Tuesday Trends: Planners

I am a Planner fanatic.

If I don't write it down-- I will not remember.

Last Summer I waited patiently for Black Friday so I could order Emily Ley's Simplified Planner 20% off.

When you are spending $50+ on a planner, every little bit helps. 

I have absolutely loved using this planner, and you can read all about it here.

For the past two months, I have been searching again. 

Things I love:

Professional Looking [sorry Lilly, you just don't portray 'take me seriously' when people see it lol]

Monthly layout and Weekly Layout

To Do List style

Quotes [come on, they're fun]

Dinner or Extra Space

 

Here are my top contenders 

[in no particular order]:

1. Whitney English Day Designer

Hellllllllo beauties. 

This seems to be the closest to the SP.  

I seriously want every color.

These can be found on Etsy.

2. Emily Ley SP

It's in my blood. And those dots. Obsessed.

Plus, isn't she just the most precious human ever?

I love the quotes, recipe section, and to do list.

I don't really need the day broken out by time though, so that is why I am looking at other options.

 

3. Plum Paper Designs

They are found on Etsy.

 This one is the most budget friendly. 

And I love the weekly option that is just lists instead of times.

4. Erin Condren Life Planner

Stickers and Colors and pockets galore! 

I love the customization of this one.  

This one seems like what I need the most, however I want to see a close up the daily/weekly pages.

What planners have you used and loved [or hated]?! 

Which one are you planning on getting for 2015?!

 SOS!

 

Product Review: Planners

I am starting a new blog series of product reviews. Disclaimer: The views are strictly my own, and I am doing this to solely review a product's pros and cons that might benefit you all! I want to know what works and what doesn't, and better yet... why! So shout out to my first product review: Emily Ley's Simplified Planner. I am a planner snob. I don't want to spend a lot of money on it, but I need to to be functional for my life/work. I happened to get this at 20% off, thank you Black Friday. So it was worth the investment. I have used everything from Target to Lilly, and this one is by far the best.

 

Here are just a few of my favorite Pros:

• Gold Foil. Minor detail, but I am so into gold these days.

• Pocket sleeve inside the front cover. Perfect for receipts or important things to do. 

• Daily Pages. This is so important to me. I love having an hourly guide, a to do list, notes, and even a dinner section. Come on, how useful!

• Quotes. Again, a minor detail, but I think it sets this planner apart.  Each day has a quote on it. Today's says: What you do every day matters more than what you do once in awhile. 

• Sunday Checklist

• Durable. I need a durable planner.

Cons: None yet. 

While I realize this price may be steep for a "planner", it is a lot more than that. I really love all that it has to offer. I have only been using it for 3 weeks, and so far so good. I hope it meets expectations until December when it is time to order a new one :)

If you haven't taken a peek at Emily Ley's shop, I highly recommend it. She has some really unique items. And I love her freebie section!! Look for her app coming this summer!


What are your favorite planners? Do you have this one?