 Dividers for my Franklin Covey! - BuySellPlanTrying a New Way of Listing Tasks - Olding PlansFilofax set up - Recurring tasks /
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One of the issues with having a 'large' collection of organisers, is that they don't all get a lot of continuous use, even though I might have owned some of my organisers for 10 years or more. There are some exceptions, my A5 Van der Spek Custom does get a lot of use, mainly because I like the pocket layout and the feel and structure of the organiser. The other exception is my A6 William Hannah
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 28 January 2023Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 5 February 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 626Video Web Finds - Wednesday 1 February 2023Highlights for January 2023Free For
One of the many convenient things about using a Filofax is the ability to put in pre-printed forms and trackers (and not having to hand-draw them).Many companies sell forms like budget records or cleaning schedules, or you can create and print them yourself.You can use them where ever you need them in your Filofax. For example you can use monthly budget forms in your monthly section or in your
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:A date for your diary - Sunday 8 January 2023Highlights for December 2022Archiving Your Old Diary Inserts?The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 133Wall CalendarsLefax City 10Filofax PricingFilofax Leaflet - 2001A date for your diary - Sunday 5 February 2023Free For All Tuesday and Friday
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Short Weekly PWM in DIY A6 Discs - GanchiPlansPersonal Rings Flip Through | January 2023Set-up - Tiffany’s PlansFebruary 2023 Goal Planning || Updates and Chit Chat - Sandra DahlModifications to my minimalist
What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.We are here to answer your questions.Make today the one day you post a comment or a question.It is Tuesday after all so fire away with any questions and comments.
We are going to run another 'Virtual Meet Up'When? - Sunday 5 February 2023 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon,London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours, so pop up when you are available and say hello.Where? - an on-line chat
Red Winchester 4CLF 7/8 with notes from 'Do It Tomorrow and Other Secrets of Time Management' by Mark Forster
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 21 January 2023Silent SundayFilofax PricingFree For All Tuesday - No. 625Video Web Finds - Wednesday 25 January 2023Filofax Leaflet - 2001Free For All Friday - No. 742 by AnitaHere
Following on my previous Free For All Friday, I thought that I would confess that I have not yet done my clear out or changed to my GTD based setup! Once upon a time, I know that I'd have been champing at the bit to start a new year with any changes already in place and tidying done for the 1st January. 2022 was a year of rest and recovery for me, so I'm going to be using my Kensington more this
A big thank you to one of our readers Maria for sending me these scans. The leaflet came with a Filofax Kensington she bought recently that looks like it was 'New Old Stock' a great find in red from 2001. Technology has changed a lot in the last 20+ years, but our Filofax organisers have not changed that much!Side 2How it was originally laid out.I confirmed the year of publication by comparing
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Minimalist 4 ring Filofax diary // Flatability - FlatabilityFilofax Good Vibes Collection - Plan & be happy - FilofaxPersonal Wide Setup| Van Der Spek - Stephanie's HomestyleMoterm - The ObjectLet’s unbox! VDS
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When Filofax introduced the Filofax Norfolk models and the Malden Compact Zip in 2022, I noticed a variation in pricing between UK, France and USA. I took a snap shot of the prices at the time of the launch and the exchange rates applicable on that day in early December. This is what I found: Since then the USA prices have been changed on the Norfolk models, the Compact Zip price is still the
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 14 January 2023Silent SundayWall CalendarsFree For All Tuesday - No. 624Video Web Finds - Wednesday 18 January 2023Lefax City 10Free For All Friday - No. 741 by SteveHere are the
Any electronics engineer will recognise the number 741 as being used in relation to an Operational Amplifier (OpAmp) type 741... but what has this got to do with planning with a Filofax organiser? Nothing at all!How are you settling in to the 2023? Did you change inserts or your format this year? Of course as it is Friday, please feel free to discuss anything Filofax related.
I'm very grateful to Anita for sending me this very elegant Slimline Lefax organiser. Before we start looking at this particular organiser in detail, a quick recap about the history of the Lefax company. The company was founded in 1910 by J.C. Parker in Philadelphia, USA. Lefax existed before Filofax in fact! The two companies existed selling their own products until 1992, when Filofax bought the
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Gillio Medium Yellow Compagna - MonikiPlanners I'm Using In 2023 | Tips On Choosing A Planner - Vienna OrtizMy easy productivity system. - FlatabilityI made a nature-themed discbound planner for my twin cousin
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January, the start of the year. The month we put away the Christmas decorations. We reorganise our Filofax organisers and take down last years wall calendar....Do you just recycle it, or repurpose it? Or both...If your wall calendar has images of a place you have fond memories of, then keep those pages and reuse the images on your section dividers or as your dashboard at the front of your
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 7 January 2023Silent SundayArchiving Your Old Diary Inserts?Free For All Tuesday - No. 623Video Web Finds - Wednesday 11 January 2023The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Plannerverse -
Now that a new year is getting under way, have you chosen a theme for the year? Or has it chosen you?For me, it's "use what you have." I'm trying to declutter my house and my life by using what I already have rather than buying the new, shiny option. What about you? As usual on Friday, all discussion of ring-bound organizers like Filofaxes is welcome!
Comfort Zones Here are five ways to get out of your comfort zone:Do one thing you've always wanted to.Take on a fitness challenge.Change up your routine.Expand your professional skillset.Choose a fear, and face it.Travel somewhere new.Thank you to all our Patreon supporters in helping to bring you this episode. If you have ideas for future episodes, please send them to podcast at philofaxy dot
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.2022 Planner Recap - Planner MumsyDaily Planning Routine - MadyPlansHow to use a planner for students - Tonya PlansHow To Set Up A Planner/My 2023 Agenda Setup #vanderspek - determine tobePlan with me VDS | May
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I know not every one keeps their previous years inserts. I don't know what the proportion of keepers vs recyclers is. I have been keeping my diary inserts for many years. I still have my 1987 personal size inserts!! The ink is a little faded now, but still readable. A typical week of a young radio engineer in 1987!I keep my past inserts in spare organisers, although you can get purpose made
It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 31 December 2022Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 8 January 2023Free For All Tuesday - No. 622Video Web Finds - Wednesday 4 January 2023Highlights for December 2022Free For
It's the first FFAF of the new year! Wishing you all a wonderful 2023.Recently I was looking through some of the old Philofaxy posts that Anita linked in some of her FFAFs. I especially love reading older posts and all of the comments. I did lots of commenting before I was a regular contributor here on Philofaxy. While reading some of my comments, I discovered I have been struggling with some of
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for November 2022Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.2 - PaulUsing an A5 Original for work - by AnitaThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 132Filofax Garden zipper pouch reviewFilofax Kensington - Is it a Classic?Removing/Replacing RingsDiary Inserts for 2023 it is not too late....
