#marks notebook

Finally caved and bought a Traveler’s Notebook in the passport size. ʕʘ‿ʘʔ I’m already obsessed and I’m so excited to see the patina on the leather as it ages. Compared to some of the other brands, Traveler’s Notebook is one of the more affordable options and has some of the best quality paper in my opinion. I’m also looking forward to visiting the flagship store when I visit Tokyo and Kyoto, hopefully this year. (*´ω`*) I really want a brass charm.

My very first project of the year was this handsewn cover for my book journal. I added beads from my boyfriend’s Aunt Barbara in the stitching to match the beaded charm from a necklace my mom made me that’s attached to my Traveler’s Notebook. (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

At Yoseka Stationary, I found this cute strawberry scented stamp that’s perfect as a tracker marker.

Something that’s so nostalgic to me growing up in Japan is the random English on Japanese items. I don’t see much of it anymore, but as soon as I saw “ALL THE TRAVELERS NEED IS LOVE” I related so hard and had to buy it right away.

My MARKS 2025 planner fits perfectly along with my Kaweco Sport.

These are all of my favorite things. I’ll use forever and ever to log my favorite books, movies, recipes, friends addresses, everything everything.

I’ll update soon with the notebooks inside.

For some reason, I can’t stop listening to MIKE.

Today when I visited the bookstore, I was thinking about the time I was a stationer. It’s so important to use things that make you feel great! (*☻-☻*)

Pictured is my 2024 planner featuring some stickers and artifacts I’ve collected this year.

These are the 2025 planners I’ve already purchased! When I saw the melon cream soda design, I fell in love and knew I had to get it. I was so relieved because finding the perfect planner is always carefully thought through -it can take some time! The glittery one is from MARKS and it fits my daily Kaweco fountain pen perfectly … and!!! it snuggles right in to my tiny Telfar purse like a glove. Not to mention both were one of the cheaper options …… ʅ（◞‿◟）ʃ

(I wanna do a what’s in my purse blog soon - it would highlight how I live my minimalist lifestyle)

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As someone who used to draw in my hobonichi everyday, I’ve learned that it actually takes a lot of discipline to do something daily. Now I keep everything simple, because I’m more interested in staying organized. I like minimal pages and a small size.

This coming year, I want to straighten out my whole life so I’ll be using 2 planners. The smaller one will be with me daily and it will be a planner that will log my schedule so I can plan on the go and always know my availability. The other one will stay at home on my desk and it will mainly log my To Dos, friends’ birthdays, personal projects, and etc.

As a omeone with ADHD, I spend hours shopping for the perfect item so I’m seriously so glad I found my planners already. ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪

Listening to DJ Firmeza, missed him at Bossa last night.