Patent Original Nude Unboxing

Hey everyone! 

Finally! My new Filofax has arrived. I took lots of photos so that you could see from when it arrive until I had it completely out of the packaging. I have to say I really like this planner, the only problem I have is that there is a very minor gap in the top ring, which I am worried will worsen over time. I have notified Filofax and they have offered to fix or replace the rings  :) 

I have ordered two other Filofaxes (my Holborn and a pocket Chameleon for my mom) in the past, I had purchased my Domino in a store in Florida. So I am basically comparing the shipping of this one to the two I ordered. I feel as though the box my Original was delivered in was much bigger than either of the others I ordered, inside the box however was packed the same way. 

The downside to this one is that it didn't come in a Filofax box, which my other two did. I feel the packaging is what made the difference in the rings. As you can see in the photo below the "box" that the Filofax was in was crushed when I opened the package. I feel as though this may have contributed to the damaged top ring, since the box was damaged on the top where the rings are.

Shipping time was great. When I ordered it I was told that the planner was on backorder so I had to wait two or three weeks before it would ship, which sucked. But once I was informed they shipping the Filofax (on a friday) it was at my door the following Thursday. 

So as you can see I ordered the Patent Nude Original in Personal size. I really do like this planner, although it is going to take sometime to get use to. It feels and smells good. I was expecting it to feel more like plastic, I guess because it is shiny patent material, but it doesn't. 

The clasp feels really sturdy and the strap is the new longer version, so I have no trouble closing it. 

I think what it going to take time to adjust to is that the pockets are not very stretchy as it is made completely from leather, so I can't fit as many extras in it as I could with the domino. I have really cut down on what I am carrying. But I'm not really concerned about it. I'm my opinion it made me really look at what I was carrying and pick the things I actually use! 

The ring size is the same as the Domino and can hold a large amount. I don't use the pen holders because I use Le Pens and there are too many! So I just carry my Le Pens in a Filofax zip pouch. I don't attach the pouch to the rings, I just place it inside the cover before I close the planner. This works fine for me since it is the same set up as my Domino. 

Overall. I think if you are considering purchasing an Original you should definitely get one as long as you're not someone who likes to pack their planner with accessories. If you are one of those people you may struggle with the amount of storage this planner provides, as it is very limited! 

As always thank you for taking the time to read my blog! If you like it please follow and share with friends! I'll be back soon with another post! Until then happy Filofaxing and enjoy your summer! :)

Stephanie xo

Piaric Inserts Review

Hey Everyone! 

I am so excited! I checked the mail today and my Piaric inserts arrived. They are amazing, and to be honest I don't think I will be ordering inserts from any other company. I ordered the Month on two pages, Week on two pages, and lined/blank paper. I had no intention of doing a review of these inserts, but when I began setting up my planner with them I knew I had to tell you guys about them. 

The inserts were packaged so cute! 

The paper these inserts are made from is super thick. I can write on them with Le Pens as well as Papermate Flair pens, with no bleed through (there is a slight shadow from the other side but nothing that serious (I am very picky about bleed through)!

Using these inserts I have not once felt as though I can not use my favourite pens, which was a big issue I had with other inserts I tried. The only thing that seems to bleed with this paper is Memento ink. I tried this out with my stamps and it shows through more than other inks. You may not have a problem with it, but I am really picky.

Here is a photo of my le Pens, Papermate Flair, and a black sharpie permanent marker. The only thing that shows through the back of these inserts is the permanent marker.

Here is a photo of the inks I own and also something printed on the paper from my printer! The Memento ink have pretty dark shadowing but do NOT bleed through. I hate shadowing so I don't use them in my planner much, but if that doesn't bother you these inserts work well with them. Also you can print on them from your printer and it does show through!

You can purchase these inserts on Facebook, just search Piaric. She has many great options, and is will to make some customizations to the inserts if requested. I think her prices are wonderful and shipping is not expensive. I had mine shipped to Canada for somewhere around $2.50 !

If you are looking for excellent quality paper (that looks and feels great) and good prices check her out!

As always thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you liked it please follow and share with friends! If any of you have tried these inserts tell me about your experience with them.

Stephanie xo