I hope you have had a good weekend.Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.January 2023 Plan With Me || GanchiPlans Printables - GanchiPlans2023 Planner Setup: Filofax Personal Malden - Brandy Michelle PlansMy 2023 Line Up! - BuySellPlanStandard Stalogy, Filofax Malden & Hobonichi
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We are going to run another 'Virtual Meet Up'When? - Sunday 8 January 2023 at the following time:Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 amDallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon,London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc. Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours, so pop up when you are available and say hello.Where? - an on-line chat
Happy New Year for 2023.It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 24 December 2022Silent SundayDiary Inserts for 2023 it is not too late....Free For All Tuesday - No. 621Video Web Finds - Wednesday 28 December 2022Guest post
After a busy number of months at work, I'm very grateful to be on annual leave this week and then back on the 4th January. In preparation for the new year, I normally set time aside now with my Filofax to: Remove all contentsClean with a damp cloth Polish with Lord Sheraton leather balsamChoose a different dashboard and dividersChoose a different set up, if needed - I will be changing back to my
Thanks again to Paul for this third instalment of his guest post series. You can find all the 'Filohax' posts here. Why modern technology doesn't satisfyJulie Ann raised an interesting point recently about how electronic devices and systems don't 'satisfy' some of us in the way that physical planners do. This got me thinking about why this might be. Drawing only from my own experiences of using
So I hope you have had a good Christmas.So now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Planner Journey Part 4! 2021 & 2022 - BuySellPlanPlanner inserts are here! - Tonya PlansFilofax Stone Malden Flip - Moniki LyfeI made gradient dividers for a dusty rose discbound archive - The Unplanned
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Have you decided yet what inserts you are going to use next year? Have you sourced them yet? It's not too late!We are in the last week of 2022 so if you haven't got yours sorted yet..... then Philofaxy is as good a place as any to look?Let me recap what we have to offer here at Philofaxy for you to download and use. You will find all the diary inserts for 2023 on this page. If you have already
Season's greetings from all of us at Philofaxy and I hope that you have a lovely Christmas.
So now it is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, so grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 17 December 2022Silent SundayFilofax Kensington - Is it a Classic?Free For All Tuesday - No. 620Video Web Finds - Wednesday 21 December 2022Removing/Replacing RingsFree
Christmas is almost here.....I would have liked to have done a meet up before the end of the year, but in the last few months planning anything involving public transport, especially trains has been fraught with issues with strikes and cancellations. Let us hope for better luck in 2023!All of the Philofaxy team would like to wish you and your families all the best wishes for Christmas and the New
Removing rings from your Filofax to then use it as a notebook cover seems to be very in vogue at the moment. The reasons for doing so are mixed and you will have your own ideas as to why this is a good idea or not. Removing rings using some methods is not a reversible process, if a month or so later you decide that a bound planner isn't for you and you want to go back using rings then you might
So I hope you have had a good weekend.So now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.25 Days of Planner Tips 2022 - Carie HarlingFilofax Stone Malden - Personal Rings - Moniki LyfeDaily plan with me - Tiffany’s PlansVan Der Spek 2023 Setup | Minimalist Planner Setup and Inserts review -
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The Filofax Kensington was sold between approximately 1999 to 2003 although it might have been available in some markets after that. It was sold in a wide range of sizes: Mini, Pocket. Slimline, Personal, A5 Deskfax and A4. Basically all the sizes except M2!This is an extract from the 2000 catalogue. I have this model in Pocket, Personal and A5 sizes. The Pocket and Personal size are very similar
So now it is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, so grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 10 December 2022Silent SundayThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 133Free For All Tuesday - No. 619Video Web Finds - Wednesday 14 December 2022Filofax
The ability to be able to insert and remove pages from your Filofax has always been for me the main advantage to using this format of 'diary'. The contents can evolve and adapt through the year.When I started using a Filofax back in late 1986 I was spoilt by the vast range of inserts available. These days I tend to create and print all my own inserts, but I'm still able to change things when ever
Depending on the Filofax model, it can sometimes be hard to get into the zippered pockets or I've found that I'd like to securely carry money or important documents, so I hole punched a cheap plastic pencil case. Despite years of use, it's still going strong and has been very useful whilst on holiday, or for processing bits of paper or receipts. Plastic pencil case on a trip to Iceland I rarely
So I hope you have had a good weekend.So now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Review - Filofax Mini Portland - FlatabilityPlanner Journey Part 2! 2018 - BuySellPlanHow to use a planner to organize your life - Tonya PlansWord of the year - Setting up my planning system for 2023,
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Priorities Deciding what you need to do and what order to do them in can often be as difficult as doing the tasks, whatever they might be! Karine and I discuss different ideas about how we approach this part of our daily/weekly planning. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters in helping to bring you this episode. If you have ideas for future episodes, please send them to podcast at philofaxy
A summer memory for the winter months - picking home grown strawberries and reading in the garden
So now it is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, so grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds - Saturday 3 December 2022Silent SundayGuest post series - 'Filohax' No.2 - PaulFree For All Tuesday - No. 618Video Web Finds - Wednesday 7 December 2022Using an A5 Original for
There are a few times per year when I especially appreciate the flexibility of a Filofax: now, and at the beginning and end of each school year. Being able to roll over pages from year to year, instead of having to start all over again in a blank planner, is so helpful to me. There were years of my life when I was excited to start over in a fresh, blank planner. Now I just have too much stuff to
Since purchasing my first Filofax back in 2009, I've consistently been in personal size, apart from a very brief attempt at using an A5 as my only binder. Whilst personal is a great size for me, the skinny pages aren't so good for when I want to write longer notes, so at some point, I decided to try an A5 for planning projects as well. In theory it made sense, but I tended not to use the A5 as my
So I hope you have had a good weekend.So now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.Filofax - The ObjectPlanner Refresh Series | 07 Eat Section - Laura JanePlanner Journey Part 1 - BuySellPlanNovember Flip Through | Personal Rings, Moterm - Thoughts Along Life's HighwayUnnamed Italian
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Thanks again to Paul for this second instalment in his guest post series. If you missed the first one, you can find it at Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.1 - Paul.Another idea came from looking at my own Filofax usage - my appointments diary was primarily filled with work activities, so the equal day space given to 'Saturday' and 'Sunday' was just wasted space. I needed a week on one page that
So now it is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, so grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:Web Finds Saturday 26 November 2022Silent SundayA Date For Your Diary - Sunday 4 December 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 617Video Web Finds - Wednesday 30 November 2022Highlights for November
As we're just into the last month of the year, I thought that I'd do a bit of an update about how things are going with my inventory, set up and productivity in general. Inventory updatePocket (A7) Moterm - I was briefly tempted to try pocket as my main planner, but I know that the page size is too small for me. Keeper? No, to be rehomed next yearLefax City slimline - such a beautiful binder, but
Here are the highlights for last month.We published the following posts.General Posts:Highlights for October 2022A date for your diary - Sunday 13 November 2022Guest post series - 'Filohax' No.1 - PaulTell Us .... 2Conditioning and caring for leather.Filofax New ReleasesFilofax Models - Royal ResidencesA Date For Your Diary - Sunday 4 December 2022Free For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:
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"Green Ink Defiance" - a clip from a future video - FlatabilityDecember Planner Update | Kendra Bork - Kendra BorkFranklin Covey Inserts in Filofax Holborn - Moniki Lyfe#PlannerInspiration - Tonya PlansA
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Given the success and the number of people that took part in the recent 'Virtual Meet Ups' we are going to run another one. Santa hats optional!
When? - Sunday 4 December 2022 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc.
Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
Web Finds - Saturday 19 November 2022Silent SundayFilofax New ReleasesFree For All Tuesday - No. 616Video Web Finds - Wednesday 23 November 2022Filofax Models - Royal ResidencesFree For All
We are in the last week of November, which means we are in to the last month of the year within the next week. Does this mean you are in to 'must get it finished' month? 'When I was in paid employment, I used to hate December. Everyone was trying to get a months work of projects done in three weeks! These days I don't think of the end of the year as a point in time when things have to be
What Filofax models have been named after Royal residences/palaces?Balmoral - The summer residence of the late Queen Elizabeth IIWindsor (Castle) - The official residence of the sovereign King Charles IIIBuckingham (Palace) - The official working residence of the sovereign King Charles IIIKensington (Palace) - Home to the young royal family. (St James's Palace and) York (House) - York House is
So I hope you have had a good weekend.
