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Affordable to Luxury: My Favorite Planners, Covers, and Notebooks

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I’ve been keeping a planner and creative journals since 2015. This list includes the planners, notebooks, and covers I use and collect — from affordable finds to luxury pieces across many favorite brands. These are the tools that have earned a place ...
 
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Addicted since 2018! I use a Hobonichi Cousin every year. It is the OG.
Hobonichi Techo 2026 English Cousin Book (January Start) A5 Size / Daily / Jan ...
 
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The planner I actually use for planning.
Common Planner
 
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New addition to my 2026 planner echo system! A planner for goals 💪🏻
2026 Magnet Planners
 
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I love so hard I have one in every size. The luxury trifold travelers notebook on everybody’s want list.
Louise Carmen Leather Journals
 
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The leather notebook to keep all things and top notche paper too. This is the workhorse luxury notebook.
Paper Republic leather journals
 
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Galen Leather was my first leather cover, and I still love their crazy horse leather — it’s unique, beautiful, and ages well. The price is great for leather, and they offer lots of sizes and options.
Galen Leather Notebook covers
 
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The cover for my 5 year diary. (Mine is black). Simple and beautiful. I especially like the brass corner tabs.
[BKxTSL Cover] All Leather (A5)
 
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I love this classic look for B6 size and this is the softest cover…
[TSL Cover] Original Leather (B6)
 
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So many ways to use this notebook. I always have a stash of them. I’m partial to the Yoseka green 💚
Stalogy 365
 
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My #1 rec for starters. The notebook that started it all for me! I bullet journaled in this notebooks for years. I also started my morning pages habit with this notebook. The hard cover and paper options makes this the most durable and easy to use ev...
Notebooks - LEUCHTTURM1917
 
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The best sketchbook is the one you will use. This is what I use to plan and work out ideas. I don’t fear wasting paper in this sketchbook. It’s not luxury but the paper is good, and the price is right.
UCreate Poly Cover Sketch Book, 9x12, 75 Sheets
 
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My no leather option is Liberty fabric Hobonichi covers. They feel soft to touch and I like having some color and pattern too.
Liberty Fabrics: Michelle A5 Cousin Size - Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2025
 
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What I travel with 100%. The customizations are endless with charms, patches, and inserts.
TRAVELER'S notebook
 
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The nice cream paper, lay flat binding and the tear off counters make this a comfort notebook for me.
MD Notebook Journal Codex 1 Day 1 Page - MD PAPER PRODUCTS
 
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The best little pocket notebook. Fits Louise Carmen Ernest ✌🏻
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Fits Louise Carmen Magnum ✌🏻
Cahier Journals
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Fountain Pen friendly lined notebook that fits Louise Carmen Honore and Roadbooks. Price is right! ✌🏻
無印良品 Muji 2185190 Premium Paper Slim Notebook ...
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My favorite luxury insert for Louise Carmen’s Honore or Roadbook.
A5 Slim Grid Notebook