Pocket filofax-a-long series Ep01

My YouTube series has started and I'm so excited!
Way more excited than seems to be coming across on camera!

Let me fill in any gaps in the details. So basically I started my YT channel at the beginning of January and it really took off! I don't really know quite what I expected to happen but I'm pretty sure it's far exceeded any expectation I could have had!

I made an appearance at the Philofaxy London Meet up!

This past weekend was the latest and my first Filofax meetup organised by the very lovely Steve of Philofaxy in London.

It was a fabulous day.

My friend Anna (aka Mrs Brimbles) and I caught the early train (because it was cheaper!) and we started the day with a spot of shopping!

First stop, Fortnum & Mason.
If you're not familar, check out their website. It's just divine.
I absolutely adore their selection of teas.
We ambled around the entire store almost, and made an important stop at the stationary department to touch some planners!

We found a stunning collection of teapots too.

 

I couldn't not share the mouthwatering delights in their confectionery department.

 And here's a little bonus video of some more!

Pocket Filofax-a-long series |Ep3| How to print free diary inserts

Finally, episode 3 is live!

Now, I haven't taken any pictures for the reasons stated in my last post so I will post the link to the video below.
I printed some pages from the Philofaxy page and hopefully you'll find it really useful if the Filofax own brand aren't working out for you.

You can find free inserts in the following places;
Steve Morton's Philofaxy.com
Ray Blake's mylifeallinoneplace.com
DIYplanner.com

I also mentioned DIYfish inserts but they are not free and can be found in her shop on Etsy.

Make yourself a cuppa, here's the video.

Back soon xx

Pocket filofax-a-long series Ep02

If I had a tagline it should probably be 'technology failed me again' (TFMA) after all that's why I have a paper planner, right?!
So I log in here on the blog to see that lasts weeks scheduled post didn't work so they will go up together! Ugh, TFMA!
That adds to the fact that yesterday I posted up the latest episode of the series on my channel and later realised that I hadn't had any emails with comments as usual and I couldn't figure out why until I saw that it was set to private, TFMA!
Not to mention the drama of actually filming it AND the bonkers intro!

Anywho, I survived it all!
As I write, I realise that I haven't taken enough photos so will be another text heavy post. We love reading, right?!

In this weeks episode I've shown how to make pocket sized dividers with top and side tabs from scratch and how to laminate them.

I made another video.....and my husbands diagnosis

My latest video is up. It's a little update about moving in to my new A5 Malden, getting settled and making some tweaks.

Kudos if you noticed I'm wearing the same jumper from my previous videos. Total coincidence!

 

So, I was just watching a planner video from Nadine's Mixed Plate on YouTube and she jokes about having something called CRS - Cant Remember S**t

Brilliant stuff, now I can't wait for my husband to get home from work to give him his diagnosis!!

Back soon xx

Better late than never (jump right in)

I am back - for good.
That's a song too, right?

So it's now 2014 and way back when I started this draft post I was going to say I'd realised that in life some things don't happen as you want them too and things don't always turn out how you plan.
You just gotta jump right in.
I've held back in so many aspects of my life in the last few years, purely because I wanted to catch up from the start and do things in chronological order.
It ain't gonna happen.
Life goes on.
Just jump right in.

I am.

When I say jumping in, I actually mean, stepping out.
Putting myself out there, in the open, public, for all to see.
It's scary.
I feel like I've been waiting for the moment that everything is perfect to let people in.
Nothing is perfect, and actually, if I waited for everything to be perfect, I'd have nothing to share!
I want an audience for my journey, to challenge me and to cheer me on.

So for now I'm just going to list the things I plan to cover over the coming year...

• Filofax/planners
• Gift ideas
• Meal planning & recipes
• Cleaning & Home organising
• Sewing and papercrafts
• Project life (scrapbooking)
• Thrifting, upcycling & re-purposing
• DIY home decor

 I'm so excited to finally share with you.

Back soon xx
(tomorrow actually!)