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
Filofax Norfolk Unboxing and Planner Setup - StephenieSaysFilofax Compact Calipso Flipthrough - Moniki LyfeThinking Through 2023 Planner Changes | Kendra Bork - Kendra Bork2023 line up-Van Der Spek Setup
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If you are on the Filofax mailing list you will have seen their recent announcements about the Filofax Norfolk and the Compact Zip Malden. The Norfolk is a new model in Pocket, Personal and A5 sizes, with 25mm, 30mm and 35mm ring sizes respectively. Each one is available in four colours: Almond, Sage, Lavender, Taupe (Brown, Green, Purple, Light Grey!) The leather has a small amount of padding
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
Web Finds - Saturday 12 November 2022Silent SundayTell Us .... 2Free For All Tuesday - No. 615Video Web Finds - Wednesday 16 November 2022Conditioning and caring for leatherFree for All
Plain or fancy? Do enjoy using organizer pages that feature graphics, art, inspirational quotes, and so on? Or do you find these features distracting and limiting?I'm definitely in the second camp! I don't like it when my own writing space is taken away by pictures and superfluous formatting. I'm currently searching for a sparer, more flexible format for 2023. What about you? As always on Friday,
I was searching through some old posts on a Facebook Group recently. A little nostalgic may be, but in the last 10-12 years one question comes up with surprising regularity. 'What do people use to condition their leather organisers?' I personally always recommend using products that are specifically 'leather care' products, I prefer ones that contain beeswax. I have a couple of branded products
So I hope you have had a good weekend.
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
Daily Plan With Me! - BuySellPlanLV Pocket Agenda: C&P Pocket Plus Options - dr_alvaplansPlotter 5th Anniversary Ring Organizer | Haul and Unboxing - Job's Journal2023 Planner Setup - Functional Planning
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I'm sure we all have a particular Filofax or other brand of organiser that you wished you had bought at the time you first saw it.... but didn't. And then before you remembered they had stopped selling them.
Yes it happens to all of us.. me included.
The one that got away... which is yours?
Please tell us in the comments below.
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
Web Finds - Saturday 5 November 2022Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 13 November 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 614Video Web Finds - Wednesday 9 November 2022Guest post series - '
Recently I printed my Philofaxy monthly pages that I've been using for several years for social media post planning. It got me thinking about other pages I print to put into my Filofax.I use an A5 Filofax, and print directly to A5 size paper which I then hole punch and put into my binder. I print all kinds of pages to put into my Filofax, including:Philofaxy free printables (of course)School
A big thank you to Paul for this first instalment in his guest post series about his original late '80's / '90's usage and contrasting that with his new Filofax voyage now. The road back to WinchesterI'm sure like many group members my Filofax journey started back in the late 1980's. I suppose I was ideally placed to be a Filofax customer in Thatcher's Britain in the mid late '80's - a wannabe
So I hope you have had a good weekend.
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
Set Up My Franklin Covey Compact Aurora With Me! - BuySellPlanMy cart with planners - Planner mother of 3Louis Vuitton Unboxing: Planner Refresh - dr_alvaplansVan Der Spek Senior A6 Velvet Sand Unboxing -
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Given the success and the number of people that took part in the recent 'Virtual Meet Ups' we are going to run another one.
When? - Sunday 13 November 2022 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc.
Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2
So now it is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, so grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.
Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
Web Finds - Saturday 29 October 2022Silent SundayThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 131Free For All Tuesday - No. 613Video Web Finds - Wednesday 2 November 2022Highlights
After sharing some of the older posts in my previous Free For All Friday, I thought that I'd stay with the same format today, as I thoroughly enjoyed reading some of the archive. Steve already does the Web Finds, so here we have some Philofaxy Finds for you to peruse: 2021: Diary Inserts for 2022 and beyond. - Recap 2020: Video Web Finds - Wednesday 4 November 2020 2019: Highlights for October
Here are the highlights for last month. We published the following posts.
General Posts:
Highlights for September 2022Food DiaryReusing Old Diary InsertsFilofax A5 Compact - Ring Size Change'I'm not going to let that happen again.......'Note taking in your FilofaxTell Us About....1Van der Spek Announce New Leather Colours For Their TM rangeThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode
So I hope you have had a good weekend.
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
"oh I could never use a pocket planner" - GanchiPlansPersonal Rings Flip Through | October 2022 Set-up - Tiffany’s PlansDaily planning - Tonya PlansPersonal Rings and Getting Ready For The New Year -
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Wearables We have worn wrist watches for many years, in the last 10 years these have been replaced by activity watches and more recently smart watches connected to our smart phones. What do these offer to person that plans in a paper planner? Do they deserve a place in our lives? Or are they something we should avoid and just use a normal conventional wrist watch. Thank you to all our Patreon
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
Web Finds - Saturday 22 October 2022Silent SundayTell Us About....1Free For All Tuesday - No. 612Video Web Finds - Wednesday 26 October 2022Van der Spek Announce New Leather Colours For Their
When we first moved to live in France in 2010 we didn't see many people using Smart Phones. Most people still used the older Nokia type 'Feature Phones' Or 'Candy Bar' type phones. Within about five years, the Smart Phone started to become common sight, seeing someone without a Smart Phone is now a rare sight! Such is progress I guess. Business people though still seem to like using larger
Van der Spek recently announced some new stock colours for their Touch Me Range. In addition to Noir (Black) they put a choice of colours to a vote and the three colours below were the ones chosen.Van der Spek are very excited to let you know the New Touch Me Collection Colours that you chose:TM Alezan | Sandy Fawn Beige-BrownTM Thuya | Deep Forest GreenTM Rhapsody | Dusty PurpleThe TM Collection
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
Plan with me: Unboxing New to Me Moterm Planner - StephenieSaysSee How I Make My Own Planning Task Cards! - BuySellPlanPersonal/Pocket Rings Update - Monique SmithOctober flip through | Van der Spek | A6
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I have bought several organisers via Adspot here on Philofaxy that were very sensibly or reasonably priced that turned out to be absolutely like new.
It's always great to be surprised when you open a package and the item is even better than you thought it would be.
Sometimes they are models I've never seen before, sometimes only pictures of them in the catalogues.
So what is the cheapest
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Web Finds - Saturday 15 October 2022Silent Sunday'I'm not going to let that happen again.......'Free For All Tuesday - No. 611Video Web Finds - Wednesday 19 October 2022Note taking in your
I recently watched an interesting documentary about time starring Zachary Quinto of Star Trek fame. The show explored the fact that time is flexible, not fixed, as shown by Einstein's theory of relativity. Furthermore, time is subjective: science has shown that our perception of time seems to slow down when we get a surge of adrenaline. That's why people say that they felt they were "going in
Laurie dedicated her 'Free For All Friday' last week to note taking. Should you use a notebook or your planner or another organiser for this is up to you. There is no right and wrong at all. We all have different requirements. For me, I sometimes dedicate a notebook to a long term project and pick it up as and when I need to add some notes. But like everyone I will often end up with bits of paper
So I hope you have had a good weekend.
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
Regular Pocket Moterm Rings - Monique SmithA Tomoe River Paper comparison - Planner MumsyA filofax based inventory. - FlatabilityFunctional Planner Setup and Plan WIth Me October 2022 - StephenieSaysWhy
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Daily consumptionWrite it down, you won't forget it.....This happened to me in the last couple of weeks. Each month I read the electricity meter, the water meter, and measure the amount of oil in our central heating tank. The oil measurement is done by measuring the depth of the oil in the tank in centimetres and converting that into litres, or rather my spread sheet does the calculation for me.
