I have two binders and a notebook in Janet Leather 104, which is the original tan version of this leather. The binder below is the first item made from the battered scarred hide I found at the factory in 2014…. Read More ›
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Glorious Black Janet Leather Nodex
Irene was visiting the Van Der Spek factory while Steve and I were there and I absolutely loved her black Janet Leather Nodex (Nomad traveler’s notebook cover + Codex Hobonich cover = Nodex). This can thus be used as both… Read More ›
LeCow A5 Mountain and Puzzle Traveler’s Notebook
I have written about the leatherwork shop LeCow before – both about my Field Notes sized Flame leather traveler’s notebook, which I won in a leather naming competition, and about Diamond’s leather covers here. I particularly love his puzzle and… Read More ›
Fluffy says ‘Have a great week!’
Here he is on my Van Der Spek red Janet Leather A5 Codex/Hobonichi Cousin helping me prepare! Every Sunday evening I familiarise myself with my bookings schedule (weekly calendar) and write in my daily to dos for each day (daily calendar)…. Read More ›
I am now using washi tape!
I am not a decorator but for the past few years I have used strips of washi to mark off anything that takes a significant part of the day. It is much easier than writing down everything by hand. This… Read More ›
Hobonichi Thank You All series by Sebastian Masuda
I have featured my Thank You All Hobonichi Cousin cover and pencil case several times. My style of notebook and handbag is usually basic black or brown leather. No frills, no patterns, no bright colours. So it took me a… Read More ›
Planners for 2018
Planner – Hobonichi Cousin The four calendars in this is what drew me back to Hobonichi and I will be using it as follows annual calendar (reminders of birthday, local flea market dates, auction dates) monthly calendar (translation hours) weekly… Read More ›