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
Web Finds - Saturday 8 October 2022Silent SundayReusing Old Diary InsertsFree For All Tuesday - No. 610Video Web Finds - Wednesday 12 October 2022Filofax A5 Compact - Ring Size ChangeFree For
I take notes in my Filofax, but only certain notes.I have a tabbed section labeled Notes, where I keep blank pages. This makes it easy to turn to an empty page and jot whatever notes I need to capture. I don't use my daily pages for notes, because when I turn the page they fall into the abyss.When I have written my notes, I later move those pages to wherever they need to go. For example if I have
I didn't spot this change, thanks to Tim Edwards for spotting it and sharing it the other day. When Filofax originally released the A5 Compact Heritage it was fitted with 15mm rings, these have now been changed to 20mm rings. Attached to the description on the Filofax website is this note: I also noticed that they appear to have dis-continued the other A5 Compact size organiser from the Chester
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
Why I need a second indexed filofax. - FlatabilityPlanner Refresh Series | 01 Planner Routine - Laura JaneFunctional Filofax Pocket Rings Update - Monique SmithOctober Personal Rings Set-up in my Print
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Did you know that you can reuse old dairy inserts a few years later when the days and dates will be the same.
Because of leap years it isn’t a fixed interval.To give you an indication of what years are the same as each other, see the table below. To explain it in detail. Looking at 2023, years with the days and dates the same as 2023 are 1989, 1995, 2006, 2017, 2034, 2045.To look at other years
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Web Finds - Saturday 1 October 2022Silent SundayHighlights for September 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 609Video Web Finds - Wednesday 5 October 2022Food DiaryFree For All Friday - No. 726 by
Philofaxy will be 17 years old at the end of this month, as the first post was published in October 2005! In celebration of this, I thought that I'd do a slightly alternative Free For All Friday to celebrate and share some of the older posts from around the 7th October over the years: 2021: Mulberry A5 ring mechanisms2020: Video Web Finds - Wednesday 7 October 2020 2019: Philofaxy glossary on
When you retire you will have a lot more spare time..... to visit your health care specialists and the doctors!! Not quite!!As part of monitoring my health, our wonderful French Health Service takes a huge interest in a lot of normal health parameters, such as weight, blood pressure, diet, blood tests etc etc. Before moving to France I rarely saw my Doctor, these days it seems to be every 3-6
So I hope you have had a good weekend.
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Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.
Unboxing an alternative luxury brand - Emma AndersUnboxing | Personal Planner Wide | Fully Customized Planner - skylar handOld Personal Rings Flipthrough - Monique SmithPersonal Rings Flip and How I Plan
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Here are the highlights for last month. We published the following posts.
General Posts:
Highlights for August 2022Choosing a sizeThe economics of being a Filofax user.Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - 1926-2022Getting back to rings - my minimal Lefax set upThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse Episode 130Pottering with my FilofaxDiary Inserts for 2023 and Beyond (recap)A date for your
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Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:
Web Finds - Saturday 24 September 2022Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 2 October 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 608Video Web Finds - Wednesday 28 September 2022Future Podcast/
I have just returned from a long stay in UK visiting family and friends. There was due to be a Philofaxy Meet Up, sadly this had to be cancelled... not due to lack of interest, but it clashed with firstly a train strike and after that was called off, it would have been the weekend before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It just didn't feel like the right thing to do, to hold a meet up just
We have been 'broadcasting' since February 2016, with 130 episodes published already and a few more in the pipeline to be recorded in the coming weeks as time allows.
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Multitasking - Who Does It Benefit? - Tonya PlansGet it before it sells out! Available in black and pink! - Tonya PlansFilofax notebook review - The ObjectCloth and Paper unboxing and new Moterm Personal
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Given the success and the number of people that took part in the recent 'Virtual Meet Ups' we are going to run another one.
When? - Sunday 2 October 2022 at the following time:
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Web Finds - Saturday 17 September 2022Silent SundayPottering with my FilofaxFree For All Tuesday - No. 607Video Web Finds - Wednesday 21 September 2022Diary Inserts for 2023 and Beyond (recap
Sort of related to Anita's Free for All Friday a few weeks ago, I've also tried using bound journals from time to time during the past couple of years, and have always returned to a ring-bound organizer. There are a number of reasons I find that rings work better, but the number 1 is that I have multiple projects and pursuits going at once. Having movable pages makes it possible for me to juggle
Have you decided yet what inserts you are going to use next year? Have you sourced them yet? Have you started using them already? I hope I've not caused you to have a panic attack, yes I know we are in to the last 14 weeks or so of 2022.Let me recap what we have to offer here at Philofaxy for you to download and use. You will find all the diary inserts for 2023 on this page. If you have already
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Gillio Medium Amica - Franklin Compact Inserts - Monique SmithDetailed Flip of my Franklin Covey Compact! - BuySellPlanVan Der Spek - VDS Grenadine - A Life by Angi MPlan With Me: A5 Planner Setup 2022/
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Potter (verb) - to move around without hurrying, and in a relaxed and pleasant way. US may use putter instead. Growing up in a family business meant that there was always work to be done. As a child, I enjoyed helping out, but could see the pressure that was on my parents, so I think that's why I love it when I can take my time to potter about.I admit that for a while, I was a bit addicted to
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Web Finds - Saturday 10 September 2022Silent SundayGetting back to rings - my minimal Lefax set upFree For All Tuesday - No. 606Video Web Finds - Wednesday 14 September 2022The Hitch Hiker's
Last weekend the coffin of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was transported from her beloved Balmoral estate through Royal Deeside to Aberdeen, where she then turned south and journeyed to Edinburgh before she was later flown to London. I am very lucky that I live along the route, and I was able to see her coffin being driven right past my house. We watched her progress live on television,
Changing Seasons Wherever you are in the world, the seasons are changing either in to Spring from Winter or in to Autumn from Summer. In this episode we discuss how to plan for this change and how to get through the seasonal change. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters in helping to bring you this episode.
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A Day in the life … of my planner - Thoughts Along Life's HighwaySeptember Planner Update and Plan with Me | Kendra Bork - Kendra BorkFavorite Planner Supplies - rledznPocket Plus Filofax Saffiano Flip -
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As mentioned in one of my previous Free For All Fridays, I've had a couple of months off from using an organiser and I feel that the break has served me well. I hadn't set any deadline for my return, but have recently started to feel ready to get back to it, so I thought that I would share with you the first of my two possible set ups. I have some backlog projects that I want to clear, plus the
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Web Finds - Saturday 3 September 2022Silent SundayChoosing a sizeFree For All Tuesday - No. 605Video Web Finds - Wednesday 7 September 2022The economics of being a Filofax user.Free For All
The Philofaxy Team would like to express its deep sadness at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. She was loved and respected world-wide for her sage wisdom, steadfast dedication to service, and her great sense of humour, as displayed by the many messages received from Heads of State around the world. She was a consummate professional, with the air of an approachable granny, and was
I've found myself recently doing a bit of browsing for second-hand Filofaxes, which has surprised me as I've been in my Kensington since 2020 and feeling quite content. As mentioned in my previous Free For All Friday, I've been having a bit of a break recently from using an organiser, so I'm just about to move back in and will write more about my set up to help me get back up to date. And then
At the time of writing this post in September 2022, everything has increased in cost in the last six months. I know you don't need reminding of this. The costs of using a Filofax need to be looked at to understand the value and benefits of choosing that format/method over alternatives.For the newcomer to paper planning they might not have any benchmark to measure the cost against, they judge the
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Planner Hardware Flip Through | August 2022 - rledznMoterm Personal Planner/Wallet - MyLifeReBrandedFranklin Covey Pocket Planner - Should You Buy It? - Tonya PlansWellness tracking with the Filofax
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I hate seeing the words on organiser adverts ‘This size isn’t working for me’ often coupled with ‘I only just got this in the mail last week’ or similar…. If you are in any of the planner sales groups, I’m sure you will have seen something similar any week of the year. You will have heard me make this suggestion many many times, so often you can most probably repeat it to yourself before you even
Current inventory - personal Kensington at the top (my favourite). Middle line: custom standard Van der Spek, A5 Original and personal non-branded vintage. Bottom line: A7 Moterm and Lefax City slimline
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Web Finds - Saturday 27 August 2022Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 4 September 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 604Video Web Finds - Wednesday 31 August 2022Highlights for August
September is upon us and with it the days seem to be getting shorter. Although at the time of typing this we have had yet another 31 degree C day in France, that's 88F in old money! However, we did have some rain and thunder in the early evening to relieve the humid atmosphere. September is almost a turning point for me, a time in the year when I have a few little jobs outside to get done to
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A date for your diary - Sunday 7 August 2022Highlights for July 2022Celebrities/Famous People that use a Filofax?Carrying Stamps in your FilofaxPhilofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 17 September 2022The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 1292023 Diary InsertsDecisions decisions decisions…..A
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Filofax Domino Luxe organiser Black часть 2 - The ObjectFunctional Filofax Domino- Personal Rings - Monique SmithHybrid filofax update. - FlatabilityA5 Chameleon filofax Work Planner -
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Given the success and the number of people that took part in the recent 'Virtual Meet Ups' we are going to run another one.
When? - Sunday 4 September 2022 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc.
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Web Finds - Saturday 20 August 2022Silent Sunday2023 Diary InsertsFree For All Tuesday - No. 603Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 August 2022Decisions decisions decisions…..Free for All Friday
When was your first time? I mean, when was the first time Filofax entered your consciousness? Before you ever considered buying one. I first saw a Filofax display—a freestanding wooden rack—in a shop that sold high-quality women's clothing and accessories. It was the early 1980s, and apparently this was the latest accessory. I was fascinated by all the different leaves, and wondered who would
September is just around the corner. It is normally in September that I start to prepare my inserts for the next year. I take my time doing that. I download the files, pop them on my desktop and start to add extra details. I normally add key birthdays, UK public holidays, French pubic holidays, dates when the clocks change and anything else I need to remember!September might seem a little early,
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New brown Tiffany planner binder! - Tonya PlansMy Personal Rings Planner Collection - Tiffany’s PlansFilofax Mail Time #21 - FlatabilityVDS Ready-made 'Touch Me' Codex Standard Mega Layout -
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Please download, adapt, use, share, but do not charge or use commercially.If you have a Filofax organiser, you probably have diary pages – probably ones made by Filofax. If you’re happy with those pages, great. If you’d like to try something different, read on. If you’d like to experiment
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Web Finds - Saturday 13 August 2022Silent SundayPhilofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 17 September 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 602Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 August 2022The Hitch
As I wrote in a previous FFAF, I recently moved all planning into my A5 Filofax, as opposed to my previous system where I used a separate bound weekly planner along with my Filofax.Part of the reason for this move was to be able to plan the upcoming two years all in one book. I can't really do that in a bound book, because I am limited by the timeframe of the bound planner. The next two years are
Self-Care, Meditation and Morning RoutinesOur morning and daily routines are very important to maintaining a health state of living and preserving our mental balance. Using your planner will certainly help you daily and in the long term. Join us for this discussion about our daily routines. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters in helping to bring you this episode.
If you have ideas for
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Filofax Metropol A5 Zip - Review. - Graham RhindMy Updated Morning Planner Routine || August 2022 - Sandra Dahl50 year old filofax ? - FlatabilityPlanner Flip VDS Alezan Personal Rings - Wildly
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This is a repeat of an earlier post about this meet up. If you have already emailed me, no need to email me again. If you haven't emailed me yet and received a confirmation. Please read all of this post, ask any questions and confirm you will be attending or not. Looking forward to this one..... We are planning a visit to UK in September 2022
This event is open to everyone, there are no
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Web Finds - Saturday 6 August 2022Silent SundayCelebrities/Famous People that use a Filofax?Free For All Tuesday - No. 601Video Web Finds - Wednesday 10 August 2022Free For All Friday - No.
I have a confession... I haven't been using a Filofax for the past 2 months!Life has been fairly full-on for the last number of years, so I've realised more recently that I just don't have much spare energy outside of working and spending time with family. Therefore I decided that potentially this could be a useful time to have a break from using an organiser, whilst I'm focussing more on resting
Do you remember writing letters? Taking a pen and writing on a piece of writing paper, then folding it and putting it an envelope (that symbol you see to send an email!) On the outside of the envelope you write the name and address of the person you are sending the letter to. You then put a stamp in the top right hand corner of the envelope on the side you have written the address and post it in
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My planning process - Planner MumsyHere we go again - New daily time blocks - The Unplanned LifeAugust 2022 Personal Rings Flip - Laura Loves PaperPlanner Update and Flip: August 2022 -
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Photo linked from Daily MailWe often see an actor/actress using a Filofax or another brand of organiser in a film or TV show, but they are often a prop or similar. They might not be a Filofax user themselves. Janet has been However, there are exceptions, occasionally we will spot a famous person carrying a Filofax or we might read a news story that mentions a 'famous' person uses a Filofax.
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Web Finds - Saturday 30 July 2022Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 7 August 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 600Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 August 2022Highlights for July 2022Free
Recently I've taken to using pencil for diary entries that have yet to be confirmed. The entry might appear on all the possible dates. I can then erase the unused dates and use a pen to ink in the chosen date. Does any one have a favourite mechanical pencil that will fit your average size pen loop? Of course it is Friday so please feel free to discuss anything else Filofax related. Have a good
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Highlights for June 2022Philofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 17 September 2022FiloCross PuzzleFiloCross - The answersThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 128Guest Post - Harrods x Filofax - NickSelling on PhilofaxyOrganiser Maintenance Tips
Free For All Tuesday and Friday Posts:
Free
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VDS Canterbury Bells Personal Wide - Planner MumsyJuly planner flip - Laura JanePrint Pression Pocket Rings Planner Flip - Planning With JohnJuly 2022 Van Der Spek Personal Rings Flipthrough - Jen Bee
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Given the success and the number of people that took part in the recent 'Virtual Meet Ups' we are going to run another one.
When? - Sunday 7 August 2022 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc.
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Web Finds - Saturday 23 July 2022Silent SundaySelling on PhilofaxyFree For All Tuesday - No. 599Video Web Finds - Wednesday 27 July 2022Organiser Maintenance TipsFree for All Friday No. 716
Over the past couple of years, my employment, schedule, and other factors in my life have been in flux. During that time, I've also changed the size and format of my organizer several times as my needs have evolved. For example, when I was taking classes, most of my notes and papers were on letter-size paper, and I wanted my organizer to be the same size. Since then, I've decided that format was
Now is as good a time as any to give your organiser a little T.L.C. I tend to do this at least once a year or when I'm swapping from one organiser to another one for a bit of variety. Step 1. - Remove all of the inserts and dividers and contents of the pockets. Put them to one side for now. Step 2. - Inspect the rings, checking for gaps. Open and close them a few times. Give them a light polish
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Filofax The Original Folio - Your desk, wherever you go - FilofaxWhen you don't feel like cooking - 5 Planner Tips - Tonya PlansHow to Prep for a Con || SDCC 2022 in My Planner - GanchiPlansMini planner
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Selling an organiser on the Adspot page on Philofaxy is fairly straight forward. All you need to do is email philofaxy at gmail.com with the photos of the item and the text, we will get it on the page for you within a few days. Make sure the photos show all sides of the item, inside and out. That you include photos of any defects, scratches etc in the leather. In the text you need to include a
Purple personal Malden - purchased in London on the same day that I attended this wonderful event
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Web Finds - Saturday 16 July 2022Silent SundayThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 128Free For All Tuesday - No. 598Video Web Finds - Wednesday 20 July 2022Guest Post -
Recently my family and I went on our first international trip in several years. I use an A5 Filofax, and when I travel I swap the pages relevant to the trip and that time period into my A5 slimline Heritage Filofax. Steve reviewed one in this post. I use it without the leather flyleaf, so it's very slim and lightweight. It's no bother to carry in my carry-on bag.I needed to have certain pages
Thank you to Nick for sending in this post about the Harrods x Filofax Original. I recently snagged one of the new Harrods x Filofax organizers, and thought I’d pass along some pics and my thoughts, to the extent you’d like to share on your blog.I first learned about this limited release from “Organizer Steve” YouTube unboxing video. Harrods is offering three different exclusive Filofax
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Print Pression Pocket Ring Unboxing - Planning With JohnIs One Book July a Gimmick? - Planner MumsyTonya Plans Binders! - BuySellPlanVDS unboxing.. w/ a surprise ending - magicmeetspaperPlan With Me
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Guest Interview - Lisa Lewis - Procrastination Part 2I'm sure we all put off doing things from time to time, find excuses for not doing things. We invited Lisa Lewis to discuss procrastination and how to get past it. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters in helping to bring you this episode.
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Purple personal Malden - holding important paperwork and maps for a trip to Reykjavik, Iceland (some years ago)
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Web Finds - Saturday 9 July 2022Silent SundayFiloCross PuzzleFree For All Tuesday - No. 597Video Web Finds - Wednesday 13 July 2022FiloCross - The answersFree For All Friday No. 714 by Steve
What model was your first Filofax? As always it is Friday so please feel free to discuss anything else Filofax related.
On Monday I set you a cross word puzzle challenge. It was based on 16 different Filofax model names. ACROSS4. Transmitter7. School8. Cyclist13. Lizard15. Park16. CigarDOWN1. Viaduct2. Old times3. School5. Popular6. Museum9. Officers10. Travel11. Deva12. Square14. Bring togetherDid you get them all right?
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Home Management Set Up in my Franklin Covey Compact! - BuySellPlanA filofax dilemma.... and one solution. - FlatabilityPlan With Me | Week Of July 11 - 17, 202 | Personal Rings - Tiffany’s PlansFranklin
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A little brain exercise for you today.... the answers are all Filofax model names.ACROSS4. Transmitter7. School8. Cyclist13. Lizard15. Park16. CigarDOWN1. Viaduct2. Old times3. School5. Popular6. Museum9. Officers10. Travel11. Deva12. Square14. Bring togetherAnswers later this week. Enjoy.
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Web Finds - Saturday 2 July 2022Silent SundayHighlights for June 2022Free For All Tuesday - No.596Video Web Finds - Wednesday 6 July 2022Philofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 17 September
The one that got away.... Is there a particular Filofax that you now wish you had bought when they were for sale, but now they are no longer sold or you rarely see them for sale anywhere? As always please feel free to discuss anything Filofax related. Have a good weekend.
We are planning a visit to UK in September 2022
This event is open to everyone, there are no qualifying requirements... if you enjoy good company and you like organisers and planners of any brand then you will be very welcome and you will be amongst friends.
London - Saturday 17 September 2022
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Pocket Plus Rings - Monique SmithJuly 2022 Plan With Me || Personal Rings - GanchiPlansPlanner Cover Review: Eternal Leather Goods - rledznThis week’s A5 planner layout - Samantha Gibson-
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Here are the highlights for last month. We published the following posts.
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Highlights for May 2022The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 127Personal Size‘Daily Driver’ Organiser?Where have all the bloggers gone...... far far away?!ReadingVintage non-branded organiser - by AnitaA Date For Your Diary - Sunday 3rd July 2022One Book July 2022
Free For All Tuesday and
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Web Finds - 25 June 2022Silent SundayA Date For Your Diary - Sunday 3rd July 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 595Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 June 2022One Book July 2022Free for All Friday No
As much as we love our organizers, they are only tools. It's up to us to use them to have a system for using them effectively. Do you follow a system like First Things First, Getting Things Done, or Flylady? Or have you come up with your own system?I've tried all of these systems and found them too complex for daily use. Most days, I keep my calendar updated and make a list of which tasks would
1 July is tomorrow. Who will be taking part in One Book July this year?
Firstly, what is One Book July? I believe it started in 2014. A small group of people in the planner community came up with the idea of trying to stick to just using one planner/book for the whole month of July.
There is a great post about the history of 'One Book July' in Paper Planning Magazine it goes in to full detail,
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Contemporary Collection - Refillable Notebooks by Filofax - FilofaxPersonal Ring Planner Flipthrough || Ganchi Plans Printables - GanchiPlansHow to change planner rings and new binders - Tonya PlansMoterm Cream Croc
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Given the success and the number of people that took part in the recent 'Virtual Meet Ups' we are going to run another one.
When? - Sunday 3 July 2022 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc.
Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours
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Web Finds - Saturday 18 June 2022Silent SundayReadingFree For All Tuesday - No. 594Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 June 2022Vintage non-branded organiser - by AnitaFree For All Friday No 711 by
For the first time in a very long time, I am using my A5 Filofax for all planning.For many years I used a separate bound weekly planner, so I could have a larger page size in a relatively portable book. Over the past two years when I was at home pretty much all the time, I was free to use a large bound weekly planner, along with my A5 Filofax for monthly and future planning, goals tracking, work
Due to family commitments, I haven't had much spare time for a while, so consequently I now have a backlog of posts to write!I rarely visit eBay these days, but I did have a bit of a nose last year and managed to pick up this little non-branded bargain and was surprised that there were no other bids. And as some of you might know, I have a liking for red binders... When it arrived, it was clear
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Filofax Malden Flipthrough #personalrings #filofax - Monique SmithJune Planner Check-In | Pocket Rings - Thoughts Along Life's HighwaySocial Media Planner - rledznI tried bullet journaling for 30 days -
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During the extremely hot weather we have been having here in South West France these last few days, I've been catching up with some reading. Going outside even just to check for post was quite exhausting. Whilst it was 40 degrees outside I was keeping cool and calm indoors at temperatures no higher than 27 degrees, drinking plenty of plain water!. I'm not a very fast reader, but I do enjoy a good
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Web Finds - Saturday 11 June 2022Silent Sunday‘Daily Driver’ Organiser?Free For All Tuesday - No. 593Video Web Finds - Wednesday 15 June 2022Where have all the bloggers gone...... far far
Whilst looking at some of my earlier posts here, I realised that 2019 was my 10th anniversary of using a Filofax, as I purchased my first one back in 2009!Some of my journey: I purchased David Allen's book Getting Things Done at the beginning of 2009 and starting searching for 'refillable leather notebook' to use for my GTD system. Unsurprisingly this search brought me to Filofax, but I'd never
You might have noticed that blog posts from other sources are becoming a little scarce for inclusion in the weekly Saturday Web Finds posts. My system that I use to find the posts, monitors the RSS feed of each blog and it pops up the title of the post when there is a new post. It also highlights when a blog ceases to exist. Looking at a selection of blogs to boost the post last week I noticed
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New Victoria Binders! - Tonya PlansNew Planner Setup || Personal Rings || June 2022 - GanchiPlansCarpe Diem A5 Yellow - Review - Graham Rhind[109] How to decide on a VDS planner?!? | my dream ring
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What is your ‘daily driver’ organiser?It might not be your most valuable or your cheapest organiser, most probably one you enjoy using the most or the one that stands up to daily use the best.Let us know in the comments.
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Web Finds - Saturday 4 June 2022Silent SundayThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 127Free For All Tuesday - No. 592Video Web Finds - Wednesday 8 June 2022Personal SizeFree
After what seemed like an eternity my new UK passport arrived yesterday by courier. It took just over 6 weeks from my initial application, which is better than the predicted 11 weeks. The uncertainty of when it would arrive has left me in planning limbo, unable to be able to know when I would be able to travel outside of France! I can now start thinking about our next trip to UK! Don't forget it
A question was during the Skype Round-Table/Meet Up on Sunday. Where did Personal Size come from? The page size as you will all know is 95mm by 171mm, this translates in inches to. 3.75 by 6.75 We have to remember that the size originated in the early 1900's in the USA, so it wouldn't have been measured in metric millimetres back then! I started to think that may be the original Lefax pages from
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May Flip of my Franklin Covey Cognac Anna! - BuySellPlanPlan With Me + Lotus Paper Co Debut - Vienna OrtizPocket Rings Planner Flip Through - VDS Parme - Manis&PlansThe Filofax / eBay Experiment. -
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Guest Interview - Lisa Lewis - ProcrastinationI'm sure we all put off doing things from time to time, find excuses for not doing things. We invited Lisa Lewis to discuss procrastination and how to get past it. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters in helping to bring you this episode.
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Web Finds - Saturday 28 May 2022Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 5 June 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 591Video Web Finds - Wednesday 1 June 2022Highlights for May 2022Free for All
Does your Filofax have a theme? For example, have you fashioned it to resemble a famous diary from the past, such as Benjamin Franklin's? Have you outfitted it with all things Pokémon? Do you fill it with words, colors, and pictures that inspire or calm you? Have you created a manual that your favorite fictional character might use? Me, I tend to be too busy using my organizer to decorate it, but
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Highlights for April 2022Comparing the Filofax Belmont and the Filofax YorkFilofax Model QuizFilofax Model Quiz - AnswersGuest Post: Filofax Japan 100 Years Centennial EditionWhat else is in your organiser?The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 126PhilofaxyMalden - New ReleaseA date for
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Personal Rings - Ali Express Planner - Monique SmithFilofax Malden in Pink! - FilofaxFilofax Mail Time #15 - FlatabilityVDS JL Brown v TM Tabac - A Life by Angi MFinally, a flip of my Van Der Spek (VDS)
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Given the success and the number of people that took part in the recent 'Virtual Meet Ups' we are going to run another one.
When? - Sunday 5 June 2022 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc.
Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours
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Web Finds - Saturday 21 May 2022Silent SundayThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 126Free For All Tuesday - No. 590Video Web Finds - Wednesday 25 May 2022PhilofaxyFree For
Believe it or not, I am already planning events more than a year from now. I'm making reservations and writing in dates 13 months from now, and more.I keep far-future planning pages in my Filofax for just such things. I have monthly pages all the way through 2024. I use the Philofaxy month on two pages free printables, and I print them single-sided so the backs of the pages are blank. I stuck on
Filofax have today released a new Malden Pink range. As far as the colour goes it is a definite pink, not a washed out pastel colour or a neon bright pink, a fairly neutral pink I would say. They are making it available in all the usual sizes, Mini, Pocket, Personal and A5. See it today at Filofax UK
Welcome to Philofaxy.
If you are new to the site or you have been here for a while, this post is a way to show you around so you get the most from the site.
As you might have seen there is a lot of information on here and you might have problems remembering where everything is, so we hope to be able to help you out with how to find things to get the most out of the site.
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A6 Gillio Ring Planner - Monique SmithI soaked my filofax in Nivea for a year! - FlatabilityPLANNER CHAT AND Q & A | May 2022 - Tiffany’s PlansSetting Up My New Personal Ring Planner! || And Unboxing from
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Planner Fail?Tracking Habits can help you being a victim of 'Planner Fail' We discuss different strategies for tracking habits and other parameters in your daily lifeThank you to all our Patreon supporters in helping to bring you this episode.
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Web Finds - Saturday 14 May 2022Silent SundayGuest Post: Filofax Japan 100 Years Centennial EditionFree For All Tuesday - No. 589Video Web Finds - Wednesday 18 May 2022What else is in your
Life has been a bit full-on for the last number of years, so I'm currently in a bit of a recovery phase where I've been resting, starting to declutter more and looking for ways to simplify things. Unsurprisingly, that means that I've started to think about how I can simplify and review how I use my Filofaxes. My current inventory:Pocket (A7) Moterm - unused as I've realised that pocket is too
Your diary insert is most probably the most important component of your organiser, or the most frequently viewed pages and pages you up date the most often. What else do you keep in your organiser? Here is a list of 'stuff' currently lurking in my own organiser. Maps - I have always loved maps from a young age. I have them for France, London and transport ones too. To Do Lists - Some long term
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A5 Filofax Inserts to Personal Size - Monique SmithMail time #13 - FlatabilityHow to use symbols in your planner - Tonya PlansFilofax Pocket Finchley - Review - Graham RhindVDS Parme Standard - Personal
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We have to thank Nick for sending in the following post about his recent purchase of the Filofax Japan Centennial Edition that we featured last year here on Philofaxy. I’ve never seen or held a classic Winchester in person, but after you posted about the Japanese Winchester Centennial release, I became curious. I watched several auctions on eBay, but all were ridiculously overpriced. Finally, I
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Web Finds - Saturday 7 May 2022Silent SundayFilofax Model QuizFree For All Tuesday - No. 588Video Web Finds - Wednesday 11 May 2022Filofax Model Quiz - AnswersFree For All Friday - No. 705 by
A few years ago I made the observation that the transition from Spring to Summer brought about a change in the size of organiser people used for the summer months. We would often see people move from A5 to Personal or Personal to Pocket. The reasons people did this seemed to vary. I wondered if people wanted something smaller because summer clothes/bags didn’t lend themselves so well to larger
How did you get on? Was this too easy or too hard? Here are the answers. A - Filofax Coin Holder Insert from the 1980'sB - Belmont A5C - Malden PocketD - Lockwood Zip PersonalE - Heritage PersonalF - Cuban Zip PersonalHow many did you get right?
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Moonlight Collection by Filofax - Stay Effortlessly Chic - FilofaxUnboxing a New Planner Size! || Fajosma A6/Personal Rings - GanchiPlansFilofax Mail Time #12 - FlatabilityBuying A Custom Planner? Watch
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How good do you think you can recognise different Filofax Models? Let's put it to the test with six photos of different Filofax models. There's no prize this time, but if this proves popular, I will so something similar again with an organiser as a prize.... A - An AccessoryB - Back...C D E - No ClaspF - Zip and ChunkyDrop your answers in to the comments below. Answers on Thursday...
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Web Finds - Saturday 30 April 2022Silent SundayHighlights for April 2022Free For All Tuesday - No 587Video Web Finds - Wednesday 4 May 2022Comparing the Filofax Belmont and the Filofax
Do you use your ring-bound organizer for everything, or do you use a bound notebook for other purposes—journaling or a special project, for example? I'm often tempted to journal on a blank page in my organizer, but I find the pages can get lost among everything else. I like to journal in a separate bound book where I can see the flow of my thoughts. And as always on Fridays, feel free to discuss
These two organisers come from two very different eras in the time line of the Filofax company. The Belmont from the 'modern' era of about 2004-2006 and available in Pocket, Personal and A5The York model was around from about 1993-1998 and it was available in Mini, Pocket, Personal, A5 and Deskfax sizes. Today I'm just going to compare the personal size in each model. Both models were only
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Filofax A4 Domino Organiser - Review - Graham RhindMemory Plan With Me! February 2022 - BuySellPlanPersonal/Wide Rings, A6 Techo & Random Chat - Monique SmithMinimal Pocket Rings Setup | VDS Ostrich
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Highlights for March 2022Decoding Quality Control LettersPhilofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 23 April 2022The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 125Comparing the Filofax Cavendish and the Filofax KensingtonFilofax on TV and in films.A date for your diary - Sunday 1 May 2022London Meet
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Web Finds - Saturday 23 April 2022Silent SundayA date for your diary - Sunday 1 May 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 586Video Web Finds - Wednesday 27 April 2022London Meet Up - April 2022Free
A couple of months ago my teenager expressed interest in using a Filofax to help him organize his school assignments and upcoming exams. As you can imagine, I was thrilled!He wanted a classic-looking Filofax with a black cover. He wanted an A5 for the page size, and as we all know an A5 Filofax can be bulky. So I gave him my A5 Boston Filofax, a discontinued model with small rings, resulting in a
Last Saturday we held another meet up in London. There was only four of us on the day, but I think we all enjoyed the time together, catching up and swapping information.I don’t think UK has fully recovered from COVID yet, listen to the government and they will tell you it’s all over, get on with your life. But in reality it’s still with us to a lesser degree. Therefore it wasn’t a shock to me
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April 2022 Pocket Planner Flipthrough || GanchiPlans - GanchiPlansVDS Van Der Spek A5 Noir - A Life by Angi MPersonal Wide Rings - Gillio Compagna Rust - Monique SmithMail time #11 - unpacking ASMR -
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Given the success and the number of people that took part in the recent 'Virtual Meet Ups' we are going to run another one.
When? - Sunday 1 May 2022 at the following time:
Los Angeles 8:00 am, Denver 9:00 am Dallas 10:00 am, New York 11:00am, Moncton 12:00 noon, London 4:00 pm Paris 5:00 pm etc.
Do not worry if you aren't available at the start of the session each one lasts 1-2 hours,
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Web Finds - Saturday 16 April 2022Silent SundayComparing the Filofax Cavendish and the Filofax KensingtonFree For All Tuesday - No. 585Video Web Finds - Wednesday 20 April 2022Filofax on TV
Whilst reading this article by David Allen, it started me thinking about where I am currently with regards to using my Filofaxes. Due to recovering from carer burnout, I haven't yet done my planned clear out of my Kensington and I'm also not using my A5 Original as much for work. So, I think that it's time for me to sit down and consider my current reality and the simplest way for me to move
It is many years now since the first time someone spotted a Filofax in a film or as part of a TV show. Janet has built up a very comprehensive list of these 'appearances' over the years. What started out as a trickle is now a flood of sightings. Almost a week doesn't go by without someone spotting an appearance and Janet is 'tagged' to alert her of another addition to the list. I suspect it is
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Setting up my compass card for the week. - BuySellPlanWhen you don't feel like cleaning - 4 Planner Tips - Tonya PlansIt's been a year. - FlatabilityPlan With Me | Week of April 18 - 24, 2022 | Personal
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The Filofax Cavendish and Filofax Kensington were both sold by Filofax at about the same time, late 1999 to about 2003. You will of course find examples of these two models still for sale on auction sites at various price points. They were both sold in a variety of other sizes, but in this post I will be comparing the Personal size as I own them both in that size!L - R Cavendish and
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Web Finds - Saturday 9 April 2022Silent SundayPhilofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 23 April 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 584Video Web Finds - Wednesday 13 April 2022The Hitch Hiker's Guide
Using an organiser put me in touch with a distant relative this week, someone I hadn't heard from in half a century or more!Let me explain.... Although I don't have any brothers or sisters, both my parents came from large families. Looking at our family tree I have lots of cousins and relatives spread around. Some of them I've managed to keep in contact with via Friends Reunited and more recently
VintageWe often see and hear about Vintage Organisers. The term 'Vintage' is often mis-understood, over used etc. In this episode I try to take apart the term and see if it really matters or not. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters in helping to bring you this episode.
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Lets talk Van Der Spek Customizations - Planner MumsyPersonal Foxy Fix - Personal Wide Inserts - Monique SmithCreating a filofax based financial summary, for peace of mind. - FlatabilitySwitch Binders
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I will be visiting London in April. It is a bit easier than our last visit in August last year!
This event is open to everyone, there are no qualifying requirements... if you enjoy good company and you like organisers and planners of any brand then you will be very welcome and you will be amongst friends.
London - Saturday 23 April 2022
So this is a 'calling notice' for people who would
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Web Finds - Saturday 2 April 2022Silent SundayHighlights for March 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 583Video Web Finds - Wednesday 6 April 2022Decoding Quality Control LettersFree for All
Do you use more than one organizer or binder in your life? I currently use two: both are half-letter size (the U.S. equivalent of A5) and made by Franklin Planner. The one on the left has a year's worth of monthly tabs and nine months of one-page-per day (from Simplified Planner), as well as some plastic file pockets for receipts and other loose papers. The one on the right has 12 tabs devoted
Filofax have been hiding a Quality Control code on their organisers for some years. I think I spotted them several years ago. The Head of Design at Filofax UK confirmed that they were used to show the date and location of manufacture and then said 'You will not be able to work it out'.... right I thought.... "Challenge Accepted" !!Where are these hidden codes? Generally you will find them on the
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Botanical Collection by Filofax - Plan & Unwind - FilofaxSwitch Franklin Covey Compact Binders With Me! - BuySellPlanA6 Stardust Croco VDS Planner Setup - gcplansInitialPlans: My Planner Collection. Ft.
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Highlights for February 2022Reader Under The Spotlight - NeilPaper Planning and the EnvironmentThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 124UKRAINE: Van der Spek Special Planners For AuctionTimes Are A Changing....Having Enough TimePhilofaxy Meet Up - London - Saturday 23 April 2022Filofax
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Web Finds - Saturday 26 March 2022Silent SundayA Date For Your Diary - Sunday 3 April 2022Free For All Tuesday - No. 582Video Web Finds - Wednesday 30 March 2022Gillio Slim CompagnaFree For
Recently I was going through my stash of Filofax insert pages and accessories and came across a small bag I use to store personal size pages. (I used a personal size Filofax for many years, and even though I'm not currently using that size I kept all my undated notes pages and accessories for a future time when I might go back to that size.)The bag is from Lane's Luggage in Washington DC, which I
This is the Gillio Slim Compagna in Rosewood Matt Croco printed leather. It's a mixture of red and brown. The photos are a fairly accurate rendition of the colour of the leather. This colour leather has been available for other Compagna models, but it has only recently been released in the Slim size. 'Slim' size takes regular Personal size (Medium/Standard) pages (171x95mm). The 'Slim' is now
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Everyday Stickers by Filofax - FilofaxNew Compact and Classic Binders Now Available - Tonya PlansPWM - Gillio Amica & Standard Stalogy Bujo - Monique SmithPlan with Me // How I set up a new month in 3
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